fluffyinks

Thank you for your kind words. You are an inspiration!!! My husband and I love those kind of events also, and those are the things that I will miss the most. But, my husband is very supportive and for that I am most thankful. (And he is also funding MY adventure!!) My hard time will be the end of the month when my sister (who is also heavy and not very supportive) are going to a conference in Houston, Tx. (BTW, I'm from Ks.) This will be 2 weeks post-op and it is going to be a huge challenge for me. I do not have to start the liquid diet until Oct. 5th. My doctor just wants 10 days of liquids. Yeah! I will be thinking of you on Monday. Maybe by the 5th you can give me some good tips. My banding is at 10:00 central time on the 15th. Like you said...here we go!!

Hi mtndew 42, I am also being banded on Oct. 15. I don't have to start my liquid diet until Oct. 5th. If you get any suggestions about the variety of foods, let me know. I could use all the help I can get.

Hi Coo, I meant to say hi to you also when I replied to nicnaknuk. Thank you also for your reply. As you can tell, I am very nervous about the pre-op diet. That will be very hard for me. How about you? I'm not so nervous about the surgery since I have had surgery before and know what to expect. I would love to keep in touch with you. Where are you from? ---Fluffyinks

Thank you Nicnaknut for your reply. I would love to have you be my "buddy" through this. It is a scary process, but will be made easier having someone to talk to. I am also self-pay. My husband is wonderful and willing to pay for this. I am so thankful for that since we have BCBS they won't pay a penny! I am having my banding at Topeka, Ks. by Dr. Jim Hamilton who happens to be an old friend of ours. The thing I am most "worried" about is missing the foods that I love. Do you have those feelings too? Thanks again and hope to hear from you again. ----Fluffyinks

Hi Carrot, I start my pre-op diet on the 5th. Yes, yes, yes, I too am nervous about the whole thing like you. I am so afraid that I am going to miss food. Isn't that crazy? I guess it shows how important a part food plays in my life. Let me know how it goes. Good luck. --Fluffyinks.

Thank you Striver and Dave for your great help. I am really nervous about the pre-op diet. What did you do when you got really hungry?? Also, how did you add the Ticker Factory to your information?

Thanks for taking the time to answer me. I will look on the site for the recipes and I will also try the broth and jello.

I am starting my 10 day pre-surgery liquid diet on Oct. 5th. I will be banded on Oct. 15th. I am really nervous about the pre-op diet. It is nice to see that you are struggling but still able to stick to it. That gives me hope that I can do it too.

Hi Carrot, Good luck with your surgery.

I just told my sister and father this week. My sister was not too supportive (she is also heavy) but my dad was very supportive. I was very surprised by his reaction and very pleased. So, go ahead and tell your family. Some will be supportive and other may not. But remember, it is your life and your weight and your decision. Be proud of what you are going to do!!