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Hi Tiffany, I too am looking forward to reuniting with the person I used to be. I just got banded last Thursday, and so far so good. The pre-op diet is a little tough, but just hang in there because it will be over before you know it. Good luck and congratulations

Thanks for taking the time to go into such detail I am scheduled for this Thursday the 20th, and this really helps me to know what to expect.

My surgery is scheduled for Jan. 20th. I am now on day 9 of my pr-op diet. The first 3 days are the worst. Just remember this too will pass .

I just want you to know that you are not alone. I think for me, it comes from the many years of yo-yo weight loss. I discussed this with my nutritionist during one of my visits. She said it is common to feel this way, but I must change my "will I" to "I WILL". She said to also be sure to acknowledge even the smallest weight loss as a success, and don't give up even when I slip up. As far as people who I have told...Not too many. My husband and daughter, my parents and brother, and 3 very close friends. I find people are offten quick to critisize, in order to make themselves feel better. I realize the band is a tool. It will not drag my butt to the gym, or choose the veggies over the french fries for me. That will be my job. I just don't want to do all the work of loosing the weight, just to hear someone say "Well I would be skinny too, if I had surgery". This is my battle, and I refuse to give anyone the ability to knock me down for my success. This is why I only told the people whome I know genuinely care about my happiness and health, before their own vanity. Good luck with your journey, and remeber we WILL be successful .

Sorry it's taken me so long to post, i've just been trying to get things in order for my family before my surgery. I am from New Mexico and am having my surgery on the 20th. I am happy to report, that as the days go by, the pre-op diet has been getting a little more barable. I think it's because I have found some Protein shakes that I really like (no chalky after taste). I purchased them at the Vitamin Shoppe, by the singles for now, so I could taste the different flavors. The brand is Pure Protein and they come in soda type cans. There are 5 flavors (strawberry cream, chocolate, banana cream, vanilla cream, and Cookies -n- cream) They have 35 grams of protein. Just be aware that they range from 1 to 4 grams of carbs. They are pretty easy to get down . I wish you luck on on your surgery, and know that there are skinnier and healthier days ahead of us!

I am on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op diet (the first 3 days were the hardest so far). It consist of 1 protein shake for breakfast, 1 for lunch, and 1 serving of any soup I want that does not have cream in it. Needless to say I am STARVING! I decided to make my own soups so I could monitor the calories and carbs better. This allows me to make alterations to have a larger portion of soup, and still stay within the quidlines. I have also become something of a Protein Shake Connoisseur. I have tried 4 different brands and flavors so far and just picked up 5 more tonight, to try out through the week. I really wish I had taste tested them before the pre-op began. I think because I have an empty stomach most of the time,I am more sensetive to the tase and it hits pretty hard in my stomach

I'm being banded on the 20th. What does your pre-op diet consist of?