Hello all, I am getting ready to go to the seminar and in hopes of changing my life for ever. I have already got pre-certified from my insurance so hopefully the next 6 mo. will go by quickly. I am very nervous but excited. I am looking for new friends and experiences so talk to me and I also would like to know other peoples receipes and do's and don'ts regarding diet after the surgery. Beck:wink_smile:

Froggi- I know that you will lose on the 2 week diet. I don't have any shadow of a doubt at all. It is so low carb that it throws you into ketosis and the weight comes off. When I did it, it made me pretty tired so I didn't really exercise and still lost the 15 lbs. I drank 2 Slim Fast low carb shakes, which are 190 calories a piece, ate a small chicken breast and some veggies for dinner (~300 calories) and one string cheese for a snack (80 calories). So, I was having roughly 800 calories a day for 2 weeks! You will lose on that. :thumbup:

Saundra- I know exactly what you mean about insurance. They covered my EGD but would not cover my husbands! I was too paranoid to call and complain to them because I was afraid that they would want the money back from covering mine!!!

I was wondering ...how long until I can drive? Lift? (granddaughter) etc. Getting anxious....surgery tomorrow!! I hope they call and change my surgery time, its scheduled for 5pm, I have to be there at 3....but nothing to eat/drink from midnight tonight....so lets hope surgery calls today and moves it up earlier in the day....

I was wondering ...how long until I can drive? Lift? (granddaughter) etc. Getting anxious....surgery tomorrow!! I hope they call and change my surgery time, its scheduled for 5pm, I have to be there at 3....but nothing to eat/drink from midnight tonight....so lets hope surgery calls today and moves it up earlier in the day....

Good luck! That late of a surgery time will make a long day for you! My surgery was at 2pm and I didn't get to the floor until 9pm. Well, it won't be so long for you because you'll be out of it, but it will be long for your family. Tell them to bring something to do. The cafe is right beside the surgery waiting area, so at least they can eat dinner there. It was about 1 week before I drove. As long as you're on the Percocet and Phenergan, do not drive. They made me like a zombie. But, once I was off those, I started driving again. I'm not sure on the lifting. Ask him about that. Your follow up appointment will be 2 weeks after surgery and he'll probably say it's ok then. Again, good luck to you!!!

Froggi- I know that you will lose on the 2 week diet. I don't have any shadow of a doubt at all. It is so low carb that it throws you into ketosis and the weight comes off. When I did it, it made me pretty tired so I didn't really exercise and still lost the 15 lbs. I drank 2 Slim Fast low carb shakes, which are 190 calories a piece, ate a small chicken breast and some veggies for dinner (~300 calories) and one string cheese for a snack (80 calories). So, I was having roughly 800 calories a day for 2 weeks! You will lose on that.

Where can I get those slim fast low carb shakes and how much are they...or is there any protein powder that will work about the same and be low carb too. I don't want to pay a ton of money buying 2 weeks worth of stuff for my preop lol.

Where can I get those slim fast low carb shakes and how much are they...or is there any protein powder that will work about the same and be low carb too. I don't want to pay a ton of money buying 2 weeks worth of stuff for my preop lol.

The cheapest place I have found them is at Sam's club. There are I think 15 in a case for less than $20. They only have chocolate at Sam's. Walmart has both chocolate and vanilla but they are more expensive there. These taste better than the Atkins shakes and have more protein (20g) a can. But, if you want, I have almost an entire container of Vanilla whey protein that I bought at Walmart that I will give you. I don't really like the vanilla, so it's just sitting here. I think I paid almost $20 for it, but you can have it. If you're interested, it has in 1 scoop 110 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbs and 26g of protein. 1 scoop makes 8 oz. I used the chocolate flavored after surgery to add to pudding and milk. You can add it to any liquid, too.

The cheapest place I have found them is at Sam's club. There are I think 15 in a case for less than $20. They only have chocolate at Sam's. Walmart has both chocolate and vanilla but they are more expensive there. These taste better than the Atkins shakes and have more protein (20g) a can. But, if you want, I have almost an entire container of Vanilla whey protein that I bought at Walmart that I will give you. I don't really like the vanilla, so it's just sitting here. I think I paid almost $20 for it, but you can have it. If you're interested, it has in 1 scoop 110 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbs and 26g of protein. 1 scoop makes 8 oz. I used the chocolate flavored after surgery to add to pudding and milk. You can add it to any liquid, too.

I don't have a sam's membership lol it sucks. I would like to have the vanilla protein powder you have...how would you get it to me though. Also how is it's nutritional info compared to the shakes you drank. I want to be sure I will lose my 5 lbs or MORE on the preop when I start it in a few weeks.

I don't have a sam's membership lol it sucks. I would like to have the vanilla protein powder you have...how would you get it to me though. Also how is it's nutritional info compared to the shakes you drank. I want to be sure I will lose my 5 lbs or MORE on the preop when I start it in a few weeks.

I could meet you somewhere in Vienna this week if you want. I'm just over in Belpre. It's pretty close to the Atkins shakes. If you mix it with water, it actually has less carbs. It also has more protein than the Slim fast stuff. I don't know how it would taste that way as I haven't tried it. But, I had the chocolate protein powder in the same brand and it tasted ok in water. The way I made the shakes was in a magic bullet with ice. They were kinda like a milkshake. Just let me know where you want to meet. Or, I could drop it off at Jeannie's office if you prefer, but I don't have an appointment there till the end of October. Let me know. :teeth_smile:

I could meet you somewhere in Vienna this week if you want. I'm just over in Belpre. It's pretty close to the Atkins shakes. If you mix it with water, it actually has less carbs. It also has more protein than the Slim fast stuff. I don't know how it would taste that way as I haven't tried it. But, I had the chocolate protein powder in the same brand and it tasted ok in water. The way I made the shakes was in a magic bullet with ice. They were kinda like a milkshake. Just let me know where you want to meet. Or, I could drop it off at Jeannie's office if you prefer, but I don't have an appointment there till the end of October. Let me know. :teeth_smile:

The only time I will be in Vienna is Friday October 3rd. I have an appointment with Lindsey at 1pm that day...is there anyway you could go there? lol

The only time I will be in Vienna is Friday October 3rd. I have an appointment with Lindsey at 1pm that day...is there anyway you could go there? lol

I'll pm you.

Good Luck Nascar fan, post and let us know how your doing when you feel up to it. I'll be thinking of you and hoping you got all your questions ansered and your surgery moved up..If your not offended I'll say a prayer for you, Hugs and Kisses, you'll do fine and be able to answer all these questions in no time for us LOL

Good luck wvnascarfan!!!!!!

Thanks everyone, you all have been so helpful...I have had the poops..(hahaha )all day long, guess its nerves..but its been enough to keep me close to home all day!! If I receive no call from the hospital in the morning to move my surgery time up..I am going to try to keep busy..maybe clean out my car or something...I doubt I'll get much sleep tonight...so will probably be on here for hours later tonight!! Again, Thanks so much for all your advise,prayers and knowledge!

The chatoom seems to always have peeps in there who have been banded already, maybe someone can help you feel a little better.

Good Luck today WVNASCARFAN!!

GOOD LUCK WVNASCARFAN!!! I hope everything goes smoothly! Let us know how you're doing when you get home!