Sorry if this thread has already been started but I looked around a bit and couldn’t find one. I think that those of us who are scheduled for September need a place to support each other, help pass the time, and not spam up the boards with a thousand approved threads:tongue2:!!! I am so excited to being this journey. So, how about it? Any lost September banders out there? :ohmy::)

topspinner...pre-op for me was weight and waist measurement, blood draw, meeting with nurse (lasted over an hour) to go over pre-op diet and everything leading up to surgery day as well as the diet post-op and what to expect on surgery day. The whole thing from beginning to end was about 2 plus hours. Lots of info, bring some sort of folder/large envelope to keep all your material together. Tons of paperwork and booklets!

Thanks Tictac,

Good luck and keep us posted!

Wow, this weekend has been tough with the pre-op diet. It was both my anniversary and my husband's birthday. All I could have was slimfast, broth, oatmeal, cream of wheat, and crystal light. I must admit... I had second thoughts while on this diet... it has been so hard. But here we all are turning the corner and soon to be post-op. I am looking forward to all the great things to come! Good luck to you all on Tuesday!!!

OMG I would kill for some oatmeal right now!!! :wink2: 48 hours so far of nothing but broth, a little bit of sf jello, sf drinks. One more day of this then band on Tuesday!

Soon we will all be looking forward to solids again, right!

I read your food porn...damn that sounded way to good. I was drooling as I read it.

I am glad your first day went easy that is awesome...hope things went just as easy today!!! :wink2:

Not too much worse today. I did dream that I cheated last night. The dream involved chocolate chip cookies. Luckily we do not have any in the house!

Being sick earlier in the week gave me some perspective. I really felt like total crap for a couple days. This diet is totally bearable compared to that!

My liquid diet has consisted of clear broth, sf popsicles, sf jello, gatorade, powerade, 8oz. pulp free oj, 8oz. tomato juice. 2 scoops of whey protein per day mixed with OJ or gatorade/powerade. That is it. I have been on this since Aug. 21st. Surgery is the 4th. Been dreaming of what I can eat when I get to mushies, but have not cheated! I am down 15 1/2 pounds. Woohoo! Starting my journey has been hard, but has made me a stronger person. Good luck to all this weeks bandster's !

Wow you are doing great! That is one rough diet you have, esp. for that long! So glad I only have three days! Congrats on the losses already!

Day 2: of all liquid.. I'm feeling weak I'm just glad tomorrow is the big day.. I just want it to be over so that I can begin my new life.. Yesterday was hard but manageable.. :biggrin:

ColoradoMom: You're right the chicken broth is a lifesaver... totally feels like food..

Good Luck to All Sept 1's !!

Lost 3 pounds..

Day 2: of all liquid.. I'm feeling weak I'm just glad tomorrow is the big day.. I just want it to be over so that I can begin my new life.. Yesterday was hard but manageable.. :biggrin:

ColoradoMom: You're right the chicken broth is a lifesaver... totally feels like food..

Good Luck to All Sept 1's !!

Lost 3 pounds..

Hey Soco,

Are you allowed to have protein shakes or just clear liquids? I just caved and had an Atkins shake. 150 cals, low carb, it won't kill me, but sort of bummed that I cheated a little by straying from the broth. Honestly, I just don't want all that sodium!

Looks like I lost 5 or maybe even 6 lbs so far....You know, the exact same 5 I lost earlier this month :blushing:

Good luck to you! Soon I will be in the car with my husband on our way to the hotel in Denver. I know he will want to stop by McD's or something along the way. He better not!

Hey Soco,

Are you allowed to have protein shakes or just clear liquids? I just caved and had an Atkins shake. 150 cals, low carb, it won't kill me, but sort of bummed that I cheated a little by straying from the broth. Honestly, I just don't want all that sodium!

Looks like I lost 5 or maybe even 6 lbs so far....You know, the exact same 5 I lost earlier this month :blushing:

Good luck to you! Soon I will be in the car with my husband on our way to the hotel in Denver. I know he will want to stop by McD's or something along the way. He better not!

I'm sure one shake isn't going to throw anything off.. As for me, No, no shakes. Just Clear liquids they did specify no milk products .. I wonder why? I'm wondering if I can have coffee.. I'm starving and caffeine curbs my appetite. They said tea was okay and did not specify non caffeinated.. Look at me.. one day before and I'm trying to cheat :biggrin: I have to be strong! Okay well Good Luck! and God Bless You.. I will keep all of us in my prayers tonight..

Hi everyone! i am just checking in and will go back and read everything that I have missed! MY dad is doing better and is being moved from ICU to Cardiac Care and will be there for a few days.

I am back home and had my visit with my nutritionist today.

My Doc did not require a pre op diet, but she does (I thought I got away with it :biggrin:

So 2 weeks of 3 protein shakes a day and 1 small meal of protein and veggies. I start this next Tuesday!

I just wanted to say good luck to everyone being banded this week and that I can't wait to hear how everything is going!! YAY!!!

Hi- I'm Jay

Im a 25 yr old female and my surgery date is sept 23 and I start my pre-op liquid diet on sept 9. Im a little nervous but I know that this will provide me a brand new lease on life. I too have my skinny clothes lined up!!! At this point im just really anxious and ready for the new me!

I just wanted to check in with everyone real quickly. I am getting a little nervous but can't wait for tomorrow. Everyone that is having surgery tomorrow good luck, I will be thinking of you all tomorrow. Well I will try to post tomorrow, just depends on how I feel. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers.:biggrin:

Hi Fellow September 1 bandsters. It is so wonderful going through this with others. I am very nervous for tomorrow. I had to have a weight check at the suregeons today and had lost 9 lbs from the 2 weeks of liquid diet (protein shakes). I thought I would have lost more but it is still a good loss. I definitely have butterflies tonight. This will be such a huge change for all of us. I am praying for all of you being banded along with me tomorrow. Good luck!!! It will be worth it!

Look at all of you wonderful banders!!! I am so glad I found you and I am lookings forward to our journey together!

Got you in my prayers Amanda!! You and everyone else

GOOD LUCK September Bandsters!!!!!