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Ok, I've started by pre-op diet yesterday had a headache most of the eve. Protein Shake was better than I thought it was going to be. Day two has been interrupted. Found out they moved my colonoscopy(sp) to tomorrow so only Clear Liquids today. That ought to bring on the headache. I'm getting very very anxious about post banding life. I am trying to ignore it but had first cry last night. Anyone else getting or got that nervous? banding date the 19th.

Maybe you are really having withdrawals from food. Did you cut out caffeine? That will give you a heck of a headache.

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15 MORE DAYS

I'm getting excited! Posted another Blog... Visit Me:smile:

Lap Band-It Girl

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I do not think caffeine is the culprit, I only drink one cup but not every day. I was thinking maybe lack of carbs?

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Hi! I get to join you! <doing a little happy dance>

Just had my consult this morning, and my surgery is set for Nov. 25. I start the pre-op diet next Wed, which I am already dreading, but I know I must do it.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Amy

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hello everyone,

My surgery is schedule for November 5, just 2 days away... I am so exited and nervous, i cant wait...

Good luck to everyone...

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Hi I am being banded on the 16th and I am so happy. I guess the quitting smoking and the liquid diet will be a real test of my committment to a new way of life.

Diane

I don't know if you can take medication (?), but I recently quit smoking (9/12/09) using Chantix. I heard that some people become depressed on it, but it's really working for me and I was skeptical. Also, congrats on the surgery date. I don't know yet if I'll be a November or December bandster... fingers are crossed.

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I'm getting nervous......Thursday Nov. 5th is MY DAY (and a few others I believe) I haven't had a pre-op diet so I'm trying to stock my shelves. I know from experience, being prepared is an absolute. You get too hungry, you turn into a wild animal and get all crazy lol.

Do any of you take medications? I'm still concerned about spreading them out during the day, and some are fairly large.

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Can anyone tell me how to update my weight. I have lost some on my pre op diet. I would also like to know how to make the bar graph to show weight loss. Thanks. Nine more days to go.

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I am being banded November 17th!!! I am SOOOOO excited! Today was my first day of liquids. Not too bad but I am sure I will get frustrated soon! lol. I am sooooo ready! I had my consult back in MARCH! :drool:

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Hi everybody...

I did my pre-opt appointment. I feel really *don't know*. It's really rough for me. My scale at home was wrong and while I thought I lost 14 pounds I only lost 1 pound. I was so shocked. So I've been eating candy and went off liquid diet for 1 meal today.

I think I am scare now.:drool: Would I be the person that can't do this?

Trying to keep positive and keep my irrational thoughts/ actions in control.

Tomorrow I am going to wake up early and meditate. Please pray for me.

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Mainly liquids...so far I've done Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar added), Protein Shakes, sugar free Jello, boullion, low fat cream soups...I need to buy some sugar free yogurt. I was a diet coke addict, but so far I've done ok without it! How about you? What diet are you on?

I'm on the low-carb/high Protein diet... It's going okay for me. :drool: I quit sodas 6 months ago.. felt pretty good about that.

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I am going in tomorrow, I am just praying I lost the 10lb... I got my period this week and it is sure not helping... the demon scale I have (new) is not accurate I have discovered. If it follows it's normal habit of being 2 lb over the dr scale, I will just make it. If it has decided to be truthful I have failed... blame it on the period... I think that is honest. The week before the mandatory preop I lost 7 lb.

So here we go... time to install the "tummy cop" and KILL HUNGRY!!!!

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Hello everyone,

This is my first time posting. I will be banded on Moday November 9, 2009 by Dr. C. Brathwaite at Winthrop Hospital.

Looking for to a new start. Good Luck to everyone.

Dayana

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I am going in tomorrow, I am just praying I lost the 10lb... I got my period this week and it is sure not helping... the demon scale I have (new) is not accurate I have discovered. If it follows it's normal habit of being 2 lb over the dr scale, I will just make it. If it has decided to be truthful I have failed... blame it on the period... I think that is honest. The week before the mandatory preop I lost 7 lb.

So here we go... time to install the "tummy cop" and KILL HUNGRY!!!!

Good Luck!!!! I'll be praying for you. I had surgery yesterday. Everything went great.

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