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Wow! Thats really awesome. I am on day 6 of my pre op diet. When i ate bad food i loved to drink water, but now that i am on this diet iv also noticed i dont drink as much water as i should. I think we r suppose to be drinking alot of water before the operation. I am also worried about this> If you hear anything about the water situation please let me know. Til then i will be trying to drink BUNCHES of water. Mandi Jo

Hi, I am on Day 5 of my preop diet. The First 3days were horrible. Your still adjusting to what you can and cannot eat in your HEAD! My mind kept saying go to taco bell...but i didnt i havent cheated at all. I snack on frozen fruit, fat free pudding, fat free sugar free jello, sugar free popsicicles (@ walmart for 1.50), Tuna w/ a-1 (you might not like it but u could try it), Chicken egg salad w/ low fat mayo, i also like to boil eggs and just eat the eggs with salt. I hope this helps you. After day 3 it starts getting easier. You also have to try to relax and think about other things then eating and the space between meals will go faster. What day is your surgery on? Mine is May 12. I cant wait! I am getting myself worked up about the life change but i am totally ready for the surgery. I hope you have a great cheat free day!! Mandi Jo

Hello Yall, I am from Porter,tx (houston,Tx)....getting banded in Conroe, Tx

Today was awesome. :rolleyes2: I didnt starve at all like the past couple of days. iv lost 5 lbs in 4 days(probably water weight). I didnt feel tempted by any food or want anything special that i cant have:rolleyes2:. I woke up this morning feeling so good and calm. I wish everyday was as easy as today:blush:. It probably helped when i went to class and i found out that i dont have to take the final exam b/c I have a 100 on every assignment & test. And since i dont have to take the exam,tonight was my last night of class:thumbup:! Last night before i went to bed i had some hot tea and when i woke up this morning i had some more hot tea! (not a coffee drinker) Well I hope everyone had a good day!! :blushing: Mandi Jo May 1, 2008 Tuna w/ A-1 S/F Popcicle Steak w/ a salad Lemon Shrimps!

Today was easier, but i figured out my head hunger problem. I love to eat crunchy food...like fried food...and all i have been able to eat is mushy foods and liquids, so my head is like what is this crap. Last night i went to wal-mart with one of my good friends and she says to me in line if you can stay on the preop diet then why cant you stay on any diet....Its like DUH I AM STARVING WHEN IM ON A DIET STUPID!! (that wasnt nice)..but its the truth.:crying: This is the hardest thing ever. I would love to go to Taco Bell and get a Gordita:drool:!!! But i wont because that would ruin my goals:rolleyes:. My husband has been really supportive and has been trying to eat healthy with me and when i fall asleep he eats bad (i dont blame him):thumbup:. Mandi Jo April 30, 2008 1 cup Chicken Salad 2 Protein Drink 2 Fat Free Pudding Cups 1 Soup at Hand 2 Pork Chops

Today was easier, but i figured out my head hunger problem. I love to eat crunchy food...like fried food...and all i have been able to eat is mushy foods and liquids, so my head is like what is this crap. Last night i went to wal-mart with one of my good friends and she says to me in line if you can stay on the preop diet then why cant you stay on any diet....Its like DUH I AM STARVING WHEN IM ON A DIET STUPID!! (that wasnt nice)..but its the truth.:rolleyes2: This is the hardest thing ever. I would love to go to Taco Bell and get a Gordita:drool:!!! But i wont because that would ruin my goals:rolleyes:. My husband has been really supportive and has been trying to eat healthy with me and when i fall asleep he eats bad (i dont blame him):blushing:. Mandi Jo April 30, 2008 1 cup Chicken Salad 2 Protein Drink 2 Fat Free Pudding Cups 1 Soup at Hand 2 Pork Chops

Yesterday was horrible:embaressed_smile:...I felt like i was starving but i know i wasnt. It was my brain telling me you need to eat, you havent ate enough today. It put me in a really bad mood and i had to take some benedryl to go to sleep:chillpill:. Today was alot better:thumbup:. That feeling in my head saying im starving is not as bad but i dont have alot of energy. I usually keep my house SUPER clean well i havent wanted to do the dishes and i hate dishes in my sink.:crying: I only have 12 days left on pre-op!!:thumbup: Im really trying to stay positive but its getting really hard.:svengo: Mandi Jo April 28,2008 3 eggs scrabbled 2 protein shakes Talapia w/ steamed broccoli 2 soup at hands April 29,2008 Protein shake Soup at hand

Yesterday was horrible:embaressed_smile:...I felt like i was starving but i know i wasnt. It was my brain telling me you need to eat, you havent ate enough today. It put me in a really bad mood and i had to take some benedryl to go to sleep:chillpill:. Today was alot better:thumbup:. That feeling in my head saying im starving is not as bad but i dont have alot of energy. I usually keep my house SUPER clean well i havent wanted to do the dishes and i hate dishes in my sink.:rolleyes2: I only have 12 days left on pre-op!!:blushing: Im really trying to stay positive but its getting really hard.:biggrin: Mandi Jo April 28,2008 3 eggs scrabbled 2 protein shakes Talapia w/ steamed broccoli 2 soup at hands April 29,2008 Protein shake Soup at hand

