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You know it's easy to "cheat" on any program and this is no different. If you drink high cal milkshakes, eat ice cream, etc. they will go right through. If you drink with your meals, the food will wash through and you can over eat. People who are not losing weight are not working the band they are finding ways to sabatoge themselves....IMHO.

Kirby, good luck with going all day with no food! poor thing. Jen, I'm starting to freak out too!! We'll be fine. I'll catch you on the other side.

EWWW!!! :thumbup: Caster oil!!! Thank God I don't have to do that. Thank you everyone for your good wishes. Welcome fbinfw! We have the same surgery date. It's so close now, I can't believe it! Jen, I have to be at the hospital at 6am but surgery isn't until 9. I'll be thinking of you both. LaptoFab you are also Wednesday. There are a lot of us on Wednesday! I'll be anxious to hear how everyone is doing. Good Luck to all the Wednesday bandster and Good luck tomorrow, Tally!!

Congratulations!!! How are you doing?

Hey, Jen! Yes, I am getting nervous and questioning my decision but I am determined to do this and change my life. What time is your surgery? Mine is at 9am. Would love to keep in touch to see how you are doing.

Hello! It's good to see everyone is doing well. I am on the end of my liquid diet as my surgery is on Wednesday morning. I sure hope I have the same eventless day!! My doc has me on his Meal Replacement Protein Drink and then just any liquid that is sugar free so I have had some dizziness recently and decided to add some broth once a day for the sodium and feel much better. I am down 11 lbs in the past week and a half from the pre-op diet. Looking forward to moving on. Good luck to everyone!! Have a great Sunday.

good luck ladies!!!

Hey tim and mich. My first day was ok but I have a real problem with the taste. I'm going to call the doc tomorrow to see what I can do to make it better.

Hi, Jen. I totally understand. I have only told my boss and two co-workers. I asked them for there discresion and told them I didn't want it to be common knowledge. Hopefully, they will keep it quiet. I decided not to tell anyone else at work and I'm sure I will be asked when I start losing weight. My plan is to tell them that I am on a medical diet that is monitored by my doctor. I don't plan on telling them I have had the band. It's none of their business. I need some help. I started on the liquid diet today. The doctor supplies the Protein powders. I got chocolate and vanilla. The vanilla is not drinkable. I almost gagged on it. The chocolate is not quite as bad but let me tell you....I wouldn't need to have the band done if this were the only thing I could eat for the rest of my life. I would starve to death. I need help. What are other doing? Is anyone else on just protein powders and if so how are you doing?

I am having my very first liquid protein shake. It's not too bad tasting. We'll see how the rest of the day goes.

Hi, Erin! My band date is the 11th too. I just came back from seeing my doc and getting my liquid diet. I start tomorrow. Can't wait!

Good luck, Kelly. Let us know what your date is.

Hey Cleetus, I am August 11th too!

I also am having the same doubts as everyone else but this thread has really helped. Thank you all for posting your experiences!

I have my doc apt in the morning to get my pre-op liquid diet and go over any questions and then in the afternoon I have a visit with the anesthesiologist. It's getting more real!!

Hi, Lena. Welcome. I am scheduled for 8/11. Glad to meet you.

Lucky Friday the 13th. That's my lucky day. My son was born on August 13th on a friday.

Pat, that is exactly how I feel. I did everything I was suppose to do. Have been working on this since January. I'm in for the surgery and I am very nervous about it even after going through the program. I am still questioning myself too. But I have to do this for me. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one feeling this way. Everyone I talk to is very excited. I'm sure I'll be excited as I lose weight. My date is the 11th, so you can let me know what to expect! I'm so proud of you for not cheating when yu are so hungry. I start the liquid diet on Tuesday and I am not looking forward to it.

2 weeks but it was over the 4th of July holiday too. I had to call them finally and it was approved but the doc hadn't gotten the approval so I got it faxed to them. Don't be afraid to call them to see how it's going.

Hi, Shell! We have the same surgery date. I hope your insurance approves it quickly for you. Diane

I agree with you, I need to do this too. It's my last resort. I have tried everything else. It's going to be a big adjustment and I guess I'm just worried. Excited at the same time but worried. :smile2: Diane

Is anyone scared silly? I was reading some of the blogs and threads and I had to stop reading because it was scaring the heck out of me.

My date is the 11th. Starting my 2 week liquid on tuesday!

Tylee, I am also going to the gym but I don't start my liquid diet until tuesday. How is it going? Are you doing ok with it or are you hungry?