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I am spaceing out my 1000 cal with things on the list, making sure I have something more filling 3 times a day and filling in with the lo cal stuff.... seems to be easy. I am allowed to have yogurt, cottage cheese and pudding which totally surpised me. so no more than 3 servings a day of those items, so I use those as my bulkier using 2 and 1 Isopure shake as another that is filling.

Wow, my pre op diet is a bit different. I am allowed 1000 calories, 35 grams fat. Have to get at least 50 grams of Protein a day. Can only have Protein Shakes, 2 cups of raw or cooked veggies (no starchy veggies), sugar free drinks, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and low salt broth.< /p>

Hope I make it through the two weeks. I start the diet Monday.

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I am excited as well. My surgery is scheduled for November 12th.

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Hello guys! I just had my dr appt today and we scheduled a Nov 10 surgery!!! I'm so elated!!!

So Oct 27 is when i start the 2 weeks liquid diet. I'm sooo not looking forward to that. ahhh!

Good luck everyone! keep posting, and make new friends& more support is always awesome!!!

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Woo Hoo!! We are bandmates! I get banded Nov.10th. I am actually looking forward to the pre op diet, just to see if I have the willpower. My pre op diet is super strict. What's yours like?

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I had to start my 700 calorie, 40 carb diet yesterday. Even though I am 3 weeks away the surgeon wanted me to have an early start because I have fatty liver disease.

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Just had my first grandson and I want so to be able to "run and play" with him. Was just called by the insurance co. and we are approved! Both my husband and I! Now to find out dates! I am so excited!

How awesome to be on the bandwagon with your husband, leaves less temptation, easier shopping and cooking and you can compete a bit :blushing:

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My surgery date is Nov. 2nd, I am nervous and excited at the same time, the weeks are flying by. I went to my pre-op. testing two days ago. Wish me look!!:blushing:

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Hello fellow "soon-to-be" bandsters! My surgery date is Nov. 10th and I have been totally obsessed with research. It's hard to concentrate on other things when all I can think about is the surgery. So excited and optimistic.

Nov 10 here as well! I feel the same way, totally obsessed here! Once I found out the date of my surgery- it's all I could think about...

good luck to you!!! :blushing:

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Woo Hoo!! We are bandmates! I get banded Nov.10th. I am actually looking forward to the pre op diet, just to see if I have the willpower. My pre op diet is super strict. What's yours like?

I'm not looking forward to mine!!! lol!

I think ours is the same, liquid and soft foods, NO carbs- most Proteins. Like Protein shakes.. what abt u?

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hello melloways, i am so excitied about my lapband surgery.

i am to be banded on:thumbup: the 6th. hang in there it is coming soon.

i am on my preop diet. coffee with out Creamer is not too great. congratulations and keep me posted on your progress.:blushing:

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:thumbup:melloways, my preop diet is to eat less than 40 grams of

carbs a day something like a Atkins diet. i have to shrink my liver .i have to lose 14 pounds in 2 weeks

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I'm not looking forward to mine!!! lol!

I think ours is the same, liquid and soft foods, NO carbs- most Proteins. Like Protein shakes.. what abt u?

Yes. Sounds very similar. 1000 cal, at least 50 grams protein, mostly shakes, sugar free Jello and beverages, allowed 2 cups of non starchy veggies a day with nothing on it of course. What protein are you using?

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I had to start my 700 calorie, 40 carb diet yesterday. Even though I am 3 weeks away the surgeon wanted me to have an early start because I have fatty liver disease.

Wow. 700 calories. Be strong! I was complaining about 1000 cal.

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To all the November 2009 bandsters. If you use AIM, my screen name is melloways1 my yahoo screen name is calm_n_mellow1 add me as a friend. Looking forward to this journey with all of you.

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:thumbup:melloways, my preop diet is to eat less than 40 grams of

carbs a day something like a Atkins diet. i have to shrink my liver .i have to lose 14 pounds in 2 weeks

So are you eating solid foods or is it Protein Shakes? You certainly can lose the 14 pounds on a low carb diet. Isn't it great to know you won't put it back on. Yay!

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My surgery date is Nov. 2nd, I am nervous and excited at the same time, the weeks are flying by. I went to my pre-op. testing two days ago. Wish me look!!:blushing:

With your pre surgical testing, were the results reviewed by your primary physician or the surgeon? I am a little worried about getting my medical clearance in on time. My pre surgical tests are scheduled for Nov 3rd. My results have to be sent to my primary and she has to review it and send in the clerance to my surgeon by the 6th. Hope it all goes well without a glitch.

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