Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Any October Bandsters!??!?!



Recommended Posts

Best of Luck and Better to Health to all of you who are being banded this week! :thumbup:YaHoooo!:thumbup:

--------------------------------------------

I'm being banded 10/7... flying to Detroit. This is my one week pre-op diet:

Water or No-cal, sugar free, Decaf drinks throughout the day.

Protein Drink for Breakfast - lunch. dinner - sensible dinner, such as one portion of lean meat, salad with low-cal dressing and a vegetable. A Healthy Choice, Weight Watchers or Lean Cuisine meal may be used for dinner; meal should not contain Pasta, red meat or potatoes.

One day before surgery only Clear Liquids for breakfast, lunch-dinner. Clear liquids include; tea, coffee without cream, apple juice, Water, broth without noodles, plain jell-o, fruit juice bars (avoid red/purple items).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I survived the evening out with my family. I had a small chicken breast and a small salad and tons of iced tea. I admit I did have 2 onion rings, but made them promise not to give me any more even if I asked. They're actually being very supportive - my brother & his family have given up carbonated beverages with me.

Too bad the football team we were rooting for didn't survive.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have 8 days left and I can't wait till surgery. I am getting nervous. I had a little snag which I hope was cleared up with my chest x-ray which didn;t come out clear. Until I hear from NYU that they recieved my new x-ray and it was fine I am going to be nervous. My liquid diet is going well I am getting used to eating so little and and becoming fuller when I drink the Protein Shakes. I have to drink 5 a day. I have my holidays this week if I survive this week I will be fine. anyways good for those having surgery this week.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

sims, congrats on your liquid diet this past week. I did well,too. It is easy and I get fuller faster. I do get hungry in the evening after work, so I have a cup of Hot chicken broth to relax with. We are on same surgery date, I am trying to add you to my friends list.. I can't find the icon on where to click on from your profile to add you...If it's ok with you..Good luck on your surgery day!!!! SweetGothic

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello All, I Just Wanted To Say Congrads to all The October Bandsters and Wish You All the Best Of Luck :thumbup:as We Take This New Path In Our Lives.

I'm Sure Like Myself everyone is Nervous, Anxious,Excited, Ready, and It Seem Like The Date can't Get Here Fast Enough. I'm Sure Everyone and Their Case Will be Different ,But Thanks To Everyone On This Site That were Banded Before Me I think I know what To Expect Before and After. Thanks For Adding Me To The List it seem to be Growing every day !:lol:

Pre-Op 2week Diet Start Oct. 11th(The Day After My Birthday:wink2:)

Pre-Op Date Oct.23rd :)

Surgery Date Oct. 24th :mellow:

Dr.Ernest Rehnke

Palms Of Pasadena

St.Petersburg, Fl.

ICanDoIt2.gif?t=1222615071

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Tyme2getrite... Good luck with your journey.. I have surgery on Wednesday and I am starting to get so anxious it is driving me crazy.. I wish it was today ha ha.. I know it will be soon enough, but all this waiting in is starting to get to me.. Once you know your surgery date it is like time can not move fast enough haha.. Good luck everyone .. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Can October be only 3 days away??? I get more nervous and excited as my surgery gets closer! I go for my medical clearance tomorrow and final weigh -in on Tuesday Big day is Oct 6th 9:30AM in Buffalo NY

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Tyme2getrite... Good luck with your journey.. I have surgery on Wednesday and I am starting to get so anxious it is driving me crazy.. I wish it was today ha ha.. I know it will be soon enough, but all this waiting in is starting to get to me.. Once you know your surgery date it is like time can not move fast enough haha.. Good luck everyone .. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Thank You Meschultz , i know the feeling. even reading the entries of people already banded and looking at everyone's progress photos make me anxious even more to start this journey. my, my, my if i could fast forward time a lilttle bit i would do it. i can't even imagine or try to picture myself smaller( although i've tried). we have alot of rocks to climb i think my first three....1.finally getting approved 2. getting through the pre-opt diet for 2weeks with out eating, 3. getting through the post-op period before your first fill.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

im starting my pre-op diet today...what is everyone else's consist of? My surgeon wants 1200 cal MAX and clear liquids 24hrs prior to surgery just curious to what everyone else is enduring

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm October 6! ONE week from tomorrow! YAY!:teeth_smile:

And I will survive this liquid diet. I will.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Losing my hair in clumps and still dealing with "stomach" issues from gallbladder removal surgery. On the positive side I'm doing better about meeting protein and water goals and taking my vitamins, so yay? 🤷‍♀️
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×