Getting banded next month. Looking for other newbies.

I am August 12th and starting pre-op Optifast diet today. Nervous and excited. Anyone else do Optifast?

I did the Optifast and loved the chocolate shake. I threw fresh strawberries into the vanilla shake and blended it with a few ice cubes and it was like a strawberry shake. I had no problems with Optifast.

I just confirmed my date, August 29, my bday. Best gift to myself ever! So excited. Hello everyone. First time on site.

I'm getting banded on 8/7! Starting my liver reduction/liquid diet this Wednesday 7/31 maybe we can keep in touch and motivate each other? I'm looking forward to starting this new chapter in my life.

This chat is great bc I get so excited about WLS & life after and I feel like no one understands my constant chatter about the subject. Now I'm even more excited than ever to connect with others who understand!

Had my scope this morning and started my pre-op diet today! Only 13 more days til my band day!

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Awesome! Friday!

This chat is great bc I get so excited about WLS & life after and I feel like no one understands my constant chatter about the subject. Now I'm even more excited than ever to connect with others who understand!

I had my HR director today ask me how I can be so excited about surgery and I said because it is a permanent change!

I'm getting banded on 8/7! Starting my liver reduction/liquid diet this Wednesday 7/31 maybe we can keep in touch and motivate each other? I'm looking forward to starting this new chapter in my life.

Great! Absolutely! Next week we will start getting healthy.

I am scheduled for August 6 also. Had my pre-op visit today!

22 days to go! Not that I am counting ha ha! Optifast starts on the 7th of Aug and surgery on the 21st.

I am scheduled for August 6 also. Had my pre-op visit today!

I am to check in at 530 am on the 6th. Get to do Clear liquids for 2 days before surgery. I would go tomorrow if they would let me! I will post and check in after I wake up. Will look forward to hearing from other august banders as you get done! I feel like I'm going to peel away the old body to find the 'real' me! I can't wait to breathe better, have energy, and feel good about myself. You can be pitiful or powerful but you can't be both- Joyce Meyer

I am scheduled for August 20th! I start my pre op diet on the 6th!!!! I am so excited!

I am scheduled for August 20th! I start my pre op diet on the 6th!!!! I am so excited!

This chat is great bc I get so excited about WLS & life after and I feel like no one understands my constant chatter about the subject. Now I'm even more excited than ever to connect with others who understand!

I feel like my husband becomes annoyed because it is all I talk about. I love that I'm not alone with this board.

My pre op diet starts this Wednesday and I am haunch trouble sleeping. I keep thinking I won't be able to keep the diet. I need support can you guys help me please.

Renee the first four days were the worst for me, after that it got easier. I have had a couple of little slip ups but have still managed to lose 22 pounds after three weeks of pre-op. One more week to go:)

Be prepared for headaches (from the sugar/carb withdrawal) and stock up on diet soda. It has been my life saver! And don't beat yourself up if you do slip up. This forum is a great place to find support and inspiration. Good luck!