daqui26

Its great to hear abt all of the stories so far

i just started pre-op today...i've done these shakes off/on trying to prepare for the real deal. its here now and i will need support as others will during their pre-op. i just bought the magic bullet last night....share ideas, share anything pertaining to this diet. let's make this as easy as we possibly can.

almost forgot.....congrats on the sucessful surgery

i got tears in my eyes when i read that. it might seem cheesy and im not usually so emotional. i just really needed to see that at that moment. sometimes something so simple can really help someone. thx

hi i didnt think there was going to be many banding around the same time as me, im glad you all posted. i started official pre-op today and i go for testing tomorrow. my diet consists of 3-4 Protein shakes and veggies only no extras. im going to ask them if i can have the Jello, sf popsicles etc...hopefully those will be ok. other banders had them included in their pre-op diets. 14 days left.....i have wanted this day so bad and now that it here im a bundle of nerves lol.

well said freedom, i feel as if you were talking to me too

:smile:hi future july bander here just being nosey. congrats to you all on your success. daqui

hi like you i hate the shakes but i have been using Max Protein from GNC. it's light and is not hard to get down, no after taste either. 118 cals, 2 fat, 3 carbs, 22 protein per serving they have choc, van, straw, cook & cream- i've only tried choc if you go to gnc they will give you a sample before you buy....try to find one you like good luck:thumbup:

hi greytz im happy to hear that you had a safe surgery. we have recently kicked off our july banding so its good to hear stories from fellow banders to ease the nerves a little. happy losing daqui

bump july 2 banders, how are you??

i figured i would give this july 2 thread a bump so that we can wish everyone safe surgeries on 7/2.

i went to gnc yesterday and i found a shake that i actually like. its called max protein (blue jug). it comes in choc/van/straw/cookies & cream. i only have the choc for now. it was $40. to me it does not leave a nasty after taste and its not thick. i just put it in water for now. i'll try the unjury today for lunch. just wanted to share that in case anyone is still looking for something.

i went to GNC yesterday and i found a shake that i actually like. its called max Protein (blue jug). it comes in choc/van/straw/cookies & cream. i only have the choc for now. it was $40. to me it does not leave a nasty after taste and its not thick. i just put it in Water for now. i'll try the unjury today for lunch. just wanted to share that in case anyone is still looking for something. i bought a recliner yesterday, i've read on here that they are a little better for right after surgery. im going to start a thread on here for te tings people are buying for aftercare.

:redface: i'm starting my pre-op today. im actually not supposed to start until july 9 but i decided to try it early for a few days. i went to gnc and i've finally found a protein drink that tastes ok. i can drink it without dreading it, lol. this is my first blog so i hope this becomes a habit for me.

juniper this was a great idea july 1st banders i wish you all a safe and successful surgery, you will be in my thoughts as you are the first to kick off july for us. im tearing up as i type this...but im happy for you all and please come back as soon as you are feeling better to let us know how you are. good luck daqui :tongue2:

:thumbup: i'm starting my pre-op today. im actually not supposed to start until july 9 but i decided to try it early for a few days. i went to gnc and i've finally found a protein drink that tastes ok. i can drink it without dreading it, lol. this is my first blog so i hope this becomes a habit for me.

lisa who let you into my head???? your words are my thought exactly. i have been what if-ing myself since i got my surgery date. don't get me wrong im happy i finally got it but i cant seem to stop the what ifs. i have noticed that s the days tick away im getting more at ease. like you it took me a few years to even decide to do this so i know its the right thing. not only that i've tried the other ways, i just could not get control of my eating habits. we are all taking chances with having surgery but we all take chances daily by being overweight. im sure the majority of us are a little nervous and thats ok.

tessiekay what brand of drinks are those you found?

hey toot i start my pre-op on the 9th and it will be for 14 days. im on pretty much what everyone else is doing, 3-4 Protein drinks a day. i can also do a salad or veggies no extras, lol, i love the extras. we really need a recipe thread under the july heading for these shakes. i've tried a few and i still can't find anything that i can tolerate. i just ordered a sample of the unjury but i have not tried it. i heard if you go to GNC they will let you sample so i will try that too. what are you going to use? i think we are the only 2 going in on the 23rd so far. later

hi it has taken me 11 months. my seminar was 8/12, i get banded 7/23.

hi im glad we finally have this board up, july 23 here, yea

hi to be honest i am just a little, i guess because i have never seen myself at a normal weight. i think im prob just scared of everything now that i have my date. i keep thinking is this really about to happen for me. i've seen people on tv who have lost weight yet still see themselves as that overweight person and i dont want to be like that. whatever weight i lose will no doubt make me healthier than i am now and thats what i want to be.:w00t:

hi all im so happy right now. i just got my date today, i cant stop smiling:lol::tt1::tt2::w00t: my date is july 23 how do i get that july jewels in my signature, i like it

hi all july 23rd here