Second full day of pre op diet, gasp, gasp.

If you don't see me on here much it's 'cause the keys are so hard to push down, and I'm so weak!

Four carnation instant breakfasts a day, and veggies. Veggies. Veggies.

Oh, yeah, and broth. Don't forget broth.

No liquor for me Lisa Green! LOL.

Shhh. Gotta go, them vultures are hoverin' and circlin' again.

Hey, Ryan, final count down!!! What day is your banding? How is Patti doing? You timed that about right, get her recouped, then get your band! Just think of how low your cholesterol will be on this pre-op. Best of luck to you!

Poor Ryan, , but this is your initiation into the Banded Bellies Association. Smile, you're about to become a banded brother.

Hi Ryan, I was asked to do 2 weeks of liquid diet before surgery on 11/30. I decided I am going to do 3 weeks and starting on Sunday the 7th. I am doing that as I have eaten more than I should of recently..... So, for one week we will be doing the same in preparation for our new life. So, November band brother, you can also be my November broth brother. Such an honor, I am sure you are overcome with emotion.

I too am so glad Patty is home and able to support your efforts as you will her healing. Best wishes to you both.

I am looking forward to that yummy broth. Don't forget the sugar free Jello -- I actually really like that. I bought a bunch of those little containers and pretend it is such a very nice treat to have that. Okay, so it works for me????

Take care and best wishes in your preparation for victory. Theresa Marie

Thanks guys. Patty isn't fully recovered at all. In fact the RSD is for life, but she IS mostly pain free now until the next round of surgeries begin, early next year.

The best news of all is that I won't have to go to the in-laws for Thanksgiving. Now THAT'S special!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Get my final endo tomorrow,pre op tests the eleventh, and on to the sixteenth.

Good luck with your Endo!! I wished we could all be there waiting on you when they wheel you out of recovery after your surgery. I dunno why, I guess because brothers are special that way.

I'll just close my eyes and you'll all be right there.

Best of luck to you on your count down!!!

LOL, Ryan!!! At least you get veggies! I didn't even get veggies!! No wonder I cheated a couple of times, LOL!!! Hang in there, you'll be banded before you know it. Good luck to you!!!

Hey Ryan,

Take care of yourself and make the best of a lame situation. I definitely will send kind thoughts from now up thru surgery. Teresa

You are on your way! Good luck, it will be here before you know it.

Stay strong Ryan!!!We are all rooting for ya!!

Chantal

Hello Ryan -- 1-1/2 days down, 12-1/2 to go? Look back two weeks and think how fast that time flew. We know you can do this. The liquid diet after the band is a piece of cake (sorry, poor choice of words) compared to the pre-surgery regimen, when there's nothing restricting your hunger or appetite. But look, you're already down 14 lbs.! With no in-laws at Thanksgiving! Now that's something to be thankful for. Good luck -- you have everyone at LBT in your corner, and we'll be thinking happy liquid thoughts for you over the next 12 days.

You can do it, Ryan!! It's all for a good cause. Your life!

Nancy

Nutritionist has added one T of healthy oil a day, like olive oil, she's concerned about going that period of time without any fat in the diet.

I took my oil, heated it in a pan, fried some shredded cabbage in it, put it on a plate, then stir fried broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and onions, hit it with some balsamic vinegar, and Basil, tossed it on top of the cabbage base.

Heaven!, and there was still oil in the wok, so I didn't even use the whole Tablespoon!

I love knowing how to cook.