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DisneyMama, it is so nice to hear from one of you that had surgery! The rest of us May banders were feeling for you. You got home quicker that I thought. And, thank you for the update on pain. Keep us posted

Am I the only person in this forum who can't handle doing my "social" things?? I thought about going bowling with some friends instead of eating out, but when I think of bowling, I think of french fries. Then I thought maybe my husband and I could go to the movies this weekend..do a date night without the dinner. BUT, I can't go to the movies and not eat popcorn, or ANYTHING. BLAH, I am 9 days on this preop diet, and getting antsy for my social life, but not ready yet to face it.

My surgery is May 6th, and I have lost 16 pounds on this pre-op diet. That is very encouraging and gives me hope for the future!

Congratulations! That is a great feeling when you get that approval!! Jump on board with us!

Blondechky...nice feeling isn't it?? My husband made a joke that I probably pooped it out. THAT WASN'T funny!! When I came back from the store yesterday I took a 5lb bag of sugar and put it in his hand and made him hold it for a minute. Trying to get him to understand that no matter what your weight, 5lbs makes a difference! So, nice job! I haven't been on a scale in a week, I have to go buy one. I'm not sure if I want to

@lisacaron I hear you, we have a lot in common! Aren't you the one who's husband is getting a band also? If so, you are LUCKY. I bought my husband one his favorite things which is dried peas with wasabi on them. He sat their crunching the things like they were the best things EVER. 3 times I asked him to please keep his mouth closed when chewing, I could hear him in the other room. Finally, yesterday afternoon...I lost it!, I told him I was going to "slap the **** out of him if he doesn't chew those things with his mouth closed" NOW, that is totally out of character for me, so he just closed his mouth and didn't say a word. It was really rather funny. However, my problem is the man is 5'6" and weighs 146 pounds. For all of our marriage he has been smaller than me and able to eat whatever he wants. I hate him

wow, I guess I have been lucky! I have shakes (usually Boost, or Ensure) for breakfast and lunch and then 4 oz of lean meat with all the vegies I want for dinner. I am allowed to have 10 carrots or 1/2 cottage cheese for snack. Then I LIVE on SF popsicles, jello, and hard candy. One week from today!! Can't wait!

I have bc bs ppo also and it was approved within a,week after submitting but it took me a year to meet all of their requirements.

May 6th...but wish it was tomorrow so I can get on with this.

FYI Tawnya, I have been a bear at times. But, one week into it now, and a little better. I was homicidal for a few minutes on Friday when I saw the pizza guy deliver a pizza next door!

Hi everyone! My surgery date is May 6th. I am one week into preop diet. I am getting a little worried that I am eating to much. If I can't take it, I grab some fresh carrots or fresh green beans. I feel like that is cheating? what do you think?

I guess I just want to look into a crystal ball and see the future. Is it worth it?

I am anxious to hear how you did. I have a HORRIBLE phobia of throwing up. And, I hadn't heard the horror stories you mention above with a fill and I have 2 friends who have lapbands. Please keep me posted

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for Monday, May 6th. This pre-op diet is getting on my nerves, I'm irritable at times, but, I'm making it. When people ask me if I'm excited...my reply usually is " is an alcoholic excited to go into DETOX?" I'm anxious. I'm confused (about trying to cook for a family and then myself) I'm nervous I'm scared BUT, I have noticed (after being on preop diet for 6 days) that my clothes are looser on me, and that gives me a feeling of affirmation that I am doing the right thing. I worry, because I have a friend that didn't really loose much weight after hers, and now weighs more than before her surgery. That sums it up. I'm very thankful to have found this site, and appreciate hearing from people exactly in the same place as me.