Hi! I have posted a few times but for the most part I have been lurking.

I am 51yrs old and presently weigh 335. At one point I weighed 369. I joined a personal training gym which also daily monitored what you ate. I got down to 318 but stayed the same for 5 MONTHS. I was so depressed and finally gave up.

I have just complted 5 months towards my 6 month preop diet which my insurance (Cigna) requireds. I am actuallly UP 10lbs since I started the diet, probably because I have been afraid Iwouldnt be able to eat the things I do now.

Today I asked about my 2 week Preop diet and was told it would only be no carbs and no sugars. I was pleasantly surprised!!!! I wont believe if for sure until it actally starts.

My problem right now is getting off work long enough for the surgery and recovery. I am an RN, but I manage the Hospital Information System at my hospital. There are always changes and updates. There is a major one that goes live on 11/4 and will require several weeks of testing before go live. Guess when that is!!?? Right when I should be scheduled for surger. I have warned my boss that I would likely be having surgery in mid Oct, but never came clean on why. She thinks I have gallstones.

I dont want to wait until after the project is complete, but I may have to do that. I definately want 2 weeks off (just because) but I am told my doc only gives 1 week.

I guess I will have to wait and see how it all plays out.

Nan,

Before starting the pre-op diet, I stuffed myself with all of the foods I thought I wouldn't be able to eat after the band. Turns out, so far, I am able to eat almost everything, as long as I cut it in small pieces & chew well. This of course, could change after a fill, but I am enjoying it now.