12 days in 2 days till surgery

[gmp122002 0]

I haven't posted since I first found out when my surgery date was. I am now into day 12 on liquids with just 2 more days until surgery. I am very excited about this, and I hope to share my experience with everyone on here. I hope that I can help out just like I made need the help as I continue on my journey.

[Sommerbrez 2]

I know how you feel..I am on the liquid diet as well and I have my surgery in 3 days(Feb 26-09).. Plus I am nervous and excited and the same time....not to mention I am hungry..This liquid diet really is tough, but I am adjusting..Good Luck with your lapband..Let me know how it goes...

:w00t:

[gmp122002 0]

Yes I will definately let you know how things go. I am also be banded on Thursday, so we will be pretty much on the same schedule. Also, keep me up to date on how you are doing. I think a strong network of friends will definately help make this process succesful for everyone.

[skeeterbait8 0]

Good Luck to both of you!!

But I've got to say... 14 days liquid before surgery?? WHOA!

[gmp122002 0]

I know thats what I thought, but thats what they wanted me to do.

[ait 0]

i'm only on day 2 of 14 for liquids and i'm dying. what shakes were you drinking? i keep trying new ones and they are so nasty! and i'm starving, like seriously starving, b/c i am not drinking enough shakes b/c they make me gag....

[gmp122002 0]

I am on Optifast shakes. They have chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. I have to say that noe of them are to bad. I was first on Atkins something until the optifast came in. The Atkins ones were fine they just had a little chalky after taste to me. I would have thought I would be sick of them already, but surprisingly it has gotten better after the first few days. I have just learned already to stay active, if I don't my head starts thinking about food. I hope this helps you out.

[ait 0]

That did help, thanks so much. Where did you get the Optifast shakes? Did you have to order them from somewhere?

[gmp122002 0]

I am having the procedure done through TLC Edge out of Dallas. I just ordered the shakes through them on my first appointment. I am not where you could get them, but maybe a GNC or something like that has them.

[ait 0]

oh ok thanks. i'll look around in local stores.

[A New Woman 1]

Good Luck to both of you!!

But I've got to say... 14 days liquid before surgery?? WHOA!

I'm getting ready start my 14 day liquid diet on this Thursday, 2/26. I'm wondering if that is the standard now since so many folks have to do 14 days. There were two other gals in my class that have to do it 3 WEEKS so I'm feeling pretty lucky with 2 weeks. :smile:

[gmp122002 0]

I'm not sure, but like you said it seems that more and more on here are saying 2 weeks. I hope everything goes well for you. Like I stated earlier just stay busy, it definately helps keep your mind off of food.< /p>

[ait 0]

I just got home from work (it's tax season and I am an accountant) and my roommate had chicken fresh from the over and I ate some. I can't believe I did that, I need to figure out a way to not be starving so I don't cheat. I will have a total fit if my liver is too fatty and they don't do the surgery.

[gmp122002 0]

It looks like you have 9 or 10 days until surgery. I think you will be fine, you can't change the past, so just move on and do better tomorrow.

[ait 0]

I have 12 days until surgery. Hopefully I will get through today with no cheating.