I got my date on Monday and I started the optifast diet on Tuesday. Now I am on the3rd day of liquids until surgery. I'm not sure if I can hold out for 2 weeks with out any solid food but I am going to give it my best shot. I am looking forward to being under 200 lbs by the time my birthday comes in September.:thumbs_down:

WOW, congrats Nicelee !

I am right behind you.... don't worry. Focus on your goal, just focus on the surgery happening and not what you feel your lacking. Good luck

I started my 2 week liquid diet today in preparation for my May 8th surgery.

I pray every minute that I can do this for 2 weeks. Mind over matter. Say that often to your self. I wan this surgery so bad, so what is 2 weeks out of my life.

Good luck to you. Keep me posted on your journey.

I am also Scheduled for May 8th. The diet is hard, just glad it will be over by the time garden season sets in. Hope tomatoes and cucumbers still work for me. Have a good day and good luck

I am May 8th also.....pre op diet is making me so hungry....but it's gonna be worth it ..i just know it....and started an album with before pics that I took today!!

blessings to all us in MAY!!!

That is a really good idea. I am doing fine on the pre op except that yogurt seems to go straight through, if you know what I mean. I am really getting excited about Thursday. I hope to be able to return to work on Monday.

I was banded on 5/6/08 and I feel great. Physically and mentally I am doing just fine. My doctor took me 2 days early and I am so glad he did.

nicelee, i'm happy that your feeling good and that the doctor was able to take you early.....congrats on your surgery. how long was your surgery? i'm not getting banded until may29th; so i'm really interested in how everything went for you

How is every one. I was banded on Thursday (can't belive i can say that). I am doing very well. No pain meds today, and very little gas pain. I have been trying to move around and then rest. I am surprised how good I do feel. I was able to lose 17 lbs on the pre op diet and Dr said that really helped. Guess they do know what they are talking about. would like to hear from others. I am still doing protein shakes today. Cheryl:thumbup: