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Lena,37lbs how great is that:thumbup:I hope i do half as well ,you go girl.Also how do you make turnip fries? Kerry

Hi bombero,You have done great 137lbs in less then a year,I can only hope to do as well.But i will give it my best.My surgery is on the 26th of January:smile:How long did you have diabetes before you had surgery?I was told that if you had it for 10 years or more before surgery that you might not have your diabetes improve.ANY one have a problem with getting off diabetes meds? KERRY

The upper GI is no problem,there is no pain and that means its OK too me.I also like chai T BUT i was a diet pepsi addict and to my surprise it was not as bad as i felt like it would be,but i hate to give it up:cursing: Kerry

Good for you,have you been working on it for a long time?So come and join the January group,I just did yesterday.OH yea HAPPY new YOU. kERRY

Hi to all,I'm new to the January bandsters sight with a January 26th date.I was set to have surgery on December the 8th,I was at the hospital with IV in and i went in to atrial fibrillation and the Dr. was afraid to take me in to surgery because of it.The Dr. wanted me to to see the Cardiology again before we try again.Long story short,I saw the Cardiology Monday and she said that i will always have a-fib and she will tell the Dr. what to do if i do it again.I was very let down because of this,and a part of me was scared to try it again because WHAT if it happened again?But the Cardiology put me at ease when she told me it is not a problem to have surgery with a-fib you just need to know what to do if it happens again.SOOOO January bandsters, you are my new family,and i cant wait to get to know all of you,and to share all of our ups and downs.And to see how good we will look by next Christmas.:laugh: So now i have to go threw the 2 week fast again before surgery.Last time i lost 15lbs:thumbup:I guess that wont hurt me any Kerry

Tricare [west[standard came threw for me last Thursday and my surgery is set for the tomorrow at 7;30.wow Kerry

Thanks for the kind words,Ill keep you all posted Kerry

Just a girl,ill be thinking of you on the 10th and will say a prayer for you.I'm sure you will be OK :thumbup:but a little prayer wont hurt.I go in tomorrow at 7:30 and i will stay over night.New beggins Kerry

:thumbup:Well tomorrow is my day,7:30 bright and early I must be the doctors first for the day.Well i hope all goes well for the rest of you that have surgery this week.this is our new beginning. Kerry

Wow my insurance came threw for me:thumbup:and my surgery will go on as planned,December 8thMONDAY,i have to be in the hospital by 6:30 and surgery is at 7:30 and i will have to stay over night at the hospital.So far Ive done everything the Dr said to the teeeeee,I was to lose 30lbs before he would do surgery on me -had to have my bmi below 50 I'm on my 12th day on my fast of protein shakes,sf jello and plain broth now that is going a lot better then i felt like it would but when you eat less then 700 cals a day you lack energy:thumbs_down:well anyway so far i have lost 36lbs wow if i could just keep going like this i would not need the lap-band bbbbbbbut we all know it is not that easy-Right if it was we would be thin and healthy well anyway wish me luck---is anyone going in the same day as me? Kerry:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks apple,i will try all your ideas.I only like chicken and a lot of people say they have a hard time with chicken,and that has me concerned.This should help keep it moist.Kerry

Good luck Trina ,and god speed.Please let use ,that have not had surgery yet no all the details. good luck again Trina Kerry

Hi Girl,So are you on your 2 week fast before surgery? I 'm on it right now,still 1 week left ,surgery is set for the 8th of December,if all goes well with the insurance? This has me worried because they are asking for more information,on why i should have it in the first place:mad2:Well anyways what i wanted to talk to you about is your pre-opt diet,you are using optifast and you say you are not sluggish or tired,right?Well for the last week on mine i can hardly get out of bed ,and today i went to the gym for the fist time in a week and then i only got in 30 Minutes and i usually workout at least 1 and a half hours at a time,I'm a odd one ,I like to work out,BUT if you work out and don't diet at the same time,it doesn't work:lol:I guess that's why i'm having surgery in 1 week if all goes well.But this protein diet is easy enough but,like i said it makes me DRAG!!!!!ALL DAY.one OF MY PROBLEMS could be my blood sugar,it has been get very low for me like 66 and that is hard for me so i have been cutting back on the night Lantus medication ,is anyone else having this problem ? I was on 40units and now I'm down to 10units and my Dr. only lets me have broth,jell-o and Popsicles.I'm to drink at least 5 protein drinks a day and they should give me at least 65g of protein,may be i'm just not getting enough protein??????I would love to have you problem with wanting fish.I hate it and i know it good for you.But you are right about the weight lose on pre-opt,so far i lost7lbs, in 7 days good luck to you on your rest of your pre-opt Kerry

Hi china, I do no what your going threw.I was also told to lose weight before surgery so far i only had ,as of Tuesday 5lbs to go and i know i will make it because I Want my surgery to go as safe as I can make it So my 25lbs are gone forever and 5 to go.What i did to lose 25lbs in 1 month,and i must add that as of the last 3 years i lose very slow and gain very FAST:mad:But i started with drinking a Protein Shakes,the ones i use are 110 cal,and 17 g of protein.I started with my lunch meal,because i live in a cold state ,and i like hot oatmeal,and i was not in any hurry to give up my cold Cereal either,so much for cold state and warm breakfast:laugh:Any way i did a, shake a day for 2 weeks an i hit the gym at least 5 times a week .I was so surprised how fast the weight was coming off.And after those 2 weeks ,i went to 2 shakes,yes,i gave up my breakfast:glare:Now I'm doing my 2 week fast before surgery,and only get shakes,broth diet jell-o and Popsicles.My surgery is set for December 8th if all goes well with my insurance,still waiting for there ok???????Also the reason i had to lose 30lbs,was because my Dr. will not do lap-bands on anyone with a bmi over 50,so you see i had no chose but to lose it.and best of all it will make the surgery safer.So keep up your good weight lost,and try the shakes,I'm glad it did . Kerry

