Hi there,

I'm and Aussie (Queensland). Having my banding done here on 27th of January (Day after Australia day holiday) so hopefully I will be nice an relaxed. From talking with a few people I know that it still won't be easy but worth it. Oh forgot to say that my sister is having it done on the same day so at least we will be able to support each other.

Cheers

karie

So you'll be real band sisters! (We call people banded on the same day as us our band sisters.)

Hi Karie! You and I are also band sisters as my surgery is also scheduled for 1-27-09 (even though our surgeries will actually take place one day apart because of time zones). Do you have to do a liquid pre-op diet? I start mine tomorrow (1/13). I'm looking forward to the surgery.

Hi there,

Yes I did start the pre op diet. I was going to start on the Tuesday 13th but thought what the hell, I will start on the Monday 12th. So second day and it's not too bad. I think it's a bit of a shock for my real sister as she has never been on a Meal Replacement diet. In 2007 I lost 20kilos in 12 weeks on a meal replacement diet, but dam it found me and a couple more. That made my mind up that I had to do something. My real test will be eating slow as I admit it I'm a fast eater and the serves are too big!

Cheers

Karie

Wow, what a great sibling support system you have going on.

Best of luck to you and your sister!

Hi Kari! Started my liquid pre-op diet today -- and it's not bad -- I had stocked up on Isopure and Carnation instant breakfast, etc. I can also eat some veggie soups (pureed) and yogurt, etc. I can handle it. I just tell myself I've spent 56 years pretty much eating whatever I wanted (except for the many diets) so I can now get serious and eat correctly to stay healthy. Good luck to both you and your sister as we start our journey.