April 2011 Bandsters

[amanda365 0]

:rolleyes:April 1st for me and my sister!! Soooo excited. On day 2 of the pre op diet. MMMMM Protein shakes!!!

[dragonflies 7]

:rolleyes:April 1st for me and my sister!! Soooo excited. On day 2 of the pre op diet. MMMMM Protein shakes!!!

That's the spirit! LOL

Congrats to you and your sis!

[sandy1 1]

I am so hoping to be an April Bandster!!! Gotta get electrocardiogram and stress test then doctor clearance. Tests are scheduled for March 31st. I am praying and nothing is seriously wrong and to be cleared for surgery after these tests!

[emptyNest 4]

Its great to see so many of us April folks out here to support each other. It won't be long now!

I start pre-op diet soon, so I'm stocking up on the Protein powder. I've tried several, but I think I'll probably stick to the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I don't mind it mixed with my Crystal Light Peach Mango (Energy) and that way I get my caffine and protien all in one.

[saundrac 1]

My date is April 12th. I am both excited and nervous. By the way can anyone tell me how to add the weight loss ticker to my page?

[Andytim08 7]

April 15th for me!

[Peaches78 8]

Good luck to everyone!

I will be starting my liquid pre-op diet on 4/5 (3 weeks before surgery) and my surgery is on 4/26..... I can't wait. I'm a little nervous about the shakes (I have to use Optifast.... for liver reduction) but its only 3 weeks of my life, I've had to do less pleasant things before

There is a good tip about SF syrups to add to your shakes if you can to make it a little different. Also, my doctor told me that if I want to add coffee to my shake in the a.m. (vanilla) to make it more of a mocha coffee or add some vanilla extract, etc that would be ok as well.

Its great to have this thread to keep in touch with all of the April bandsters and check in!

Again, good luck to all and let us know how you make out with your banding.

Faith

[Colorado_Bander 0]

Currently scheduled for 4/20/11 - Fort Collins, Colorado

[options123 3]

Hello Everyone,

I am a self pay but I was told I could schedule whenever I am ready. I will be off from work a few weeks soon for personal reasons and I plan on scheduling my lap band for Mid April.

[b.green 0]

Im gonna have my LB done on the 12th. I get to start my liquid diet on Wednesday for 3 weeks. WHOA what a change. Here we go on this train.

[Jennifer W 1]

I see alot of people talking about their 3-week liquid diet before surgery. I'm glad I don't have to do that, but I do have to do the low carb for 2 weeks prior..it is definitely challenging, I miss sugar so much. They had a potluck at work today and I could smell allt he good food. I just ate my chicken and salad in silence. It's like a drug addiction, you have to seriously learn to get over your cravings. I'm so ready for surgery..April 5th!! Woo hoo, I can't wait. I'm hoping to buy a bathing suit by the end of the summer.

[imtoxic 0]

April 5th here!

[Spot 20]

Its great to have this thread to keep in touch with all of the April bandsters and check in!

We have our own forum, everybody! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/2480-april-2011-bandsters/

I just started my pre-op diet a few days ago. It's not a liquid diet, but rather and Atkins-like diet.

[DoingIt4Me! 2]

i'm scheduled for april 11th!

Me too! Countdown started! I start the liquid diet this weekend. I know I'll be sucessful having my surgery to look forward to!

[Woodslass 22]

I'm also having my surgery on April 5th - seems like a popular date! I have been on my low-carb diet since last Monday the 21st, and everything is going well. I'm having no cravings, trying out new low-carb recipes to keep my body satisfied and I can't wait for my surgery date in 10 days!

Carlene