I wanted to start a thread for those of us who are waiting "with bated breath" for our surgeries in March.

I am supposed to start Optifast on February 26th. I am currently waiting for the shipment, including my surgical package to be delivered. Once I get my package I am supposed to call the clinic.

Ever since committing to this surgery (which I am paying for myself via a personal loan) I have been obsessed with reading everything I can about it and about people who have had it. I am still kind of hoping for some kind of "divine word" about whether or not it is the right thing for me to do.

I am "only" 75 lbs over my ideal weight but am type II diabetic. I am trying to figure out if my reason for doing this is my health or my vanity or a combination of both. The diabetes needs to be gone (when I am 20 lbs lighter it is gone) but I am sure looking forward to losing the weight and actually keeping it off for more than 20 minutes...

I am getting a little nervous too!

The only instructions I've gotten so far for pre op is to not gain any weight

I'm PMSing and gained 3lbs, but I know it will come off soon!

I've been having a bit of the last supper syndrome the last few weeks, although I do try hard to not be TOO bad

It is so good to hear that I'm not alone and that everyone is trying so hard. :scared:

During my last meal syndrome attack, I know I have put on a few pounds. Even my sweatpants are feeling a little snug. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! :angry I am getting started today! I don't start full liquids until next Thursday, but starting today I will replace 2 meals with protein shakes and have one low carb meal each day. I am also going to start my workout routine again. :Banane43: :boxing:

I may cancel my lunch dates with my friends or if I do go I will be sure to chose something low carb of the menu. Oh, who am I fooling...I think I'd better cancel and just tell them that my Dr. put me on a strict diet this week.

Good Luck Everyone with your pre-op or self-prescribed diets!!!

Tammy..you have hit the nail on the head with enough is enough!! My pants are also snug with a little gain but what my friend said brought me back to reality. I quote...do not let the doctor cancel your surgery because of the weight you have gained!! Yikes, how foolish I have been playing around with this. So in your words Tammy I am also doing 2 drinks a day and one low carb meal until I am back in my right mind. :faint: I will be a success!!

Yippee! My surgery date is March 20. I will be banded at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. I am very nervous but ready to start my new journey.

Should I expect a lot of pain? I know that everyone is different.

My surgery is on a Tuesday and I am hoping to be back in the classroom on Monday. We'll see.

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I would love to join the march bandsters. My surgery is scheduled for the 19th of March. I am nervous and excited all in one. I also am addicted to reading more and more info on the web and these forumskeep me asking new questions. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

OMG it's next week!!!! It's so soon it almost doesn't seem real! March 2nd at 11am. I paid for part of it today too...ouch. Tomorrow I go for an Upper GI (whatever that is), a nutrition consult, psych eval and a teaching appt at the surgeon's office. I can't eat or drink anything after midnight tonight. I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few days ago and I can't even take my meds after midnight. I feel sorry for the people that have to work with me until 6am. haha I'm excited though...has anyone else already done their pre op appts?? Maybe you can let me know what to expect? Or what an Upper GI actually is? lol

I had an Upper GI Endoscopy a few years ago. Basically, they stick a small camera on a bendy pole down your throat to check for ulcers and the like. It really wasn't bad because they gave me anesthetic which completely knocked me out. One second I was listening to the doctor telling a story about his son going to New Orleans, and the next thing I knew I woke up as they were wheeling me to a recovery area. There was no sore throat or anything afterwards, and my doctor gave me full-color pictures of my innards (really quite creepy).

I'm on the enough-is-enough bandwagon too - no more last suppers for me - after I couldn't fit into my big jeans on Sat night. I've walked 45min-1 hour for four days in a row, and I started low carb yesterday as a preliminary to my liquid diet starting Monday. I feel better already!!

Hi everyone!!!!!!

I GOT MY SURGERY DATE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Im having the operation on the 2nd of April in the afternoon!!!!!!

I better start getting more focused now on my diet....

I AM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED....Im actually am going to get slim....I really am....I just feel like crying, its such a relife that somebody is going to help me.........

xxSaraxx

CONGRATS SARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will add you to the April list!

I did really well yesterday. I stuck to my plan and had a protein shake for breakfast, a South Beach Cereal Bar mid morning, Shrimp Ceasar Salad (no croutons and the shrimp was plain) for lunch, and another protein shake for dinner. I ate more salad than I probably should have. Gotta work on eating proper portions. I also did 40 minutes circuit training at the gym.

I weighed in at the hospital last night and gained 2lbs! Now I am at an all time high of 279lbs...more than what I weighed 9 months pregnant. :preggers: That makes me even more determined to stick to my plan. I refuse to get to that 280 mark...NO WAY!!

:welcome: To our newest March Bandsters!!! I will be adding you to our list!

Happy Dieting today to those who are on a diet plan. IT IS a GOOD THING and we should be happy about it because we are doing something awesome for our bodies! :thumb:

Hi Tammy J

Protein Nectar is found at Vitamin Shoppe or you can buy it online at Bariatriceating.com

Huggs,

Desi

Hi Tammy J

Protein Nectar is found at Vitamin Shoppe or you can buy it online at Bariatriceating.com

Huggs,

Desi

Thanks Desi!

Thanks TracyinKs

I'm really excited now!!

Keep on sticking to it Tammy, you'll get there...Ive got to focus on sticking to a diet!!

Tammy: I feel your pain.. I am right now almost at full pregnancy weight and it SUCKS! I have NOT been good on my goal.. I keep having my last supper.. I think I may try and do what your doing... 2 lc protein shakes and one low carb meal....... something has got to give.. I refuse to buy a bigger pair of pants!

Just trying out to see if Ive applied a weight loss tracker successfuly?