bobbiezhere
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Hello! Just wondering how you are doing? I'm on pre op diet..waiting for 7/7....im so excited...
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Hi there! I just wondered how you were doing? My 3rd of of pre op diet is going ok, tho im going to the show on the weekend--how do i get by the popcorn???? lol.
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Hi! Well we are doing it! I'm much better today that Wed am! My blood sugar level went down alot, and losing is good! I'm so excited to get to our actual surgery date! Do you know what time your surgery is?
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Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
bobbiezhere replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Nomebug: yes i had to have a chest xray. -
Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
bobbiezhere replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Toptier: Good luck to you tomorrow!!!! Let us know how it goes! -
Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
bobbiezhere replied to crystalcml's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Emmylou--i hear you..I started my pre op on Tuesday..the first day my headache was awful...today i'm ok..i had the slimfast lo carb protein shake today and that was ok...looking foward to lunch... I am dreading the weekend too. I'm taking my girls to the movies...how will i say no to popcorn??? I cant even think of something i can take to snack on :bored: I would have taken string cheese, but i cant have dairy... It will be a challenge, thats for sure. The up side of this is my blood sugar levels are getting better and better every day. -
1/2 way thru first day of Pre-op
bobbiezhere replied to CarlinsMom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cant have salad or fruit...my pre op consists of 70-80 grams of Protein, and then just broth, s/f Jello, Water, crystal lite. Period. No milk products. No caffiene. No carbonated beverages. I had a terrible headache last night and this morning...I went to target and bought some atkins Protein drinks. I looked for low cal slimfast, but they didnt have it, only regular slimfast and t he sugar/carbs seemed to high. Because it seems like i'm on NO CARBS at all. I did pick up some different flavors of crystal lite. I came back, had the strawberry and liked that alot. I was happy because the flavor was good and after i ate my chicken, jello and had that, I felt better. Uh, guess what? There is differnet TYPES of crystal lite, i just found. out. I was looking at the box, and the strawberry one is "crystal ENERGY"...YEP, 60 mg of caffiene! I went through caffiene withdrawls for a day and 1/2 only to have caffiene again??? Urgh!!! -
Any July Bandsters out there?
bobbiezhere replied to mgmagnolia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hear you! I just started my pre op yesterday...and im all about headaches (last night and this morning) and no energy at all.... But I get banded on 7/7 and i can hardly wait! I view this as all temporary - its bound to get better. So many different pre op menus..mine is totally strict. Purely protein--and liquids...no milk products...every one of these is soooo different! -
1/2 way thru first day of Pre-op
bobbiezhere replied to CarlinsMom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Mary I'm trying! Man, i'd love a salad with grilled chicken--but i cant have the salad part! I'll admit im jealous our fellow 7/7 bandsters that dont have to start their pre op until the 27th! -
1/2 way thru first day of Pre-op
bobbiezhere replied to CarlinsMom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I guess i'm gonna go look for maybe those slimfast low carb Protein shakes today at lunch....I made it through day one, but i have to tell you, i had a huge headache last night and woke up with it too - thats sooo not like me, i never really get headaches. I can say this, if i'm going through caffiene withddrawls, i'm glad i'm going through this now without thelapband in place..by the time i get to surgery, i'll be through this... I'm hoping the high Protein shake will fill me up and maybe somehow satisfy me. This does indeed suck lol. but i do hope it gets easier.... -
Preop visit tomorrow...what questions to ask
bobbiezhere replied to PSJ71's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can you please be sure to post your doctors response to question #1? :thumbup: Thanks! -
1/2 way thru first day of Pre-op
bobbiezhere replied to CarlinsMom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im about at that point now. i was sooooo sleep around 10am here at work---i could barely keep my eyes open..i wonder if thats the lack of caffiene talking.... by 11:30 i was soooo ready for lunch! I had a chicken breast and Jello...and Water...and a 20 minute nap under a tree by the park...i feel better now.... i hope this two weeks goes by fast...i have a feeling i'm gonna be crawling into bed very early tonight. i will say....i miss my diet coke! lol -
Congrats on receiving your approval! Did you letter give the doctor name, etc? When i got mine, i called my primary physician - both they and the surgeon's office had their letters the same day. I'd call and ask what your next move it...i feel if you dont take steps in your behalf...it can slide days and i know your probably anxious to get moving - so call and ask what comes next! Very cool!
