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I was very hungry for the first few days. Today is day 8 of liquids and I found if I have something with protein in it every 2 hours I am good. I have to keep my calories under 1000, so it is very hard. I drink a lot of water ~100 oz a day and ~100 grams of protein a day. More than is required, but that is the only way to keep the hungry at bay. I also have the same "bathroom" issues. There is nothing solid in our body to form it solid so water it is. I know that it is not a liquid, but I started having a little bit of fat free cheese to help with binding.

So yesterday was my 1.5 hour Pre-op class. And today is pre-op with the Dr. At least it is a good reason to get out of work early today. I have been trying to get work all this week done that needs to be done next week too. I'm tired. One week to surgery! Mel

Great date! Thats mine too. So today marks the first full week on my liquid diet and I am down nearly 10 pounds. Too bad I couldn't stand this diet forever, cause then I wouldn't need the surgery.:rolleyes2:

Good luck tomorrow!

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The pain in your neck and shoulder is from the doctor not getting all the gas out of you belly. There is a nerve that runs up your side and ends in your shoulder and the extra gas puts presure on that nerve. You know they fill you up with gas to to be able to see. I have had this happen before and was in more pain from that then from the incision sites. Are you sure they put "super glue" on your incisions. They usually stitch and put steri-strips over. What every you do don't itch it. It has been itching since day one I would say yest, but if it just started it could be a sign of infection. Either way I would call your doctor.

Just got to work after my first pre-op appoint of the week. This morning it was with the Anesthesiologist. Not too bad. Means I am going closer to my day. I can't wait. As it gets closer though, I am getting more and more nervous. I am so glad we have this board. Mel

You are now part of the group. Hope you start feeling better soon. Mel

9 Pounds is great. I lost 6 on my first 4 days of liquids.. I am also being banded on the 18th. To set up the ticker tape, just click on mine and then set yourself up one. At the end it will give you a string of code. You paste that into your signature on here. You can find that in the User CP Hope that helps. Mel

So I just created a post and it was there and now it is gone, go figure. I just made this very yummy shake. The Liquid Thin Mint Protein Shake Ingredients 8 ounces skim, 1% or soymilk 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 Tablespoon chocolate fudge sugar-free instant pudding mix ½ teaspoon peppermint extract handful of ice Directions 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, blending until smooth. Add more ice if desired. Enjoy your “Liquid Thin Mint” cold and frothy! I made it with Silk, Chocolate Unjury, and added a tablespoon of cool whip (fat-free) Servings 1 Cals 252.5 Fat 5 Chol 0 Sodium 467.5 Carbs 20.5 Fiber 2 Prot 28 Sugars 8.5

Ok I have to share this with ya'll. I just made this shake and it so yummy https://www.lapband.com/en/mylapband/recipe_box/recipe/index/44?NarrowByOpen=true&CategoryIDs=7&Difficulty=0&RecipeSearchText=&PageNum=4&SortField=PublishedDate&SortDirection=DESC I hope the link works. if not here it is. I made mine with Soy Milk and chocolate unjury and added a tablespoon of fat free cool whip to the top. It came out to: Servings 1 Cals 252.5 Fat 5 Chol 0 Sodium 467.5 Carbs 20.5 Fiber 2 Prot 28 Sugars 8.5 Ingredients 8 ounces skim, 1% or soymilk 1 scoop chocolate Protein powder 1 Tablespoon chocolate fudge sugar-free instant pudding mix ½ teaspoon peppermint extract handful of ice Directions 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, blending until smooth. Add more ice if desired. Enjoy your “Liquid Thin Mint” cold and frothy!

Good luck. Anything salmon sounds good right now. Going to go make a shake.

Good Luck!

Thanks "neighbor" I hope that is my biggest problem!

Congrats to all this week's bandsters! Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well. It really is great to read everyone's stories. It really helps knowing what is to come. I have had 5 lap. surgery's done over the past 10 years, due to female issues. I know how that pain can feel, but I am not looking forward to it. I have never been able to have surgery on an out patient basis, so I think that has me most worried. From reading everyone's posts, it looks like you all stayed overnight. Is anyone here have there surgery and leave the same day? If so, how long where you there?

Well today is day 4 of my diet and I have cheated. Not anything serious, but I had solid food. I had a wheat wrap (just the wrap) and some cheese. I am going to be strong here on out. I have already lost 6 pounds however. Hope everyone is doing well. Mel

Today is day one of Liquid diet. I am hanging in here so far, but while at work all I can smell is everyone else's lunch. I am tracking my intake on Livestrong.com. Off to get some soup.! Mel

If I ever see a Lane Bryant again it will be too soon. I can't wait to be able to shop at any store instead of just one.

Lori, I am having mine in Charlotte. Not too far away. Mel

Good Luck to everyone getting banded this week. Would love to hear how things go. I start my pre-op liquid diet on Thursday. I cleaned out my pantry yesterday. Got rid of all the things I can't have and made a shelf for just my foods (i.e. protein powder and soup). I ended up going with all flavors of Unjury protein except the strawberry (smells like amoxicillin). I got the strawberry from Chike instead. I am not looking forward to this. I am getting my last pizza tonight. I have a lot of people supporting me though. Everyone at work knows what I am doing and will support me 100%.

I thing you meant 11/18. That is the same day as mine. I don't start my pre-op diet until 11/4.

I also have PCOS and will be banded in 3 weeks, I haven't been able to get pregnant on clomid and IUI, so thats why I decided on the Lap-Band, I am 32, just turned last week, and I really don't want to wait much longer.

Good luck with getting your date. It is a good date. It is also my date!

Thanks! And to all, My name is Melissa, but my friends call me Mel. I will try to sign my post :-)

I am also giving myself a birthday gift, as my b-day is tomorrow!