Hello, I have been a member here since 2010 and this is my first post. I am scheduled to be banded January 30th and have been on the pre op diet since Wednesday. I am not on a liquid diet but 1000 calorie low carb diet and other than being tired its going well. I am getting a bit nervous though about the surgery... any words of advice or encouragement?? Thanks!

I was banded 1/7/2013. There is nothing to be nervous over, concentrate on 1 day at a time. Others have gone before you, you can do it just like they did.

Thank you. I have been reading so many posts about liquid diets and am nervous my liver will not be OK for surgery because I am eating real food. I completely trust my doctor but can't help thinking something will happen to delay or stop the banding. I am generally a positive person.....just tired and antsy I guess. Thanks again for the encouragement. :-)

Some doc insist on pre op diets, some don't. Just as long as you follow your doctor's advise, you will be fine. If you weren't a bit nervous, I would be worried about you! : ) Worry means you know there will be unknowns and changes and you appreciate the importance of doing it correctly.

You sound prepared and grounded and ready, now go and succeed!!!!

Hey, just noticed you are a fellow, new englander. Now I am positive you will do well. We are tough and determined!!!!

(besides, six kids????, this should be a piece of cake!!!!)

Hello, I have been a member here since 2010 and this is my first post. I am scheduled to be banded January 30th and have been on the pre op diet since Wednesday. I am not on a liquid diet but 1000 calorie low carb diet and other than being tired its going well. I am getting a bit nervous though about the surgery... any words of advice or encouragement?? Thanks!

You will be fine. I had it done last Jan. of 2012. Have only lost 30 pounds but for the last year, I only got filled 3xs. Two weeks ago, i decided I needed a fill. WOW. I can tell a difference. I have to really chew my food, eat slower. Good luck, im sure you'll be glad you did this. I am!