Hi all!

I had talked with several of you who said you were interested in keeping in touch since we were being banded the same week... so I set up a thread for the week of Nov. 17-21. I am being banded by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver on Nov. 19th. I had a phone consult with him yesterday and everything is a go!

Im starting to get all nervous/excited...

Do any of you have to go on pre-op diets? If so what does yours consist of?

gentylwind and angie angel-- i'm originally from plano! that's so close to me that my ex-boyfriend from high school is from allen, and my brother dated a girl who lived in allen too. seems like you have all the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes... haha!

only one week until i officially start my pre-op diet...

Hi all!

I live in Allen, AngieAngel!

I am scheduled for surgery on 11/21/2008 with Dr. Manuel Castro through TLCEdge. I am paying cash.

Preop will be for two weeks prior to surgery consisting of six Protein shakes a day, all the broth, SF Jello and SF popsicles. I have been practicing with this some days and do really well. Other days I really struggle with an insane desire to eat everything I can while I still can. I keep reminding myself that I won't be giving up everything, just bread, gum and carbonation most likely!

I am glad to meet you all and look forward to both supporting you and being supported.

I miss Texas very much. Back when I was much much younger I worked for Terrell's Dry Cleaning...now he is mayor...WEIRD.

I think I am going to have my pic taken every 10 lbs lost and make a cool graphic of me shrinking. :rolleyes2::D

Mornin' Soon-to-be-Bandsters!

Started my pre-op diet today...LisafromCali - I can totally relate! I've had a Protein shake, a banana and just finished an apple. If this "hunger" keeps up, I'm going to take an early lunch and go for a brisk walk to shut that hungry voice up!

I really want all to go well with my surgery - therefore, I am NOT going to cheat on my self-imposed pre-op eating plan. The doc didn't say I HAD to do it, but if it will shrink my liver and make things easier for him, I'm all for it!

Stay strong, fellow Bandsters - We Can Do It!:thumbup:

Hi everyone! Our week is coming up soon....my date is November 19th and like the rest of us, I CAN'T WAIT!!! I've started my preop diet--not that my surgeon required that--but since I had insurance hassles and my original September date got cancelled, you know the story.....I wasn't really watching my diet at all. I've dropped 9 pounds so far having high protein shakes for 2 meals and a reasonable real food meal for the third. Good luck to all of us!!!

I'm so excited ... I had my last meetign with Dr. and start pre-op next week. I have the 18th but the office tripped me up a little and said we are faxing all the infor over to your insurnace company and you should be all set...." SHOULD BE" so now I'm waiting for the " WHAT IF"

Hello all. How fun to find fellow Texans here!

I had my psych eval this past Saturday..major positive experience. I meet with the surgeon tomorrow and start my pre-op on Friday. Eek!

I have been sick as a dog since Saturday. I sure hope this goes away soon. I am ready to fall over out of my chair with fatigue. I am glad it hit before I started my pre-op at least. Not sure why, just seems like it would be more difficult to deal with if I were also worried about my chicken Soup or something.

I am getting excited now. My bariatric psychologist was so positive and so encouraging. I really loved her and feel like I have another tool at my fingertips to help me succeed now that I know I can call her.

Hi all!

I live in Allen, AngieAngel!

I am scheduled for surgery on 11/21/2008 with Dr. Manuel Castro through TLCEdge. I am paying cash.

Preop will be for two weeks prior to surgery consisting of six Protein shakes a day, all the broth, SF Jello and SF popsicles. I have been practicing with this some days and do really well. Other days I really struggle with an insane desire to eat everything I can while I still can. I keep reminding myself that I won't be giving up everything, just bread, gum and carbonation most likely!

I am glad to meet you all and look forward to both supporting you and being supported.

Hi! First Post...interested to see that you said you were using Dr. Castro. I haven't found much about him on this site or any others, other than his own. I am trying to get my paperwork, testing, etc. done in order to get surgery the same day as you. Since he is the only one that does surgery on that day w/TLC I would have to use him. Have you talked w/others that have used him?

Hi! First Post...interested to see that you said you were using Dr. Castro. I haven't found much about him on this site or any others, other than his own. I am trying to get my paperwork, testing, etc. done in order to get surgery the same day as you. Since he is the only one that does surgery on that day w/TLC I would have to use him. Have you talked w/others that have used him?

I found a LOT of reviews of him on obesityhelp.com. I met with him yesterday and I feel really, really comfortable with him as my surgeon. His whole office is awesome. He is very soft spoken, but smiles genuinely, looks you in the eye and he took as much time with me as I needed, asking me several times for more questions if I have them.

Good luck!

I found a LOT of reviews of him on obesityhelp.com. I met with him yesterday and I feel really, really comfortable with him as my surgeon. His whole office is awesome. He is very soft spoken, but smiles genuinely, looks you in the eye and he took as much time with me as I needed, asking me several times for more questions if I have them.

Good luck!

That makes me feel better. I did see those reviews on the other site. However, there is so much on other doctors here that it made me leary there was not any info or opinions here. I went to a PCP for tests and clearance yesterday and he made me very scared about going out of state for surgery. (the price is about 4K less) Then when I read those liquid diet requirements, I freaked out a little. I was 100% sure until yesterday. Thanks for your input.

We finally made it to our 1 week countdown!!! where did the time go?!?! How is everyone holding up?

We finally made it to our 1 week countdown!!! where did the time go?!?! How is everyone holding up?

NERVOUS... Start my one week post op on Thursday....trying not to go through the last supper phase...lol..Going to get Vitamins tomorrow and start them and it appears a few people are having prolems with Iron Levels so I may start a little extra Iron this week. How are you holding up?

Hi Everyone,

My name is Leslie and I am getting banded on the 20th of November in Toronto... I'm so excited!!!!

I seem to be going through the "last supper" phase. I start my pre op diet on the 9th so hopefully I can stick to it.

Good Luck to all of you!!!!!

Hi everyone! I live in north jersey and my surgery is 11/21! I'm so nervous and excited at the same time! I don't have to do a pre-opt diet, just no eating after 10pm I believe.

Hello everyone! My surgery date is November 17th and I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. I am equal parts nervous and excited and mainly just ready to get this over with! =)

Hi All!

Like most of you, I'm a little nervous about surgery on the 20th! I started my pre-op diet yesterday....didn't have to start until the 12th, but since I've gained a few pounds since my initial visit in August, I wanted to get a head start...it hasn't been as bad as I expected but its only day two...I'm sure I'm going to be SICK of Soup, Protein shakes and pudding by Tuesday...LOL! How are you guys doing? Anyone having a hard time with the pre-op diet?