Hello everyone, Today was the 1st day of the rest of my life!! Today I started my liquid diet and I must say it was not to bad. I know its not goign to be easy but I am ready and willing for a great outcome. I have 50pounds to lose and I am self pay. Anyone else around the 15th? (bummer no spell check?) lol good luck everyone!!

My band date is on the 12th. I'm also self-pay and I have 75 lbs to lose!

I just started my pre-op diet today (2 days early). It's basically Atkins- high Protein, low carb. Part of me feels like I got lucky with my pre-op diet, but I'm also worried that I won't be prepared for my 30 day liquids-to mushies diet after my surgery!

Good luck with all of the pre-op stuff. We're almost there

Hello everyone, Today was the 1st day of the rest of my life!! Today I started my liquid diet and I must say it was not to bad. I know its not goign to be easy but I am ready and willing for a great outcome. I have 50pounds to lose and I am self pay. Anyone else around the 15th? (bummer no spell check?) lol good luck everyone!!

Have started my liquids on the 2nd and surgery the 11th. Not to bad this far until I smell something really like but I will do it. I am determined. Have 100 lbs to lose . My insurance is paying but I had to do the 6 month waiting and glad that is over with.

I'm on the same track as you. I'm losing fast on the protein shakes. Lost 5 lbs in one day. See my surgeon tomorrow for preop consult.

I get banded on the 15th too!

I have 40kg to lose, which is 88 pounds.

I'm partially self-pay and partially insurance. It works differently in Australia

Good luck with what's left of your liquid diet. I have to do a VLCD Optifast diet for 7 days only. I'm happy with that - I can eat veggies which are my favourite foods anyway!