Amanda1982

I got my pre-op diet last night Breakfast shake lunch Lean Cusine, Healthy Choice or SmartOnes Less than 300 cal and at least 14 grams of protien Snack Shake dinner Lean Cusine, Healthy Choice or SmartOnes Less than 300 cal and at least 14 grams of protien Snack Shake Not too Bad!!!

I love Atkins Advantage Cafe Caramel Shake!! Really Good!!

I’m surprised you can have lettuce. I was told no lettuce at all because it’s fibrous and hard to digest (takes two weeks). Anyway I started my pre-op today I’m hanging in there lol. I’ll be banded March 7th.

Congrats I will be banded March 7th., Pre-op diet starts Monday!!! Keep us posted

The only requirement they gave me was at least 15 grams of Protein and less that 5 grams of carbs. I love the Atkins Caramel Cafe shakes they are too good to be diet. I'll be using them, Good Luck!

Hey, we have the same surgery date!!! Good Luck

I feel this way sometimes but I refuse to be a failure. Only Good Thoughts from now on. Good Luck GO MARCHIES!!!!!!

No, they gave me a list of Protein shakes.. But said as long as they had less than 5 carbs and at least 15 grams of protein they where fine. Slimfast was on the list but it had to be low carb. Good Luck

I was suprised!! I can have 2 sugar free popsicles a day and 2 cups of sugar free Jello

WOW I would be so pissed... I would call them and tell them how you feel. This is unacceptable!! I they want your money the will clean it up. If they don't to hell with them find another doc who can make you a priority. Good Luck

I got my pre-op diet last night Breakfast shake lunch Lean Cusine, Healthy Choice or SmartOnes Less than 300 cal and at least 14 grams of protien Snack Shake dinner Lean Cusine, Healthy Choice or SmartOnes Less than 300 cal and at least 14 grams of protien Snack Shake Not too Bad!!!

GO SEE ANOTHER SURGEON!

I know how you feel, but Unfortunately they have to submit everything (test included) to the insurance company for approval. United Health Care told me the reason I was approved so quickly (2 days after they submitted everything instead of the 10 days) was beacuse the sugeon submitted everything required. Good Luck!

It's mind over matter. I haven't been banded yet but I will be March 7th. You have to want to keep the weight off more that you want to snack. I know that eaiser said than done but you have a powerful tool on your side (the band) right now you are working against it. Maybe you should try eating before you get to work. According to a book I read about the lapband when you crave a food the craving is usally gone after the 1st 3 bites. Take 3 bites and then stop. Maybe the next time you only want 2 bites. Good Luck You!

I can't wait to lose all my excess weight lol. My weight is all over not just in one place lol. I just want to feel good when I look at my body in the mirror and not shop in the plus size section. :(

Congrats and Good Luck

Hi, Ill be banded March 7th Weight 276 Height 5'7 BMI 44 Insurance United Health Care "Choice Plus"

Ok I haven't been banded yet but my surgeon told me that the band would help me lose about 60% of my overweight. Which means since I'm 5'7 276lbs and my ideal weight is 150lbs (according to the BMI calculator) I'm 130lbs overweight. So I could expect to lose 78lbs. Now this is what he told me is realistic but I have been on this site for months now and I know that there are others who have lost more. I'm not expecting to lose more than the 78lbs. But I will do my best to make it at least 100lbs. Good Luck to you!

Hello I will be banded March 7th YAY!!! I meet with the nutritionist today to find out what the diet will be. Good Luck to both of you.