jimmielou

I'm with you on the Lane Bryant credit card...I want to go on a hiking trip in the mountains and not feel like I'm having a heart attack

Hey girls, just wanted to update you on my progress. I went yesterday for my pre-op appointment and I feel in love with Dr. T. He was so supportive and made me feel so much more at ease. I can't wait for Feb. 3 I'm ready to move forward....He said he doesn't use a pre-op diet but I put myself on a liquid protein diet and have lost 12 lbs since Saturday....Wish me luck.....and good luck to all of you....

Hang in there Babe, it sucks but we have all done it over and over again and there will be more slips along the way.Just keep your eye on the long term goal. You will be just fine. Just get back on it today before it gets away from you. Good Luck

My doctor recommends Milk of Magnesia

Thanks for the info on the bullets, I'm going to order them right away....I'm being banded next week and that is a great way to get the protein in...Thanks everyone

Good Luck to you Trista and hang in there....Things will get better....

Thanks for the info I will try it out...

Just keep focusing on the future and what you will look like in a year from now....hang in there.....we can do it....... Good Luck......

I went to see my doc today only to find out that after I read their manual and started the liquid diet that was in the book, to find out that his partner is the only one that requires a pre-op diet, he does not. But, since I have already started it and am dropping lbs quickly I'm going to stay with it....Am I crazy or what>>>>>>I get banded Feb. 3rd wish me luck....

You think your mushies are killing you, try living on four protein shakes a day. I'm making it though..

How long have you been banded? Did your Doc recommend any to you?

Thanks for asking the question, I've wanted to know but haven't asked. I just assumed it was vomitting

SweetZ did you lose any weight before band or is that all since the band?

sounds great, where did you find it?

Go to tickerfactory.com make it and then paste it into your signature. Good Luck

It's my understanding that the weight they use for insurance approval is the weight at seminar. That is how it happened for me. They want you to take off as much as possible before the surgery to help make it go better. I understand your feeling of embarrasement when exercising but didn't you eat in pubic, don't you think people judge you more for a fat person eating than a fat person exercising. You have to remember you are doing this for you and that is who you need to focus on is you. Try to block the others out and thank about what they will be thinking about you a year from now. Good luck in your journey and remember as someone else said. These docs see people like us everyday that is why they are here and that is why you went to them in the first place.

I'm glad things are going well for you. I will be banded in a week on Feb. 3rd. I'm on the liver shrinking liquid diet now starting yesterday. Did you have to do a pre-op diet?

That is wonderful news and your right it does make it worth while....

What kind of salad dressing can you have on low carb?

I'm also being banded on Feb. 3rd, but have not been put on any diet yet. Over the phone they just said to start low carb/high protein two weeks out and at my appointment one week out they would tell me what I needed to eat. I just don't know what number I need to keep my carbs under during the day and how much protein I should be getting?

Does anyone follow a program such as ww instead the low carb. and how does it work for you

What did most peoples pre-op diet consist of? Does slim fast count?

Great job getting back on the band wagon. You should be really proud of yourself. Good Luck with it. Have you got back down to your pre-band weight?

So Shellyphaunts what is the name of the book, if you don't mind sharing. I would like to order it.....I need all the help I can get......

I am scheduled Feb. 3rd to be banded. I have always been a big drinker with my meals. How difficult was it for you to not drink with your meals? Was it had to get use to?