Hello. I posted for oct bands. I will be banded next week. I am drinking the gross liquid shakes they want us to and have begun prepping my husband on the diet and food changes.

I am in virginia, self pay, I love kickboxing and motorcycles. I am married to a twig (at 6ft- he weighs in at a huge 155)

I am hoping this surgery helps me lose 80- 100 lbs. I am not trying to be Kate moss just healthy.

I have been on this board as a guest but figured that it was time to log in since the time is near and i may have questions for all of you.

hey you hang in there Im excited for you

Hey Big Girl, glad you decided to post. I, too, lurked for a long time before joining. It seemed like the information had to percolate in my head for awhile before I even knew what to ask.

So you're on the pre-band home stretch. Congratulations, and keep us posted.

Welcome! i will be banded on October 19th. I am in the prep phase. I just went to Health Food Store and bought Whey Protein drinks. I'm going to test it today to see if I like it or move onto another brand. Next year at this time you will look totally different.

Hi there and welcome! I am so glad you decided to start posting with us. :biggrin1:

Oh my, I so remember the liquid shakes. But, the important thing to remember is the reward, which will be your band. I usually do not promote getting on the scale daily, but during the pre-op stage, I found it was a huge motivator for sticking to the shakes by getting on the scale every two days and seeing the weight literally drop off.

It is great that you will have the support of your hubby. Encourage him to check out the board too. There is a wealth of information here that may be helpful to him, especially immediately post-op.

Welcome to LBT! Take some time to read all the threads on here and you will learn tons of information. Good luck and keep up posted!

Thank you Susan 4794! I NEVER even thought to get my husband on for support/information. He is curious, trying to be suportive, confused about the right foods etc. That is an EXCELLENT idea.

Hi Big Girl! Welcome to LBT...it's chalk full of great info, suggestions an support. I'm an October Bandster as well. Keep us updated on your journey.