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Hi everyone, I'm having my surgery on 9/11 and am on day 3 of my pre op diet. I'll be honest here it totally sucks. I'm should have 4 Protein Shakes a day, crystal light, broth, sf Jello etc..I had such a hard day today. I ended up having a lean Protein to combat the headaches. 7 more days of this... I hope I can hang in there.

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Latest are added!! Up to 44 and 3 still in a holding pattern.

Please bear with m' date=' but I "had to" alphabetize each date. It was driving me crazy all willy nilly. If I bumped you off or anything, please just say so!!

**readyforchange** 9/4

Goalseeker 9/4

Iv2nurse 9/4

Juliemarie777 9/4

Kathy_a22 9/4

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Kandikay76 9/6

Kaytlyn Allen 9/6

Kinley7390 9/6

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Joyband 9/6

Meggie805 9/6

YumaCuen 9/6

Five71202 9/7

Fostermomma 9/7

Debprobst 9/10

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Twinskins 9/10

Angelle 9/11

Goingforit 9/11

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Motherlaura 9/11

Visionary444 9/11

Ready for 50 9/12

Banderama 9/14

Jazz70 9/14

Aferreira14 9/17

Morganjm 9/19

Georgeeileen 9/20

Nacol 9/21

Tiggergramma 9/21

Tkleer 9/21

Corgimom 9/24

Disney Nut 9/24

MJ1996 9/24

Millsy 9/25

RhondaMarie 9/26

Cindroo 9/26

Buplee 9/27

Prinxs 9/27

Rocio43 9/27

Andwhatrea 9/28

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Will you add me too. Sept. 6th!!!!!! Thanks

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Hi goingforit and all other september bandsters on the pre op diet. Ya, it really SUCKS!!! I'm on day 6 today, but yesterday was a rough day for me to. I just couldn't wait last night to get tired enough to go to sleep. But today is a new day and I'm just hoping for a better day for all of us.

Have a great Monday everyone !!!!

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I'm getting banded Sept 13. I am quite excited I started my diet on Aug 31. I am counting down the days!

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Hello,

Yes, I am set to get banded on September 14th!

V/r,

DeShawn

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Day 1 of this pre-op diet, wishing I could sleep the next 6 days away! Anyone else having a tough time? I didn't think it was going to be this hard, but I can't watch tv because the commercials are showing food all the time. Ahhhh....

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Day 1 of this pre-op diet, wishing I could sleep the next 6 days away! Anyone else having a tough time? I didn't think it was going to be this hard, but I can't watch tv because the commercials are showing food all the time. Ahhhh....

I also have been avoiding watching TV to get through these 2 weeks of my pre-op. I am on Day 8. It's definitely challenging and tough, but the promise of what lies ahead is motivating me. Also, loosing some weight this week didn't' hurt either! Hang in there and try to distract yourself.

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I have to do my diet for 2 weeks blah

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The first three days were really tough for me - but it does get better! And it helps to drink a lot of water!

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I will try that with the Water thank you for your help :)

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I'm not hungry just miss tasting good food. I have indulged enough in life and if this is what I have to do I deserve it. With every commercial I see good food I get stronger. That's how I think of it anyway.

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Just wanted to send prayers and best wishes for easy surgeries and quick recoverys to all our September Bandsters who are scheduled to get their bands tomorrow and over the next few days, there are a lot of us!!!! Thinking about you guys!!!!

Please let us know how your doing!!!

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I'm getting my band on Thursday! Getting pretty excited and a little nervous now. This two week pre-op diet has been difficult to say the least. I am comparing this diet to quitting smoking. One of the hardest things I have ever done but I did it. I know I will be successful with this too, but it won't be easy. Today has probably been my worst day yet with this diet. Thankfully I have some hobbies that help keep me busy and mind off of the things I wish I was eating. I had a dream about onion rings and I swear I could smell them when I woke up. LOL Good luck and best wishes to everyone getting banded this month!

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