I was wondering how many is getting banded in January? I am on January 8th.

Hi Maureen,

My pre-op diet is about 30 days. It changes a little day to day but the main idea is 3 shakes a day + 2 very small meals.

The shakes are 190 calories and 14 grams of protein.

The meals consist of 3oz of meat and 1 serving or either veg or fruit.

The 24 hours before banding I am to have only clear liquids.

While my pre-op is much more merciful than some, it is longer than most.

The key, I believe, is to shrink the liver, and I've read that a low carb/high protien VLC, very low calorie, diet will do that.

During the operation they will need to lift the liver to make the tunnel in which our bands will fit.

I know the pre-op depends greatly on the doctor.

Hope this helps.

Hi. I getting banded on Jan. 19.:thumbup:

Hi. I getting banded on Jan. 19.:eek:

Doesn't feel kinda like meeting someone that has the exact same birthday or something? :thumbup:

Maybe it's our rebirth day?

I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. Oh yea China Thanks for the update.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Hi Peanutband,

I'm scheduled for Jauary 19th. I'm on the diet before the pre-op diet, but I have to add in exercise now. Any tips on how others have gotten through this successfully would be great to hear. Best Wishes for you on your Sx day and for a speedy recovery!:tongue2:

I am getting banded on January 8th. I am so anxious.

I'm scheduled for Jan. 8th or 9th. I've started the pre-op diet and looking forward to an improved self in 2009. Best wishes to all others having surgery in January.

Edited December 27, 200817 yr by dburk5
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I was wondering how many is getting banded in January? I am on January 8th.

yes i will be getting banded on January 9 2009

Hi

I'm getting banded Jan 20th.. seems to be a popular date:tt2:

Hey JuJi, I have been hearing from others about there pre-op diet plans and they are using 2 to 3 Protein shake with one low carb dinner. Myself will it is only for days of liquids only.

I am in need of some support right now. I am getting really close to my date which is the 8th of January and I am thinking of backing out. My family and DH is telling me I can do this but if I can't get started on a sample diet for after Christmas, how am I going to do this diet with the lapband. Any help will be greatful.

Just to tell you all that I have not had any soda's in three months and I don't drink from a straw anymore neither. I have been drinking at least 64 oz. of Water and 40 grams of protein. I have been trying to exercise at least 3 days a week. I just can't stop on the eating.

Count me in too. I have all test done waiting on insurance and date. I am hoping for January. I am so excited about this. I am planning on starting the diet early to get some Christmas pounds off. :hurray:

You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just think of how good it feel after surgery to lose the weight and feel good about yourself and others will think you look great also. Hang In there.

Hello Peanutband! I am a brand new member and will be banded on January 19th. I am both excited and alittle scared! I was wondering if anyone else has used appetite sup. in order to make it through the pre-op liquid diet phase? How much hunger after the band to you experience? Are you excercising to move the weight loss along faster? Thanks for your help! Cara in KC:w00t:

soontobeme, I haven't started the pre-op liquid diet phase as of yet. That is coming up. I only need to do two days right before my surgery (8th of Jan.). Sorry I couldn't help you at this time. Give me a week or so and I will be able to help.

jec1 - Thanks! you and my dh both said the same thing. I can do this, just hang in there. Tomorrow is a new day and I am going to get back on track.

peanutband, you are so lucky only 2 days of liquids! That almost has me more scared than the surgery itself! I read that after surgery you are so constricted by the band that you couldnt eat even if you tried! Are you excited! What does your family think?