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FutureMrsH    86

FutureMrsH
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I find my self nervous about starting my pre open diet on Wednesday. When I joined this forum I had over a month before my surgery and some how I now have only a little over a week. Thank you to everyone who has posted about your banding experience...I have to admit that it has been reassuring to read everyone's triumphs and struggles.

Im on day 3 of preop diet and I havent ate my arm, the dog, or my youngest child. Don't get nervous or doubt your self. You never know your strength until your tested. Mind over matter. you can do this. Attitude is everything. :)

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NaNcyNiCoLe    94

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Think of it this way. All the weight you lose on the pre op diet is weight you will never see again.. it is weight you don't need to lose one you get you band. I ate everything in site before my band thinking I would never eat again. In return I gained 7 lbs an now after being banded I'm back to my pre op weight. I could be way ahead of the game

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4sweeties    63

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I can't believe I have 4 days...just 4.

I have been so good on my pre op 2 week diet, but yesterday at a holiday party I ate. Nothing crazy but not food on my pre op diet. I tried to make wise choices. I don't think it ruined my liver and I'm back to the diet now. 14 days of a pre op diet and one night off. Hope my liver didn't grow last night. I hope I don't obsess about it by repeating it over and over as I go into surgery and wake up. I'm feeling guilty but trying to move on and be proud of my self for the other 10 days plus the next 4.

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NaNcyNiCoLe    94

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If it makes you feel better I cheated too. I had beer and pizza ( just once ) on my pre op diet and I still had the surgery. Good Luck! You can do it !

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annaben62    21

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My doctor told me last Tuesday that 1 high carb meal could increase your liver 6x.

He didn't say how many carbs that would take. But it did stop me from binging even once. Now I go in 7:00 Tuesday.

All of the symptoms that all are talking about are frequent side effects of surgery, Except the vomiting. That's not as frequent. Just take them in stride. They last a minuscule amount of time compared to a lifelong lapband. It's so worth it!

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NaNcyNiCoLe    94

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WOW did'nt know that Anna. Good advice! My doctor would'nt do the surgey unless you lost 7- 10 pounds on your pre op diet.

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NaNcyNiCoLe    94

NaNcyNiCoLe
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When is your day Banjo

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Formerly Fat    16

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I have been reading posts every day since I joined on Nov. 30th, but now I have to become active. :) I am set for surgery on December 31st. It was not planned, but i am very happy that the last day of the year is my last day in this body as I know it. i have four sons ages 3 months to 16 years. I want to watch them grow up, which is something my mother did not get to experience because of her obesity related death at 52 years old. I want to stop snoring so that I can sleep with my wife again. I want to "sleep" with my wife again instead of being so tired I have no drive. I want to play with my boys, not just sit and watch them run around. I want to do simple things like wear my pants around my waist instead of below my gut. I want to shop in clothing stores that don't have the letters X and L in their name. I want to be happy to have my picture taken and, when it is taken, I don't want to worry about how i hold my head and if my stomach is being sucked in enough. We deserve this and we WILL have this. Thank you for listening to me vent. Carry on.

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Maddysgram    6,159

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I have been reading posts every day since I joined on Nov. 30th, but now I have to become active. :) I am set for surgery on December 31st. It was not planned, but i am very happy that the last day of the year is my last day in this body as I know it. i have four sons ages 3 months to 16 years. I want to watch them grow up, which is something my mother did not get to experience because of her obesity related death at 52 years old. I want to stop snoring so that I can sleep with my wife again. I want to "sleep" with my wife again instead of being so tired I have no drive. I want to play with my boys, not just sit and watch them run around. I want to do simple things like wear my pants around my waist instead of below my gut. I want to shop in clothing stores that don't have the letters X and L in their name. I want to be happy to have my picture taken and, when it is taken, I don't want to worry about how i hold y head and if my stomach is being sucked in enough. We deserve this and we WILL have this. Thank you for listening to me vent. Carry on.

You will do great my friend. You have WANTPOWER and that is what it takes!

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NaNcyNiCoLe    94

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Welcome to the December Bandsters! We will be here for you every step of the way. This forum has been wonderful. I actually met some people on here and we had surgery the same day in the same surgery center.

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NaNcyNiCoLe    94

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Is anyone else having trouble swallowing after surgery? Is it the gas that is making it hard to swallow ?

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annaben62    21

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I just started Clear Liquids for 2 days prior to surgery. I'm starving.

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annaben62    21

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During surgery you have a tube in your throat, can cause some swelling making swallowing difficult or painful but if you are concerned call your Dr.

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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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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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • 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

        summerseeker

        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.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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