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I had to share my excitement. I am now under 250 pounds! I know it's not much of a goal, but it means alot to me. It's been a long time since I've seen 250, so getting there now is huge. Also, I am now wearing my favorite pair of pants that haven't fit in almost 3 years. In fact, they are now a little big! I started crying in the closet this morning when I could put them on. Go me!!!

Have you considered an IUD? It's a great alternative to the pill. I've had mine for about 2 years and its great!

I'm 6 days post op. My dr. has me on the same pre-op diet of Clear liquids and Protein shakes until 3 weeks post-op. I know there is still alot of swelling to go down and healing to do, but I never feel hungry. Never. I have to remind myself to eat something thoughout the day. Is this typical for the first few weeks? Also, I read alot about the importance of getting a certain number of calories in each day. Some say 600, some 800, some 1000. Are these numbers just important once you get your first fill or do I need to try to reach these goals now? I can't see how to get just 600 calores in on just broth...

Thanks, I'll have to look for those. Was there something else you could drink that didn't cause this?

So this is weird...everytime I take a sip of my Water today, I get a really nauseous feeling. I'm 6 days post-op, so I'm taking small sips but even the smallest sip feels like its going to come back up. I can feel it going down and once it gets towards the bottom, there is some pain, I'm guessing right where the pouch is? Any ideas on what is going on? At this rate, I'll never get all my water for the day in!

I know, I know. I'm just a parniod person by nature and have been beating myself up for slipping. I'm trying to remain confident.

Me, me, me! Going in at 5am for a 7:20 surgery time. I'm so excited, but scared at the same time. just ready to get it done and start my new banded life. Good luck to you!

I've learned from reading on this site that each doctor has there own guidelines for pre and post op eating. I keep reading through my handbook from my doctor and I feel like a piece of the post-op stages is missing. They totally skip the mushies stage that most other plans included. According to the book, after surgery I am on Clear liquids for 2 days, back to the pre-op liquid diet for 21 days, then straight to regular food in 4 meals a day, 2oz protien, 1oz veggies, 1oz dairy. There is no mention of a mushies stage. Does that seem odd to anyone else? I really think the 21 days on liquids is going to kill me. It's been hard getting through the 2 week pre-op, I don't know how I am going to do it for 3 more weeks. I get my Protein, take all the Vitamins, but I still can see this as being a healthy way of living. I know the stomach has to heal and needs time, but I thought that was what the mushies stage was for: giving you some additional food choices, but nothing too soild so you have time to heal...

I'm getting banded tomorrow too! Appointment time is 7:20, so I have to be there at 5:20am!!!! I'm alos paranoid about the fatty liver. I cheated once, 2 days ago and ate 3 cheeze-it crackers. I am totally freaking out that I have ruined all my work. It was stupid, I know. I've lost 17 pounds, but I'm still worried that I haven't done enough and they won't be able to do the surgery. Good luck to you and everyone else with upcoming dates!

I getting banded on Friday, just 2 more days to go! Good luck to everyone and fingers crossed!

What is your BMI? Typically, if you have a BMI of 40 or below, they will require 1-2 co-morbidities. If it is over 40, they do not require any. Check with your insurance customer serivce, they should be able to tell you if there is a cut-off point where they don't need them.

My surgery is this Friday and I am getting nervous too! I've been OK up until now, today I really started feeling anxious and just ready to get it over with. For me, alot of it is trying to manager the logistic of my personal life the day of surgery: I have to be there at 5:20am, so I need someone to come stay with my 2 year old, get her ready for school, pick her up and keep her that night. I'm luck that my parents are close by and can do it, but just trying to make sure everyone knows what needs to be done and trying to cover all the bases is making me crazy. I'm probably over thinking it, but it just another thing to keep me busy before the big day. Good luck to everyone!

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquids only diet and I am having terrible headaches. They are lasting most of the day, starting around 9am and only getting better when I go to sleep. Any suggestions on what might be causing this and what I can do to help besides taking tylenol? Thanks!

Hi everyone! Is anyone here in or around Savannah, GA? I'm having my surgery on August 29 and am just looking to meet some local people that have either already had surgery or will be having it in the future!