Ok July Bandsters was a great success and I was so thrilled to watch everyone's progress and immediate results that I thought we should start a thread for September Bandsters to share

I'm excited and yet apprehensive at the same time as I'm sure eveyrone has been. I start my presurgery diet next week (high Protein, low carb). I was only 37 BMI so they told me to hold off until I got approval! On September 7 is my preop. I also think that's the day I start the preop liquid diet?

Feel free to add yourself and we'll keep track together!

Winifred Sept 17

So I obviously didnt read my docs pre op diet instructions all the way! He wants 2 protein drinks a day and 3rd meal is soup. Then there is a small list of drinks and jello etc that I can have. So I bought a few differnt drinks to try out and see what I liked. I bought Boost, Slim Fast, and Ensure. So at the bottom of the page it said that the drinks need to be 200 cal or less, 20 of Protein and less than 10 caRbs... None of my drinks fit that description. Anyone got one out there got something that falls into that catagory???? Thanks!

Muscle Milk Light has 150 cals and 20 grams of protein. They are pretty filling acutally.

Oooh, you get mushies Thursday? I am jealous - my doctor's program calls for 2 weeks of liquids post-OP. I don't mind it so much, and I am filling up just fine, but I am looking forward to more variety.

I think I am going to make a big pot of split pea soup today, and then freeze a bunch of single servings in my little tupperware bowls. I love split pea soup... mmmmm. That should help get me through the next 10 days.

Yep! Can't wait for the mushies! Woot. That sounds so good to me! Oatmeal, bananas, oh, so many choices! I have been living on popsicles, jello and my favorite that is a real filler has been cream of chicken and mushroom soup. CANT WAIT!

So I obviously didnt read my docs pre op diet instructions all the way! He wants 2 protein drinks a day and 3rd meal is soup. Then there is a small list of drinks and jello etc that I can have. So I bought a few differnt drinks to try out and see what I liked. I bought Boost, Slim Fast, and Ensure. So at the bottom of the page it said that the drinks need to be 200 cal or less, 20 of Protein and less than 10 caRbs... None of my drinks fit that description. Anyone got one out there got something that falls into that catagory???? Thanks!

My favorite's are muscle milk LIGHT and the bottled Isopure. The bottled Isopure tastes sort of like uncarbonated soda so if you aren't into the shakes or get tired of them it is good to throw those in the mix AND they are 40 grams of protein with zero carbs. Muscle milk light tastes just like regular chocolate milk. The low carb EAS are good too.

I have Atkins shakes and slim fast low carb. But slim fast low carb I can't find in the store. I get them online at amazon.com

Other than the gas, any other problems? Are you happy so far with the choice?

Hello, 3rd day after surgery. Feeling ok. Gass pains are still there. As much as I have been burping, you think it would be gone by now. Looking forward to hearing all of your progress.

I did that and you know what - each time I tried something happened that spoiled it! I finally gave up and go down to business on the day!

I get banded 9/21....start my liquid diet on Monday. I have a family BBQ on Sunday so my hope is that I can enjoy a last day of 'full food' before this begins. It is sort of odd and maybe not the wisest thing, but I have been having little 'favorites' this week that I know I can't or shouldn't have after surgery. Has anyone else done this???

I'm quite excited to get started...I got remarried on the 1st of this year (1-1-11) and we are celebrating with a renewal/reception in November so I'm hoping I will have lost a good amount and feel more comfortable at my party!

Looking so forward to getting to know more people who are on this same track!

Go September Bandies!!!

Luck and a speedy recovery!

Good luck this morning

Surgery: September 19

Pre-op diet Day 1!

The insurance company approved my surgery and I am no longer "penciled in". I will have the Lap-Band surgery on Monday, September 19. Today I started the two week pre-op diet: two Protein shakes, two very small Snacks and a small dinner for about 1,000 calories a day. Oh my.

I didn't go "all out" this past weekend, but I did have some special meals with special people and I did ask for a few chocolates from my husband's secret stash, so I guess I splurged a little.

So I begin my journey to a smaller me. And better health. And to a more active lifestyle. Whew!

I feel prepared, educated about the procedure and life after as a "banded" person. This two weeks will be the hardest as I don't have the band, but I have to eat like I do. I have to say NO to the desire to eat and I have to live through any emotions of life without turning to food. Should be a good training run, I'm thinking.

