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Hi Newbie! I am being banded in 3 days - yikes! I have been working at it since December and jumping through all of the hoops. I'm excited and scared, but most of all, I am ready. I'm on day 8 of the 10 day liquid diet my dr. requires. It's been going ok. How about you?

I cannot say what you should do VMACK, as I am only just having surgery on Thursday this week. I can offer encouragement, though. My dad had esophageal cancer (diagnosed in 2003 and passed away 2007) . .. what I can tell you is that your mom is going to need you, so it makes sense to be the healthiest you that you can be. I'm sorry for all of these stressers you have right now. Hang in there.

Thanks sw, for posting your entry. I'm scheduled for next Thursday and I just keep reading and trying to be prepared. I liked luckone's comment about giving back the oral pain medication .. . I'll keep that in mind. Good luck all!

I'm on day 5 of the required 10-day liquid diet. No pop - I stopped that about a month ago and no cream soups either. I'm allowed sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast - that's a required part of the plan. With that I have broth, low fat cottage cheese, yougurt, popsicles and light juice. It's going ok . .. hope you do well.

My doctor has done more bloodwork (labs) to see if my LFT (liver function tests) have gone down. He only requires 10 day liquid diet . . .I'll bet you'll be fine . . . try to relax and just follow the plan. Can you have other stuff besides the shakes you mentioned? I am boiling a chicken with some veggies to have some nice fresh broth ?? Good luck.

What an encouraging blog . . . I'll be banded a week from tomorrow and I love reading these success stories. Keep up the good work!

I love reading your posts! You are blazing a trail that I want to follow. I'll be banded a week from Thursday . . ..I just keep reading and hope that I'm well prepared.

I just made a batch of vegetable broth from whatever I had in the refig. . . . delicious. I think I was just stuck on the off the shelf broth . . this is so much better. Thanks, Debra G. for your inspiration!

Debra G, you are my hero! Thank you so much.

Glad you are doing so well - keep it up. I am on the pre-op diet now and am curious about the hot and sour soup and basil broth - do you have recipes you would be willing to share? Much appreciated!

I'm just repeating what others have already written, Alissa, but thank you, thank you . .. I'm scheduled to be banded on the 15th. Just started my pre-op liquid diet today and your post was soooo encouraging. I'd love to hear more about your journey.

Thanks again for the encouraging words. I'm scheduled for the 15th and I just hang on every word you are writing .. . thinking, "I can do this, I can do this". I want to follow in your footsteps and be that success story also. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Sorry you are having trouble Maggs .. .I can't offer help as I won't be banded until the 15th, but I appreciate that you are writing of your struggle because I'll be there in a couple of weeks. And I am sure some fellow bandsters are going to post some awesome suggestions very soon. Hang in there and as your tag line says, remember IT IS THE JOURNEY!

I am glad for you - it's so encouraging to hear the successes of those going before me - I will be banded on the 15th . . keep up the good work! How has it been so far? And what have you been eating?

Wow toshao, my surgeon requires just 10 days of liquid diet pre-op . . .hang in there both of you (kmshea81 too!)

I just found out yesterday that my surgery date is July 15th also! Yeah! We'll be banding buddies! Keep up the good work.

Makes sense - thank you for responding.

Thanks BandRanger - that sounds like a great idea. And the CIB powder should mix well with the ice and yogurt! This site is great for getting good advice.

Thanks sandradee, I will definitely give those a try!

Yeah you!! I love reading of successes like these. I am not banded yet and need the encouragement that this can work!

Looks great - beautiful color too.

Thank you for responding . . . I just bought a new blender and need to do some experimenting with it. I also bought an ice cube tray to freeze some pureed foods . . . just thought the baby food would be a good option for busy days, but it is not! The cute little jars may come in handy though!

Thanks for writing about your journey. I have been going through testing and visits to get cleared for lap-band. One more test tomorrow - there is apparently some concern with my esophagus. I am hopeful that tomorrow's test goes well and I will be able to get a date set for surgery. Reading about your experiences has helped prepare me . . . . keep writing!!