Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

I am REALLY hoping that I am a March Bandster...sigh...since I've been working on getting this done since last May..

My appt with the surgeon & nutritionist is Feb 21st, so that at least is getting close.

my surgery date is March 1, which means my pre-op diet starts on valentines day ironically, I have been reading some of the other peoples' posts on here and my doctor is requiring my pre-op diet to be slimfast. Anyone else out there required to do the same?

It seems like everyones pre-op diet (if they have one) is a little different. I've seen some who have used SlimFast, Carnation or the Atkins shakes. I unfortunately have to use Optifast which I've heard doesn't taste very good and is expensive. Atleast I can have sugar free popsicles

I am scheduled for March 11. I am just waiting for my insureance approval. Hopefully I get approved quickly and can have the surgery sooner.

I only have to do a week for the pre op diet and it can be any type of protein drink.

I am scheduled for surgery on March 1st!!!! I am very excited! My liquid diet starts Feb 20. I can have Carnation, slimfast, muscle milk and Ensure with sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, milk and different broths like chicken and beef!

LETS GO MARCH BANDSTERS!!!!!!

My surgery date is March 15 in Albany, Georgia. I go for all of my pre-work on Feb. 28. I'm assuming they will give me my pre-op diet instructions on that date???

Hi Guys!!! I to am a March 2011 Bandit.. Yay Me!!! Im so jealous of u guys who get veggies and a meal with your pre-op diet. Im on opti-fast 5x a day , sugar and fat free jello and Popsicle.... I dont know how I will go without chewing for 4 weeks... YES.. 4 weeks : ( .... O well enough of that my date is March.16. 2011

I just found out Friday that my surgery is scheduled for March 14th. My pre-op diet starts Feb. 28th. They gave me a Protein diet to follow with a list of "protein" drink choices and a basic 7 day menu. Prayin' it goes well for everyone!

Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

I too am having my surgery March 15, 2011. I am going to Mexico for the surgery. I have to do my 2 weeks pre-op of liquids also. I am wondering if I should start earlier. I suppose I will start fresh, March 1st.

I am counting down the days!

My surgery date is March 3rd. My pre-op diet is protein shakes, broth, sugar free Popsicles. I'm excited but nervous also.

Hi Guys!!! I to am a March 2011 Bandit.. Yay Me!!! Im so jealous of u guys who get veggies and a meal with your pre-op diet. Im on opti-fast 5x a day , sugar and fat free Jello and Popsicle.... I dont know how I will go without chewing for 4 weeks... YES.. 4 weeks : ( .... O well enough of that my date is March.16. 2011

I'm right there with ya! My surgery date is March 16th and I have to use Optifast 5x a day for two weeks. I can't even imagine having to do that for FOUR weeks!! But I am looking forward to dropping some weight before surgery

I am scheduled for March 11. I am just waiting for my insureance approval. Hopefully I get approved quickly and can have the surgery sooner.

I only have to do a week for the pre op diet and it can be any type of Protein drink.

I am also a newbie on here and my banding date is also March 11. I wish us both luck.

Hi Everyone!!

Where are all the March bandsters at?!! I was just approved last week and have a surgery date of March 16th. Looks like I'll be starting a two week pre-op liquid diet (Optifast) on March 2nd which I'm not looking forward to!! Anyone else scheduled for March? Do you have a pre-op diet to follow?

Good Luck to everyone!!

I am scheduled for March 11. When I think about it I get really nervous sometimes. I think OMG what if it doesn't work and I don't lose. Anyway it helps sometimes to read the blogs. Be careful and stay away from the negative blogs.

So good luck to us all.

Surgery scheduled for 9 AM on March 10, 2011!! Pre-Op starts on February 24, 2011. I will be on Bariatric Advantage for my diet.

I am scheduled for March 11. When I think about it I get really nervous sometimes. I think OMG what if it doesn't work and I don't lose. Anyway it helps sometimes to read the blogs. Be careful and stay away from the negative blogs.

So good luck to us all.

I feel the same way!! You read all the posts about people who've only lost 30 pounds in a year and it can get a little scary!! As my surgery date gets closer I'm definitely starting to get nervous about it all!! Good luck to you!!

Is anyone ready to go like yesterday!?!?! Oh my gosh I can hardly stand how excited I am! haha 18 days and counting, my date is set for March 4th!! I don't have a pre-op diet requirement other than only liquids the day before. I am thankful for that as I am not sure how I would do 2 weeks prior. I'm not binging or having any "last meals' though, I've come too far to put any of that junk back in my body!! Good luck everyone!

I am scheduled for surgery on March 1st!!!! I am very excited! My liquid diet starts Feb 20. I can have Carnation, slimfast, muscle milk and Ensure with sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, milk and different broths like chicken and beef!

LETS GO MARCH BANDSTERS!!!!!!