I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

My doc says nothing carbonated. If u MUST have a soda, leave it open in the fridge overnight so it will go flat. Yukk! Is that even worth drinking? Warm soda in the stomach expands and can stretch ur pouch. Not worth it to me! But, I have good news. I always find a way around things....lol. How bout a small FROZEN Coke from Burger King, or a Slurpee from 7-11? No carbination there!

My doc said the same thing NO carbonated drinks after banding. The carbonation actually expands the stomach and produces gas. I know some people say you can drink flat coke but YUK, it's the carbonation that we crave not the "coke" really. I will have the most problem with giving up my diet coke so I have started weaning myself off and when my stock of 2 liters is gone in the pantry I'm done. MAN I hope they last until the 8th LOL

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March 8th for me!

The 9th for me at Richardson as well. We should exchange emails or chat on yahoo or messenger.

My doc said the same thing NO carbonated drinks after banding. The carbonation actually expands the stomach and produces gas. I know some people say you can drink flat coke but YUK, it's the carbonation that we crave not the "coke" really. I will have the most problem with giving up my diet coke so I have started weaning myself off and when my stock of 2 liters is gone in the pantry I'm done. MAN I hope they last until the 8th LOL

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i hope they last you as well..its going to be interesting to hear what my specialist says about it all next week. i have lots of questions to ask him. im hoping desperately to be done in march. because im in australia, im not sure what the pre op requirements are... or how long i have to wait before surgery. i hope it is in march. regarding soda pop?? if my dr says no... then i dont. its that simple. there are many wonderful drinks that i can think of without sugar and without gas.

I am suppose to be using Bariatrics Advantage Protein Mix but I found out at the last minute that I got approved for my surgery on the 9th.. So the patient advocate calls me today to make sure I "had their brand" and I told her no but I have been using the same stuff that my sister used with True Results.. She said she didn't know if the surgery could happen if I wasn't using "their" brand. However, she said she would research it and ask the Dr if my brand is ok.. I will beyond upset if I can't have the surgery on the 9th and its only b/c of the "brand".

I am suppose to be using Bariatrics Advantage Protein Mix but I found out at the last minute that I got approved for my surgery on the 9th.. So the patient advocate calls me today to make sure I "had their brand" and I told her no but I have been using the same stuff that my sister used with True Results.. She said she didn't know if the surgery could happen if I wasn't using "their" brand. However, she said she would research it and ask the Dr if my brand is ok.. I will beyond upset if I can't have the surgery on the 9th and its only b/c of the "brand".

...and i would be angry as well.. in fact, i would be furious. how dare they. no one can say with honesty that your surgery is compromised because you are using ''a different brand''. its just another ploy to make as much money as possible out of patients. grrrrr...

Laralen, we are band buddies! I have my surgery on March 7th with Dr Wright in SA too!

I am suppose to be using Bariatrics Advantage Protein Mix but I found out at the last minute that I got approved for my surgery on the 9th.. So the patient advocate calls me today to make sure I "had their brand" and I told her no but I have been using the same stuff that my sister used with True Results.. She said she didn't know if the surgery could happen if I wasn't using "their" brand. However, she said she would research it and ask the Dr if my brand is ok.. I will beyond upset if I can't have the surgery on the 9th and its only b/c of the "brand".

Sounds like the doc is making money off "the brand" he requires.

Band groupie, that's crazy! Same day, same surgeon! I've probably seen you in the office! How's your preop diet going? I've lost 5 lbs in 5 days!

Band groupie, that's crazy! Same day, same surgeon! I've probably seen you in the office! How's your preop diet going? I've lost 5 lbs in 5 days!

I am down 10 pounds!!! But mine is far more strict than yours. I am only allowed 4 shakes a day and a small chicken breast or piece of lean meat if I really need something to chew on. The 1st couple of days was hard but oddly enough it has gotten better. I have an EGD this Thursday, he wants to make sure my hernia hasn't gotten worse from 2 yrs ago. I started this process before but found out I was expecting half way through it. I can't wait to get banded now!!!

What day did you start??? Wow good job! The nutritionist said since I am familiar with Atkins diet and have been successful on it before, I am allowed one carb free meal a day. He said calories don't matter, but I'm still trying to keep it 1000-1200, since that's what it would be on shakes alone. Are you using the True Results shakes? I am so far, but I know some people that kind of free-styled it with the shakes.

I started on the 22nd. You are one of the lucky ones!!! I was dying the 1st couple of days but better now. I keep my eye on the prize!! Yes, I am useing the true results shakes, the nutritionist there said that he would prefer me use their shakes or Bariatric Advantage brand because they have the fiber to keep every thing moving. So far the only one I like is the strawberry and I have to add ice to it. I did order some small packets of the bariatric advantage brand to try them out. I also ordered the vitamins and calcium from there too.

Just received my date March 16th, super excited to start my new healthy life. Start my liquid diet on March 2nd which has me kind of nervous. Good luck everyone!!!!

Just received my date March 16th, super excited to start my new healthy life. Start my liquid diet on March 2nd which has me kind of nervous. Good luck everyone!!!!

Congrats! We can talk each other through it! I still don't know the time that I have to be in there but I guess I will find out at my pre op meeting the day before the BIG DAY!

Awesome how are you feel g being so close now? I know I'm starving lol

Congrats! We can talk each other through it! I still don't know the time that I have to be in there but I guess I will find out at my pre op meeting the day before the BIG DAY!

That'd b awesome. You excited it's getting closer? I just know I'm hungry lol