February 2014 bandsters?

[krps0930 125]

Let those be your last set of sad tears. Look forward to the tears of joy you'll have when you reach your goal. Good luck to you on the 14th!

Thanks starfish...I had my boyfriend take them and I think he realized for the first time how much weight I have gained since we have been together (5yrs). He didn't say anything of course, but he has very quickly became supportive and willing to help me with this lifestyle change, which is the first time ever he has engaged when talking about losing weight! That made me feel a lot better...as you said, only tears of joy going forward!

[scubachick 58]

I went shopping for my 10 day diet that starts Tuesday. Hmmm....good thing I can be extreme and nail this....cause I am gonna starve. Lol

You won't starve. Lol. Just eat your unlimited stuff allllllllllll day. That way you won't get hungry. :-)

Lol I will eat lots of steamed veggies for sure

[MestizaBander 43]

I went shopping for my 10 day diet that starts Tuesday. Hmmm....good thing I can be extreme and nail this....cause I am gonna starve. Lol

What preop diet are you on if you don't mind me asking?

[MestizaBander 43]

Hey there...hope everyone is doing great. I started my pre-op diet yesterday and am counting the days until Feb 14th. I took my before photos yesterday and then sat down and cried...

Everything is fine here and I'm feeling really good on my pre op diet. My surgery is on Vday as well. Hope you are managing well on your new diet :-)

[krps0930 125]

Everything is fine here and I'm feeling really good on my pre op diet. My surgery is on Vday as well. Hope you are managing well on your new diet :-)

Thanks and congrats on your V day surgery! Pre-op is not difficult for me, as I am required to do Atkins induction low carb diet. I have done this several times over the years and failed about 2 weeks later...so about the time I normally fail, I will be having surgery! :-) down side is that I don't think I will lose much weight during pre-op, like the liquid dieters do! Are you on liquids?

Edited February 2, 2014 by krps0930

[MestizaBander 43]

Well that is good then lol... I am on something similar to you. It's called the sugar busters diet. I can have 3 meals a day and 2 Snacks. I can't have anything with sugar in it but I can do sugar free foods. I can also do low fat dairy products and 100 percent whole grains. I started last week though so I can get used to the diet and eating like this after surgery. I've lost 5 pounds so far and I keep my calories under 1200.

Edited February 2, 2014 by MestizaBander

[anissa_walls 5]

I will have my surgery on the 13th! It's my Valentines Day present to myself! =) I have my pre-op testing on the 5th and will register with the hospital that day as well. I started my pre-op diet on Jan 30th. I have to be on a clear/full liquid diet for the 2 weeks prior to surgery. I've seen a couple of people ask why some of us have to so this, and some that don't really have a strict pre-op diet. I was told that the point of this diet was not only to prep the stomach but to also loose up to 25% of my excess liver fat during that 2 weeks. This will allow them to get around my liver easier to be able to place the band. My surgeon does his procedures as a short stay procedure. I will be registered for a 23 hour stay at the hospital but once I come out of recovery and get back to my room they said they will work on getting me up and walking and once I can hold down liquids and use the bathroom then I will be able to go home. I could only be there a couple hours or I could be there 10 or 12 hours. It all depends on how well I do once I make it back to my room! I wish the best of luck to everyone that has their surgery scheduled.

[scubachick 58]

I went shopping for my 10 day diet that starts Tuesday. Hmmm....good thing I can be extreme and nail this....cause I am gonna starve. Lol

What preop diet are you on if you don't mind me asking?

Days 1-7 is low cal/low carb/high Protein 800-1000 calories max a dayDays 8-10 liquids

[showingmyinside 14]

Started my pre op diet yesterday, liquids all day and a no carb dinner. It actually isn't so bad but will have my appointment in the morning to see if the 6 pounds that I had to eliminate to confirm my Feb 12th surgery date have been crushed. I am praying for the best, losing weight isn't easy but hopefully I will be getting an assist very soon. Just trying to remain focused and hopeful.

[MestizaBander 43]

Started my pre op diet yesterday, liquids all day and a no carb dinner. It actually isn't so bad but will have my appointment in the morning to see if the 6 pounds that I had to eliminate to confirm my Feb 12th surgery date have been crushed. I am praying for the best, losing weight isn't easy but hopefully I will be getting an assist very soon. Just trying to remain focused and hopeful.

Good luck on meeting your goal tomorrow!

[showingmyinside 14]

Thanks Tiza! Will let everyone know....nervous and excited....makes me nauseous!!!!

[SecretBander 79]

My surgery is tomorrow, so excited but also scared !!

[starfish n coffee 157]

My surgery is tomorrow, so excited but also scared !!

Scary excited!?! Congrats to you!!!

[showingmyinside 14]

Good luck and congrats!!!

[MestizaBander 43]

Good luck as well. Let us all know how it goes after y'all's surgery tomorrow!