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It is 6 days until my surgery. Dr. Spivak doesn't really require a post op diet, only no red meat and pasta 72 hours before surgery. I am getting a little anxious. I'm eating things I didn't even eat before, I guess I'm panicing. I'm also scared I won't loose much weight.

Yes.. I felt the same way. I just had my first fill and am still not restricted. I am going back in 2 weeks for another fill...I'm ready for some restriction.

I only live 4 hours from Houston so I drive in for fills. He has seminar on Wed. and Sat.. I went to one and then scheduled surgery. I go this week for my first fill.

Yes..That is exactly what I weighed and that is how tall I am. I was banded by Dr. Spevak in Houston, Tx.

wanttheband--what did you eat the last 2 months to loss sooooo much weight.

Where do you find pink lemonaide high protein drinks? I would like that better than the ones you add milk to. Milk gives me more gas? If it is on the internet, what is the site?

Hi I was banded on the 28th of March, 5 days ago. Everything is going great. My doctor says you loose the most weight in the first 3 weeks and then it tapers off to 1 or 2 pounds a week. Have you found this to be true? I have 70 pounds to loose.

I was banded 3-28-07 in Houston by Dr. Spivak. All seems well. I drove myself 4 hours home from Houston yesterday. That was a bit tiring but other than that I have some soreness and gas pain. When do you have your first BM. I don't want to wait too long before taking something and get into trouble. Does anyone know how long to wait?

I'm getting very nervous. I am trying to eat like I will after surgery but not having much luck. I eat too fast, I don't chew enough, I take too big of bites and I don't drink enough water. I will make myself after surgery, I hope the band makes it easier. Weight updated 4-6-07, 9days post op.

I'm getting very nervous. I am trying to eat like I will after surgery but not having much luck. I eat too fast, I don't chew enough, I take too big of bites and I don't drink enough water. I will make myself after surgery, I hope the band makes it easier. Weight updated 4-6-07, 9days post op.

My surgery is Wed. 3-28-07 and my doctor doesn't require pre op diet. He says on red meat or pasta for 48 hours before surgery. He says it is because those foods take longer to leave the stomach. I asked him about the liquid pre op diet so many of you are on and in his experience it doesn't make a difference. I am so glad, I'm not sure I could do that.

Finluv after your ticker is make you cut and paste your ticker format. It tells you to do that on Tickerfactory.com. After you copy and cut it you go to your posting and paste it on there. Try it.:clap2:

That's great!!!! You'll like everyone in his office. They have all had the LB and love it. I'm getting nervous but also excited about my surgery. I'm not telling anyone but my husband and that makes me crazy not to talk about it. My cousin is having hers on the same day with me. I'm staying with her in Houston so we will be able to help each other for a few days. I'll let you know how it goes. Hope you enjoy the seminar.

What is a PB? I'm new to this and don't know the lingo.

I'm using Dr. Spivak in Houston. I will be banded on 3-28-07, Wed. He is very popular on this web site. He is well experienced and very nice. He has seminars every Wed. and Sat. I am from La. and he was highly recommended to me.

It is 6 days until my surgery. Dr. Spivak doesn't really require a post op diet, only no red meat and pasta 72 hours before surgery. I am getting a little anxious. I'm eating things I didn't even eat before, I guess I'm panicing. I'm also scared I won't loose much weight.

I would like a copy of your preop diet if you have time to send it. My doctor doesn't require one but I wouldn't mind going on it for 10 days to a week, that is when my surgery is. thanks:clap2:

I haven't had the surgery yet, but it is great that you have lost 43 pounds in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

can someone tell me how to do the TickerFactory.com and put it on my profile. I go into the website but I don't know how to get it on my posting.

My date is March 28th. Why is everyone on a preop diet. My doctor didn't tell me about that. what is the reason for the preop diet?

Kima, how much weight did you loose before you had the first fill?

Hi...My name is Sharon and I am having the lap band surgery on march 28th. I have been dieting all my life. I am 70 pounds overweight and have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglicerides and borderline diabetes. I'm having the surgery to loose the weight and mostly to keep it off forever. I am 54 years old and hope this will be the answer for me. I am wondering if anyone else has had 70 pounds to loose and how long did it take. My surgeon said I will probably only loose 1 pound a week. That seems slow. :rolleyes :nervous

Hi...My name is Sharon and I am having the lap band surgery on march 28th. I have been dieting all my life. I am 70 pounds overweight and have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglicerides and borderline diabetes. I'm having the surgery to loose the weight and mostly to keep it off forever. I am 54 years old and hope this will be the answer for me. I am wondering if anyone else has had 70 pounds to loose and how long did it take. My surgeon said I will probably only loose 1 pound a week. That seems slow. :rolleyes :nervous