I am new to this site need some buddies to go through this with ! Surgery set for may 2nd anyone else scheduled in may???

Glad the liquid diet is going well for you guys so far!

Michele, I am really excited for you!! One day away from a fresh start.

People on the liquid diet - is anyone else having constipation? I'm sorry if that's TMI.

yes..and I am trying to increase the water I drink in hopes that will fix it!!

What is "plication"?

For the constipation problem, try drinking at least 64 oz. of water a day - not counting coffee, tea or Crystal Light. That has really been helping me stay regular. I drink 4 oz. of water every hour that I'm awake and it's not too hard.

Thanks! I have been keeping a glass of water with me all day, sipping on it constantly and it seems to be helping.

I am so sorry that you are having a bad time with this. I started the liquid diet on my own because I have so much to lose before surgery.(50 lbs). I know that this is a very trying and emotional time but think about how much better you will feel this time next year I feel the emotional ups and downs too and I just think about 6 months from now and the last 46 years that it took me getting to where I am today. Its ok to cry,I am sure we will all do it at one point or another as this is all foreign and a little scary for us all.

While you are doing the liquid diet you are taking vitamins too,correct? You dont want to get deficient in other nutrients and vitamins during this process.Now is a good tiem to get yourself into the regime as it is something that we will have to do for the rest of our lives. I went and bought myself some gummies so that I feel like I am getting a candy treat ...lol

I hope that the rest of today will be better and that you will gain some strength in knowing that we are all here for you. Maybe in two weeks you can tell me to stop whining like the baby I KNOW I am going to be when it comes to the surgery!!

Your reply really lifted my spirits Deb. You're right. I am glad it's not just me that is feeling emotional and overwhelmed by this. I will be fine one minute then ready to scream or cry a minute later. lol! I talked to the bariatric nurse today and she said day 3 and 4 are hardest for everyone. But like you said, it took years to get this way and change won't happen overnight. This will all be worth it in the end. WHat is your surgery date? I am a week away.

Once I started liquids I assumed I couldn't do vitamins. However, just got off the phone with the dietician after seeing your post and she said I can take my multivitamin and vitamin d. woohoo!

Two weeks from now I will be there to remind you of all the things you told me. we just gotta hang in there.

I am on day 4 of my preop diet and have found that if I stay ahead of the hunger I do better I have my coffee at 8am, a protein drink at 9:30, Chicken Broth at 11:30, SF jello at 1:30, Beef broth at 3:30, a protein shake at 5:30, SF popsicle at 7:00 and bed by 9. I am satisfied with this plan.

I love this!! WTG! I am on day 1 and Im trying to figure out ways to stay ahead of my hunger. This is a very nice plan. Good for you hon!

I'm May 14th too- have you started the pre-op diet yet?

Yes I have I have already lost 3 lbs I started it back on Sunday. I'll keep you posted how I do :@) good luck!

Good luck to all of you on your surgeries. I am scheduled for May 17. in Albuquerque NM. Please share how everything was for you and how are you doing on the liquids?

I'm on day 4 of the diet, and it has def gotten better. Last night I found myself near tears and irritable, to the point where I could even talk to my boyfriend because he had eaten pizza and I could smell it. Today was a bit different, I had a protein shake and a bottle of water at 8 am and found myself "full" until about 11 30. IDK hoooow it works but I'll take it.

Hi .I am a May Bandster...I am scheduled for May 16th and my surgeon is Dr. Almanza. I am buying liquid broth and things I will need now..I made sure to get gas-x as that seems to be a big problem. I wonder if everyone gets gas or it is random?

I can't do fruit juice as it converts to sugar too rapidly for my system and I get sick..I have to find all diet products...I don't know if getting the protein should be better in powder form and then mix it or the already mixed..anyone have any advice on that who is already in the know on taste...??

Good luck to all of you. It takes alot of trust in yourself to do this in the first place..remember how you felt when you made this decision and your fortitude...keep your eye on the desination and enjoy the journey to your sucess so you never let it out of your sight and never let it slip away from you....namaste...

What is "plication"?

It's a new procedure that theyve updated with the lap band. Your suppose to see better results. What they do is the surgeon folds your stomach in half and add stitching like 10-12. It helps from the bad slipping and less fills are involved. I heard it will be available more next year with lap band patients. Google it it's called the IBAND!

I purchased the slim fast 321 shakes and I noticed that they make two kinds. One is low carb and the other isn't. I purchased the wrong one. Question is, would it make a difference while doing my pre-op diet? I'm worried now. I didn't know please help me out

Yes I have I have already lost 3 lbs I started it back on Sunday. I'll keep you posted how I do :@) good luck!

Yay! That's awesome!

Well got all my pape work signed FINALLY today!!!!!So its offical I am having my lapband done on May 16th!!!I start my pre op diet tomorrow and all I have to do is a 1000 calorie diet for the next 2 weeks!!!!2 protein drinks and a lean green dinner and all the calorie free liquid in between!!!I also have a problem joining the may bandster site i dont know how to do it plus i would like to add my ticker and do not know how can sumone help me please...Congrats to all of us this month!111

Hi .I am a May Bandster...I am scheduled for May 16th and my surgeon is Dr. Almanza. I am buying liquid broth and things I will need now..I made sure to get gas-x as that seems to be a big problem. I wonder if everyone gets gas or it is random?

I can't do fruit juice as it converts to sugar too rapidly for my system and I get sick..I have to find all diet products...I don't know if getting the protein should be better in powder form and then mix it or the already mixed..anyone have any advice on that who is already in the know on taste...??

Good luck to all of you. It takes alot of trust in yourself to do this in the first place..remember how you felt when you made this decision and your fortitude...keep your eye on the desination and enjoy the journey to your sucess so you never let it out of your sight and never let it slip away from you....namaste...

Not sure if you have one in your area Costco or sans sells a protein shake called premier protein and it taste good! It's 30 g of protein and 1 gram or maybe 2 grams of sugar! Google it and check out the nutrition info

I'm just starting I will have my surgery in november

Well got all my pape work signed FINALLY today!!!!!So its offical I am having my lapband done on May 16th!!!I start my pre op diet tomorrow and all I have to do is a 1000 calorie diet for the next 2 weeks!!!!2 protein drinks and a lean green dinner and all the calorie free liquid in between!!!I also have a problem joining the may bandster site i dont know how to do it plus i would like to add my ticker and do not know how can sumone help me please...Congrats to all of us this month!111

Hey welcome may Bandsters, Congrats ! Send a private message to mdfinch and she can send you an invite if you are having trouble joining