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I haven't juiced in a while. I actually do love jello. When are you getting your band back, Barbie?

Earneice. Good luck! Your surgery is a day after mine. I am the first patient on the 17th. My doctor told me the ball is in my court. So it forced me to really get on the liver shrinking diet. I have to talk to myself all day to make better choices. Have you start d getting your food and other stuff for post op?

Sounds good. I'm excited for you. My nurse told me to take the pain medicine as directed for the first 48 hours then take as needed. I went to the drug store and bought some miralax and gas x strip. They were but on sale. I'm gonna get my post op goods either today or tomorrow. I'm glad all went well for you. I decided I will most likely use my couch for the first few days.

Banded4change. Sending you well wishes on today as you go through your procedure.

Good luck Banded. Keep us posted on how it all goes tomorrow.

Sun Godess also I started typing a response to your initial post last night and my iPad deleted it. I get my surgery on the 17th and I am the first patient of the day. My doctor told me to start my diet and I noticed there are two variations. One is drinking Protein shakes 2 times as a Meal Replacement and eating high protein Snacks. Then I would have one low carb meal. The second option would be to eat low carb meals throughout the day. I chose the first option because I am busy and I can plan better. Right now I put in my calendar the weeks when I am to begin each phase and I will buy the foods I will need when I come home from surgery. For the first three weeks I will have some food.availble to me.and I will have to make plans for quick simple meals for my daughter. I'm Uber nervous excited and ready! These past few days haven't been so bad because I have planned. I may have to go to bed early but I don't have unrealistic expectations. Just taking it one meal one day at a time.

Sun Godess. She was extremely happy with her band. She said there were countless others who had the band that were happy. She was saying that there were some who hit the sleeve who got a band around the top part. I completely understand about needing positivity because one of my friends instantly started telling me about all of the people she knows who has not had success with the lapband. Etc. Asking me.was insure and etc. I just researched and realize that some things I'm in control of and some I am not. I have yo-yo dieted for years. Some years ago when I wasn't as heavy as I am now I considered the bypass. My family talked me out of it. Now the lapband seems like it is safer. Of course I would like to lose it fast but I would rather enjoy the journey of learning what works for me. It seems the lapband would give me that option . I realize that others don't tell you their full story and when I initially hear that the lapband doesn't work I brace myself for the comments because the lapband is not supposed to work we are. Knowing that I am ultimately responsible it what I realize with the lapband. Also I looked at.the surgery process on YouTube and got the big lapband book sold here that got me more mentally prepared

That's great. I didn't realize what I was getting into yesterday for my pre-op. I had a nutritional class yesterday morning. The nutritionist had her band for 8.5 yrs. the doctor told me to make sure I stay strictly on the diet for the next two weeks to shrink my liver. I'm ready. I guess I'll go to bed early to combat cravings. Today did not go badly.

@banded. How was yours your diet prior to his appointment? Congrats Raven. How was your diet

Good luck! I am a nervous wreck. My pre-op appointment is tomorrow. My surgery is scheduled for 12/17/2015. How have you done on your pre-op diet?