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

Hi. Just got my surgery date. I'll be banded on the 19th. Not sure about any diet instruction until next week when i see the surgeon. Sooo nervous.

I am also going to be banded on the 14th. The high protein liquid diet was a struggle at first but seems to be getting easier. Is that what you have found?

I am also going to be banded on the 14th. The high protein liquid diet was a struggle at first but seems to be getting easier. Is that what you have found?

It got easier for me, I have been on it for a couple weeks but the past couple days I have been hungry now! I will be banded on Monday so hopefully I won't be so hungry after that

Getting banded in 5 days... Had my final pre-op with my surgeon earlier this afternoon. I can't wait for surgery & to begin my 'new life'.

I have been drinking the Bariatric Advantage meal replacement shakes - not to bad... a little chalky, but not to bad at all....

Adding a tablespoon of peanut butter to the chocolate shakes (in the blender) adds a nice flavor!

Surgery Date: September 19

Day 3 of 14 Pre-Op Diet

My best news so far - on day 3 of the 14 day pre-op diet - is that I can stop the metformin now rather than after surgery. Maybe my blood sugar won't dip quite as far these next few days!

My not so good news: I have a sinus infection and a skin cyst, so I'm on anti-bitotics. Me and anti-biotics don't have a good history - when they upset my stomach, I eat carbs. But not this time! However, if the skin cyst gets infected, I can not have the surgery and it will have to be postponed. I'm not happy as there is really nothing I can do other than hot compresses and the anti-biotics. And patience.

I'm really enjoying all that everyone has shared. I think it is giving me a more realistic idea of what to expect - but it also is giving me hope and encouragement. If you can keep on the diet, I will try to do so as well. If you are looking to forward to the new start, it reminds me of why I'm doing this. And if you are in pain from gas, I hear some of the solutions to try for myself!

Thanks September Bandsters!

Beside still being constipated I'm feeling better. I made a nice protein smoothy and boy do I hurt! I think it's the cold that is making my nerves freak out. Other than thar I'm feeling great! Not very hungry at all. My first appt next week and fill the following week if I need it.

Dang it. I have the fruit punch isopure waiting at home for me to try. Looks like its gonna be grooooooooossssss. Oh well.

The only Isopure that I can find remotely tolerable is the Lemon Iced Tea..but ICE cold. I stick it in the freezer sip for an hour or so than put it back in. Good Luck! The guy at the store actually told me he LIKED them! I couldnt believe it

I will be banded on September 1st so looking for support and someone to share the journey with. I have not been told anything about the pro op diet. I actually have my pre op day on August 30 and get banded on September 1st. I hope they let know me know anything I need to be doing soon. My BMI is 32 so I am opting to pay for my surgery with a combination insurance because of the hietal hernia. Congratulations to us on choosing to make a life sytle change. Look forward to your suppor

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How are you doing???

Hi, just curious what my psych is suppose to report to my surgeon. Is there some standard format?

My doctor required a psyche eval as well. What they said was that they want to confirm that we are more or less stable and healthy, mentally, so that we are equipped to make such a major life change.

I was not told about the no caffeine ! : > ( Did your doc say the reason for that? I don't have a pre-op diet but am going to just try the different Protein shakes so I'm prepared after my surgery on the 14th. But what is with the no caffeine that is a very difficult task for me much harder than not eating

Not sure if this received an answer but:

Caffeine causes stomach spasms and irritates the stomach it's very important for when you are healing. Also remember no straws it allows for too much liquid to be taken in and can cause you to swallow air. Also no smoking

My nutritionist said that because caffeine is a diuretic and makes you go, it is a concern that you'll be losing too much of the necesssary fluids your body needs after surgery...especially in the beginning. It's going to be hard for me as well cuz i just love my flavored coffees in the mornings and the decaf ones are terrible

Morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am finally back to normal!!!!! No more gas and constipation resolved. I had a small vanilla low carb shake and the malitol got things moving. Oh yea, its friday! I've lost 21lbs but I dont feel any smaller. I look it a little, but after so much weight maybe I should start taking pics

Congratulations, Texas Bandit. I have been following your posts and it is good to see you are out of bandster hell. 6 days and counting. I have done fairly well on the preop diet losing 8 pounds so far. It can be hard and the head hunger rears its ugly head at the strangest times. Sept 14th cannot get here soon enough for me to get on with it. Please keep us posted on your successes, Texas.

How are you doing???

Hello, so far I am doing good. I went to the support group last night. Small turn out but that's okay. I am going to take adviantage off all the tools. I didn't know I could be hving Protein drinks again. YAY that should help with hunger. I am down 11 lbs in 1 week, was getting hungry but shakes should help. I am able to sleep on tummy again, that was quick. I hope know youra ia in 1 week. I am excited for you. So glad we are on the journey together.