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.

hi toosy my birthdays the 13th and im banded oct 20th.did bcbs pay 100 percent on yhr test to,i know i have 100 percent on surgery

Hi all!

I have my first appointment with the Surgeon October 2. My Surgery date is October 20. I was wondering if you guys had any idea how long I will be on the pre-diet before surgery? Will he put me on the pre-diet the day after our first appointment on the 2nd? I am just trying to wrap my head around what my game plan is.

Thank you....I also have BCBS of NJ PPO

Ruby124,

From what I have gathered from reading everyone's posts it really depends on your doctor. My doctor has me on a two week liquid diet prior to the day of surgery. Others I've read get to do atkins or have a couple of shakes and a lean cuisine. I also think it depends on your weight and if he wants you to lose any before surgery. My doctor's goal was to get my bmi to under 50 before surgery...which thankfully I've just gotten under. Is there someone you know that has used your doctor? You could even call the office and I'm sure someone would give you an round about answer at least!

Congratulations on your surgery date!! I know you are stoked about it! You'll do great!

Hope I helped shed a little light....but I'm a newbie and don't know a whole lot!

Thanks meschultz for the words of encouragement!

I'll be praying that all goes well for you tomorrow!

Post when you feel up to it!

Lisa

Thanks, Mississippi!

I guess I am just anxious to get that first appointment with the surgeon in so I know more about what the next coming days will bring. Now I wonder what my Doc will want me to do. Whatever it is I plan on following it to a tee.

I'm glad you met your first goal shrinking your BMI. Good for you!

I'm wondering what you guys are doing for your "liquid" diet. I see my nutritionist on Thursday and my Doctor too. I'm wondering if we can have soups (blended I guess) or what? I'm guessing the protien shakes begin too. I'm already been having one for breakfast for the past few weeks. They aren't too bad.....but...for 3 meals a day. Yikes. How are you guys doing this?

LOL...I should be so ashamed. I don't sound grateful at all do I? I am though. I'm lucky to be alive and have the opportunity to be banded. I've got to keep reminding myself that two weeks of liquid before surgery isn't a big deal. right? :thumbup:

Yes, I am to be banded on 10/14. I start my restricted pre-op diet tomorrow. I had "Butterfinger" for my last supper! Really, my appetite has been less than normal. Maybe it (my mind and appetite) have already prepared for the next couple of months. I went to a support group meeting tonight. Everyone seemed so glad they had done this. Some were up to 2.5 years past surgery. One had last 205 pounds. I suppose those who don't do well don't come to the support group so it is probably a biased group. Still, it did give me a feeling of confidence.

For pre-op, I am to have 2 protein shakes a day and 4oz of protein and 1/2 cup of non starchy veggies for the 3rd meal. Post surgery is the shakes and pureed meals for 10 days. It sounds like not all doctors have the same menu plan.

My surgery date is October 16. I start 2 weeks of liquid diet tomorrow, Oct. 1st. Don't know how that will go; I'm thinking it will be pretty difficult. But many of you have gotten through it, and I will too. I will be banded at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI by Dr. Farhan.

Good luck and much success to all of us October Bandsters!!

Here I go... See you all on the banded side :cursing:

take care everyone.. and good luck to all other OCT 1st people..

and if I dont post before then good Luck and best wishes to all OCT 2nd take care and be well :cool2:

GOOD LUCK~

The 1st of the 1st'ers'....

I'll be right behind you at 1030am EST.

We'll be waiting for you!

I'm wondering what you guys are doing for your "liquid" diet. I see my nutritionist on Thursday and my Doctor too. I'm wondering if we can have soups (blended I guess) or what? I'm guessing the protien shakes begin too. I'm already been having one for breakfast for the past few weeks. They aren't too bad.....but...for 3 meals a day. Yikes. How are you guys doing this?

LOL...I should be so ashamed. I don't sound grateful at all do I? I am though. I'm lucky to be alive and have the opportunity to be banded. I've got to keep reminding myself that two weeks of liquid before surgery isn't a big deal. right? :cursing:

I only had to do a week and it was rough. But do what I did...I had pics taken of me in a bra and underwear. Front, side and back. I kept them in my email and looked at them when I was feeling weak. YOU CAN DO THIS! Just keep thinking of your surgery being cancelled (after you've already been cut open) because your liver is too fatty.

Stay on here and we'll walk you through it!

Good luck! You are so similar too me. My BMI is 35.1 and my surgery is going to be on 10/14. I will be keeping track of what is going on with you. Hopefully we will begin 2009 feeling great and looking wonderful in a size or two smaller!

My surgery date is October 16. I start 2 weeks of liquid diet tomorrow, Oct. 1st. Don't know how that will go; I'm thinking it will be pretty difficult. But many of you have gotten through it, and I will too. I will be banded at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI by Dr. Farhan.

Good luck and much success to all of us October Bandsters!!

In response, I will say the first two days were absolutely horrible for me....since then it has gotten so so much easier. Especially when you see some pounds coming off and you get all those "bad" foods out of your system you lose the craving. The only thing I am missing is chewing food. I drink a slimfast optima for breakfast, lunch, and supper. I eat sf popsicles, jello, koolaid, water the rest of the time. I can have chicken broth, but I'm not a big fan of it! You can do this! I've lost 16lbs in like 9 days and already feeling like I have way more energy than I used to. My husband normally did all the cooking for our family because I never felt like it after work, well it is ironic now that I can't eat I have the energy and have been cooking their meals!

Just be optimistic and say "I can do anything for two weeks!!" Just set some mini goals....

Good Luck!

MississippiGirl--that is funny! And congrats on the losses already!

Just an update! More people! Woo hoo!

October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz

October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole

October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey

October 4-

October 6-Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl

October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie

October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots

October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk;

October 10- morkiecoco

October 11-

October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood;

October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; myturn

October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration

October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp

October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc

October 18-

October 20-nazzy; Ruby124

October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1

October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl

October 23- blueangelkc80;

October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel

October 25-

October 27- ebonie1015

October 28-

October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo

October 30-NFaith; kygirl31

October 31-

My husband is in Florida and I've had very little sleep due to my job, so I wanted to go ahead and mention that I hope everyone from today is doing well in your recovery and send best wishes and prayers to:

October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole

~~anne