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I totally agree. It sure makes it easier for me know you all are there with me!! It will be interesting to see how much I lose on the liquid diet. I AM being good.....no cheating! Yeah me! Haha! Hugs

Congrats to all you newly banded. The post-op info. that you give us really helps. I can't wait for the 15th!

I started my liquid diet yesterday. I don't have to do Opifasts, just liquids and fruit. I have had sugar free pudding also. Keep it up!! It will be sooo worth it in the end, and really, this is a short time to have to "suffer"!! LOL Just remember, there are a lot of us suffering along with you.

Thanks Holly for the updates. It is so comforting to see other names on the 15th along with mine. This is a great group. I am so envious of the newly banded and can't wait for my turn. I started my liquid diet yesterday and all is well so far. I have eaten alot of popsicles!! I also decided that I like Swanson's chicken broth much, much better than Campbell's. Hugs to all!

Oh, I am so glad that your's is done. How great for you. I started my liquid diet today. I do not like the Atkins shakes. Just couldn't get it down. I had several sugar free popsicles which were good. Also didn't mind the Carnation Ist. Breakfast. It wasn't too bad today, but I'm sure I will get tired of the same stuff too. Hugs

Hey all... Congrats to everyone who has gotten banded this week. Mine is in 10 days and can't wait. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I haven't been hungry all week, so I think it will be OK. To Nicnaknuk, drive safely. I wouldn't want anything to happen that you couldn't have your surgery "with" me! How is the eating on the road going? Since you are in your "traveling home" I assume it is like being in a stationary home. I have a friend and her husband who are traveling all over the U.S. Her husbund has a brain disease and she wants to do as much as she can before he is gone. They are having a blast. Are you getting nervous about the 15th? Hugs to all Oct. bandsters!

I hope your surgery went well today, Rabid24. I am thinking of you. Let me know what the experience was like.

Amy, That is a great idea to take my husband's picture. I hadn't thought of that. I will do that when I get home. (I am in Co. with my daughter.)

Hi Lindsey, I also do machine piecing, but also love to hand applique. In fact, it is my favorite thing to do. (It is nice to just sit in a chair with my feet up! ) I have been quilting since 1991. How about you? Have you been banded yet? My date is Oct. 15. It was really nice to hear from you! Hugs!

I totally agree with you all. How hard it is to "break up" with a lover. Can we really be "friends" or will we have a stand-offish relationship? I think that for now, I will just say fairwell for now....When we get back together, I will be the one in control. Hugs to us all!

On my pre-op instructions, it didn't say anything about fruit. Can we eat fruit???? That would help so much. I guess I thought that it had to much "sugar" in it. Thanks for the help. Good luck tomorrow. You are in my prayers!

Good luck with your surgery, Rabid24. Let me know how it goes. Question....what all did you eat on the liquid pre-op diet? I don't like cottage cheese or yogurt. Hugs!

Hi all, Thanks for starting this thread. I will be banded on Oct 15, 2007. Anyone else to be banded on that date? It would be nice to have a buddy to help me through this process. I am married and a mother of 3 grown children. I am 49 years old and need to lose 100 lbs. I would love to hear from you.

Hi Coo, I start my pre-op diet on Friday. I am kind of nervous about it....can I really do it??? I am so weak sometimes when it comes to food. Let me know when you start your pre-op and maybe we can talk each other through this. Hugs

I start my liquid diet on Friday. I know it will be a huge challenge, but I think I am ready for it.

Hi Valerie, I'm Jackie. I too have done many, many diets! Weight Watchers was my fav. I actually lost 30 last year on it, but of course, gained it all back plus some. I live in Ks. Yes, the land of Dorthory! (I get that alot). My surgery is at 10 a.m. so really the same time as yours since we are 2 hours later than you. I certainly will be thinking on you then! My pre-op starts Friday. We just do 10 days. I would love to meet you here tomorrow, but I will be on the road to Colorado to visit one of my daughters. Not sure how my lap top time will be, but I will check periodically so do write and I will respond. It's great to meet other Oct. 15th bandsters. Hugs

I am on "liquids"" for my pre-op diet. I can have yogurt and cottage cheese, even though I don't consider them liquids. What else is considered a liquid? Can I have broth with veggies in it? One person I know that was banded by the same dr. that is doing mine ate cottage cheese and tomatoes. I am confused.....:help:

CQQlgirl, I forgot to tell you that I read the 2nd book that you mentioned. Very, very good and I am so glad that I read it. I haven't heard of the 1st book.

OMG! I can't believe you saw the shooting star. That is truly amazing. My husband keeps wanting to take me out to eat and I have just had appetizers. We even went to the movie last night and I didn't have my weakness---popcorn. I really am not hungry. :eek: Yes, I consider it a blessing.

Hi travelgirl, Yes, I am being banded at Tall Grass. I see you are to. I have met another bandster who had her banding at Tall Grass. How was your experience. I would love to hear from you.

Neuife2be, I will e-mail you. How did you handle the pre-op diet? I am starting to get kind of excited about it. Good to know there are other "Kansas" bandsters out there.

Thank you all for your comments. State UR Worth and Indiogirl, you are both absolutely right. Thank you for pointing out that food has not been my friend. This is why I have failed before, I have always thought of it as comfort, when it has really been poison. I will start today with a different attitude about food. ---Hugs

Red Lobster sounds GREAT! My sister picks for the birthday dinners, so I know our family birthday dinner Thurs. night (the night before I go on liquid diet) will be fantastic. Funny thing...Since I got my surgery date, I have not been hungry. Not sure if I'm nervous (I don't feel nervous) or if my body is getting ready for the big change. I swear I have lost a pound or two. Anyone else share this experience?

Congratulations!!! Take good care of yourself and keep in touch.

Thanks for the info. As you can tell, I am stressed about the liquid diet :eek: but I will be fine and do what I need to do before my banding on the 15th.