I'll be banded on Oct 29th and I want to get started now on getting healthier! SO, my question is what all have you guys already started?

* taking vitamins?

* before pictures?

* measurements?

* getting your protein supplements?

* exercising?

* drinking lots of water?

What can I do now??? I'm starting a high protein/low carb diet now and will allow myself one splurge meal a week up until the pre-op diet begins. Have you all read any good books? I want to be more successful at this than I've ever been before! I want to prove those who have been less than supportive in the past wrong and especially to myself!! I want to rid myself of self-doubt and negative thoughts.

C'mon Smashing Pumpkins, what can we do to jump start our journey??

thanks for lmk when u started your protien drinks

Nazzy I had my surgery at 7:30 am on the 1st and was able to have a protein shake after midnight..

im having mine done oct 20th at 7.30 am to.how have you been doing so far?did u get the lap band or realize band?thanks for lmk about the drink,how much so far you lose?thanks

Nazzy..I have the lapband.. I have lost 14 lbs so far.. total since august 22nd I have lost 32.6 lbs... as far as how I am doing I am going to say just ok.. ha ha.. I was suppose to go back to work yesterday, but I was really nauseated so i left work after only 3 hours and then I of course was suppose to be there today, but decided not to risk it and gave myself one more day to relax.. I have some trouble getting comfortable while sleeping and I think that is part of my problem.. My left shoulder still has some pain and occasionally get a gas bubble in my throat.. I am suppose to start mushies on Thursday and as much as I am sick and tired of protein shakes I am a little nervous to start them.. My husband had his surgery the week before me and he is doing great.. So I am looking forward to being two weeks post op.. I wish you good luck. Just make sure you walk a lot and follow everything your doctor tells u.. take care :wub:

meschultz,atleast u was smart and took another day off,everyone heals differnat ya know,hope your feeling better soon,thanks for lmk on your weight loss,i think thats great,im gonna get lap band to,he told me comes with first fill beside.

hey all just checking to see how everyone is doing?i got my 2nd fill and i feel it,my nurse told me when i get the 3/4 th one the weight should start peeling off,hope so.i was kinda disapointed i lost 1 pd when i went for the 2nd fill.she told me since it was christmas and all i should be glad,total is 21 since oct 20th.im hoping this nxt time march 4th shows alot more lost,hope alls doing well,nazzzy

Nazzy... Best of luck to you!!

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