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My boyfriend just asked me how I'm doing, If I'm worried or nervous...and the strange thing is - NO, I'm not! Isn't that weird? I'm so ready for this! I meet with my surgeon tonight and then surgery tomorrow morning. On all clear liquids, can you drain the stuff from progresso light soups and just drink the broth? does anyone know?

Everything will be fine...just keep your eye on the prize! And remind yourself where you will be in 3 months, 6 months, next year!! I will see you on the other side!!

My class was great! very informative but not much we don't already know. hold a pillow to your stomach if you need to laugh, cough or sneeze - it will help. Walk, Walk, Walk!! She walked us through every step of what will happen tomorrow from arrival thru discharge. There are 7 people having surgery tomorrow total. My surgery is scheduled for 830am tomorrow, I have no pre-op diet so today's clear liquid diet (broth, sugar-free jellow, flavored waters, light, deluded fruit juices, decaf coffee\tea, and sugar-free popcycles) blows. I will be on these clear liquids through Sunday. Monday starts Stage 2 liquid proteins, cream of wheat, applesauce, sugar-free pudding, greek yogurt (baby food consistency). for 2 weeks. Then on to stage 3 (more on that later...)

Well just came from my 4 hr class to prepare me for the next few weeks. Met with the dietitian and Barbie (our Office Coordinator). She is very knowledgeable and a good presenter. I learned a lot and I'm now ready for my surgery on Friday at 8:30am! I have to be there by 730. So by this time Friday I will be banded and hopefully almost ready to go home...

I'm with dmh102 - I've got my toes crossed for you too! My surgery is scheduled for Friday...starting to get a little jittery but not much. I know this is the right decision to get me healthier than I am now.

I've read a lot that there are two different band types (i.e. lap band vs. realize band). I understand some of the differences and that it is mostly surgeon preference but anyone want to give your views and the differences and why you chose one over the other?

1 scoop of the unflavored is 45 cal, 1 scoop of the vanilla is 63 cal. so my 2 scoops of unflavored with 1/2 scoop van has 121.5 cal and 23.5 g. protein but they taste good and they are very healthy. Also, because i'm an employee, I get a discount...

check out the website...it will show you the nutrition facts \ supplement facts for each product if you're interested....

the unflavored has 0 sugar and 10g protein per scoop - it's a powder. the vanilla that i like has 5g sugar and 7 grams of protein so I use 2 scoops of the unflavored and 1/2 scoop of the vanilla. They taste great! I hope when i get to mushies and can add 1/2 banana or some peaches to change up the variety. blend it in a personal blender... i drink them now with fruit (16 oz) as part of my pre-diet and really do like them.

I will be using a whey Protein powder created by the Vitamin company I work for. www.procapslabs.com http://procapslabs.com/Products/SearchResults.aspx?input=whey&sid=Alpha http://procapslabs.com/Products/details.aspx?Ultimate+Whey+Protein+Isolate™+-+Unflavored

You guys are really inspiring! I'm getting a little nervous for the 1st time. I have my 4-hr pre-class and checkin stuff tomorrow, meet with the surgeon Thursday, then surgery on Friday. It's starting to become real. Woke up with a headache for the 1st time in a very long time, must be nerves and lack of caffeine...lol I have to keep reminding myself now to keep my eye on the prize. But seeing everyone else go through it in this group before me makes it somewhat easier! Congrats to all of you!!

That's amazing! you go girl!!!

It will be great!! Just keep your eye on the prize. Mine is friday 9/27. Cant wait to get started! I started a blog last night so i can document the journey... you can check it out @ www.debbieposton.com Not much content yet - just an about me page and 1st blog but i plan to post a couple each night this week to talk about how i got to this point. Wednesday is a 4 hour class I have to attend so i will discuss that wed night, Thurs I meet with my surgeon, then friday is the big day!! woot woot

Hello band sister...4 days to go! Cant wait to get started! I started a blog last night so i can document the journey... you can check it out @ www.debbieposton.com Not much content yet - just an about me page and 1st blog but i plan to post a couple each night this week to talk about how i got to this point. Wednesday is a 4 hour class I have to attend so i will discuss that wed night, Thurs I meet with my surgeon, then friday is the big day!! woot woot I wish us both all the success in the world!

Hello band sister...4 days to go! Cant wait to get started! I started a blog last night so i can document the journey... you can check it out @ www.debbieposton.com Not much content yet - just an about me page and 1st blog but i plan to post a couple each night this week to talk about how i got to this point. Wednesday is a 4 hour class I have to attend so i will discuss that wed night, Thurs I meet with my surgeon, then friday is the big day!! woot woot I wish us both all the success in the world!

I'm happy all went well!! I get banded on Friday, 9/27. The clock is ticking but to keep me occupied I have started a blog like no other out there. I plan to tell all the dirty details.... I have been looking all over for more information about the actual details and couldn't find much so i've started my own. Maybe it will help someone else later on... Check it out @ www.debbieposton.com

just found out my plan (self-pay) will only cover 3 fills. After that I will have to pay $200 for each fill. Wondering what the average number of fills needed to get to the green zone is for each of you. I know there is no one right answer for this so any other info explanation would help...

thanks! brianb - that's very good information to know. surgery in 1 week.

Hi all, I realize this thread is a little old but I am being banded in Vegas next Friday, 9/27/13. I am looking for support groups in the Henderson \ East Last Vegas area. Can you help me out with some ideas?

how's the pre-op diet going?

just found out my plan (self-pay) will only cover 3 fills. After that I will have to pay $200 for each fill. Wondering what the average number of fills needed to get to the green zone is for each of you. I know there is no one right answer for this so any other info explanation would help...

WOW! well I'm glad you are a success story. Sounds like you worked hard for it

That seems to be my doctor's plan. Nothing at 1st...1st appointment for fill in 6 weeks after surgery. I hope I am as lucky as you. I can handle that I think I could even handle going in once a year if needed to stay in green...

thank you for the plain talk - i can appreciate it! You were the same weight i am now when you started, how many fills did you have, if i may ask?

I will definitely bring this up next week when i meet with my doctor before surgery...Thank you