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March 2014 Bandsters - Let's Do This!

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kayzoog    129

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I just started my liquid pre-op diet. First day was ok... I'm on day two now. I almost didn't make dinner for the family last night because I didn't think I could handle being around actual food. But I told myself that I just need to overcome that because other people have to eat, and I can't just avoid being around food for 5-6 weeks. So I went ahead and made pulled pork and broccoli for the fam, and sipped a Soup myself during dinner. It wasn't too bad. The trick was to not be hungry as I cooked, so I sipped on a Protein drink during the preparation.

- K

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valarie kk    103

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I start mine this coming Monday. I already have everything bought and every single meal for 2 weeks planned out. Yes I know slightly OCD but if I don't plan ahead it's makes it easier to slip up. Keep me posted on how it's going. Most people say it gets easier by day 3.

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delove32    91

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Valarie what did you buy? I was thinking about placing an order with diet direct for Protein Drinks, shakes and Soups. I plan on only having protien drinks instead of regular juices. I know I'm gonna have problems with getting enough in later months because I am not a big meat eater. So I already know I'll have to supplement with a few drinks here and there. I've been making a list of things to buy here and there so I'll be prepared when it's time. And your not being too OCD! You're just setting your self up for success because any dieter knows the best way to be successful on any plan is to be PREPARED!

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delove32    91

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I see some people only get liquid pre-op and some actually get food as long as no sugars. What is yours Valarie? Kayzoog you're right we can't hide from food! We gotta learn how to be around it and be successful! You're on the right track. Cooking hungry is like grocery shopping hungry!

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valarie kk    103

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I see some people only get liquid pre-op and some actually get food as long as no sugars. What is yours Valarie? Kayzoog you're right we can't hide from food! We gotta learn how to be around it and be successful! You're on the right track. Cooking hungry is like grocery shopping hungry!

Mine is 2 weeks liquid. 70g Protein and 30 carbs. I got the Isopure. Its 40g protein and then I have Atkins drinks. Totals 70 of protein. I figure I can make up the carbs with sugar free popsicles and diet cranberry juice. I start next monday and I swear my body must know it's going to be deprived. I have been craving food like crazy this week.

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valarie kk    103

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I was going to buy Protein Powder and all that stuff but the guy at GNC said every customer he has for wls surgery gets the Isopure and the dietician recommended it as well. I figure I'll just see how it goes I can always buy the other stuff later.

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chrissy10    159

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So I got good news yesterday, the insurance approved the surgery. I wasn't able to get an official date but was told to start my 2 week pre-op diet. I'm getting so excited and nervous at the same time!

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valarie kk    103

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Congrats. So happy for you. I start mine on Monday.

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chrissy10    159

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Valarie good luck!

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kmb67    14

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Yeah--I got to be a March bandster. I was supposed to be a December bandster, but my insurance was all messed up. But I have the approval in writing and got my surgery date of March 12, which means my pre-diet starts in 2 days. Looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences!

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fghtffyrdmns    17

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So. I am going in for an EGD tomorrow. I have already been on my preop diet for a week now.. A week before my diet I was sick and could not keep anything down. : ( since that week I have already lost 16 lbs.

Woo! Next week I am banded.

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chrissy10    159

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I go to the doctors tomorrow and they will schedule my surgery then. I am hoping for next week since they have had me on my pre-op diet since Saturday. Getting really excited.

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delove32    91

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I get banded on March 26!..I got so excited and forgot that I am signed up to resume working on my doctorate degree on April 3rd. I didn't even think about till my advisor called me today! My question is do you all think I will be able to start April 3 being 8 days post op. It's online classes but the doctoral program is pretty demanding, I wondering if I need to change my start date. I started working on it March of last year, my mom passed so I had to withdraw! Thought I was gonna start November classes and my dad passed!! No need to say I prob packed 30-35 lbs in that 8 month span!

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delove32    91

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I will also be working full-time as well!

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kimmykimIN66    14

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Hello..banded date 3/6...next week...yes I'm trying to remind myself this is real!!!! It's happening..:)

I'm day 5 on pre - op diet....down 7 lbs. Which is exciting and scary all at same time.

SO NERVOUS....about what's ahead but very anxious and ready to see changes.

Good luck to all of the March Bandsters...looking forward to all of the updates.

Kim

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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