I can only do this with prayer and patience. From me and from you. The Lord will be my strength and I will walk through this change with Him at my side. Future, here I come!

Surgery: September 19

Pre-op diet Day 1!

The insurance company approved my surgery and I am no longer "penciled in". I will have the Lap-Band surgery on Monday, September 19. Today I started the two week pre-op diet: two Protein shakes, two very small Snacks and a small dinner for about 1,000 calories a day. Oh my.

I didn't go "all out" this past weekend, but I did have some special meals with special people and I did ask for a few chocolates from my husband's secret stash, so I guess I splurged a little.

So I begin my journey to a smaller me. And better health. And to a more active lifestyle. Whew!

I feel prepared, educated about the procedure and life after as a "banded" person. This two weeks will be the hardest as I don't have the band, but I have to eat like I do. I have to say NO to the desire to eat and I have to live through any emotions of life without turning to food. Should be a good training run, I'm thinking.

I can only do this with prayer and patience. From me and from you. The Lord will be my strength and I will walk through this change with Him at my side. Future, here I come!

You will do great! The first few days were rough and want to still cook 'normal' for my family so some of the food just looks so good I end up taking my Protein drinks upstairs and drinking them in a nice bath, lol. I did learn that I do better eating my meal late afternoon instead of when my family eats because then when I cook I want to just pick at the food while I cook. It is a lot easier to cook while I am not hungry. Those are a couple tips that have worked for me. I am being banded Monday and I can't wait to get on with the process . Good luck!

I started a blog about my walk through this banding process. I hope to do daily updates as well as stay in touch with all of you!

Banded Becky

You will do great! The first few days were rough and want to still cook 'normal' for my family so some of the food just looks so good I end up taking my Protein drinks upstairs and drinking them in a nice bath, lol. I did learn that I do better eating my meal late afternoon instead of when my family eats because then when I cook I want to just pick at the food while I cook. It is a lot easier to cook while I am not hungry. Those are a couple tips that have worked for me. I am being banded Monday and I can't wait to get on with the process . Good luck!

I really feel for those of you who have families to cook for! I just got back from vacation and sat down at the table with my Protein shake at every meal, while watching everyone else pig out!! They had most of my favorites, and I'm proud to say that I did what I had to do, and stuck with my Protein shakes and broth. Now that I'm through the vacation - I feel a real sense of accomplishment - but it was hard. Anyway, my one firm rule was that I could not be in the kitchen with food. When they were cooking, I went outside so I did not have to smell it because it made me nuts. Actually having to prepare the food would be a killer for me!! I'm on day 12 of 21 for my preop diet, and it is getting easier. I'm excited - 9 days till Band day!!

I'll be checking on you!

I started a blog about my walk through this banding process. I hope to do daily updates as well as stay in touch with all of you!

Banded Becky

I was banded on Sept 2nd! Good luck to everyone!

I really feel for those of you who have families to cook for! I just got back from vacation and sat down at the table with my Protein shake at every meal, while watching everyone else pig out!! They had most of my favorites, and I'm proud to say that I did what I had to do, and stuck with my protein shakes and broth. Now that I'm through the vacation - I feel a real sense of accomplishment - but it was hard. Anyway, my one firm rule was that I could not be in the kitchen with food. When they were cooking, I went outside so I did not have to smell it because it made me nuts. Actually having to prepare the food would be a killer for me!! I'm on day 12 of 21 for my preop diet, and it is getting easier. I'm excited - 9 days till Band day!!

I sooo agree with this. It is one time that I am thankful to be single! My pantry and refrigerator have been transformed! I am also "eating" my one meal a day while at work. No one knows I am getting banded except one person. So I just order my Soup at where ever we decide to eat. No one has seemed to notice so far! But having control over my enviroment has helped a lot!

I sooo agree with this. It is one time that I am thankful to be single! My pantry and refrigerator have been transformed! I am also "eating" my one meal a day while at work. No one knows I am getting banded except one person. So I just order my Soup at where ever we decide to eat. No one has seemed to notice so far! But having control over my enviroment has helped a lot!

It is hard but it is something I will have to get used to. The one night I made bbq shredded chicken sandwiches was torture though. I practically had to run out of the room, lol. It will pay off eventually