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

When I started off on my diet I was starving! Then I got passed that but now I'm starving again! I'm getting nervous but I know that I can't keep going the path that I'm on. Next Thur is getting closer. After church on Sunday everyone went to CiCi's and I was proud of my self! I just had salad and really did not want the pizza!

.. that would be very encouraging for you im sure..

.. that would be very encouraging for you im sure..

..more on this, i was interrupted. its a positive experience to know that you can be with a group of people eating out and you can still be so disciplined. for me, lack of discipline has been the bane of my life. being retired for many years hasnt helped. lol. we just do what we like when we like. when it comes to eating that can cause big problems.

..more on this' date=' i was interrupted. its a positive experience to know that you can be with a group of people eating out and you can still be so disciplined. for me, lack of discipline has been the bane of my life. being retired for many years hasnt helped. lol. we just do what we like when we like. when it comes to eating that can cause big problems.[/quote']

judych I'm coming to realize that my weakness is sweets! Yikes! I'm currently not working which in away is great for me. I worked a 9 hr job for 9 yrs and they bought our lunch so if I were still there then this journey I'm about to start would have been triple hard on me. Not working now I can jump up and do whatever I need to get passed my hungry stages. Really if it were not for my hubby then I think I would struggle more. The first week of my pre op diet I lost 11lbs. Have been banded yet?

I start preop Monday the 5th....tried Unjury today, Vanilla, it mixes great, takes good but I have to hold my breath with I take a sip, it stinks. The Strawberry Sorbet was the same way. Both very doable though compared to other ones I've tried. Stocking up on broth, still need to get some more things this weekend. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can.....

Any of you have the scales of a yo-yo?? One day I will be down 9 lbs and a day or two later, I will be up 6 lbs.. Sometimes I think I can see it in the mirror but others I am like ugh, it isn't helping.

is it fluid do you think??

judych I'm coming to realize that my weakness is sweets! Yikes! I'm currently not working which in away is great for me. I worked a 9 hr job for 9 yrs and they bought our lunch so if I were still there then this journey I'm about to start would have been triple hard on me. Not working now I can jump up and do whatever I need to get passed my hungry stages. Really if it were not for my hubby then I think I would struggle more. The first week of my pre op diet I lost 11lbs. Have been banded yet?

im glad that you are finding it easier now you arent working. thats a plus. you are right, when your time is your own you can do anything to distract. you must have a very understanding hubbie... thats so sweet. you did well that first week. what diet did you follow then? ive got the south beach diet book, ive also been at some time and done ATkins. No, im not banded yet, im an early member into the forum and so glad that i am. im learning just so much. i have my appointment with my specialist next wednesday, the 7th, and he will give me a date then im sure. i live in Tasmania, Australia.. some aspects of the procedures that are followed in America may be different but the main issues are the same. Can i email you privately??

I was thinking fluid but 6 lbs is a big difference. From my appt in Jan until my EGD two weeks ago, I gained 2 lbs.. I don't know how b/c I've been eating like a bird just like they told me to.

I was thinking fluid but 6 lbs is a big difference. From my appt in Jan until my EGD two weeks ago, I gained 2 lbs.. I don't know how b/c I've been eating like a bird just like they told me to.

yes, you're right... it is a lot just for fluid. are you noticing any swelling around your ankles, etc?? is your tummy swollen? i cant think what else it would be to be honest... if you havent been eating a lot, its a mystery. is there someone you can talk with, a support group in place for you after your surgery?? if it was me i would like to know as well.

I am getting more excited with each passing day. My pre-op starts tomorrow so I think Roadhouse is on the list for dinner!!! I stocked up on shakes and veggies' date=' protien over the weekend so I had something to eat. I have been trying the different flavors (only because I have a friend who had bypass and is sending me samples) of the Gold Standard Whey......so far it's not bad. I don't have a time yet but that is the least of my conerns.

Do you know what time your surgery throughthelookingglass?

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Mine is at I think about 1pm in the afternoon. Well my surgeon told me two shakes and chicken and green veg for dinner no snacks. Until I contacted the dietician and he told me no meat some veges diet drinks and jellies and three shakes a day oh an some berries blah. Been interesting that's for sure. I was supposed to have surgery in feb but not approved through my superannuation. So i did the diet fir a week back then. I'm in Australia so I can access my superannuation early on compassionate grounds. So government dept of human resources has approved just waiting to hear from my super I'm sweating on it only next week now lol I'd hate to have to do this diet again arrgghh

im glad that you are finding it easier now you arent working. thats a plus. you are right' date=' when your time is your own you can do anything to distract. you must have a very understanding hubbie... thats so sweet. you did well that first week. what diet did you follow then? ive got the south beach diet book, ive also been at some time and done ATkins. No, im not banded yet, im an early member into the forum and so glad that i am. im learning just so much. i have my appointment with my specialist next wednesday, the 7th, and he will give me a date then im sure. i live in Tasmania, Australia.. some aspects of the procedures that are followed in America may be different but the main issues are the same. Can i email you privately??[/quote']

I do have a great husband even if he's lost more weight then myself! LOL! it's ok I understand men lose it faster! Wow your from Australia that's cool! I'm from Texas. I hope everything works out for you. I'm on a shake and lean meats and all the green veggies I want diet! I can have low fat yogurt and Skim milk and 1 cup of fruit I thought my pre op diet was gonna be straight liquids! I'm so glad it's not. I don't know if I could handle that. The 7th we will both be at the Dr that day. My band date is the 8th and the 7th is my pre op meeting with the dr.

Just received my letter with admission date I am joining the march banders 13th march two weeks today I am very excited, have been jumping through nhs hoops for almost 3 years thought this day would never come. to the next part of my journey.

Congrads!!! I know it seems like the day will never come, then it does and you are on the fast track to buy protein powers and vitamins, and scouring the web sites for all the info you can find. What a ride!!! It's very exciting!!

Welcome to the March Bandsters!!!

MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW! IT'S FINALLY HERE! GOTTA BE THERE AT 5 AM!

STARTED MY CLEAR LIQUID DIET SATURDAY THE 25TH AND IT HASNT BEEN THAT BAD PLUS WE ARE EVEN HELPING OUR SON AND HIS FAMILY MOVE. I JUST STOP ONCE IN A WHILE TO SIP SOME GATORADE OR EAT A CUP OF JELLO. THE FIRST DAY WAS HARD. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING MY DOC HAS TOLD ME TO DO. A LITTLE NERVOUS AND HOPING FOR A QUICK RECOVERY. WISH ME LUCK GUYS!!!

~SHARON~

I start preop Monday the 5th....tried Unjury today, Vanilla, it mixes great, takes good but I have to hold my breath with I take a sip, it stinks. The Strawberry Sorbet was the same way. Both very doable though compared to other ones I've tried. Stocking up on broth, still need to get some more things this weekend. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can.....

TRY THE CHOCOLATE SPLENDOR, ITS GOOD. TASTES LIKE COLD HOT CHOCOLATE TO ME

Soooooo .... during this liquid diet (im only 1 half week through it) every time I need to chew something, I make a caesar salad with minimal dressing .... is that bad?????

Otherwise Im eating low carb high protein shakes and crystal light.