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Oh! I had my cardiology consult today. They gave me the All Clear, patted me on the back - the cardiologist actually CONGRATULATED me on my decision! He's a true believer, which is kind of cool.

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I think that's what I was trying to say about the liquid diet portion. Kind of feeling jittery and/or feeling decreased energy when I get about 4 hours past the last time I had a weight loss shake. I seemed to do better day #1 when I ate the meat/veg meal at lunch and then did the weight loss shakes for Breakfast and dinner so I think I'll do that again today.

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Well, I'm a bit angry at myself for diverging from the One True Path - my sleep was different last night, and I felt weirdly full for what was not, in fact, a big meal.

I'm hardcore liquids today - until midnight....

I wonder whether a long soak in the tub before going in to the hospital will help with any feelings of dehydration I might have.

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I'm not enjoying them Protein Drinks at all! I bought the Unjury ones and so far tried strawberry and chocolate. I just guzzle them down as fast as I can and get them over with. I am allowed to eat one 350 calorie meal a day now that I enjoyed very much. Only 12 more days of this.

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As I said, I think that for me one of the advantages of the Protein drinks is that they kill my hunger - because I don't want to drink another one!

I'm going to do all Clear Liquids today. I know some people are told to go the Clear Liquids route for a couple of days before the surgery; they don't do it where I'm getting banded, but I thought, heck, it can't hurt.

I'm going to have two bottles of Isopure - 320 cals and 80 g of Protein total. Hmm. But THEN what? How will I get my other 700 cals? Strained Soup is less than ideal - it won't have many calories at all. In fact, pretty much nothing clear has much in the way of calories, other than sugar-sweetened soft drinks.< /p>

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Tomorrow is the cardio work-up and then surgery Friday. I wish all you guys who are having surgery tomorrow and Friday good luck and hopefully I will be able to update you guys on Saturday.

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Happy trails, pippinje! Seeya Saturday.

I'm an odd mixture of jangly nerves and fatalistic calm. I get my op time this evening - I think I'm going to be at 10AM, and have to report to the hospital at 8AM.

So, Eek! Plus: It's all good...

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Well, my insurance approved the surgery!! Yeah!!

But.... when I called the surgeon's office, the staff told me that I need to do a sleep study first. I am very irritated about this because I would have done this months ago had I known. Anybody else get this kind of junk?

This also means that I may not be a Shrinking Shamrock :thumbdown:

I do not know when I will be able to do the sleep study, and how long out the surgeries are being scheduled. I am disappointed.

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Hi March Bandsters..... I'm sure those of you who are banded already felt this way before this big day. Nervous, excited, mixed emotions.........

My surgery is in two days............ Friday March 7th Yea..!Dr. Aceves.

Is someone out there to show me some love,:thumbdown: "lol" encouragment:thumbup:........ any words of extra advise.

I'm ready, but since I have not informed my "family" other than one of my friends, this is where I come to read success stories, so you guys are my family for now.

Looking forward to hearing from ya.

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Angelic, hang in there! THey're making you jump through hoops, but some of us bandsters have to pay for it themselves, from about $10,000 in Mexico to about $20,000 in NYC! The sleep study is to benefit you. It's just one more step... The Big Day will be here before you know it.

And innertube: you're in the right place! We're better than family - we're in your squad, going through the same battle you are. Welcome aboard!

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I had PAT this morning and I was approved for the surgery. I am scheduled for the 26th. I am now wondering what I should bring for my stay any suggestions? I am so happy and excited for everyone and I am so thankful for this site.

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hey innuertube... congrats on being so close. it's completely natural to be nervous. the night before my surgery (3/3), i was up till 5am. and the morning of surgery, fleeting thoughts of not showing up at the hospital did cross my mind. waking up from surgery was awful, as was most of that day. my surgery was at noon. i woke up around 3, tried unsuccessfully to walk around 6, went back to sleep and woke up around 9p. by then, i felt exponentially better and was able to walk the halls a bit. by wednesday morning, i was sore but feeling pretty good. it can only get better from here.

good luck with your surgery!

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mrodr41

Congrats! I did my pre-op visit with my surgeon today and I am excited. There are several lists of stuff to have or take to the hospital with you on the band about lapband. I found it very educational. For instance, many folks suggest you have a small pillow in your car to protect you against the seat belt. I would have never thought of that. It does seem that most folks suggest only a minimal amount of stuff.

Good luck!

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