Hello all,

Brand new to this forum and site.

I just found out that I am having my surgery on Oct 18th. I think the thing that scares me the most is the pre-op diet. My diet will consist of 4 shakes a day and one cup of veggies. Yikes! I am sooooo ready for this new beginning of my life. My weight has been a big hurdle in my life. (as most if not all of us have had)

I have enjoyed what I read so far. I think this will be a good site for me and hopefully be able to give advice to people going through it later on or getting advice from people who have already.

Looking forward to getting to get info from all of you!

Find some really good shakes you like. Can you mix them with milk? The extra calories in milk really help me. You can do it, best wishes!

Find some really good shakes you like. Can you mix them with milk? The extra calories in milk really help me. You can do it, best wishes!

I have to mix them with milk, so hopefully it will make me full. I think the full caloric intake is about 900 calories. I am scared out of my mind and am starting to worry about the whole process. I know I am ready for a new beginning and working at it, just need the tools to do it and support of course.

thanks for the wishes.

Hi DeeVee, I start my pre op diet on the 8th and I get banded on the 22nd. I was afraid of the pre op diet too but I thought it's for a good cause and only temporary. Heck I have done far worse things to my body all for the glory of a smaller number on the scale. You can get through it Dee. We are here for you.

I started my on the 18 of oct and I'm scared cuz it's just shakes no food

I started my on the 18 of oct and I'm scared cuz it's just shakes no food

How is it working for you so far?

Thanks for your words of encouragement, I know it's temporary and for better things in the long run, just starting to stress out about the whole thing now. Guess it's normal. right?!

Hello! My name is michele. After jumping through a lot of hoops I finally have a date. My lap band surgery is scheduled for October 5. Started my pre-op diet last weekend. Omg was it ever hard the first few days. I lost 8 lbs this week though.

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Brand new to this forum and site.

I just found out that I am having my surgery on Oct 18th. I think the thing that scares me the most is the pre-op diet. My diet will consist of 4 shakes a day and one cup of veggies. Yikes! I am sooooo ready for this new beginning of my life. My weight has been a big hurdle in my life. (as most if not all of us have had)

I have enjoyed what I read so far. I think this will be a good site for me and hopefully be able to give advice to people going through it later on or getting advice from people who have already.

Looking forward to getting to get info from all of you!

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Hi DeeVee' date=' I start my pre op diet on the 8th and I get banded on the 22nd. I was afraid of the pre op diet too but I thought it's for a good cause and only temporary. Heck I have done far worse things to my body all for the glory of a smaller number on the scale. You can get through it Dee. We are here for you.[/quote']

Hello and Welcome.

I rembet being in your place. I went.in a little blind. I didn't know about this site oy My Fitness Pal. I wish I did. Would've saved me some heartache and needless worry. A few people on my list just got banded yesterday. I invite you, and Future banders to come check it out now. If you like it, feel free to request me. If not, you guys didn't.lose anything by looking. Alot of information, like here, from people in your place and just ahead of you. All stages in one place. Think a out it.

Hello all' date='

Brand new to this forum and site.

I just found out that I am having my surgery on Oct 18th. I think the thing that scares me the most is the pre-op diet. My diet will consist of 4 shakes a day and one cup of veggies. Yikes! I am sooooo ready for this new beginning of my life. My weight has been a big hurdle in my life. (as most if not all of us have had)

I have enjoyed what I read so far. I think this will be a good site for me and hopefully be able to give advice to people going through it later on or getting advice from people who have already.

Looking forward to getting to get info from all of you!

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Inviting you to come take a look at My Fitness Pal. I didn't know about it when I was in your place. I use LBT and MFP equally for information, and sharing. Just seeing the various food diaries is inspiring.

Just got my band this past Saturday (13th October 2012) and thus far I'm doing fine. Already back at work. In response to the question about pre-op diet, I would say stick to it like glue. It really sucks for the first few days and the last few days before surgery, but I lost weight going into it and it made me so excited that my nerves about the surgery went away. I know its a long road ahead, but I am so excited about losing the weight for good and starting my real life!

i had my surgery on october 3, i had only a couple days of pain. i had to go home with O2 for 4 days due to the doctor finding a hernia and adding co2 so it was a little painful to breathe in deeply. it felt like i had air bubbles in my chest. it is important to walk as soon as you can and use the incentive spirometer as ordered by the doctor. give your stomache time to heal. do not push to eat regular foods real fast. i did clear liquids for 4 days. i am currently progressing to a soft diet. i had one scrambled egg and a 1/4 cup cottage cheese and i was full. this is exciting for you and i hope all goes well for you

Just got my band this past Saturday (13th October 2012) and thus far I'm doing fine. Already back at work. In response to the question about pre-op diet' date=' I would say stick to it like glue. It really sucks for the first few days and the last few days before surgery, but I lost weight going into it and it made me so excited that my nerves about the surgery went away. I know its a long road ahead, but I am so excited about losing the weight for good and starting my real life![/quote']

Welcome to your new life. Would like to invite you and nunursediane to come check out My Fitness Plan. Mostly banders there in all different phases. I bounce between here and there. Please try it. If you like it feel free to add me. Come check out some food diaries.

Banded 9/7/12 231lbs, Goal 145lbs...221lbs as of 10/14/12

I was banded on the 23rd of October. I am holding my own. Pain is minimal. Walking a lot .

I was banded on the 23rd of October. I am holding my own. Pain is minimal. Walking a lot .

Hey there...Glad you took my advice. Please pass the word. How are you feeling today?

Hey there...Glad you took my advice. Please pass the word. How are you feeling today?

I am doing ok today. My be a little dehydrated. Drinking a lot of Water. It is really hard to think about eating when you are not hungry. scales said I have lost 12 pounds but I think that is not a true reading. Walking a lot today.