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To all those banded and Nov to be banded. I am so inspired to read all the posts, even after so long, still being and getting support. I go in the 22 and have been stocking up on the isopure drinks,powders,chewable vitamins,calcium,fiber,and any protein drinks on the list. I had such an informative session with the nurse at the office of Dr. Billy in Ventura CA. I am in Santa Barbara, but at this time feel lucky to have someone with so many band under his belt! Went for the GI swallow and found hiatel hernia, also gallstones with the ultrasound. Guess that's coming out! I am a self pay, due to the COE that blue cross is so strict about. The psychological visit was good for the Dr. stated he would put in the letter that I needed to be able to do post ops close by home rather than go all the way to San Francisco. At this point, though I am just so glad to be on the way. No estrogen patch for the week ahead and 1 month after. Yikes!!!!! This ought to be interesting, any thoughts or suggestions? I have had a hysterectomy, and am in later menopause. I have a question. who out there has help on that fact that I want to eat everytihing in site, due to the fact that I won't be eating some things again maybe forever? I am rather a health nut, so it isn't really sweets, just pasta,bread,anything that I know will not be on my food list. I am ready to go by all rules" obbessive with rules, so that is good and just liquids three days before surgery. I am so ready for all afterwards, I don't care the taste, after 12 years on Dr. supervised liquid protein programs. I have gone through 4 thanksgiving and christmas etc seasons without eating solid food. But.....This week is so strange. The mind and it's dangers. I got up this morning and had an isopure for the first time. Not bad, heard my tastes may change after the band. I am hoping if I can get more if them in I won't be hungry to want to treat myself with foods that will be off limits afterwards. So there is the story, I am trying to fill the time with reasearch and support, after finding out I am going to be a grandmother this past week, I have things to occupy my thoughts too. Thank you all for your gift of gab with so much information!!! D.

Dana, So how did it go at first? What have you been eating or drinking? 11 lbs must feel good already, I am so happy for you, and being on the other side must feel even better. I hate the waiting, but I figure I can spend the time getting geared up for very different food consumption. I've done so many fasting programs I imagine it will be somewhat the same at first. Have you been hungry at all, how is the restriction? I am counting the days. Nov 22. glad it is before Thanksgiving. It will be nice not to eat! Take Care, Debra

Being a almost banded one, I am searching forms of high protein for right after and to have always on hand. I am ready to clean out the pantry. I have not had the visit with the nutritionist yet, but get the whole idea of liquids at first and then mushy ( what are mushies) or am I dense and it just means mushing up foods?!

Found out yesterday that I am going to be a grandma and having a lapband on Nov.22:) :Bunny This week I finish with GI tests and a meeting to go over pre op stuff. I am very ready and am tring to find out what I should be thinking of about what to consume just afterwards. I am told so far, liquids and then mushy food. I saw a post on Instone pudding, I ordered some. Great protein. Surgeon: Dr. Billy in Ventura, CA