I am so excited!!! My surgery is set for May 22nd. Anyone else in May?

:biggrin:Hi friends!!! Just popped in to say "Hello" to you all! I am getting so excited to just as Nike says, "JUST DO IT!"

I do not have a preop diet other than back in February...I scheduled for when school gets out for surgery......to loose 10% of my excess body weight by my pre-op appt. which is May 20th. I am happy :smile: to report that I have done that but now would like to come in as much lower as possible!!!

This month is so hard with all the end of school parties etc... So, I am trying to be healthy, and only have 1 real meal but use protein shakes at other times...I have been doing that for awhile...except I mainly substitiued 1 meal and had 2 small meals w/ 2 protein snacks...

Anyway, I had an abdominal ultrasound 2 weeks ago and everything (gall bladder, liver, spleen) looked good. My PCP said I had a "mild" amount of fat on my liver :confused2: and it was a bit larger than it should be...but considering my morbid obestiy it was good! So, my point is...I bet I have shrunk it since my diet started in December...so if I can shrink it more...the better.:thumbup:

Ta Ta For Now!

Good Luck everyone!

I wish you the best of luck tomorrow! I am on the books for next Tuesday. I will keep you in my thoughts and please keep us informed.

Hi May Flower....you have done fantastic! High five to you! I am on the 6th day of my protein shake diet and have droped about 8 lbs so far. I was told that I needed to shrink my liver too. It was so hard yesterday at work because there was a Cinco De Mayo potluck with all my favorite foods. The only thing that got me through it was I ate a spoon of hot sauce and that gave me a little taste and also killed the craving. Hey, whatever works. I also keep telling myself that someday I will be able to partake but just in smaller portions. That is a great feeling to know that I will be in control for once in my life. My LB is May 12th. WOO HOO. Becky

Best wishes for a great outcome and safe experience! Becky

Hey Good Luck! Yes mine is May 9th .I started Liquid diet on April 25th. My scale says I lost 17 lbs.I'm sooo excited to start my new life.It's like being reborn.My last chance since I'm 53 yrs old.

Hey rosesarered, I'm from Attleboro, where are you getting banded??

Hi everyone I am scheduled for May 21st !!!!

I'm scheduled for surgery May 22 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Wellborn Clinic. Anyone else from Arkansas?

I start my pre op diet on Thursday.

Will Slim fast work as well as the protein drinks or do I need to go to the health food store and shop?

Can't wait 16 days to go.

Sounds like you got a good deal. I know you will be a terrific success.

good Luck.

My doctor told me to get at least 20 gms of protein per drink. I found that I can add BeneProtein (by the same company that makes BeneFiber) will add another 6gms of whey protein and it is flavor free. You can put in anything. I put it in my broth to up the protein.

Seventeen pounds!!! Your already a winner. I know you will be a great success.

Good Luck

My doctor said no slim-fast not enough protein but did say Atlikns was ok if you can't get to a GNC etc. He also said you can add powdered milk to any liq to give it a protein boost

i was banded may 5th and i'm feeling great. i have the expected discomfort but nothing immobilizing.

Wow that was only yesterday!! Glad to know everything went well! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

P.S good luck tomorrow FragileFeline!!!

Edited May 6, 200818 yr by Allison

HairyDay, Congrats! YOU MADE IT! I hope mine goes as well. Keep up the good work and take good care of yourself! Becky (6 days to go for me)