Just got my date! Woohoo

Congrats. It will be here before you know it!

We should be band buddies i am may 10th as well... when do you hvae to start the pre op diet?

We should be lap band buddies!!!!! I'm all for it... I go to my pre/op April 28th. That is 2 weeks before. But I've been on a management program already that insurance required;)

When is yours??

I start mine the 26th I didn't have do the six month thing but I think that I'd because I had already been working with my primary dr for some time

How do I add you as my buddies! As time gets closer I need a buddy! I'm starting to get nervous and I think my husband is tired of hearing the questions and concerns. He is a marine so his view on life is things will happen and fall into place. This is one of those times I really don't want this advice. I want to talk...

I'm may 10th too!

Mendy How are you doing on your pre op?

I'm may 10th too!

Aww another band buddy what kind of pre op do u have ?

Do you mean diet wise? I started my liquid diet on the 26th of April. 2 protein shakes a day and two 1/2 portion meals. It's not too bad so far. What about you?

Mendy How are you doing on your pre op?

My pre op diet and post op instructions are completely opposite than anything I've read on here. My pre-op diet is to stop all carbonated drinks and up all Protein a week to 10 days before surgery. This decreases the liver size so he his firm with this instruction. My post op instructions was to start small amounts of Water immediately on the first day and blended food 3 times a day. My surgeon says that people do not live on shakes so all changes in life style starts an hour after the surgery is complete and not living on Protein Shakes.

He also performs the surgery with a voice activated robot and he does not agree with more than a couple of hours of down time. So I guess you could say he is aggressive but firm to his ways. I was also told to stay off these forums... Hehe;) but he doesn't have to know everything...

I'm may 10th as well!!!

My pre op diet is protein shake for breakfast, 6oz v8 for snack, protein shake at lunch, lean cuisine(or any frozen diet meals) for dinner, and a snack at night which consist of either sf jello. 3 cups unsalted popcorn. Or 1oz cheese.

my pre op is 3-4 protein shakes a day and veggies.. i can cook them in broth and have non fat dressing with them. and no snacking

wow its almost here. gl. im may 11th. i cant wait.

I'm May 14th- there a huge thread with over 500 replies called May Bandsters if you havent found it yet.