Amyzing

My band date is August 5th! I'm excited, nervous, eager... all rolled into one! Anyone else getting banded on the same date?

Was banded yesterday morning. Totally felt like a truck ran me over, but woke up this morning feeling a bit better... I know once I make it through the next few days, things will start to feel more "normal." I'm surprised (but not complaining!) that I don't have more gas pain (I remember it well from when I had a c-section 3 years ago). Just pain on my left side where my port is. I'm excited for the days to come!

From my highest weight to my goal weight I have about 154lbs to lose. As of this morning, I am down 20.6. There are sooo many successful folks on this site, many whom have lost triple digits. Very inspirational. You should also check under the "success stories" area. I go there and read the posts/look at pics whenever I am doubting myself... Our fellow LBTers are simply AMAZING! Hope this helps!

When did you have surgery? I can't have mushers until 8/21 and was banded 8/5. I think once you get your fill, you won't be able to eat as much. The schedule the doc gave me is this (times are approx): 7am: 2oz of cream of wheat or yogurt 10am: 2-4 oz of Protein shake 12:30pm: 2oz of Soup or yogurt 3:30pm: 2-4oz of Protein Shake 6:30pm: 2oz of soup or pudding It also states to start with 2oz servings and build up to 4oz

I had surgery on Monday, so until this morning I was only in Clear liquids (broth, Water, crystal light, etc.) This mining I started phase 2: Protein shakes, ff Greek yogurt, cream of wheat, sf/ff pudding, sf/ff Jello.

Hi! I'm Amy. Just got banded on 8/5... So I'm a super newbie. Hope it's ok for me to join in! Name, real or screen~ Amy Goal weight for August 31st~ 265.00 Weight on August 1st~ 286.4 Age~ 36 City/State~ Scotch Plains, NJ Dietary goal for August~ Stick to phase 2 & 3 of post op diet Exercise goal for August~ not cleared for exercise until 8/26 Personal goal for August~ To stick to the plan! Date banded~ 8/05/2913 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 8.8lbs./18.0lbs Favorite End of Summer Activity~ Swimming with my 3 year old!

Just started this phase today... And will be on it until 8/22. I have sf/ff pudding, Protein shakes, ff greek yogurt, Soups, and cream of wheat in my "arsenal." Would like to see some others ideas? Am wondering if anyone has ever stirred Protein powder into their cream of wheat or pudding?

Going well. Admittedly, I was much more sore and tired than I anticipated. Today is the first day of 'phase 2' of my post-op diet I will say, though, that I am amazed how much better I felt yesterday and today compared to Monday & Tuesday.

I had some cream of wheat for breakfast! And it was glorious! Today starts "phase 2" of my post-op diet. Looking forward to a Protein shake in a bit. How are you guys doing?

I'm en route to my banding now!! Good luck!

Amazing! Congratulations!

Hi everyone! My surgery is scheduled for August 5th. I want to try some different Protein shakes/drinks so I know what I like and have them ready. What are some of your favorites?

Thanks everyone for all of your comments and suggestions. Just thought I'd let everyone know where I landed... I tried ready to drink muscle milk light - chocolate. It's ok. Isopure in the glass bottle - most flavored I tried were ok. Both this and the muscle milk will be great go-tos when I'm on the road for work. I tried the Nectar brand (lemonade and fuzzy navel). The lemonade is ok, I'm not too crazy about the fuzzy navel. It is nice to have something that's not chocolate, vanilla, etc. I also tried two powder-to-go packets from Nectar as well, vanilla tarte and chocolate. Both, again, are ok but not as thick as the other protein shakes so it felt strange drinking them. Designer whey and EAS I've tried before. Eh. Finally, I got the Unjury starter kit and will try both the chocolate and vanilla today (am doing 2 shakes a day in prep for banding). Kind of excited to try them! Am also going to check out the bariatric foodie cookbook as was recommended on this thread. Thanks again for all of the feedback. You guys are great and I'm so happy I found LBT. I have learned more from this site than I have anywhere else!

Do you have the bariatric foodie cookbook? Is it worthwhile?

I have no formal pre-op plan. I just can't gain wait before surgery. I actually put myself on my own plan starting yesterday (because surgery is two weeks away)... Been doing Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch and having a protest rich dinner. Am hoping this will make the transition easier. I am ready to get this surgery done with already!

Dr. Abkin is doing my band on August 5th. Bandchop, have you been happy with results? AAD, how was your consultation?

Hey! I get banded on 8/5... I'm making arrangements with work (I supervise a development team) and so far only my immediate supervisor knows what surgery I am having. Did you tell the people you worked with? I just got an email from someone higher up who heard I'll be out asking if everything is ok... Would love to hear some thoughts/experiences... Thanks! Amy

Good luck today! Can't wait to hear how you are doing! And how healthy you are getting!

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions! Not sure why, but tonight I started getting sooooo nervous. I guess that's normal... Trying to be proactive and make sure I have everything I need, especially since the next few weeks will fly by. Thanks again!

Union County here!

Hi! This is my first official post! My band date is August 5th also! I'm excited/nervous all rolled into one. I did consider the sleeve, but after talking to a few different docs, I came to the decision to go with the band. The sleeve just seemed too major for me right now. I have my endoscopy tomorrow; all my other testing is done and I'm just waiting on the final insurance ok. Looking forward to getting banded with you!