This may be too soon or maybe already started but I got my date for December 2nd and thought us December Bandsters should start to follow each other. Any takers? How's the preop appointments going? the preop diet? Any news is good news! (except for the fact that I have to quit smoking!!!!) :blushing:

hey December bandsters we are half way through the month. Congrats to all who have been banded or are being banded today. The rest of us can't wait to join you.

I'm officially underway on the liquid diet - I downed my first protein shake this morning. it's going to be a long journey but getting there will be worth the ride. Wishing all great results.

Hey Duece! The shakes arn't that bad - use a blended to kind of froth it up some. I'm starting 3rd day today and really, really, really look forward to each shake. lol

Good luck all!

Tomorrow is my day!! The first day of the rest of my (long) life! After three I can only have clear liquids and after midnight nothing!! My husband is finally being supportive. I knew he'd come around!!!

Any last words of wisdom?

Illuminationlady--Congrats to you! You will do great! Just make sure you keep us all updated on your progress!:thumbup:

Last night I went to the grocery store to stock up on the items I can eat/drink after the surgery as well as to fill two of my three prescriptions. I'm saving the nasal pain med for afterwards in case I need it since I will have a pain pump.

I spent almost $100 on groceries and another $50 on the Rx! I may have bought too much, but I wanted to have on stock enough food for several weeks.

I got apple and cranberry juices, diet V8 splash, light V8 fusion, canned pears and peaches, cream of wheat, malt-o-meal in chocoloate, sf carnation instant breakfast mix, lots of soups, both broth based and cream based, sf instant jello pudding mixes in lemon, banana cream, butterscotch, white chocolate, and cheesecake, sf fudgesicles, sf popsicles, sf crystal light popsicles, and skim milk. I already have at home the stuff to make plain chicken, beef and vegetable broth (it's the paste kind of buillon).

Can you think of anything else I might need, food wise? I told my husband last night that I didn't buy him anything to eat during this time frame of healing, but he could have the bits that I strain out of my soups! lol I don't think he really appreciated that.

Wow, just today and tomorrow left. It has gone by quickly.

Tomorrow is my day!! The first day of the rest of my (long) life! After three I can only have clear liquids and after midnight nothing!! My husband is finally being supportive. I knew he'd come around!!!

Any last words of wisdom?

illuminationlady...tomorrow is my day too! I am soooo excited! I have only been on carnation instant breakfast for the past 7 days with some clear broth in between. I think I have gotten over the hunger headaches since I can even prepare a full meal for my family without loosing it:drool:. My husband is now trying to get me to change my mind, but there is no way! It is time for me to take control of my own life now. I am even excited about exercising!

Wooohoooo!!! Just got the call that my final blood tests and EKG came back fine and I am all clear for surgery next Tuesday at 7am....yay!!!!!

i just wanted to say thanks to those of you that are posting what you are eating and your grocery list b/c it's really really REALLY helping me to think ahead and kinda strategize!!!

what up!

getting surgery on thurs, dec 17th. extremely nervous but excited!!!

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well pre- and post-op! I only have to be on a clear liquid diet the day before my surgery (the 21st), which it seems after reading everyones posts, isnt too common. Does anyone have any recommendations for protein shake mixes? Im on the market haha!

Well I did it. I just got banded about 4 hours ago. I won't bore you with the details but the docs and nurses did help me get over the terror of surgery. Little girl screaming was not necessary. The only surprise was a hiatal hernia needing repair. I am recovering in my hotel room then its a 5 hour drive home tomorrow. I should be hungry because I've been NPO since about 8:00 p.m. yesterday but the tought of drinking anything is not appealing now. Sips of water helps and the liquid pain med, Hydrocodone I think, tastes absolutley horrible. I've taking 3 short yet quasi brisk walks, one on every hour since I left the hospital. I tolerate it well but the gosh darn cold outside is making it tough. Pain in one shoulder from the gas is, well, its a pain. Hang in there all, keep in touch, and Merry Christmas.

Well I did it. I just got banded about 4 hours ago. I won't bore you with the details but the docs and nurses did help me get over the terror of surgery. Little girl screaming was not necessary. The only surprise was a hiatal hernia needing repair. I am recovering in my hotel room then its a 5 hour drive home tomorrow. I should be hungry because I've been NPO since about 8:00 p.m. yesterday but the tought of drinking anything is not appealing now. Sips of water helps and the liquid pain med, Hydrocodone I think, tastes absolutley horrible. I've taking 3 short yet quasi brisk walks, one on every hour since I left the hospital. I tolerate it well but the gosh darn cold outside is making it tough. Pain in one shoulder from the gas is, well, its a pain. Hang in there all, keep in touch, and Merry Christmas.

Congrats - hope you rest well tonight and have a safe trip home. Best wishes with your band. I can't wait to join the banded group

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well pre- and post-op! I only have to be on a clear liquid diet the day before my surgery (the 21st), which it seems after reading everyones posts, isnt too common. Does anyone have any recommendations for protein shake mixes? Im on the market haha!

I'm drinking Atkins Milk Chocolate Delight - It's premixed and isn't that bad - I just chug it. LOL

I got it at walmart in the pharmacy area

I got my band on December the 7th!! Doing good so far. I have lost 17lbs! I am so excited about this journey! For those who are getting it or just got it within the last few hours or day or so, it gets better! Hold your head high and think of the road ahead. The pain goes away and as you walk daily, you'll notice a huge difference. It will be as if you never had surgery...lol :thumbup: Take care all!!! Hope to see "less of you"! :thumbup:

what up!

getting surgery on thurs, dec 17th. extremely nervous but excited!!!

Congrats! You'll do great! :thumbup: Let us know how you do!

Everyday we feel a little better it will all be wroth it.....

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