December Bandsters (Early Xmas present)

[litabitm 0]

My surgery is December 21!!! I can't wait. I've ordered Protein shake samples from the Vitalady. I have chocolate from newlifestyles.com now and they are alright. I love adding the Capella drops to flavor them - my favorites are mocha and caramel. Starting my pre-op diet after Thanksgiving.

Happy Banding!!!

Liz:w00t:

[amyloveslou 11]

WOOO HOOO I am getting my band on Dec 13th !!! yes i have been eatting all of the foods you can longer have BUT i also started a workout plan ready for the new me !! i have told my family and a few close friends but i have found this week i am so excited I am telling every one that looks at me !!! I CANT wait... my family knows not to get me anything this year because there is nothing they can get me that tops this !!!!!

amy:lol:

Edited November 17, 2010 by amyloveslou

[sbarham 0]

I started this journey in January and hit a road block with the insurance company. I had to go through a six-month diet/nutrition program with my primary care doctor. I finally got my approval! I scheduled surgery today for December 3rd. I can't wait! Sooooo looking forward to a new me! I expect that the journey won't be easy but that it will be well worth it!

[chocolatecity 1]

Yeah the shake thing has me all weasy...i have tried EAS, Slim fast, Atkins and they all taste like a Vitamin..LOL that makes me sick to my stomach...or left my mouth feeling gritty i know weird right...the Isopure Alpine Punch was drinkable but i couldnt drink the whole thing..im in deep doo doo come Dec 1 when i start my pre-op diet

The shakes in general are disgusting, but I think, adding some ice to them will help give it a different texture, which may be easier to digest.

[chocolatecity 1]

I am excited that everyone has there date already. I have my last appointment with the nutrilst....in early December. Then my Doc can submit to insurance. I still have to convince my PCP to write the letter of approval before I can get my surgery date.

[Jess55 97]

I tried the Bariatric Advantage sample that came in the mail today it was strawberry flavor and I could not drink it. I guess I will have to order samples from some other places and try them. Also I keeping hearing about and seeing people drink the Atkins or EAS ones, I might pick some of those up and try them.

[BringMeToLife 0]

I tried the Atkins pre-made chocolate shakes and I thought they were pretty good. Of course, I couldn't bought a large pizza at Little Caesar's for less!! LOL. I went to Wal-Mart and bought all my food for the pre-op diet and managed to spend $100 on Jello, pudding, and shakes!

[size10again 11]

:blushing: Hello again,

Liz ~ We are both scheduled for the 2nd as well as some others.

I would love to chat and share with everyone who is scheduled for December!

Let's share a little about ourselves so we can get to "know" each other during our new chapter in life. Maybe our first names, age,surgery date, starting weights, goal weights... Whatever you are comfortable sharing.

I'll go first:

Name~ Joan

Age~ 49

Band Date~ December 2nd!

Starting Weight~ 228

Goal Weight~ 150

Favorite Exercise~ walking

Occupation~ RN

Hobbies~ reading, gardening, walking, movies, camping and travel

Joan

[BringMeToLife 0]

Name: Shawna

Age: 38

Band Date: December 3, 2010

Starting Weight: 273

Goal Weight: 145

Favorite Exercise: Elliptical (Been awhile)

Occupation: Legal Specialist

Hobbies: Returning to college to get my degree in Rhetoric and Writing; Reading; Cooking

[Dave_NW 92]

I started this journey in January and hit a road block with the insurance company. I had to go through a six-month diet/nutrition program with my primary care doctor. I finally got my approval! I scheduled surgery today for December 3rd. I can't wait! Sooooo looking forward to a new me! I expect that the journey won't be easy but that it will be well worth it! :blushing:

You deserve to be congratulated for sticking it out. Eleven months is a LONG time to work toward your goal! I wish you nothing but easy weight loss and a happy road to your goal!

Dave

[Dave_NW 92]

For everyone who is still looking for a Protein shake, I'd like to heartily recommend checking out www.unjury.com. They have several flavors, and they taste really good, in my opinion. You can order samples very inexpensively, and try them before buying a bigger quantity. I'm definitely a fan.

Dave

[Dave_NW 92]

So in reading this thread I'm seeing a lot of people who are doing a pre-op diet of Protein shakes. Is there a reason for that?

My nutritionist has me on a high Protein, low carb diet for this last three weeks pre-op. I won't move on to Protein Shakes till after surgery. From all I'm seeing, this is how my surgeon wants it for all his patients. Any idea why it's different, and is one way better than the other?

Dave

[BringMeToLife 0]

The point of weight loss prior to surgery is to shrink your liver. Each surgeon is a bit different in how and what they ask of their patients both pre and post-op. Wish I was able to eat!! LUCKY! My surgery date is Dec 3 also! Congrats!

[KathySoxFan 0]

Joan and Shawna-what a great idea. Here's my info.

Name: Kathy

Age: 47

Band Date: December 7th

Start weight: 302

Current weight: 284

Goal weight: 170

Favorite exercise: elliptical

Occupation: philanthropy coordinator

Hobbies: reading, movies, card making, travel, playing with my cats

Good luck, everyone. :blushing:

[vickyd 24]

Hi Everyone! Here is my info...

Name: Vicky

Age: 45

Band Date: December 2nd

Start weight: 330

Current weight: 325

Goal weight: 170

Favorite exercise: recumbent bicycle

Occupation: accountant

Hobbies: reading, knitting, watching movies and spending time with my family

:blushing: