Any March 2014 Bandsters out there? My date is March 3. I've been trying out different Protein powder mixes and I got my Magic Bullet blender ready for action. Other than that, just counting down. I hope there are others getting banded on my same timeline... are you as nervous as I am?

- K

Hello.

It's here. My date is 3/13. I'm excited and nervous. I will start my diet on Monday. I have to go to Walmart tomorrow to pick up vitamins. I'm going on vacation tomorrow so I will enjoy my last few days. I haven't told anyone I decided to do it after I got so much negative feedback when I said I was thinking about it. It's the beginning of a new life.

I know what you mean about negative feedback! I only told a few select people. People that haven't struggled with their weight just don't understand! Congrats on your decision! Best wishes!

I have only told a few people, too. I figure after I start losing more and getting to goal, people will ask what I have been doing and then I will tell them.

My surgery is Monday!

:)K

I have a question. Can anyone suggest a calcium supplement? I have one but it is strawberry creme flavored and I just cannot tolerate them. Have been on my pre- op diet since Tuesday and am doing well except for this.

It's my last weekend sans-band! Monday is the big day! I've started a blog that I hope you all might check out.

http://banderland.weebly.com/

- K

Hi all. I am new to the forum and found you all when I started looking for information. I have been approved for lapband and my surgery is set for March 17th. I start my pre-op diet on Monday, so this weekend is my last hoorah. I'm excited, but so nervous!

For the Pre-op diet, is there a particular protein shake that people prefer? My surgeon's guidelines are a protein shake for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, and a lean frozen meal for dinner (under 300 calories, under 15 grams of carbs and 15 grams or more of protein).

My date is March 27! So excited to begin this journey!

I am looking forward to get banded at the end of March. Just waiting for one more clearance.

My surgery date is March 21st. Start the prep on Friday the 7th. I am really nervous. Good luck to all!!

My surgery date is March 21st. Start the prep on Friday the 7th. I am really nervous. Good luck to all!!

Good luck to every on their upcoming dates. I can't wait I get my date.

Diet day... oh boy! I can do this!

Diet day... oh boy! I can do this!

Yes you can do this!!!!

I had a small panic attack the first day but about after day 2 of the diet it was better. I have dropped 13 lbs in 9 days.....I would be happy with 1 lb a day wow....I sometimes feel I can do this without the surgery and save 13000 but....I know I cant. Just be honest and true with yourself with this preop diet. And make sure you get enough protein in...I thought drinking 1 shake would be less calories so it would be better.....well...not its not...you need the protein oddly enough to shed the lbs.

Good Luck....You got this!!!!

Forgot......silk almond milk unsweetened. 30 calories makes the shakes so much tolerable and better.. add a little vanilla flavoring.....and get a blender cup it doesn't make the shake so fluffed up

Have great day everyone!!

Ok ok...This is now real....The surgery nurse just called with preop questiins for thursdsy to pre check me in....deep breath....everything will be fine and this time next year I will be the same person in the same body just will look and feel a LOT different......let's get this party started!!!!

Thanks for the encouragement and advice. And Best of luck with surgery! !!

My surgery is scheduled March 6! I am so excited! Driving over to Dallas, Texas to have mine. Is anyone familiar with Dr Cribbins at Baylor hospital?