Hi, I know that it seems ages away but my surgery is booked for June 1st (7 weeks tomorrow!!) and I just can't wait so I thought I'd start a June 2007 thread... anyone else out there due for surgery in June???

I started my pre-op diet (Optifast) last week... thought I'd try and lose as much as possible beforehand as I've kind of been doing the last super thing for most of this year! It's supprisingly OK... first 4 days were hell but hunger seems to have gone although I still struggle with the bordem (head hunger) a bit.

KT

being banded 1st June 2007 in New Zealand

Starting weight 101kg, BMI = 35

Current weight 97kg, BMI = 33.5 (after 10 days on Optifast)

Goal weight 65kg, BMI = 22

This modified liquid diet has me feeling almost GUILTY among you all. I had oatmeal for breakfast, then I get an AmazeRX shake for lunch. Are any of you on that protein powder? I think it's pretty good! At least for all your sacrifices on the liquid diet you'll have lost a bunch of weight going into your band. In essence: your journey really has begun!

Two days till banding...can't believe it! Wowsers!

Thanks, Nina...for your post!

Have a GREAT Day, Junies!!!!!

Girl...please don't feel guilty! I would kill for a bowl of oatmeal... eat it with pride! :hungry: I've lost 5 lbs since Friday. I'm almost sorry I've weighed everyday cause I know this week was all about fluid shift... I know I haven't lost 5 lbs of fat! :phanvan But hey, I'll take what I can get! If I don't gain it back during full liquids, then woohoo! :clap2:

Food tip for PRE liquid diet (clear): I made strawberry jello (sugar free) substituting Sprite for the cold water part... it is fabulous!!! I used regular sprite cause I wasnt eating anything that had calories.. After surgery that has to go cause it's carbonated :think Anyway, try it preop... wonderful!!!

Have a good day fellow JUNIES... Our first honorary Junie gets banded TOMORROW!!!!! OMG!!!

I have labs, chest xray and ekg today... then I'm going to buy some postop goodies.. (heating pad, flexible ice pack, liquid meds, etc..) and I'm going to get a pedicure! I go back to work tomorrow and thursday so today is my last day to get stuff done before the big day!!!

Hey everyone!

I'm gone for a few days and there are pages of posts! It's so amazing to see everyone here. I've been traveling for work and it's been difficult to exercise and stick to my pre-op diet. I spent the weekend with a client who kept offering me food and drinks...I tried to eat healthy, but it still wasn't the best food for my body...sigh...I hope that I can spend the next week and few days getting it back together. I see my surgeon tomorrow for my last visit before surgery, so I'm hoping he will only have positive things to say.

It's hard to believe June is so close!

Best of luck to everyone.

Hey June Bandsters!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to pop my head in and wish everyone good luck. I remember being where you guys are just a few short months ago. The time has just flown by as I am sure it will for all of you. Take care, heal up well and get ready to grab your life by it's horns!

I hear you loud and clear, Lucy.....it's hard to be around certain people and food with this pre-op dieting. For me, I'm out of state right now with my extended family and it's ALL ABOUT FOOD! Ugggggggh!

Thanks for your kind words, Hotty! Have a Pedi for me...that's sound soooooooooo amazing right now! Enjoy every bit of your pampering. You have earned it!!!

Cheers everyone!

Toni

I've lost 8 lbs on my liquid diet. Slim Fast, Crystal light, jello, and a small salad. I'm still kind of hungry, but hanging in there. How are all you other June 6thers going?

Hello!

I'm new to this board as of today, although I've been reading for a few weeks now. I got my date last week, I'm going in on June 12th in CT for my band.

My heartburn has been HORRIBLE on this pre-op diet and my headache just will not go away. I hope this all stops soon. I almost wish I could take off the next two weeks and just sleep through all of this discomfort!

It's been great reading all of these stories. I'll be sure to track my progress!

There are a lot of posts on this thread and I haven't had a chance to read all of them yet, but anyone else here getting banded on June 12th or getting banded this month in CT?

Nice to meet you!

Michele

good luck tomorrow!! i jsut finished my last test today and now await the surgery date/insurance approval! i cant wait. keep me posted on everything! we're in this together!! june bandsters!!!!!

Michele,

Yes I am going on June 12th for the lap band. My doctor did not put me on the liquid diet yet. I go tomorrow to the hospital I will be at in KS and do all the pre-op requirements. I did go to Wal-mart today and got all of the things this web site states I will need. The week-end before the operation I wil go to GNC and get a couple of things. I am getting excited about this and eating ever thing I can get that I do not think I will be able to after June 12th.

Rita

Hi All

I am in NZ I am being banded on the 29th June, I will see the dietician next week so I am sure she will arrange the Pre-Op diet. I am excited but very scared,

I am just miserable. Today has been rough. Had all my tests done, got my pedicure, bought all the stuff on the list... and I'm miserable! I'm on day 5 of clear liquids and it SUX, SUX, SUX! I wish I could get excited about surgery on Friday, but all I can think about is clear liquids for 2 more days!

Sorry.. had to vent...

Musicalmomma, I've done it. Several times this week I've put a bite in my mouth, chewed it a million times, savored the flavor, then spit it out, and rinsed my mouth out. You'd be amazed how much it satisfied me! You know part of the problem is just knowing that you can't have something makes you want it even more. Last night my family was eating pizza, and I was about to die for a piece. I did my little chew and spit thing and felt 100% better. It is soooo nice to be able to communicate with someone who understands what I'm going through-I am right there with you guys about looking forward to being put under to not feel the hunger! Although everyone in my family is overweight, they just can't understand how hard this is!

You know what I'm dreading? I can't have anything to drink after my surgery until the following day when they do the swallow test. I have heard that you wake up incredibly thirsty~I guess we'll trade in our hunger for thirst!!!!!

I haven't cheated in 12 days and I'm determined I can make it 2 more days! I lost 12 pounds at the beginning, now I've put 2 back on-How do you gain weight on less than 700 calories of liquids a day? I guess it is the salt in the chicken broth causing water retention, but boy does that make it difficult to be good--Okay enough rambling, I'm going to go get one of those delicious protein shakes!~~Lisa H

I'm on day 5 of clear liquids and it SUX, SUX, SUX!

So sorry to hear about your tough time hottytoddy...I fortunately do not have to follow a pre-op diet.

I too finished all of my pre-op testing today and can hardly wait until Monday! We're almost there Junies....

Peace Out!

T~:hippie:

Heather: I am SO there with you!!!! Gosh I am sooooo friggin miserable! I just want to sleep until Friday!!!

LisaH: I think I'm going to HAVE to give it a try...I am DYING to just chew and taste something SAVORY!!!!! I was just afraid I would end up swallowing it because I'm so weak from hunger!!!!!!

I keep telling myself that at least I can have anything liquid once I get home from the hospital Saturday. Cream of Chicken soup, here I come!!

I think the post op part is what's got me sooo extremely miserable. I meet with the dietician in the morning, so I'll know more then. But from the sheet from my doc, it appears I may be on THIN liquids for at least one week post op. It specifically says no creamy soups. Pretty much only adding skim milk with carnation instant breakfast to what I'm doing now!!

Did anybody else's doc give you the patient information book from Inamed? If so, you had to sign a sheet saying you received it.. Anyway, it says thin liquids for the first week as well!!! Anybody else getting the Inamed band?

I guess I just don't understand why some of us drink shakes for weeks before surgery... some do clears for a week... some eat creamy soup at the hospital... some stay on clears!! I know I'm to do what MY surgeon says... but this is so confusing!