Mimi1980

Hi! Congrats on your date! Today was tough for me too. I cheated (a little) and had a Healthy Choice chicken noodle soup. Being home has messed up my routine a little, but I'll be back on track tomorrow. (6 lbs down )

I'm from Brooklyn, but I live in Washington Heights now. How's Day 3 going? I talked to my doctor. He said I can try another brand of Protein bar, just be careful of the nutritional value especially the fat content. I'm looking into maybe the Kashi bars....

Columbia Presbyterian...we definitely have to stay in touch! What part of NYC do you live in?

Anali - 3 pounds is awesome! I've lost 1 pound so far. Today was much easier. I'm still not eating the bars and my doctor's office didn't call me back, but I'm okay for now with what I did today. I'm glad your day was better too. We're in this together Ladybabie - is it getting any easier on Day 4? How's your level of energy? I live in NYC and by the time I get home after all that walking with so little "fuel" in my body, I'm totally drained.

Congratulations! Glad everything went okay. Have you tried walking around your room to help with the gas? Or heat packs? Feel better

I'm sick right now. I have a viral thing that won't go away. My surgeon says if it's not gone by the 21st, my surgery (scheduled for the 23rd) will be postponed I shudder to think that I'll go the full 2 weeks on this pre-op diet then have to do it again...

Chrissy + Anali - Day 2 is much better and I chalk that up to good planning last night. I went to the grocery store and stocked up on everything I'm allowed to have. I had the worst headache last night and my poor coworkers, family and friends had to deal with my not so nice attitude, but today is MUCH better. I ended last night by taking a sleeping pill and praying to God to give me the strength to continue on this journey. I can't have any fruits or veggies either, but I'm hoping my doc will say I can have some (even if it's very little) when he calls me back. Keep up the good work ladies. Should we weigh in tomorrow to see if this is working?

Thanks babykins! Unfortunately, my doc doesn't allow fruits and veggies, but I'm hoping he might after I explain the problem I have with the bars. I gag as soon as I take a bite. I'm waiting for his office to call me back. Yay for the 2 pounds off! Keep up the good work!

Thanks Lapbandit. Day 1 was haaaaaaard. Day 2 a little better. The trick is not to let myself get too hungry so every time I start to feel hunger pangs, I drink water or Crystal Light or I eat jello, applesauce, a popsicle or drink a cup of broth. I have to call my doctor today to see if I can substitute something else in place of the Bariatric Advantage bars. They are horrible!

Congrats Kerri!

Congrats! I an wrapping up Day 1 and it was rough to say the least. Did it get better for you after the first couple days?

Day 1 sucks. I can manage the 3 shakes, but the bars are disgusting. I'm going to call my surgeon tomorrow to see if I can do something besides the bars. I gag while I'm chewing. I've never liked the taste of Protein bars. I'm sticking with the diet though. If I can make it through the next few days I think I'll be ok. I just need to go to the grocery store to stock up on sugar free Jello and popsicles. I already have low sodium broth which has been a lifesaver today. How's it going for you?

Thanks! Good luck to you too! How's it going so far?

Hey guys. Today is day 1 of my 14 day pre-op diet. Wish me luck

I'm scheduled for January 23rd at 7:30 am. I start my pre-op diet of 3 Bariatric Advantage shakes and 2 bars per day + unlimited clear liquids.

I start tomorrow. I just tested the peanut flavored bar and it's disgusting...14 days dios mio

How did it go? How do you feel?

Chrissy-Chris - we have the same date! I start my pre-op diet on Wednesday. Are you required to do a pre-op diet?

Congratulations! Glad you're feeling okay! I am having a hiatal hernia repaired during my surgery too. I heard it's a little tougher than just getting the banding done, but I'm hoping that it cuts down the acid reflux I've had for years which has gotten worse in the past few months. Keep us posted on your progress!

Good luck tomorrow!

Yay! I will definitely keep in contact band buddy!