Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

I got to set my surgery date this week. It is October 29th. I could have gone earlier but I had to work around my concert schedule at school.

That is great Beth! I was banded last year on the 29th! Good luck and keep us posted.

Dear Julie:

I stayed the same - got a fill last week and my eating has slowed way down. So it isn't having the desired effect yet. Interestingly I was tested at my boot camp (they test pre & post camp, measuring inches - Lost 3:thumbup:, and weight lost 3:thumbup: and lean & fat body weight - lost lean weight and my fat weight only went down a pound:thumbdown:). She said I wasn't eating enough calories and today she explained how I have to ramp up my Protein intake (she said double it - don't know if I'll be able to do that). But I'm trying to get an egg white omlette down as I type (gagging). We'll see next week. I'm hoping to see a change!

I have to ramp up my Protein intake (she said double it - don't know if I'll be able to do that). But I'm trying to get an egg white omlette down as I type (gagging). We'll see next week. I'm hoping to see a change!

I get 70 - 100 grams of protein a day. It melts the pounds off! The solid protein fills me up and no room for extras and that gets the cravings out. I am out of town this week so I am just hoping that I don't gain this week!

Great job in boot camp. I thought about it at my gym, but the days don't fit my schedule and it is SO EXPENSIVE!

Julie - when you get back home, or when you have time, would you mind sending me a few days of what you eat to get in that much protein? I can't fathom it for some reason. I just could NOT eat that omlette this a.m. although I have an egg white omlette quite often -- today it really gave me grief - maybe it was the leftover that I put inside. Anyway, I ended up not eating anything this a.m. and for lunch had a hamburger patty, cottage cheese and 1/2 of a hard boiled egg. Then ate a few bites of watermelon. You can see I'm trying!

I get 70 - 100 grams of Protein a day. It melts the pounds off! The solid protein fills me up and no room for extras and that gets the cravings out. I am out of town this week so I am just hoping that I don't gain this week!

Great job in boot camp. I thought about it at my gym, but the days don't fit my schedule and it is SO EXPENSIVE!

I'm ready to melt the pounds off!!!!!:biggrin:

I am type 2 diabetic and I carry New Whey liquid protein.

There is 42 g of protein in 3.4 oz tube . Different flavors.. I plan to keep using it after I am banded Oct 15.

I got my new date today Oct 23rd.....after I cancelled the 1st one because of nerves

Hang in there-- this is a good thing we are doing ..

I for one want to take the load off of my heart and my knees.. I am doing this for ME !!!

I'm ready to melt the pounds off!!!!!:biggrin:

Breakfast - Southwestern Egg Beaters and 1 morning star breakfast sausage. (sometimes I'll have bacon or ham. I really like the morning star and can't eat much of the egg since my last fill. The southwest has great taste included with pepers and such!)

Lunch/Supper: Okay so here are a few of my favorite meals. A) I just found these incredible walmart brand hamburgers. They are precooked and haved flavors such as jalapanos/cheese or blue cheese and black peper. I add about 1/2 c. of cottage cheese for texture. These only have 200 calories which is about half of regular hamburgers that I need to cook myself and I only have to heat these for 1 1/2 minutes!

:frown: walmart brand stuffed chicken breast. Cook for thirty minutes in the over. add cottage cheese or veggies. There are 4 different variations to keep you from getting board. (bacon & peperjack, mushroom, Jalapenos & cheese, there are a couple more..it is late and I can't remember them, but they rock!)

C) Chicken salad - one can of tyson chunck chicken breast, 3 big spoons of light miracle whip and 3 forks full of sweet relish. garlic peper to taste. This makes 2-4 servings depending on your fill. Again I love to add cottage cheese to every meal. I love cottage cheese.

D) Turkey breast, diced mixed with cottage cheese and peas. (Sounds weird, but one of my favorites!)

E) Hormel Roast Beef with Au Jus. Enough in a little package for about 3 meals. Awesome! Add some veggies or my favorite standby

Snacks:

A) I drink pink limade crystal light (walmart brand) for my sweet tooth. LOVE it!!

:wink2: Beef Jerky - has never gotten suck. I don't understand it!

C) String cheese - if you watch your brand it is only about 60 calories per snack.

I hope that helps. I keep track of everything I eat on www.sparkpeople.com. It helps me with my Protein and calories.

I am type 2 diabetic and I carry New whey liquid protein.

There is 42 g of protein in 3.4 oz tube . Different flavors.. I plan to keep using it after I am banded Oct 15.

I used this for the first week or two. I was weak the first week from lack of calories. I think this helped me get going, but remember that you don't want to drink calories after you are on solid food after banding. I could get it in without using them so try to use the solid protein to get you full and keep you that way.

I got my new date today Oct 23rd.....after I cancelled the 1st one because of nerves

Good luck! You'll do great.

Hi There - I am also getting banded on Oct 2. Im extremely nervous but excited at the same time.

I think I'm looking at an October date (TBD). My insurance company already has the paperwork, so once I get the approval, I go in to meet with my surgeon, so I'm hoping it will be before 10/21. Can't wait to post my 'real' date soon!!!

I ll meet with my surgeon Mon 28th to set my Oct date.He has already told me I will do the 10 day liquid before my surgery.So it looks like the middle of October for me. I am excited about the surgery, thats very different for me I am usually a real baby about haveing surgery. I d like to keep in touch with you and compare notes.

To all you new October Bandsters...Congrats! If you would like to find the thread for October 2009 you can find it here: October 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Welcome to this wonderful journey!

I just got my date - October 5th :thumbdown: The first day of the rest of my (healthier) life!

Hi Guys my op is Saturday 26 September. I would like to join in the support group, I am self funding. Looking forward to the op (I think)