Hi November bandsters!

Let's keep this going to support our efforts though out the wonderful we are soon to begin. Let's start with the date we are being banded and where?

Our weight and goal weight...

My date will be November 7

Dr. Aceves

I weighed myself this morning and I have gained!!! :faint:

Starting weight 225 (highest ever!!! )

Goal 150

10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 215/215/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/219/130 Dr. Carbonell

11/2 prbrooksie 252/252/150 Dr. Malley

11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/278/175 Dr. Ortiz

11/2 pebbles4388 249/249/150

11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) Dr. Ortiz

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/225/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 8 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/13 swilborn (Sherrie) Size 22/???/140 Dr. Rodriquez

11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: -129 Dr. Liu

11/17 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200 Dr. Aceves

11/20 Diana_G 234/234/145 Dr. Huacuz

11/20 Veggestyle 275/?/150 Dr. M

11/20 Laurba

11/21 Jess02 (Jess) Dr. Rumbaut

11/24 aussie_bandit 153kg/153kg/75kg

11/30 Inner_me (Chris) 350/350/200 Dr. Cahill

Angela--that is a good idea to start reducing the amount of carb intake so that the liquid diet is not so harsh on the body!

Yes...my doc does this instead of liquid...it also reduces the size of the liver... although i think I will still do liquids the last two days....just in case! :guess

Welcome to all the new November Bandsters!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck, Angela, and to all others just starting their pre-op diets!! It won't be long before we begin our new journey to health...might as well get started NOW!! But Angela, did you HAVE to say "chocolate"?? I forgot about chocolate..... waaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.... :cry

Liquid Diet Ideas Anyone?

I don't have any unique ideas for the liquid diet, but I do know that since I found the Profect protein "tubes", I have been alot happier on the diet I put myself on before surgery. They are 25 grams of protein in just a couple of gulps, and since I have blood sugar problems, and also can not drink whey-based protein drinks, they have been a lifesaver! I plan to use them on the clear liquid fast I have to go on the day before surgery, but for now I use them as a supplement to the small meals I am having to give myself a protein boost. Sorry I don't have any other helpful ideas...:embarassed: but good luck, everyone, with your pre-op diets!

Karen

Good luck, Angela, and to all others just starting their pre-op diets!! It won't be long before we begin our new journey to health...might as well get started NOW!! But Angela, did you HAVE to say "chocolate"?? I forgot about chocolate..... waaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.... :cry

Yes...chocolate....but Karen, we can have chocolate smoothies!:hungry:

yum, here is a ggod one...not for clear liquids, but.....

-one banana

-chocolate almond milk, or soy milk unsweetened

-1 tablespoon almond butter

-a few drops or sprinkles of Stevia a natural sweetner...no calories and good for you

- blend it all together...yum!

You can add vanilla or chocolate protein powder if you want.

Drink half and save the rest for later....you can also freeze the left overs in ice cube trays with a toothpick in it and have popsicles!

oooo, Angela, that sounds delicious! I am definitely interested in smoothie recipes to help make it through the ten day liquid diet that i start on Nov. 10th. I have begun to prepare myself for the diet by replacing one meal (usually lunch) with a Target version of Slimfast, which is good and cheap!

Oh yeah...along with preparing for the liquid diet and the surgery...I have also stopped smoking...as of yesterday! Wish me luck today!

Oh yeah...along with preparing for the liquid diet and the surgery...I have also stopped smoking...as of yesterday! Wish me luck today!

Vegge....congratulations on everything you are doing!!! Awesome! Your band date will be here soon, and then you can enjoy the new you!!! I ahve been overweight up and down for 25 years....eat healthy, but Large portions and a constant nibbler when I am nervous or depresessed. So the calories do add up even if it is just carrots and lettuce:eek: I am soooo happy the band will make me feel full :clap2:

Have a great day!!!! On the smoking...did you get the patch?

Good luck!!

I am having the lap band November 2nd with Dr. Stephen Malley in Kansas City Missouri.

current wt: 252

Goal: 150

I am having the lap band November 2nd with Dr. Stephen Malley in Kansas City Missouri.

current wt: 252

Goal: 150

:welcome2:

Thank you Angela T...

How do you feel you will do at this?

Hi Everyone,

i start my preop diet today. i leave for MX in 9 days - i am so excited.

No, I do not plan on getting the patch...luckily I have only been smoking for about six months, and not regularily...I am planning on sheer will power...we'll see how that goes, and chewing sugar free gum...My boyfriend and I are quitting together...

Thank you Angela T...

How do you feel you will do at this?

Well...I am a bit nervous, but I think that finally I will do well after the initial struggle. It will be difficult to be on liquids for so long.... but I will manage...I have a goal...I want to be at least 50lbs thinner by April 21, my son's wedding.