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Thanks for the responses guys. I was referring more to the time during the pre-op diet, 2 weeks prior to surgery. I am pretty low energy the last few days and can't seem to work out the same way I was before.

Yes, we should! I'm super nervous, but determined. I just have to keep my focus to get through this diet! I'm allowed protein shakes for breakfast & for lunch. Then, dinner consists of 4 oz of meat, cheese and/or egg with a half cup of veggies. I can have 2 cups of chicken broth, 2 jello cups and 2 sugar free popsicles per day as snacks. I'm hungry! LOL

started Liquids today. Only problem is I was given a whey protein shake and I'm lactose intolerant. The bariatric coordinator told me to just take imodium. After the reaction im having from the first shake, I can see it is going to be a long 2 wks. :-( Any suggestions?

Lol so because you did it in "private" that makes it okay? That's hilarious. Lassie yes, it is stressful. I would have done that without hesitation had she stated she had a problem with my posting. Instead the goon squad decided to attack me. I was not trying to offend. thank you for your well wishes though.

Maddys it is on the hello banded b's thread. I'm done with it all. I have no anger.

Maddys it is on the hello banded b's thread. I'm done with it all. I have no anger.

Yeah my surgeon has put the fear of god in me, so I'm afraid to cheat. I also kinda want to prove to myself I can do it. It's tough! But I think its great you had a friend to go through the process with. My friends are currently looking at me like I'm crazy for doing the pre-op. I kinda think I am too!

Yes, someone did Cheryl.

I never said YOU did.

:-)

So mature.

I have plenty of dignity, unlike the middle aged women who have so much to say about me, I'm also mature. But I stand up for myself and have disrespected no one in the process. Mis73 is it okay for ppl to call me a b**** because they didn't like what I said? "B*+** must not know who we are" really?! Lol That's mature. Is there a lapband talk gang?

Yes you certainly saved me! I SERIOUSLY appreciate it. You're my fairy lapband mother!!!

Yes, you should all suck it up and move on.

It took 2 weeks, 10 business days for me. Good luck.

Rkimom, thanks. Floridays that does help. That tells me that I shouldn't be alarmed. :-) Thank you for sharing. You look awesome in your avi btw!

Zipline I've tried a veggie based shake and hated it! Paid $40 for it too :-( I did go to a store and they gave me some tips. Honk, you are certainly right. Whether isolate is apparently the best way to go. Isopure has treated me well for the last 4 meals. No reactions. I just wish I knew before I took that first shake!

My surgery is the same day!

That's good, you get more food than I do! For the no calorie liquids I love the crystal light packets. Maybe you could try those. What types of foods do you like to eat?

Ladies, I disrespected no one. I used the same open forum you speak of. I'm not trying to 'compare my success'. I'm trying to determine if my experience is normal. I'm embarking on a new life, which many of you are currently in. I respect your journey. But I have questions and I'm not in need of a lecture. From anyone. As I originally stated, if you don't have an answer for me, that's ok. If you choose not to give me advice, don't. I can live with it. But I won't be bullied into seeing things the way you want me to. Have a great day ladies.

Thanks rkimom! Surgery is 11/29. I was pretty surprised to lose so much so fast. I'm expecting that it will plateau soon? Weight loss this fast kinda creeps me out but of course I'm thankful to see the scale go down. :-) Lori, I do not need to rethink my post. I didn't attack anyone.

While I appreciate your posting and well wishes, you didn't answer my question. Posting is only helpful if questions are answered. If you don't have an answer, that's okay too. You do not have to reply. I understand there is a host of variables at play, I was simply asking how much do ppl typically lose. I don't need to be told to focus on my diet. Because I've got that covered. I don't believe I implied that I lacked belief in myself. But for the record, I don't. I have seen many of your posts before and I appreciate your thoughts normally.

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. My surgery is in 2 weeks and I've told 6 ppl, including my parents. Everyone has been supportive for the most part, however I have heard "you should get these new appetite suppressants" & "I'm afraid for you going through surgery". But once these ppl heard I was confident in my decision & actually had a surgery date, they hushed. They've expressed their support and zipped their lips on anything else. I think it is a respect issue. Your family, while they may be concerned for you, needs to accept that this is your life and your decision. You are your own judge & jury. Let them know that you love & respect them, but you've made your decision. Let them know you need support or silence. Best of luck.

Thanks again. I bought the isopure this morning. I've had 2 shakes now with no issues! I have a appt with my surgeon today so I'll be sure to tell him about the switcheroo I made. I got the dutch chocolate one. Not bad. It's lighter than shakes I typically have had. But I only did 1 scoop. I'll ask him if he wants me to do 2. The sales clerk in the store says some ppl get sick taking 50 grams of protein at a time? So I did 1 scoop.

I'm allowed to have 4 oz of meat and 1/2 cup veggies per day. I think I would either do a chicken breast with a side of veggies or order a bowl of soup and drink the broth? I'm on day 2. Have you guys had the headaches start yet?