Hi Everyone!

I was just introduced to this web site and haven't had much time to read through the threads. But I will.

I'm scheduled to be banded on 3/20/07. Right now I'm on my pre-op diet. I've been told that I can have fish or chicken to help curb food cravings but the rest should be liquid. I'd like to hear what others have been told about the pre-op diet.

I'm really excited about getting banded. The surgery doesn't bother me (this will be my 6th surgery). The post op diet had me a bit worried until I sat down and made my own list of foods that I can have that I like. I then bought me one of those bullet mixers so I can experiment with the foods. This should be interesting! Especially with the protien powder additives.

To keep myself psyched I have been going through clothing adds pickout clothes I'd like to buy for myself in a few months.

BTW - The name I chose for on here is my Geocaching name. My friends tell me it fits me well. :paranoid

If I could I'd jump a plane right now and head for NM for some fun!

Hello

I have been adding protein powder to my food since my mom had her surgery in 2004. We have stumbled on a protein liquid! I have been adding it to my breakfast smoothies and I don’t taste any difference but I get the protein along with my veggies and fruits.

You can get it at Vitamin Cottage or other natural health stores.

thanks Misty- all tips and tricks are welcomed

Thanks Misty, I'll have to check that out too!

Well, tomorrow is the big day! :whoo: I'm a bit nervious, but still excited to lose that weight! The liquid diet wasn't as bad as I thought. Only twice did I crave something and I squished it pretty quick!

I'm so glad I was told about this web site before surgery. It has only made me want the band more. (Maybe not a tummy tuck after seeing those pics. Guess I need to forget them first!)

Talk to you all on the banded side!

My prayers for an uneventful surgery and fast & speedy healing are with you Donna!

Let us know how it goes!

Donna-in my thoughts and prayers as well. Wishing you well in surgery, recovery, and weightloss!

I can change my Almost There to There!

I got my band on Tuesday. Everything went very well. I have no appetite but figure that will come back once the anestesia is out of me fully. I did get the shoulder pain that was very uncomfortable but bearable. So far since I stared the pre-op liquid diet I have lost 10 pounds! YEAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Donna---:clap2:

Today I am a bit weak. I'm getting enough protien but maybe not enough carbs. Anyone have any suggestions?

Just got back from my post op visit and I've lost 13 pounds! All is going great! It's amazing to smell restaurant food and not be hungry from it! Why didn't I do this sooner!

I can't wait til' I can drive by without wanting to pull in! I hope you are feeling great! Any compication so far? How's your pain level? Can you sleep? Thoughts are with you!

The only pain I had with the incision sites were from tossing and turning which I do quite a lot. I had the shoulder pain caused by a build up of the gas that they used on my surgery. It only got bad once. I immediately took my liquid Vicotin and laid so the shoulder was under me, that way the gas could spread out more until my body was able to help get rid of it.

Now I'm back to work and feeling lots better. I found that I need to get one of my protien drinks (Unjury brand) in first thing in the morning, it satisfies me and gets me a decent boost for the morning.

I wish I could have taped all the comments I got when everyone at work got their first look at me yesterday. Everyone was in shock at my weight loss, mainly because it shows so much in my face and neck. They made me feel so good. With that kind of support, how can I go wrong!

I've had no complications at all, in fact the doctor said I was doing great. Sleeping is getting better. I spent the first 5 days on the couch or the spare bed. I'm a stomach sleeper so it's been a challenge but getting beter every night. I think in about a week I should be having no problems sleeping at all.

My daugher-in-law announced yesterday that she is going to make an appointment to get the band too. That really makes me happy. (She was waiting to see how well I did first.)

Donna,

Congratulations on your band!!! I too love geocashing. It is in some cases truly a workout. Take care and keep us posted.

I think I'm falling in love with my band! Maybe that is going a bit too far, but how did I ever live without it!

Donna

Its great to see you doing so well congratulations...

becky