After 8 months of insurance hoops and appointments I FINALLY have my date!! I'm October 8th and my partner is October 1st. Anyone else here October bandsters? I'm getting very excited!!

You and I are on the same day. Yes' date=' the diet thing does suck. I am sick of chocolate shakes and soup.[/quote']

I'm schedule for 10/08 surgery too. I am on day 7 of this preop diet and I'm still struggling. I'm so hungry and can't stop thinking about food.i just get so frustrated & I'm patiently waiting for that " gonna get better", day.

I don't think I've lost any weight while on this pre-op diet

I don't think l have either. Have pre-op appointment today & surgery is friday!

After a couple days. The first few your body is screaming for sugar and carbs it does get better! I'm on day 18 of mine lost 21lbs and surgery is in 3 days!! Did all my pre op stuff today now I just show up Thursday for this life changing event;)

Good luck everyone!

Uuuugggghhhh!!! I'm so jealous. On day 5 of pre-op diet. Gained 2.5 lbs initially and now down only 4 lbs. I hope my body kicks in soon.

After many months of delays (mostly due to my doctor's staff's issues), I am scheduled for Friday October 12th. Will I be able to go work on the following Monday (either driving in or taking the NYC subway)?

Is everyone doing just liquids for the pre-op??? My doctor and nutritionist said to have 2-3 shakes a day, protien snack in between with a sensible dinner. My eating interval is every 3 hours.

I don't think I've lost any weight while on this pre-op diet

I didn't either I was so discouraged. I weighed myself yesterday while at the hospital for my partners band surgery and I had lost 9 lbs in a week. I felt good by that even if I can't notice it yet. 10lbs is a drop in the bucket on this frame. Stick with it. After the first few days my head trip went away. We can do this.

After many months of delays (mostly due to my doctor's staff's issues)' date=' I am scheduled for Friday October 12th. Will I be able to go work on the following Monday (either driving in or taking the NYC subway)?[/quote']

I don't know how hardy you are but that three days post surgery seems like cutting it a little close. See if you can take off at least one day to allow your body more time to recover.

Is everyone doing just liquids for the pre-op??? My doctor and nutritionist said to have 2-3 shakes a day' date=' protien snack in between with a sensible dinner. My eating interval is every 3 hours.[/quote']

I think that diet sounds smart. I have a feeling my doctor has only protein shakes and two cups of vegetables because her practice takes larger people than those who usually get the lapband.

Not sure the diet has to do with being larger. I started at 425 (now below 400) and I am on the same pre-op diet as everyone else in the practice. However, if you have a BMI over 60 (I do) then you need to be on it for two weeks not just one. I can have protein shakes, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, oatmeal, crystal light, decaf tea/coffee, salad and fat free dressing, etc.

Anyone else have a moment where you think... "what am I doing?" and consider cancelling? I am all for the surgery and have done my research etc but now that it is so close, I am worried. Hoping this feeling goes away!

Not sure the diet has to do with being larger. I started at 425 (now below 400) and I am on the same pre-op diet as everyone else in the practice. However' date=' if you have a BMI over 60 (I do) then you need to be on it for two weeks not just one. I can have protein shakes, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, oatmeal, crystal light, decaf tea/coffee, salad and fat free dressing, etc.

Anyone else have a moment where you think... "what am I doing?" and consider cancelling? I am all for the surgery and have done my research etc but now that it is so close, I am worried. Hoping this feeling goes away![/quote']

Listen, if you weren't nervous I may ask you what's wrong with you (*smile*). I'm a nurse, I've seen many surgeries and still I'm nervous. It's normal.....

I'm schedule for 10/08 surgery too. I am on day 7 of this preop diet and I'm still struggling. I'm so hungry and can't stop thinking about food.i just get so frustrated & I'm patiently waiting for that " gonna get better"' date=' day.[/quote']

10/8 for me too!!!!! We need to all keep in touch..

Im on 10-12 start pre op diet tomorrow and getting nervous. Would love to meet people to talk about surgery and what not.

On day one of my 10 day pre op diet, i need prayers to get through this part I dont know how to survive! i want a coke so badly i cant see straight, but I refuse to fail! WE CAN DO THIS!

On day one of my 10 day pre op diet' date=' i need prayers to get through this part I dont know how to survive! i want a coke so badly i cant see straight, but I refuse to fail! WE CAN DO THIS![/quote']

I'm on day two. I'm desperately holding onto the belief that this gets better on day three or four.

I've decided to take it Easton myself and am to doing all the chores I'd planned.

Oct 26 for the slimband in Toronto getting pretty nervous and excited