February 2016 sleevers?

[Ladybrinkman 30]

My doc said he does the bowl prep to reduce the size of your intestines since he will be messing around in there it helps with space, and if something were to happen there will not be fecal matter to increase infections.

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

broth has been amazing for me!

Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from Protein Shakes etc

Ok, I'm definitely having broth tonight!!! Who knew me and my sweet tooth would be so OVER dessert-y shakes? I'm on the Optifast Meal Replacements and they're not that bad at all! I just can't anymore.

This past weekend I made Bone Broth for the first time and loved it!

I'm already planning to make more tomorrow because between myself and my partner I will have to ration it to get through the week! Lol

I need 5 crock pots all going at once to feed our bone broth addiction ! Hahaha

Also, I have been sugar free since Jan 1st and I am now able to eat Splenda! Would have never happened before! I loathed the after taste but now I don't even notice!

Have you made sugar free high Protein Jello?

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

broth has been amazing for me!

Minimal calories but fabulous savory flavor after so much sweet from Protein Shakes etc

Ok, I'm definitely having broth tonight!!! Who knew me and my sweet tooth would be so OVER dessert-y shakes? I'm on the Optifast meal replacements and they're not that bad at all! I just can't anymore.

I am only on day two of twelve and had a cup of broth today and I agree it was amazing!!! My NUT told me I could strain a can of chicken noodle Soup or beef and vegetable soup if I wanted more flavor. There is definitely more broth in my future!

I had my broth about an hour ago and I'm still satisfied. It was sooooo good!!!! I think if I drained chicken noodle I'd be tempted to eat the noodles lol!!! But that sounds really good!

After surgery and my two weeks of liquids, I think I will actually make more Soups when I make dinner for the family so that I can have that as an option.

I have also just purchased the cartons of stock. Like College Inn chicken broth. It's good right out of the carton!

Or , roast or buy a roasted chicken for the family, after you pick off the meat for them toss the carcas in the crock pot, add chunks of carrot, celery etc like your making chicken soup and cover with Water. Let it simmer on low for 12 hours or high for 6 and it will be excellent chicken Bone Broth. Lots of collagen that's good for your hair, nails and joints.

I have extremely long thick hair and I really don't want to lose my hair through this process so I am starting now to try and prevent it.

Just an FYI about the broth...when it cools you will see the layer of fat, it's normal just pull it off and discard and when it cools it's gelatinous like Jello due to all the collagen but once reheated it's liquid again!

[kathychef 23]

I'm confirmed for Feb 15th! Pre op on the 11th.

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

I'm confirmed for Feb 15th! Pre op on the 11th.

Congratulations!!!!

[shelly7 23]

My date is February 17 cant wait so nervous n excited

[shelly7 23]

Hi everyone!

What a nice place Alex has set up for us here! As much as I love Spotlight and the Yahoo groups, it's nice to have a message board format just for us Bandsters. Let's spread the word!

Alexis

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Fun emoticons too. lol

Mines too!

[Terance ✌❤️???? 48]

Had my pre op apt. with my surgeon today. Since I lost a nice amount the past 5 months, I don't have to do a liquid pre op diet (yeah!). Just have to eat responsibly until the 8th.

Pre admission testing next Tuesday and then just the wait until the 9th.

[denniemiddlegirl 18]

Feb. 10th liver reducation diet! Second day????????

[midorigal 16]

I'm confirmed for Feb 15th! Pre op on the 11th.

Same date for me! Good luck!

[midorigal 16]

My surgery is Feb. 15th. I start my pre op diet 02-01. I am excited, nervous, and scared. My main concern is the pre op diet. It's liquids and vegetables.

Same date for surgery and same pre-op diet date! Liquids and one small meal for me daily.

[Chi2Htown 27]

Feb 26th☺️

[perforce 243]

Dry run packing now for my flight on Sunday, so close now! Preston op tests on Monday, then surgery Tuesday

[thinningdiva 11]

I am having my Surgery Febuary 12th in Mexico. Very excited. Anyone else going to TJ Mexico?

[It's Time 178]

Had my pre op apt. with my surgeon today. Since I lost a nice amount the past 5 months, I don't have to do a liquid pre op diet (yeah!). Just have to eat responsibly until the 8th.

Pre admission testing next Tuesday and then just the wait until the 9th.

That's awesome, I wish I didn't have a pre-op diet - I've actually been on mine for 3 weeks (surgery got pushed back)

Congrats on everything going well 10 days to go and a new journey begins ????