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Daisy1244    36

Daisy1244
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Congrats and good luck!! That's my date also. Lets keep in touch. Second day pre op besides the headaches I'm feeling a lot better than yesterday. I was starving and had a massive headache. I am allowed to 3 oz of fish or chicken which takes the heat off a little

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Gerhowzel    6

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I was banded Dec 5th. Yay to all of us for starting diets during holiday season!

I can't believe that I'm cooking Christmas dinner eleven days after surgery. The good news is that I have lost eight pounds on the pre-op diet and I will have to buy new jeans for our big party on the 22nd. Its worth it.

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DebbieC1970    58

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Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on Protein Shakes, Water, crystal light, Jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins!

Congrats to all December gals!

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DebbieC1970    58

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Glad all went well for u today. How's the preop diet going?

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AmySays    38

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Lack of caffeine and lack of sugar.

Yep, if you were used to having caffeine, that'll do it! I can drink tea on my pre-op diet. I weaned myself down to minimal sugar when I started my pre-op diet and within 2 days, even the tiny amount I was using was too sweet. By day 3 I was sugar-free. :) (and that means no artificial sweetener, either. That stuff gives me a worse headache than going caffeine free would!)

You've also greatly reduced the amount of calories you're getting throughout the day. That could cause headaches as well. Your body will adjust quickly though. By day 4 I really had no "side effects" at all. I did wake up incredibly hungry on Day 10 for some reason, but as soon as I drank a Protein Shake I was alright.

Do any of you have blogs where you're sharing your journey? I'd love to read them! :)

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AmySays    38

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Oh, and I'll just add... Pre-op diet Day 11 here and 11lbs GONE! 4 more sleeps until surgery!

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Angelizz10    76

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I am dec 3... Plication though' date=' but the forum is pretty empty lol. So I joined this one for the wl journey support! Nice to meet you all:)[/quote']

What State do you live in? I thought they stopped doing plication surgery in the USA? I had done months of research so that I could have the band and plication done at same time. At the very af waing to get it done they dropped it,

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Angelizz10    76

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I am Dec.6th but my doctor just left a message he needs to reschedule. I'm sure it will still be in December. I think they didn't realize I was an overnighter and spaces us out.

And I'm getting plication with my lap band.

I liked Dec. 6 date. Early in the month' date=' time to adjust and be on a new eating phase for holidays.

I want to get a cheeseburger and a beer for the last time. I am also alternating between starting good habits and saying good bye to carbonated drinks and things that will pretty much be off limits.

I'm more nervous as December gets closer and more excited both at the same time.[/quote']

Good luck on getting BOTH. I think you will have a greater chance of success. Let us know.

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4sweeties    63

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I'm in NY and having plication with my lapband.

Most of the day I am ok with the pre op diet and so proud of myself for sticking to it. However, everyday there are moments when I feel starving. My nutritionist said to eat (really drink) every 2.5 to 3 hours and it's easier. 6 mini meals a day. 2 of them being Protein shakes. 2 can be Soup (soup can have veggies and it doesn't need to be pureed until post surgery). I can also have sugar fee ices and ft free/sugar free pudding. I don't like Jello or I could have that.

I would love a few oz of lean chicken or fish like others are allowed. lol...someone always has it worse and someone always has it better.

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Gerhowzel    6

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Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on Protein shakes, Water, crystal light, Jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins!

Congrats to all December gals!

Congratulations! We have the same surgery date. I'm in Houston and going through True Results. I'm excited! I'm looking forward to being skinny next Christmas.

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Pana'sNewStart    68

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My date is Dec. 21st!! It just hit me that I am a December bandster!!

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Nyreebnks    17

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Congratulations! We have the same surgery date. I'm in Houston and going through True Results. I'm excited! I'm looking forward to being skinny next Christmas.

i going through true results too on 12/14.. Dr Hollis

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smileyj96    9

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surgery date is tommorrow ,thi clear liquid stuff is hard and im so hungry just had some chicken broth oh what id give for a Protein Shake about now.. ready to get this show on the road

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MsRhonda    123

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Im tmrw to so excited but nervous

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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    • KimBaxleyWilson

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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