Well today was my first day of the 14 day pre-op diet. The good thing is that i wasnt starving that bad, and i only have 13 days left!! Trying to stay positive. I had to add my name to the list! May 1 - Monica, BandFan1, feelgoodagain, Jamie, Awomangodcanuse May 2 - Christal May 5 - Tracy, Sandy, KathrynRose May 6 - Shawna, Jemo97, Cherj60 May 7 - Makeupqueen, Mely, Ellen, Pix, JRFAN88, Brenda, Chelsea May 8 - Mae May 9 - Nicole, casscitymom, Jeepingirl May 12 - Bonnie, Melissa, Mandi Jo May 13 - Jessica, Molly, Bella, Michele, Crystal115, njudono, Erica May 14 - Perky66, Cathy, Kristey May 15 - Hope4K May 16 - devotion May 19 - Lexy, Amy, Jodi May 20 - Coco, Checkers Mom May 21 - Sarah, Pen, Ailie, Gemini May 22 - Helen, Krysten, Jaime, Lena, Di4AU, Natalee, *Love* May 23 - LaMonica, Michelle May 26 - Shelly May 27 - Kammi, Sydney, Tina May 28 - Nora, Lele May 29 - Allison May 30 - Three Sixty Six May 31 - Tonya

Hi, I am having my surgery day on may 12th TOO!! Thats awesome i havent found someone with the same day yet. I am starting my pre op diet tomorrow and im not to excited about it. Keep in touch! Mandi Jo

I am worried about my eating habits too but i also know if i dont stop eating so much and eating bad things then im going to be depressed and my life wont mean as much. I want to go do things and have all my energy back. I want to have kids and watch them grow. So if i dont atleast try this then i would be giving up on my future and i cant afford that. Try to do some research about your doctor online...look for reviews...Call your insurance and ask about her...You can do this!! Mandi Jo

Wow..Your doing awesome. I have been trying to mentally prepare myself too.. My banding date is may12th. Monday i start the preop diet. Im really nervous but i am REALLY ready. You semm like your doing great keep on pushing !!! ~*Mandi Jo*~If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes. St. Clement of Alexandra Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. Doug Firebaugh

It just doesnt make sense. My doctor didnt charge me for admin fees it was all included in the cost i guess. My insurance paid for 90% and i paid 10%. If my insurance falls through i get my money back though. Hmmm that just doesnt make sense. So do you have a date set for the surgery? Is everything set in stone? Mandi Jo

Hi, I was in your situation last year. I was engaged and we were suppose to have a big wedding. I have been with my husband for 4yrs before we got engaged and being married to him is not any different then dating him... We went to the court house and got married. Ya i want to have a big huge wedding but im wasnt ready for that. I chose to wait and see if i could lose some weight so i can have my special day and be comfortable with myself at my own wedding in my wedding dress!!! I totally know how you feel. Do what you feel is right. And for the record..i love myself too i just dont love the extra on the outside...lol. Maybe this helps i dont know just wanted to share with you. Mandi Jo

Hi, I was reading that she charged you 200.00 for your protein shake....thats crazy. My doctor put me on amazerx protein (amazerx.com). Its around 40.00. I am glad everything went awesome though!! Whats the 1000 dollar fee for ?

Hi, Its my last weekend to eat whatever i please...Then i have to start the pre op diet on monday. I am feeling good about the protein drink...it was actually good and made me feel really really full. I got a tattoo last night and that was fun. Ill be posting my tattoo in my picture album. If anyone reads this how do you post the TICKER?i want one on my page but im so confused on where to put it so it shows up. Blah im only 20 and i feel like im getting old cuz im asking technology questions lol :confused2: On sunday i will be starting my birth control so i dont get pregnant bc i hear that after obese women start losing weight they become fertile and i would rather lose weight then have a baby...AND i dont want to mess up my band!!:rolleyes2: Mandi Jo

I dont have my band yet but i am being banded on may 12th.:biggrin2: I went monday to the doctors and get all the information for the pre op diet. Well today i needed to go grocery shopping for my husband and i. I decided to get some of the food and liquids i would be needing for my pre op diet:regular_smile:...On my list i wrote Milk...i automatically opened the door and grabbed the whole milk and got half way down the store and realized i cant drink whole milk anymore...:tgif:(i have drank whole milk my whole life and i cant stand any other kind)....I felt sad when i had to take it back to the dairy isle and grab some soy milk . I really didnt end up buying anything but fish and crystal lite....im realizing that my best friend (food) cant be my best friend anymore and its a uncomfortable feeling.... Am i silly for feeling this way...Did/Does anyone else feel this way:confused2:? Mandi Jo

I researched the whole milk and band issue today and from what ive read your not suppose to be drinking it cause of the fat in it. Thank you for responding to my blog it helps alot to know other people feel like me and im not just going crazy! Thanks, Mandi

I dont have my band yet but i am being banded on may 12th.:biggrin2: I went monday to the doctors and get all the information for the pre op diet. Well today i needed to go grocery shopping for my husband and i. I decided to get some of the food and liquids i would be needing for my pre op diet:regular_smile:...On my list i wrote Milk...i automatically opened the door and grabbed the whole milk and got half way down the store and realized i cant drink whole milk anymore...:crying:(i have drank whole milk my whole life and i cant stand any other kind)....I felt sad when i had to take it back to the dairy isle and grab some soy milk :thumbup:. I really didnt end up buying anything but fish and crystal lite....im realizing that my best friend (food) cant be my best friend anymore and its a uncomfortable feeling.... Am i silly for feeling this way...Did/Does anyone else feel this way:confused2:? Mandi Jo