songgal

Hi Jeni, I had my band on Sat. 1-19 I also have the most ravenous growling stomach.. I am gettingnat least 60 grams of protien in my protien shakes. Today - has a little tummy trouble so - in my paperwork it stated that I could have a half of a banana blended in with my slim fast vanilla -lowcarb drink. So- I added the banana and 1 tsp of peanut butter to the majic bullet. It was delicious and it was still blended where I could drink it from the cup - not a staw. I think this is legal. It certainly helped me from feeling like I was starving - for a few hours. I'm not sure about the peanut butter- but It was good. Just hang on. We are in this boat together. We will have to really lift each other up. 10 more days... Songgal

Wow-What an opportunity. I am self pay and I am going to Mexico for my surg. I would do it in a heartbeat. After all. You work there. You know what goes on in the O.R. They (the staff-nor the proctor) will let anything happen to you. If anything, this being a newbee- for the surgeon, you will be one of the lucky ones and everything will be talked through. Best of luck with your decision. If you don't want to do it. I will..lol. I would much rather do it in the states with a trama team on board. Songgal.....

I am also a little nervous. My date for banding is 1-19. I am going to Mexico and than makes me a little bit more nervous. I just have to keep reminding myself that "it is normal" to be a little big nervous before any surgery. Everything will be ok. Think of how good being thin will feel. Keep chanting in your head -"I WILL SURVIVE and I WILL DEFEAT THIS BATTLE" We all need to start singing that song...."I will survive by Gloria Gainer....lol.... Today - just purchased a lot of liquid Vitamins and 2 cases of Protien Drinks. The brand is Body Lean - great taste and has 40 gms of Protien - o surgar and no carbs. So I am gearing up....LETS GEAR UP TOGETHER...REFUSE TO listen to the negative....... TO BE BANDED :omg::eyebrows:

I am scheduled to be banded on Jan 19th. I am concerned about the language barrier. Is it a great problem?? Also - is the facility in Acuna nice? I know it is plain. What are some things I need to take with me, since the facility is a little less that state of the art>??? Thanks for any info. I am getting the nervousness going on. Barbara said that she didn't recomend the pre-surg diet because my bmi is not that high. Did you do the pre diet and do you think it helped?? Sorry for so many ????s Thanks Songgal to be banded 1-19:help: