On June 14th I met with the doctor and began the journey of testing and evaluations. This coming Wednesday I will (hopefully) have my meeting to review my sleep study results and receive my final green light of clearance!

I am praying all goes well and that Amerihealth Insurance doesn't deny me after all these months of testing and anticipation.

I think a little puree turkey will do just fine this year for Thanksgiving… here's to crossed fingers for a November banding!!

Anyone else in the same boat?

I have a surgery date of nov 1. Started in may. Been a long road but I believe it will be worth it. Start my preop diet Monday. It is based on protien and carbs. No counting calories until after.

I get banded nov 6 anyone have upset stomach from protein shakes or just me??

I get banded nov 6 anyone have upset stomach from Protein shakes or just me??

Nov 6th here... I haven't started my pre-op diet... I start tuesday.

What are you doing as your pre-op diet?

I wanted to try a couple of the shakes I start full on Monday

I have been doing shakes in the morning for like 2 weeks... trying different ones... They haven't made me feel sick at my stomach though.

I ordered a sample box of unjury brand... I've heard they're pretty good. i'll find out tonight when they arrive.

Is your diet - 2 shakes and a sensible dinner? I don't know yet what my pre-op diet will be as i meet with my nutritionist monday.

You excited about the surgery? I'm super excited but scared.

I'm super excited but nervous as well I weigh 250 at 5'2 so I am ready for this next step. I lost 55lbs with workout and weight watchers but still feel hungry.. I'm kinda stressed today so I think that's why my stomachs upset ugh!! I am jus drinking the choc n vanilla from Walmart..I'm hoping I can make it thru this couple of weeks.

My year anniversary is 11-30, down 96 and at a slump...probably emotional. Opted not to

do Thanksgiving with family last year, stayed home and had soup. Wishing all of you

great success in your new life. Just remember....it/band is only a tool to help you learn

how to live a new lifestyle.

Good Luck

I'm super excited but nervous as well I weigh 250 at 5'2 so I am ready for this next step. I lost 55lbs with workout and weight watchers but still feel hungry.. I'm kinda stressed today so I think that's why my stomachs upset ugh!! I am jus drinking the choc n vanilla from Walmart..I'm hoping I can make it thru this couple of weeks.

If your shakes aren't already prepared try mixing in sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding with a splash of extract almond etc. Or change milk options to almond sugar free, soy if ur lactose intolerant. What works for me is pureed veggies like broccoli couple Tbsp five, 4 oz almond milk, crystal light but really walmart variety any flavor than ice blend well. Or place your milk variety 4-6 oz in a cup let freeze for a bit than place in blended add Protein powder almond extract a dash than a couple teaspoons of either sugar free jello / sugar free pudding!! You'll think ur eating a shake

I'm super excited but nervous as well I weigh 250 at 5'2 so I am ready for this next step. I lost 55lbs with workout and weight watchers but still feel hungry.. I'm kinda stressed today so I think that's why my stomachs upset ugh!! I am jus drinking the choc n vanilla from Walmart..I'm hoping I can make it thru this couple of weeks.

congrats on your success so far. I need the lapband to help me keep it off... I have been successful in the past but haven't ever been able to keep it off. I'm ready for a change.

I think you'll do great. We should help motivate each other since we're on the same surgery date... Lean on each other when it's tough...

I'm Carrie!

Do u have a fb?? I'd love to be each others motivational buddy !!!

I am so excited! I just got my date!!! Another November 6th girl here! I would love to have some facebook buddies if anyone else is down!

I have been doing shakes in the morning for like 2 weeks... trying different ones... They haven't made me feel sick at my stomach though.

I ordered a sample box of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury brand... I've heard they're pretty good. i'll find out tonight when they arrive.

Is your diet - 2 shakes and a sensible dinner? I don't know yet what my pre-op diet will be as i meet with my nutritionist monday.

You excited about the surgery? I'm super excited but scared.

Carrie

Where did you order your sample box from?

I get banded nov 6 anyone have upset stomach from Protein shakes or just me??

What shake are you doing? I just purchased mine today from Sams I'm doing premier $18.88 for a dozen. I've always know eating healthy was expensive. Soooo looking forward to my new life n new body!!!!! Wondering how much I will lose on pre op

Tenatively scheduled for the first week of November. I am a cash patient so I don't have all these obsticles others have with insurance.

I am scared and excited. Good luck to all other November banders!

Good luck to you. My date is Nov. 6th. Wasn't nervous or scared until now that I have the date...lol

I got my date yesterday... It is for Nov. 6th. Now I am scared and nervous.