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Me too! How are you doing on your pre-op diet? I'm doing better with each day but man oh man the boys ran thru McDonald's yesterday after my son's football game and I was like I give up give me a #1 and a large dr. pepper. BUT I held strong and did not give in!!! I have more will power than I thought.

I finished day 7 of my diet. And you are right it can be so difficult. But I haven't cheated yet. McDonalds is looking pretty good right about now! Good luck to you!

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I don't know about anyone else, but I can't afford the Protein that they sell at the Dr's office. So that sent me on a mission to try different kinds from GNC, I finally found one that I liked, it Myofusion, chocolate. It has 147 calories, 3g of fat, 5g of carbs, and 25g of protein. I was told that if you are going to choose your own then it needs to meet the following criteria, less than 200 calories, less than 10g of carbs and at least 15 g of protein. Well I got to thinking, does that include the milk that you mix it with??? (that is something that I'm going to ask in my nutrtion consult on Tuesday) However, I then went on a mission to see if I could find a lower carb milk ( the non-fat milk i was using has 18 g of carbs). I found one that isn't too bad. It is called PureAlmond, and it is made by Silk. It has 35 cal, 2.5g of fat, 1g of carbs, and 1 g of protein. The milk has a hint of an almond taste, so I imagine that it is going to taste along the lines of a chocolate almond when i drink my shake in the morning. Sorry to ramble on so much but i just thought I would share with you guys!

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Hey my surgery date is october 14 too good luck ! keep in touch.

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Yay I got my approval today and my surgery date for October 14, 2011. Im soo happy! So will be here ...from now on..I have been on this journey for over a year now to get an approval...Sooo Happy.!!!!

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I have a friend who used him. I am going with Dr. Malley. The office staff were so nice and warm.

Dr Hoehn He has done several of my coworkers as well.

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Just wanted to wish all October bandsters luck. I know many of us will be starting our pre-op diet today. My surgery is the 6th and I start my diet thursday. We have all worked hard to get here and our journey has started. I know we will all do great.

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My first post in honor of my first day on the pre-op diet. I'm scared and excited! Surgery is scheduled for October 10th.

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Hey everyone, looking for October 12 bandsters to keep in contact with.

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Kali216

I have a Lady on ebay UN Ivytdeals. that sells Protein Products reasonably

I use to buy my Muscle Milk Light from her. But she No longer has any.

She tells me that the other products are also good. She has not let me down yet.

So,,, I am giving a good tip to check her out.

Think about it, and take a look. You might find something that you could use.

pm me on what you think is to much to spend, and I might be able to give you the site

I buy from.

If she doesn't have much, then the add I posted the other day on a different site took off again.

That means keep checking back... Her Boss works for a Health food Store, and when they decide to list

this n that... It will go up. This helps keep them afloat. So it will be there.

Good Luck Shopping, Shirley..

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Hey KBaum, we have the same surgery date. I just started my 2 week liquid diet today. So far, it's not too bad. I'm not overly hungry....yet. Good luck to you!!

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Me too.

My surgery is set for Oct. 6th so nervous yet so excited !

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One week from now, I should be in recovery from my surgery. Second week of Pre op well on its way. I have found myself eating less and less every day into the pre op. I'm not hungry and tired of what I can have. I do maintain my Protein intake by drinking Isopure Zero carb Protein Drink. I too discovered almond milk because of the lack of milk products and it's low carb values.

I have noted that my weight is down 15# since last Monday. I have had no energy to do what I need to do to get ready for next week. I hope I find some soon since I have to get ready to be gone for a while. Other than that, I am doing all right. My friends have commented on my face looking thinner and brighter. OK, I'll take that. I had better finish this and whip myself up a Protein Shake. It's past lunch time.

I'm sure my liver is smaller. I have eaten it. Y'all have a great day.

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Mine is October 12 as well, I'm going to start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I did find out though that i am able to eat SF Jello, LF/SF Yogurt and LF/SF pudding in addition to my 2 shakes and Soups for dinner. I told my husband today that I wanted to have my "last meal" tonight.:P

Hey everyone, looking for October 12 bandsters to keep in contact with.

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Got Approval today from BCBSDE for EGD for 10/12 - One down - getting closer.

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I'm PRAYING to be a Octoberbandster! we shall see. Good luck to all of you. My last weight in is Oct 3rd, I should turn all my papers in to the insurance on Oct 5th or 6th. so we shall see! ;) Anyways, thinking of all of you and eager to see your updates! :)

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My papers went to insurance today!! I have never been good at waiting so nerves are on high alert right now. I will feel SO much better when I have approval and a date. Hope everyone else is doing well!

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