I am new to this discussion board. I spent some time reading things over yesterday and I am very excited to have support. I am scheduled to be banded on Tuesday. Excited and Nervous all at once. Part of me wants to just eat as much as I can for the next few days. Anyone else have the same feelings?

Puter- Congrats on your upcoming band date! Do you have Dr Trieu or Mckee? I was banded 6/10/08 by Dr Mckee- best decision I have ever made. Me Bariatrics is a wonderfull, small office. Just stay on plan, and you will do fine!

I, too felt like I should have the last supper(s) before surgery. I did go out for Chinese, but nothing drastic. Not needing a pre op diet is nice...

Good luck and keep us posted- Maine General has a thread here under regional us bansters- Maine General Bariatric Center. THere are about 4 or 5 users on there now- seems to grow by one or 2 a month!

Good luck!

welcome to LBT. im thinking 99% of about to be bandsters are nervous. its a major lifestyle change.. one of the best ones i made.

best of luck to you!

Puterlady - so happy for you!! I was recently banded (1 week ago) and had the exact feelings that you do - the desire for that glorious last supper!! But, I would urge you to follow your doctor's plan with the liquid diet. Initially I thought it was to shrink my stomach - but, evidently - it helps the liver to shrink. During the surgery, I believe they have to pin up the liver to access the stomach - a smaller liver reduces the risk of a nick (which could be very dangerous). I reminded myself that I enjoyed LOTS of last suppers of extreme gorging and feasting prior to the liquid diet - and after all - it's not as if we will NEVER be able to eat most of our favorite things again - just smaller quantities. :thumbdown:

Best of luck to you - you'll do GREAT!!!

Julie

Are you saying that you lost 20 lbs in 1 week? wow

Oh, wouldn't it be grand to lose 20 pounds in 1 week!?

I included my 2 week pre-op liquid diet as well as the 1 week post liquid. Figure the 2 weeks of torture should be represented as well! 330 was my highest weight ever - thankful that I will NEVER see that number again!

Have a great weekend!