Got a call from the surgical scheduler this morning, and my date is set for July 11th! I was hoping it might be sooner, but not surprised it worked out this way. Means I will be starting my liquid diet while I'm traveling for work - so that will be interesting. I'm also wrestling with not having our annual 4th of July BBQ at my house (which is in a prime location for watching fireworks) - maybe I'll just have ppl over for fireworks but avoid smelling burgers on the grill all day.

Anyone else have a July date set? Wanna support each other through the next weeks?

Wanted to share this with everyone....interesting! I found it relaxing more than anything else! I found it on Pinterest, and usually enjoy Dr. Oz's shows. So, enjoy

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/hypnosis-emotional-eating

I wish good luck to Everyone!! The day of operation will go quickly. I am 3 days post-op and things are much easier now. Just hang on for the first couple of days.

@heather316

How are you handling all the liquids?? Are you real sore?

Day 4 of my pre-op diet went pretty well. It's getting easier but man the 4th is coming. I think I'll avoid going to bbq's to avoid ALL the temptation.

I'm off to a pretty good start with day 5 but it's hot in California today and I'm wishing I could have a smoothie instead of my Protein shake :-(

I am due to be banded July third. I was up half the night last night with panic attacks over the surgery. Never saw that coming

I have anxiety issues as well and have found that the closer I have gotten to my date (tomorrow) the worse it is. Keeping me awale and coming on at unexpected times

Day 4 of my pre-op diet went pretty well. It's getting easier but man the 4th is coming. I think I'll avoid going to bbq's to avoid ALL the temptation.

I'm off to a pretty good start with day 5 but it's hot in California today and I'm wishing I could have a smoothie instead of my protein shake :-(

Not sure what your pre op diet specifies but mine allows me to make smoothies. It is essentially just my protein shake (I use unjury powder with skim milk or water) and ice and frozen fruit. I am allowed a cup of fruit/veg each day some I use some of that in my smoothie. Blend it and yum.

I have some fear too. The truth is - I have yet to be successful over the long-term with my health and weight. I'm guessing that is the case for most/all of us or we wouldn't be pursuing a surgical intervention. I am scared I will fail at this too - but also resolved that the only way to make this time be "the time" is if I commit fully.

You can do it! And we will be here to lend our support.

i feel the same the way I am getting banded tomorrow so full of emotion but i know this is going to work and we only know if we try good luck to everyone !!

Looking fwd to hearing from those getting banded tomorrow about what it's like! Good luck y'all! Thinking good thoughts for you!

I'm getting banded July 11th! I am excited but super scared. First surgery ever I cry just getting blood taken!

I'm getting banded July 11th! I am excited but super scared. First surgery ever I cry just getting blood taken!

I'm the 11th too! #bandtwins

I am nervous about pre op diet because of the limitedness but I have to do it! Worth it i. The end Fourth of July will be hard!

I am nervous about pre op diet because of the limitedness but I have to do it! Worth it i. The end Fourth of July will be hard!

The 4th will be tough. I had to cancel our annual BBQ but everyone has understood. I am wrapping Day 4 and honestly I have been hungry pretty much every second except the hour after I have broth - but it will be sooooo worth it!

Ohh okay so you did two weeks of liquid pre diet....I start on the 4th. I have to do it for a week and was told two protein shakes a day one for breakfast and one for lunch an for dinner light salads with a little but of grilled chicken

Marieh,

I just finished my food diary for today. On Day2 I was able to get in 70g proteins and 58 ounces of liquid. On Day 3 (today) it was 57g proteins and 57 ounces of liquid. I know it should be more but it is still around the lower end of the suggested amount. This morning I had water and skipped breakfast just went for another painkiller and that made me fall asleep at 8am and slept until 1pm. I had to play catch up with everything, proteins and liquids. Today I had my first shower, that was nice. I could clean the litterbox /Who knew that you can do it without bending down if you sit down on the toilet?? /

Tomorrow I will definitely have breakfast. So far I only found one black bean soup I like and milk shake with fruits and vanilla. I am afraid this is what I will have to live for 10 more days (

How did you do? How is everybody who is in the early post-op days feeling??

Well ladies I have one more day of protein shakes and surgery at 9:00 on Tues, July 2nd. I am so ready to move on to something besides shakes, even broth sounds delicious:). I can't believe I made it through the shakes 4x a day. Good luck to everyone having surgery tomorrow! After surgery I'll post when I'm conscious and with it:)