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I don't think I had ever dreamed about food until the night after my first day of pre-op!! I had a bbq sandwich in my dream and I woke up thinking I had a bbq sandwich and ruined my pre-op diet! hahaha! Haven't had one since but I'm sure there will be more to come!

I got on the scale this morning and I've lost 5 lbs!! I think I have been doing good even though I did eat a tiny can of plain tuna. I have been doing my best with this diet, a lot better than any other diet I've been on. I have however been totally freaking out that my liver won't shrink properly and I will wake up with no band! I'm driving my husband nuts about it. He keeps telling me to relax and stick to what I'm doing. I guess whatever happens, happens and as long as I do what I'm supposed to that is all I can do. Good luck everyone, I know it's very hard!

:crying:This my first day of my pre-op diet and I know I'm allowed a lot compared to most but DAMN this is really hard! I'm dealing with head hunger and it sucks! Anyone have any advice?! Help if I'm having such a hard time on day 1 how can I get through a week of this!:thumbup: HELP,HELP, HELP!!

Thank you for your support I think I've been doing great it is getting easier. I'm starting to get used to the hunger, I really hope this works. I'm so scared of not getting the band due to a fatty liver. I've lost 4.5 lbs since last Friday and I hope I lose more.

I feel like I'm a drug addict going through withdrawal. I'm such a bitch right now and I'm so tired even more than usual. I just hate feeling hungry! I never let myself feel hungry before and I hate it. Thanks for the support! I'm so frustrated with this and I just want to sink my teeth in something!

My dad made fun of me for being overweight when I was a teen and being the rebel that I am I didn't listen and ate more cause it pissed him off. Unfortunately, old habits are to break. Also, I'm a bored eater as well.

My pre-op starting weight is 251 ugh!

I am starting to freak out! My surgery is Nov.3 as well! This preop is going ok I'm just wondering how long it will take before I start wanting real food. I've been so excited to start preop because I just feel like crap and want to get the show on the road! I can't wait!

I think I would start getting a bit sore by then!LOL!

My dh loves me no matter what. I have recently told him of my plans and he said I don't like it but I can't tell you what to do. If I didn't consider him in any of my plans I would not have asked him at all, I would have got the tattoos without asking or caring. I personally don't see tattoos as a "dealbreaker", I know my husband won't divorce me because I got a tattoo. Maybe if I had my arm sleeved out without telling him he would but I don't have any plans to do something that drastic especially without his approval. As far as growing older with tattoos, I've always had a different view on that. Because when I'm 80 I don't think wrinkly tattoos will be my biggest concern. I saw an older woman with a tattoo on her ankle and I thought it was bitchin so I guess I'm just different growing old with tattoos doesn't bother me or make me second guess getting something I want. I'm against getting names unless it's my children. But thanks to all for the opinions

Ok so I've always LOVED tattoos, I have 3 currently but want more. My husband of 8 years has none. I don't care about how many he has or doesn't have and have never pressured him to get ANY. I have told him that I plan on getting more and especially when I lose weight. I have no plans on sleeving out my arms or anything that drastic but he is still being sort of a butt about it. He doesn't like "a lot of tattoos" as he says. So I'm a very independent person and told him like it or not I'm getting them because it's my body/my life. I was wondering what you all thought? Just in case you are wondering I'm planning on getting 1) butterflies on my left ankle 2) skulls w/crossbones on my hips 3) very small star spray behind my left ear 4) music lyrics that will represent my journey through life in the small of my back. So-opinions, suggestions?

I have it and I can't wait for the day I can look down and see something other than belly and boobies!:wink2:

Ok I bought this protein powder from Wal-Mart and it stinks! I mix it and it still stinks!! So, is there any out there that doesn't smell. I want to get a vanilla whey powder and an unflavored powder. Thanks for the help!

You should let tricare know what he is doing. Then I would choose a different doctor. I'm sure in Florida you have options as far as bariatric surgeons. I WOULD NOT put up with that! It's obvious he is doing it for the money and that would scare me and make me not trust his surgical skills. Just my opinion though, good luck!

Yesterday I was going over my paperwork on the pre/post op diet. My dr. recommends 80-90 grams of protein/day. I can have a lot on my preop diet. I'm supposed to have 4 servings of Protein shakes 2 mixed with milk and 2 mixed with non-milk. Anyway, my question is do you plan out your meals ahead of time to make sure you get the recommended amount of protein or do you just make note of your protein intake through the day? It's just a lot and I'm getting worried that I will mess this up.

My goal weight is 150 and it is NOT to look "hot" but to feel good and that is a weight I had the most energy at and I actually felt good about myself. I am getting this bad to feel better, to be healthy, to live a healthy lifestyle and to change my life and that of my family. I could lose more and still be in a healthy range of weight but I think that is a weight I can maintain with the band. Hopefully, I will get there.

I have tricare prime. My husband is active duty. I haven't had my surgery yet but I have not paid anything and it is my understanding that I won't pay anything either. Hope this helps!

Get unflavored protein powder and put in your broth and soup.

:w00t:I am so excited! I called my surgeon's office and scheduled my pre-op testing appt.!! It will be Oct. 29th! I can't wait! WOO-HOO! My surgery is on November 3rd! So close, I can't believe it!

I have triwest prime. I got approved for surgery in August and my surgery will be in November. I am 5'8 252lbs at initial consult w/ surgeon. My BMI was 38. The only documented co-morb. I had was PCOS w/ insulin resistance. I was approved in 2 days. It never hurts to try. Good luck!

I only have to do 1 week of preop diet. It will consist of 3 protein shakes a day, SF jello, SF popsicles, veggies cooked or raw and all the SF beverages I want. I think I will actually do 3 extra days of pre-op cuz I want to be sure my liver shrinks!:tt2:

Time is going by and I am starting to freak out! I am looking so forward to change in my life! I am ready for this tool to help me!! I've always needed help with this weight and now I'm FINALLY getting it!! THANK GOD!!

Surgery date: 11/3/08 Highest weight: 252lbs. Goal weight: 150lbs. I'll post again when I start my pre-op then again after surgery. Great idea! Thanks Froggi!

I am a carbaholic! I don't care too much for candy but I love ice cream, pudding, cake, pie, bread, potatoes, gravy, etc. If noone is around I can finish a whole pie by myself! And I am insulin resistant. I'm praying and ready to change bad habits and can't wait to get banded for help to NOT overeat on these sorts of items. I'm hoping my new eating habits will help curb the cravings.

Right or wrong people are going to do it! Anyway I would suggest it be with people you aren't FRIENDS with but people who may be acquaintences with. That way you don't have anything invested in them but you know them well enough to know they aren't crazy. HAHAHA!