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I was so excited to find this app. My scheduled surgery is the 23rd. I start my liquid diet on the 16th. I cant wait to begin this journey. My husband is having the lap band in june

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Hi. I'm new to this site too. Congrats on the surgery date. Mine is on the 18th and I'm starting the diet this Friday although they haven't given me the diet yet (frustrating).

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WELCOME! and congrats. This is a great site i hope your finding all the information you guys need on here if not feel free to ask away.

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Thanks. You should have had the diet by now. I got the lean shakes from GNC. They sre low in carbs and sugars.

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To the two newbies: Welcome aboard the bandwagon....I was banded 9 months ago and it's not too bad. Yes, I do still crave carbs and yes, I do give in for time to time but I am down 92 pounds and if I can do it anyone can. Follow the pre-op diet (whichever one you are given) it makes your recovery easier (mine was only 3-4 days then back to work full time). It also jump starts the weight loss. Yes, you stomach will feel as though your throat has been cut..well, too bad..hang in there. The surgery is worth it and worth a few days of discomfort. You want your liver to be smaller and calm when you have the surgery....Good luck guys and hope you enjoy this web site. It has really helped me out..

Melinda in Florida a/k/a short and chunky

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