Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

My husband also asked me why I couldn't just do it on my own--he is a little scared for me, and wishes I didn't have to do something so drastic. For a moment, it really hurt me (he's been super supporative up until now) until I realized that was his issue. Not to sound mean, but my issue is my weight and my health and my future. I'm 34 years old, and I've been overweight for most of that time. He's never struggled with his weight. From where he's sitting, it looks like too much--it should be easier. From where I am, it's what I have to do to save my own life. Right now, I'm very healthy with no concerns, but I know that won't always be the case. So, in spite of his opinion, I'm moving forward with it, and he's back to 100% support. He'll benefit from me being healthier, too.

I just went through the same thing with my sister. Once she understood how much she was hurting me by not just supporting me she is much more supportive. It took spelling it out to her though. She has never struggled with her weight.

My date is 1/28 and the only prep diet I have is liquids only 3 days prior. What does. Everyone else have to do and why do we have to do this, does anyone know?? Also has anyone found a protein shake they like, I've tried so many and they all make me gag and or puke... The only thing I can manage is sugar free carnation instant breakfast any suggestions?

Keep us posted on what you like...I have a difficult problem forcing myself to eat or drink things I don't really like. Does the instant breakfast have a lot of protein?

my date is 1/7, its seems like months since the Preop diet, only had to do for 10 days.

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Betsy, my surgeon only has me on a low calorie diet 1 week prior to surgery. (Jan 29). But so many on here have strict diets pre op.

I have to be on protein shakes 3 times a day, broths, SF jello, SF popcycles, and water for 14 days. Oh and I can have my 2 cups of coffee! Will be interesting to how much I lose during this time.

I'm on day 12 of my all-liquid, less than 1000/calories, more than 80-grams of protein a day diet. The first five or six days were really rough but the last six or so have been great. Now, suddenly, I seem to have hit a wall. I have a headache and I've been really weak and tired for the past 2 days. All I want to do is lay in bed. I feel like an invalid. My surgery is on Wednesday, and I'm not going to break and eat. The funny thing is I'm not even hungry! I just feel bad. Anyone feel like this?

I am scheduled for my surgery the 1-11-13 and my pre-op diet is going well. I am down 7 pounds so far. Good luck to everyone!

I posted in our monthly board but this thread is getti more action so I will repost! What are you looking forward to the most in post banded life?

For me it's being able to cross my legs like a lady, not worrying about being asked to buy a second airplane ticket and of course shopping in a regular size clothing store.

My date is 1/28 and the only prep diet I have is liquids only 3 days prior. What does. Everyone else have to do and why do we have to do this, does anyone know?? Also has anyone found a protein shake they like, I've tried so many and they all make me gag and or puke... The only thing I can manage is sugar free carnation instant breakfast any suggestions?

My clinician explained to me that this allows your liver to shrink. It makes it easier for the surgeon if your liver is smaller to move aside to get to your stomach. Less possibility of damage to your stomach or your liver.

My clinician explained to me that this allows your liver to shrink. It makes it easier for the surgeon if your liver is smaller to move aside to get to your stomach. Less possibility of damage to your stomach or your liver.

This is how it was explained to me as well.

Good morning to you all

I am on my way to the hospital I can't believe the surgery day is here

Will keep you all posted

Hi Everyone! I'm getting my band on Jan. 24th in Houston' date=' Tx!! I like many of you have mixed emotions as well. I'm excited one minute and then I get nervous the next. The excitement however out weighs the nervousness. I can't wait to be banded!!! Good Luck to all of you! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Same band day ! Good luck

Good morning to you all

I am on my way to the hospital I can't believe the surgery day is here

Will keep you all posted

GOOD LUCK!!

Good morning to you all

I am on my way to the hospital I can't believe the surgery day is here

Will keep you all posted

Good luck!

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