August 6th...time for a healthy change. anyone else new in august?

[Connie26 33]

That's how I feel... Eventually I'll be eating my fav foods again but with pre and post op diets in place for over 6 weeks combined- I'm trying to enjoy everything 1 last time for a while lol hoping to not care about those foods after banding... Would rather my focus be on life and exercise!!!

[angemc 85]

I'm hoping I won't care about them too, and that they'll be a part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.. that I'll have them sometimes rather than everyday! Seeing some weight come off in the last week has spurred me on to do this!!! We can do it

[stephwellman 131]

My date is set for August 12th and I start my 4 week pre-op today! I'm excited yet nervous that I might cheat cause my boy friend is a bit of a diet sabotager. But with this site I'm sure I'll have enough support to stay on track!

[Rojasanoll 920]

This date will be 1 year since my lapband surgery. Closing in on 100 pounds in 1 year with the band.

Best wishes and Keep the faith.

[angemc 85]

My date is set for August 12th and I start my 4 week pre-op today! I'm excited yet nervous that I might cheat cause my boy friend is a bit of a diet sabotager. But with this site I'm sure I'll have enough support to stay on track!

Sounds like you're a week behind me.. I start week 2 of pre-op today and get banded on the 5th. The first few days are the hardest, and I admit I fell off the wagon on day 4. But after that, I have coped really well. Lost 13 in the first week (starting weight 399) and am much more motivated this week. I'm here if you need me

[PhoenixFriend 9]

Wow, it looks like we have a support group going here. I have had trouble signing in, so I wasn't able to post. I haven't started my post-op diet yet, I'll start on the 30th. I am weaning myself off of carbonated sodas. I drank ALOT of soda in a day but am now down to one or two, just trying to finish up the ones I have in the 'fridge. I picked up a couple of cases of non-carbonated drinks at costco this weekend. My no-caffine headache didn't last as long as I thought it would. I am ready for this surgery. I am 59 and my starting weight is around 230 lbs.

[healthydnp 96]

I am excited that we have a support group. I can't wait til we meet our goals and become healthy.

[healthydnp 96]

It's interesting that people that love us want to keep us overweight. I think they are threatened by our success. The bottom line is that you are doing this for you and hopefully as he sees your transformation he will help rather than hinder. Hang in there and let us know when you need help! I know I will be.

[healthydnp 96]

Have been doing that too. It is like saying goodbye to an old, faithful friend, unhealthy food. I am hoping that I will not want to eat them when I feel good and have energy.

[healthydnp 96]

What does your preop diet consist of? Some people are on Protein Shakes some on fluids.

[healthydnp 96]

Caffeine headaches ouch! Several articles I read say that diet soda causes weight gain and cravings. Hard because for a long time that's all I drank (not good). Who knew that diet pop was worse than regular? Ironic.

[angemc 85]

Wow' date=' it looks like we have a support group going here. I have had trouble signing in, so I wasn't able to post. I haven't started my post-op diet yet, I'll start on the 30th. I am weaning myself off of carbonated sodas. I drank ALOT of soda in a day but am now down to one or two, just trying to finish up the ones I have in the 'fridge. I picked up a couple of cases of non-carbonated drinks at costco this weekend. My no-caffine headache didn't last as long as I thought it would. I am ready for this surgery. I am 59 and my starting weight is around 230 lbs.[/quote']

I drank lots if soda too! In fact it was all I drank. My surgeon said it would be ok for me to drink diet soda while on pre-op so I've switched to sugar free diet soda. I didn't like the taste for the first few days but have gotten used to it now!

[angemc 85]

What does your preop diet consist of? Some people are on Protein shakes some on fluids.

Hi, I'm on Protein Shakes 3 times a day plus a bowl of steamed green vege for 4 weeks. I'm also allowed to have sugar free soda and sugar free jelly. Nothing to eat the night before and morning of surgery.

[angemc 85]

Caffeine headaches ouch! Several articles I read say that diet soda causes weight gain and cravings. Hard because for a long time that's all I drank good). Who knew that diet pop was worse than regular? Ironic.

Luckily I didn't drink caffeinated soda, but it wasn't diet so it was FULL of sugar. My headaches for the first four days were from carb and sugar withdrawal. I had no energy as well but it all seemed to turn around on day 5! I have also heard that diet soda is bad for you. But because my surgeon said I can have it, I'm having it lol

[healthydnp 96]

Thanks. I am interested to see the variation in preop diets. Some are on full liquids and some don't have a preop diet.