I am new here. Getting my band July 1 08. I am nervous about being able to follow the liquid diet before surgery. If I was able to follow such strict rules I would not be here now. How do I stick to it? Also, how does everyone get those weight loss tickers on the screen? and the cute pictures? :sad:

Hi, and congrats on the surgery date!! I'm sure you are super-excited and a bit nervous, but trust me, there is absolutely nothing to be nervous about. There are a ton of people on here to help guide you through the entire process.

Regarding post-op care and diet: the main thing to remember is Protein, protein, protein! Make sure you stock up on 100% whey Protein powder - my personal faves are Body Fortress chocolate and Optimum Nutrition Gold Double Chocolate.

Keep up the good work and keep us updated!

-Shannon

July 1st too! (I hope). I am awaiting word from insurance so I hope to stay on track for the 1st.

I am worried about the pre-op diet also, but we can do it! We just need to stick together and know that it will come to pass!:confused:

My surgery date is July 1st too. I am nervous and excited as well. I find myself flip flopping daily (should I do it / shouldn't I do it)???

My surgeon doesn't require a pre-surgery diet per say. I have been on the "6 month" diet now as part of the insurance approval process. So many on this board have to do a liquid diet prior, I wonder if that is better?

Hey Tillydog, Zengirl Is Right Keep Reading And Someone Will Help ,you Learn Alot I'm 2 B Banded On July 23 In Birmingham, Al.

One Person Was On liquids For 4 Weeks Before Banding.

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I love the weight loss ticklers but I don't know how to get them in my profile. Can anyone please help?

Hi I am new and also have a July 1st date. I am excited but started to get super nervous/anxiety. I am worried I am making a very expensive (no insurance coverage) mistake. I actually watched the surgery on You Tube and thinking it would help to be prepared and I think it just made me feel more nervous. Also is anyone else a vegitarian? I am finding this protein thing a little tough. I don't eat meat, eggs, fish, or some dairy.... I am on my 2 week pre diet and pmsing and feeling like I just want to call the whole thing off. I meet with my surgeon on Tues and pay the full amount...is it worth going in debt for? Am I making the right decision? Am I really ready for all that is ahead? Anyone else feel, felt this way?

:ohmy:

I understand the being nervous jonesie. Lucky for me my insurance is paying a portion of the surgery. I'm still very scared and I go back and forth also. My surgery is July 24th. I have no stomach problems at all and I get scared when I read that some people throw up. I hope you will email me and keep me informed about your journey. Also, I would still love for someone to tell me how to get the tickler weight chart on my profile. :ohmy:

I'm going to be banded on July 23rd, started liquid diet today I'm starving. The protein shakes are so awful I don't know how i'm going to do this 1 wk preop 3 wks postop. I haven't found any protein I can tolerate.