Surgery Scheduled for March

[AbbieL 63]

I can have broth and boil 1-2 cups of vegetables in it, but I don't feel like eating that right now. I'm doing well with 4 slim fast high Protein Shakes & in the evening I have 2 cups of steamed vegetables. I have 2 cups of coffee with a dash of whole milk, bad I know!

[newbeebee 23]

WOW Newbeebee! You are the only one I have encountered who's diet is worse than mine. I can have apple and orange juice, sf Popsicles, no sugar added fudgesicles, sf Jello and all low sodium broth Soups which really help. However, I have to go 21 days because of my BMI instead of 14. So I guess we all have something. It's going to be worth it. Hang in there, we can do this.

Thank you for your supporting words - love being able to have a conversation with people who understand and "get" why we are doing this - yes we will get through this and be better for it !!

[nicole1974 40]

Surgery was this morning and I must say all went well. Yesterday I was freaking out for no good reason. I am very sore but nothing worse than oh maybe contractions, lol. No issues at hospital postop my room mate also had lap band this morning and her husband had it 1 year ago and has lost 130 pounds so he was very positive and inspirational. I pray all my fellow Marchers have an equally good experience.

[ChicagoRose 650]

Congrats to us all, March Bandsters!! We can do this everyone =)

[ChicagoRose 650]

Surgery was this morning and I must say all went well. Yesterday I was freaking out for no good reason. I am very sore but nothing worse than oh maybe contractions, lol. No issues at hospital postop my room mate also had lap band this morning and her husband had it 1 year ago and has lost 130 pounds so he was very positive and inspirational. I pray all my fellow Marchers have an equally good experience.

I hope this was a joke....my contractions nearly killed me! LOL. Also I have had two c-sections and I have heard that this is nothing in comparison, I hope that's right.

Even so CONGRATS!! YOU ARE BANDED!!

[AbbieL 63]

Congratulations Nicole! How long was the surgery?

I had a c section which hurt so bad for a week, I'm worried because I have a 21 month old son I need to lift in to the car seat, crib etc.... My husband travels for business, but will be home for 3 days after surgery, I hope this is enough time for me to heal.

[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

WOW Newbeebee! You are the only one I have encountered who's diet is worse than mine. I can have apple and orange juice, sf Popsicles, no sugar added fudgesicles, sf Jello and all low sodium broth Soups which really help. However, I have to go 21 days because of my BMI instead of 14. So I guess we all have something. It's going to be worth it. Hang in there, we can do this.

I can only have protient drink (Premier) for 2 meals and Soup for one meal SF Jello, pudding, or popsicles for 2 Snacks a day. No juice, carbonated soda only SF drinks like Water or tea. I am on day 4 and not as hungry as day 1 but not happy. the good thing on mine is that I can eat any soup for meal except cream based. So chicken noodle, chili, and such is ok as long as it is only 1 serving. If you ask me though the serving sizes are crazy. I hope it gets better soon. My husband was eating chicken nuggets last night and I wanted to kill him... lol not really. But they did smell amazing.

[lea0762 8]

I finally got my insurance approval only to find out that my surgeon's hospital doesn't have availability until March! So now I'm scheduled for my band on March 6' date=' 2013.

I've been doing a pre-op diet of 2 shakes and one small meal per day since Jan 2. So far only a couple mis-steps but I'm really looking forward to having the band as a tool to help me out. And I look forward to chatting with other March Bandsters! [/quote']

Congratulations! My surgery is Monday morning, I am so excited. I started out doing 1200 cal diet from dietician. I have mixed it up a little with Atkins Protein Bars and shakes. At final weigh in yesterday, down about 8 pounds. I am a 35 BMI er. I have fought with weight for a few years. Could lose, but always regained.

[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

Day 5 of pre-op diet and I am feeling much better. I am not starving like I was yesterday. I am actually feeling like I can do this. Anyone else getting through the diet ok or is it a struggle. I cheated and ate a creamed based Soup last night which I was told not to do but I only had 1 cup so I think it will be fine. I only work 3 days a week but they are 12 hour shifts. It seems that I have a harder time when I am at work rather than at home. Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.

[dazzlingone 58]

Day 5 of pre-op diet and I am feeling much better. I am not starving like I was yesterday. I am actually feeling like I can do this. Anyone else getting through the diet ok or is it a struggle. I cheated and ate a creamed based Soup last night which I was told not to do but I only had 1 cup so I think it will be fine. I only work 3 days a week but they are 12 hour shifts. It seems that I have a harder time when I am at work rather than at home. Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.

Hey Jenny! Day 5 for me too. I've been doing good even endured people eating my favorite fried chicken in front of me. I'm allowed a cream based soup, it's funny how alike but different our preop diets are. Question? Do you think it would be okay to have Pickle Juice and hot sauce? I mean hey they are no calorie liquids. I'm craving a pickle but the juice would do the trick. My only concern is the sodium.

[AbbieL 63]

I'm also day 5, I used hot sauce last night on my veggies. I also had some pickled veggies, I needed something different.

I'm finding it easier as the days go on.

Has anyone done their pre op yet?

[SnapIGotThis 44]

I am allowed cream Soups but they must be 98% fat free. I have also been having pickles.

Pre-op testing for me was blood work & ekg. It was easy.

[dazzlingone 58]

I am allowed cream Soups but they must be 98% fat free. I have also been having pickles.

Pre-op testing for me was blood work & ekg. It was easy.

I want pickles so bad, but I don't want to do anything to mess up and it's not on my list. I guess I will wait until tomorrow and call the office and talk to my dietician.

[ChicagoRose 650]

Hey guys! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9:10!! I am so freakin' excited such a weird feeling!

My pre-op went really well, in fact I never cheated and I am amazed by that. I think pickles are okay, I was allowed to have vegetables prepared without fat, just no potatoes, peas or corn. By the end of these two weeks, I am not starving at all and am not craving fatty foods and carbs so hopefully my addiction get's kicked and I survive Bandster Hell in a few weeks LOL.

Good luck everyone!

[dazzlingone 58]

Hey guys! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9:10!! I am so freakin' excited such a weird feeling!

My pre-op went really well' date=' in fact I never cheated and I am amazed by that. I think pickles are okay, I was allowed to have vegetables prepared without fat, just no potatoes, peas or corn. By the end of these two weeks, I am not starving at all and am not craving fatty foods and carbs so hopefully my addiction get's kicked and I survive Bandster Hell in a few weeks LOL.

Good luck everyone![/quote']

ChicagoRose I wish you all the best! I can't wait to hear how it goes. It's your time!