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Had surgery yesterday...Not to bad!!!
bobbiezhere replied to Tia1966's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Very cool! I just started day one of pre-op diet and I can hardly wait for 2 weeks from today! I just want to have it done and be past the liquids/clear liquids/mushy stage to just moving forward and losing weight! Glad surgery is over for you - welcome to your new life! -
Wow....so you've been banded since the 10th. How do you feel? Is it what you thought it would be?
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for those that have done pre op diet..
bobbiezhere posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
On my pre op list, it says "no milk products" - so i know that means no milk, yogurt, cheese....i am on a pure no carb thing too...so...what about eggs? I know they are considered "dairy" (my list does not say "no dairy" just no milk products). My thoughts are having an egg for Breakfast...Ive got a call in to ask this, but havent heard back yet - i start my pre op tomorrow. My thought would be ok because i am allowed 70-80 grams of Protein divided in my 3 meals. Thoughts? -
July 7th Bandsters to be???
bobbiezhere replied to PSJ71's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Im right there with ya! I'm not doing Protein shakes (i dont think so anyway).....gonna eat my protein....but after surgery...obviously those shakes will be there! So tomorrow we start the first part of our new lives! I'm gonna weight at home, and its all a "go" from this point on... Good luck to you---and to all the July bandsters!!! PS...as stated before, I'd love to chat/email whoever wants to discuss this whole process...feel free to add me to your friend list or whatever it is here.... Have a good one everyone!:blushing: -
Hi Janat! Thanks for writing! I am starting my pre op tomorrow..i'm getting so excited! I've been reading up on alot of protein drinks...but i bought a case of a protein drink they carry at Costco that they talked about in our nutrition class. I dont remember the name, i'll have to take a look at it tomorrow. I am not one to like powders because i never feel they mix well enough, so i bought the pre mixed one comes in like a milk carton.
When is your date in July? Are you ready you think? I am, ive eaten so much over the course of the last months..that i really need to get this underway!
Bobbie
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July 7th Bandsters to be???
bobbiezhere replied to PSJ71's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
me to me too ! Add me please to your guys' friend request!!! :blushing: -
July 7th Bandsters to be???
bobbiezhere replied to PSJ71's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Ladies! I'm July7th too! I go in at 10, surgery at Noon. My pre op (2 weeks) starts tomorow - 6/23. And my "last lunch" today was tacos, lol. and a diet coke. Love my diet coke. My pre op consists of no carbs really. 70-80 grams of Protein for the 3 meals. Other than that, crystal lite, Water, boullion, s/f Jello or s/f popsicles. Tho i can also have decaf coffee. I'm excited...well, i'm not excited about this pre op diet, but i am excited that its only 2 weeks away before it all changes for us! Looking forward to all of our successes - please feel free to email or do whatever to share your experiences ! We're on our way! -
On my pre op list, it says "no milk products" - so i know that means no milk, yogurt, cheese....i am on a pure no carb thing too...so...what about eggs? I know they are considered "dairy" (my list does not say "no dairy" just no milk products). My thoughts are having an egg for Breakfast...Ive got a call in to ask this, but havent heard back yet - i start my pre op tomorrow. My thought would be ok because i am allowed 70-80 grams of Protein divided in my 3 meals. Thoughts? And thank you, Juniper for your supportive post... I'm drinkin my last diet coke today :blushing: tomorrow - crystal lite and de caf coffee! lol
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Columbus..I'm sorry about your parents...i have type II diabetes too...and im hoping this helps me with that....we're having our surgery the same day...your right - our new birthday - i like that! I wish you and everyone here much success with this!
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Ok i just got my pre op diet instructions. They are: 70-80 grams of Protein daily divided for 3 meals. Other than this, Clear liquids - Water, crystal lite, s/f , s/f Jello, s/fpopsicles, clear broth. No dairy. No caffeine No carbonated bevarages. My question..i wonder about decaf coffee with s/f powdered creamer - i wonder if thats still considered dairy.... and s/f cool whip - can i have that on jello ya think? I had thought since my pre op appt wasnt till 7/5 i was getting out of a 2 week diet, but apparently not. I start this Tuesday. I get stressed wondering what to eat--and i know once we're banded, we wont really be hungry..i do wonder about going cold turkey off caffiene and headaches etc...does the protein ya think eliminate that? And no dairy...hmm...not cheese or yogurt or such.. Well....i hope to keep busy--i know this wont be easy...but...i will hope the 2 weeks fly!