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.

I am new to the group and the lap band world. I am being banded on Oct. 20th. i am extremely nervous and excited all at the same time. I start my pre op liquid diet on the 10th. i'm not a fan of most protein shakes. Does anyone have advice on some good tasting shakes. I live in mass

Yep Muscle Milk Light.. 195 calories, and 25 G. of Protein.

I keep a variety on hand.

Vanilla Creme, Strawberry Milkshake, Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Cookies n Creme. and They are flavorful !

If interested get a hold of me, and I have a site I buy from AllStarHealth.com It's under $19.00 for a 1 1/2 lb jug of powder. (2 scoops make a 8 oz. shake.)

Then all you want in shipping for $5.95. That's a deal.

Shirley.

I wanted to wish good luck to the people getting banded this week!

Hello Everyone!

I am new to the group. My band date is Weds. Oct. 4th, I am having so many thoughts running through my mind. One minute I will be so excited, the next I am just about in tears wondering if I am making the right decision. I am not sure if it is due to the "mind hunger" from my protein shake diet, or the thought of something going wrong ( I have 2 young children). I am wondering anyone else is experiencing this emotional roller coaster????

My surgery is scheduled for oct 12. I don't have any children but I am experiencing those same fears. However when I think about it I have to tell myself that the benefits outweigh the risks. I think it is perfectly normal to have these fears, however I know you can do it. Not only for yourself but for your children, so you will be there for them always! Good luck o. Wednesday, I'll be a week behind you.

Good Morning,

It is the start of a big week for a lot of us. I go to my pre-op appointment today. Thursday is my big day & I am excited...and nevus too. Like the above posters I have a mixture of emotions running through my head but I know I am doing the right thing.

Good luck this week everyone!

Ok October banders. Surgery is this thursday and i am second guessing myself. IS this what i really want. Is it the right thing to do. I know that this is just fear of the unknown. need a pep talk. Thanks

Can anyone reccomend a good chewable multivitamin or post what they are taking - I am told I need to get one and there are so many to choose from that it just makes your head hurt.

Flintstones.

My kids and I have tried, I believe, every chewable mulitvitamin on the market. Flintstones don't leave that nasty aftertaste.

Good luck!!

Lowpockets68

I'm APPROVED and my surgery date is 10/27!!! I'm so excited and congratulations to everyone!!

UGH! I have been waiting on insurance approval and called last week to check on my package. I was told it should be ready by close of business Fri or on Monday. I called today and was told to call back FRI! UGH! Why does this take so long and why cant they give me any answers better than call back FRI? (sorry, needed to vent I guess, patience has never been my strong suit)

I'm scheduled for October18th. Starting preop diet tomorrow!

Did you call insurance or dr?? The dr was supposed to call me and when I didn't hear from them I called insurance and they told me I was approved last wednesday!!

Hello Everyone!

I am new to the group. My band date is Weds. Oct. 4th, I am having so many thoughts running through my mind. One minute I will be so excited, the next I am just about in tears wondering if I am making the right decision. I am not sure if it is due to the "mind hunger" from my protein shake diet, or the thought of something going wrong ( I have 2 young children). I am wondering anyone else is experiencing this emotional roller coaster????

I got banded today and I have to say I feel better than I deserve! My doctor , dr choi and the staff were great. My only anxiety was praying my blood pressre was good because tha. Is what canceled my procedure on Sept 2. Waking up was a little tough and edge of nausea. But once I got home in my bed I was rather good. My pain Is about a 4 but is tolerable. Would rather not take pain meeds cause it will make me nauseas. End of note it was a good experience and I was given a lot of encouragement that this was a good thing I did and I will be very successful. So will you. Sleep well and stay in touch.

Are you ready for a New Life ?

That's all that need be said.

Because that is what it is going to be..

Shirley.

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