Greetings Banders -

Today is day 10 of pre-op liquid diet and I'm proud to say I haven't cheated once. I think it's the fear of something going wrong in surgery because of not following strictly. Anyhow, this weekend my fiancee and I throw our annual holiday party which is a HUGE drinking and eating event. Because I'm hosting, it's the only one I haven't avoided. Wish me lots of luck making good choices this weekend!

So far I've lost 9lbs on the pre-op diet. I'd like to lose 8/9 more so I am 200lb by my surgery date, next Wednesday. If I stick on my diet, I bet it's possible.

Finally - looking for some reports from post-op'ers My friend who had her galbladder removed laproscopically that post operation she felt terrible for daysssssssssss. What's recovery time looking like for you all?

Happy Holidays all!

great job on the pre op and for not cheating.

this lets me know you are 100% serious. YOU got this. go to that party and (drink your things you can drink). dont think of what you cant have.....but think of what you are doing...imagine for a moment how fabulous you are gonna look next year at this party.....YOWSAY

bee well

I had my gall bladder removed laproscopically when I was 30... some 20 years before being banded. I can tell you that recovery was WAY worse than the band. I was out of work for a month. With the band it was 5 days!

I also was on my preop during the holidays and had a pretty glass of Water with lemon with me at all times. I didnt cheat either and had a great time sans the food and alcohol! You can do it!