Hi Everyone,

I'm scheduled for Jan. 27. I'm very motivated - just battling nerves about life after banding. I'm new to LBT (as a registered user) but have been visiting and reading posts for more than a month. I'm impressed by member support and I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

Hi,

This is my first post - I am scheduled for the 27th. Kind of nervous but very excited!

Deb

Glad to have you. I am for the 27th. also. I am getting nervous. But I am at least prepared with all my supplies ready for afterwards.

I went shopping today for my stuff to take to hospital -- liquid tyleno, Claritin and Gas X strips. Also had to buy magnisium caltrate to take on Monday. Stocked up on some more jello, etc. for after surgery. I'm ready, I just hope the rest of this week goes fast!

What are the gas-x strips for? I go this morning for my pre-op with the doctor.

Deb

Gas x strips are for after surgery, to help with the gas pains. I can't wait to get this done. Only 5 more days until Band-day! Yippee!

How are you using the Jello? powder or already mixed up or premade? Dumb question I know but this stuff is not cheap.

Good luck and one week left.

I tried Bariatrix Essentials (vanilla) but it has this unpleasant taste of maple or something so I use jello to cut the taste. I add 2 scoops of Protein powder, 6-8 oz. of Water, and 1 tsp. of dry, sugar free jello powder mix into the shake as its blending.

Tastes pretty good and sure beats the same ol' thing three times a day.

Give it a try, Carolina Mom.

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

Thanks ljv52!! I kinda got off track today. I didn't necessarily eat anything bad...it was a chef salad with lf ranch dressing. I just felt I needed to chew something. I think I do better when I'm at work. At least I'm busy doing something. I'm so ready for Tuesday. I probably won't weigh in again until Monday. I don't want to be overly obsessive with the scale yet...I'm sure that will come soon enough though.:scared2: Is anyone nervous yet?

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

What is the website for my plate.com. ? I put it in but a bunch other stuff come up.

Thansk

I'll be leaving tomorrow afternoon to go to Des Moines to spend the night before surgery since I have to be at the hospital at 5:00 and we have a little over an hour drive and it's supposed to snow. Good luck to you all! Looking forward to sharing experience stories with all of you.

Linda

Nerves anyone?

I'm starting to get a little nervous. I guess that's normal. I feel like I've already accomplished so much - we all have. Lots of hoops to jump through getting qualified, pre-op diet, shopping for the post-op life. Now it's just the just a little more than a day away.

Good luck everyone. Let's check on each other's progress after surgery, okay?

Sounds like a plan.

Yes, I'll keep in touch. I'm a bit nervous tonight, but am looking forward to beginning my new life tomorrow. Good Luck to all, hope to hear from you all very soon.

Linda

Hey, I was banded today. Hospital was very good to me. Now I just have to remember to drink slow and chew, chew. How are the rest you doing?