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My lap band is scheduled for September 25th. I'm both extremely excited and nervous all at the same time. I begin my pre-surgery diet on September 11th. I'm REALLY worried about it. For my diet I can have 2 Protein Shakes per day. One can/cup of soup(not cream based) or turkey chili. 1-2 Snacks of fat free yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding or Jello. And of course liquids like gatorade, tea, Water, etc. Any feedback from people who have or are going through the pre-surgery diet would be greatly appreciated. Good luck to all!!!!!

That's almost my diet to a "T"...except for the chili and i'm eating cream based Soups as long as they are below 3g fat....

I'm on day #6 and down 10lbs...i have soooo much energy today its CRAZY.

I'm a grazer and like to eat all day and have found it to be doable....the head hunger got the best of me for about a day but im not really all that hungry!

Spacing is the key and so is keeping busy! I'm on it for 15 days prior to surgery with the last day Clear Liquids only.

Don't worry you can do it! Just take it one day at a time and keep your eye on the prize.

Im proud to say ive NOT slipped up even once...although licking the Peanut Butter knife while making my kids lunches is tempting....

Just knowing what i am going to do (the surgery) makes all that not so important right now...and hopefully for the long term.

Good luck and keep us posted!

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Thanks so much for asking ! Surgery went well but I'm in a ton of pain. I keep trying to walk around I heard it helps. Today I showered for the first time and walked outside and felt like a new person. I'm still in a crazy amount of pain just trying to push through it I know it will be worth it. When is your procedure ?

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It's 5:23 the morning of September 10th and I am headed to the hospital to have my surgery. I am excited and scared at the same time. I just found this group and am looking forward to getting to know people as we go through this journey. I will see you in the post op forum.

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Ok.. I itch...I am allergic to latex and some adhesives.. I had surgery on the 6th, And I'm still pretty bruised, but healing ok.. I just itch.. the stari-strips and this clear adhesive pad.with a gauze pad under it.( it's by my port)

I was wondering if I can help take them off..before they fall off.

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My date has changed to 9/17. Cinga finally approved me woohooo. Any one else on the 17th? Anyine in Miami?

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CONGRATS...I'M ON THE 27TH OF SEPTEMBER AS WELL!!! I am going tomorrow to pickup my Protein shakes....I am super excited as well....keep us posted!!

I just returned from a week vacation and have gained 8 lbs! I'm hoping the 27th will hurry and get here! I am counting down the days...

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I would like to create a list of all who are scheduled for Sept 27th so i know who my band sisters and brothers will be...

Can you reply directly to this if you are scheduled that day?

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I'm jealous of some of the diets ... If I could eat veggies & fruit it would blissful!!! But alas, I'm on 4-5 Protein Drinks, SF Jello, SF Popsicles & broth.< /p>

OMG!! They told me to do 5 Protein Shakes a day and two quarts of water./// jello/crystal light.popsicles.. I am curious to know what type of Protein shakes are you drinking? My doctors office sold me Optifast! Anybody else drinking Optifast?

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I would like to create a list of all who are scheduled for Sept 27th so i know who my band sisters and brothers will be...

Can you reply directly to this if you are scheduled that day?

ME!!! :-) Band Sister!!!

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My date has changed to 9/17. Cinga finally approved me woohooo. Any one else on the 17th? Anyine in Miami?

I am so happy for you! I am on the 9/27 and I am in Tampa we are about 4 hours but we can still keep in touch. Have you started your pre-op diet? What was your original date? I heard Cigna is hard to give approvals happy you got yours!!

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I just returned from a week vacation and have gained 8 lbs! I'm hoping the 27th will hurry and get here! I am counting down the days...

Are you on the pre-op diet, yet? I start mine on the 12th! p.s. Sounds like you had an amazing vacation!!! ;-)

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That's almost my diet to a "T"...except for the chili and i'm eating cream based Soups as long as they are below 3g fat....

I'm on day #6 and down 10lbs...i have soooo much energy today its CRAZY.

I'm a grazer and like to eat all day and have found it to be doable....the head hunger got the best of me for about a day but im not really all that hungry!

Spacing is the key and so is keeping busy! I'm on it for 15 days prior to surgery with the last day clear liquids only.

Don't worry you can do it! Just take it one day at a time and keep your eye on the prize.

Im proud to say ive NOT slipped up even once...although licking the Peanut Butter knife while making my kids lunches is tempting....

Just knowing what i am going to do (the surgery) makes all that not so important right now...and hopefully for the long term.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Thanks for the input, support and feedback. I'm starting my diet tomorrow. Fingers crossed!!!!

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ME!!! :-) Band Sister!!!

you are added!

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Are you on the pre-op diet, yet? I start mine on the 12th! p.s. Sounds like you had an amazing vacation!!! ;-)

No pre-diet, my doctor says i dont need it but I work for a Vitamin company that makes a secure soy and secure whey Protein Drink powder mix so I plan to start on my own the week before surgery to start getting my mind in the game. My boyfriend took me back to Minnesota to meet his family - I had a great time! I've been eating like I will never get to again after surgery though and feel I need to start changing my mindset soon so I'm ready again for what lies ahead!

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I would like to create a list of all who are scheduled for Sept 27th so i know who my band sisters and brothers will be...

Can you reply directly to this if you are scheduled that day?

I am getting banded the 27th.

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