Hi there. I'm a newbie.

My banding date is 9/1/09. On the pre-op 'New directions' shakes right now. Spent the last 6 months getting ready.

Had my last meal last night.

Started at 204 (april 09), and now I am at 189. Hoping to eventually get down to 120 or so post surgery.

I am short and small, but realllly widee ...

Looking forward to a thinner me, and hoping to learn from some of you.

Lansing, MI

Sounds great! Who is your Dr??

Hi there! I have Dr. Richardson. She did an awesome job removing my gall bladder.

My holistic osteopath recommended their office, and I have been impressed by their comprehensive approach. No quick fix. Just adding tools. Love it.

Who do you have? You go in on the 20th?

Sounds great! Who is your Dr??

The same Dr. Richardson, so far I'm impresses with her and the staff. Really enjoyed the six wee pre-op class.

Welcome!

I too am on the pre-op diet.. day 4 and so far so good. I can have oatmeal in the morning which helps. I found egg drop Soup with extra chicken broth really helps at night. I don't have to do specific brands of drinks, just keep it low carb and mostly liquid (I wonder why that is? I wonder if it is to get used to liquids after surgery??). I don't know... if anyone does know, let me know!

Best of luck to you!

The whole idea of shakes is you will lose weight to shrink the liver, and get your Vitamins. At least the brand we were given provides that. (New Directions).

Egg Drop soup with chx broth ..mmmmm.. that's a great idea. For post op anyway.

Good luck!

Welcome!

I too am on the pre-op diet.. day 4 and so far so good. I can have oatmeal in the morning which helps. I found egg drop soup with extra chicken broth really helps at night. I don't have to do specific brands of drinks, just keep it low carb and mostly liquid (I wonder why that is? I wonder if it is to get used to liquids after surgery??). I don't know... if anyone does know, let me know!

Best of luck to you!

I loved the class. Even though there is a lot of information you already know, it helps to motivate and really drive home the process. I love it the teacher is a nutritionist and lapband patient herself. I feel so lucky I am in a program that is so comprehensive.

Do you go in on thursday? Who is your doctor, Richardson or Lane?

The same Dr. Richardson, so far I'm impresses with her and the staff. Really enjoyed the six wee pre-op class.

I am having surgery on 9/3, start my shakes tomorrow. Dr. Richardson is also doing my surgery.

I am nervous about the 2 week liquid diet.

What do you guys take for Vitamins? I hate the Calcium citrate lozenges. Do you take something else? I am also not a fan of the vit d capsule. It doesn't go down well.

Kelly did just call me and say that they have a new vit d liquid in the office.

Just curious what everyone else is doing!

Thanks,

Jamie

Well, right now I take the horse pills I have at home, but will have to purchase something later. Nice to know D comes in liquid. Cool!

Good luck on your surgery.

I am having surgery on 9/3, start my shakes tomorrow. Dr. Richardson is also doing my surgery.

I am nervous about the 2 week liquid diet.

What do you guys take for Vitamins? I hate the calcium citrate lozenges. Do you take something else? I am also not a fan of the vit d capsule. It doesn't go down well.

Kelly did just call me and say that they have a new vit d liquid in the office.

Just curious what everyone else is doing!

Thanks,

Jamie

Had to reschedule for 8/27 because of work conflict - Still on the pre-op diet. Did not know that the Vit D came in Liquid form right know the pills are not a problem, I guess it will be a and see after the surgery!

How's everyone's preop diet going? I discovered that I can't stand the vanilla and apricot/pineapple shakes. I wanted to trade in my full boxes, but they won't.

I am going to buy more chocolate tomorrow. What kind are you guys drinking?

What are you having for Snacks? I am having SF Jello and chicken broth.

Just checking in!

Did not care to much with the vanilla at all and tried to mask it with Crystal light, but that did not help. I like the Cream of Chicken and the Apricot/Pineapple shakes the best and for snacks having SF Jello and the Peanut Butter Bars that I purchased from the office.