Hi I'm in day 3 of my 2 week liquid diet,and i must say its not that bad.5 protein shakes a day and all the sf jell-o and broth i want :drool:oh! and lets not forget the sf Popsicles.It feel go,to fast You can feel the fat coming off,does that make sense?I woke up yesterday and felt like i lost 5lbs over night and another 5 lbs to day IT FEELS GOOD. My surgery is set for December the 8th if all goes well with my insurance. good luck on your 2 week fast Happy Thanksgiving to all Kerry

I am having my surgery in Hays by Dr.Tsereteli that's about all he does is bariatric surgery so i hope he is good,anyway i like him.So tomorrow i start my 5 protein drinks a day at least,i just have to make sure i get in 65grams a protein a day.I use EAS Advantedge Carb Control and it has 17 grams of protein in each shake so i should have no problem with the protein:thumbup:I Can also have broth and diet jello,that's it for 2 weeks:cry_smile:And my surgery is set for December the 8th????Still on watch about my insurance,but i fit there guild lines for the surgerysoooooooo keep your fingers crossed.Any Way Cali how are the shakes going?:sneaky:well take care to all Kerry

Good for you,you have it in control ,and for me i seldom am in control of food.Food controls me .But at last I'm about to nip that one in the bud:thumbup:Istart my pre-op diet tomorrow.I like yours better:unsure:Ihave to drink at least 5 protein drinks a day and my protein must be at least 65gr a day .My drinks EAS- HAS 17gr each so i should have no trouble getting it in .I can also have broth ,diet jello,and decaf tea or coffee:thumbdown:Like i said i like your pre-op better.My surgery is set for December the 8th if all goes well,with my insurance.Keep up the good work. Kerry

Cali Hi ,I'm from Ks. too,not far from you.I think you have the right idea to have a protein shake for breakfast.in fact that is what i did,now I Have 2 shakes a day now and what ever i want for supper,and it works for me.I had to lose 30 lbs before my surgery to get my bmi under 50.still have 8lbs to go and i start my 2 week fast(ON PROTEIN SHAKES)Now that I'm not looking forward to:sad: Jody 62lbs down in 6 months ,doing good,I only hope to do so good. Auggies ,my surgery is just before yours on the 8th.Good luck to us all Kerry

Right now i mix 2T OF PB WITH 1T OF h20 AND PUT IT ON BREAD WITH SF JAM.Also you can go too the web page for Bell Plantation and they have a ton of ideas plus recipes.Hope this helps. Kerry

HI. I was given a card to keep with me at all times.IT reads Patient Considerations -No Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDS),Arthritis Medications, or medications known to produce ulcers. i Hope this helps ,but you should talk to your Dr. NOW!!!!!!! GOOD LUCKY Kerry

Hi all,I can't at this time add much to this sight because I don't get my life line until December the 8th .But I have learned a lot from all of you who came before me ,I'll call you trail blazers:thumbup:Any way ,I'M not sure if you all know about this sight or not,But i love it BariatricEating.com it has a lot of info about bariatric ,A lot of recipes.,all about food labels,meal plans .What to stock in pantry-post-op and ect.its a great sight to get lost in.Check it out. Also if you like peanut butter ,but hate all the fat ,check www.bellplantation.com powdered peanut butter , i learned about it last year at ww. I like it , and order a case of 12 and and keep it in the freezer,it also has chocolate PB.That sounds good,but its new and i have not tried it.You may not have to order it because a food store near you may also sell it. I hope I helped Kerry

:regular_smile: where do you get this papya enzyme tablets?As for the gum,thanks I'll remember that. Kerry

Vickie I must say yours is a lot different then mine.First my ban will have a fill the day of my surgery.And my popsicles and jello has to be sugar free and we are told we must take special supplements for people that have the ban,I am getting the Building Blocks essential bariatric supplement,and we are told to use a bariatric supplement for the rest of our lives.I do like the idea of a heating pad,I saw some one on line say they used one to help with after surgery gas pains.Vickie don't you have to follow a diet before surgery?I and everybody this Dr. does bariatric surgery MUST do the protein shakes and clear LIQUIDS FOR 2 WEEKS before surgery Kerry

:Dancing_sorry: Reshma,count your blessing,most of us have a lot more to go threw .I to had a upper GI,i HAD TO MEET WITH the Dietitian.Two apps.with a shrink.and Wednesday i had a DSE test for a cardiology clearance .I AM HAPPY TO SAY I PAST all my test ,so surgery is set for the 8th.Kerry:regular_smile:

Hi Vickie from Alaska,Palin turf.You know the diet thing,it is so different for everyone.I was told to lose 30lbs to get my BMI BELOW 50.MY surgery date is on the 8th,and now is the time for me to be having alllllllll my favorite foods and I'm told to lose 30lbs:angry:I must say i did not see that one coming:sad_smile:I still have 8lbs to go,not bad for me in one month .So Vickie you can bake and eat----enjoy .Also two weeks before my surgery i have to live on protein shakes and jello that's 800 to 1ooo calories a day:mad:all i can say,its going to be a long 2 weeks.I bet ,i lose more then 30lbs:smile2:Thanksgiving for me is very simple ,I just pick my favorite shake and enjoy.HAHA.Buy Christmas ILL BE UP TO COTTAGE CHEESE:smile:.ANY WAY SO MUCH for my problems Kerry