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Hi all! This is my first post here. I got banded June 2. Still not feeling so great and have a complete lack of appetite but I know it will start getting better soon!!!!

I only had a week preop diet but definitely think it helped!

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I still can't believe my surgery is tomorrow! This has been a process a couple of years in the making for me between saving money and finding the right doctor, doing pre-op stuff, etc etc. Wow ! It's really happening :D

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Aaaannnndddd we're back. Just got back from the hospital. I'm shocked and amazed at how good I feel. I'm going to go post my story now in the surgery stories thread. Good luck to all other June 8th folks (and everyone else of course) I was thinking of you!

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My pre-op is tomorrow morning and I go have my surgery Monday 6/13. I am now in the can't sleep, anxious, nervous, and excited all at the same time. So many emotions are all going at the same time I have made myself sick, but I guess that is normal. I went to the mall today and looked at some cute and "SMALL" outfits and began to wonder how quick ( I hope ) to be in them but left with a kick butt pair of heels that I will have waiting for one of those outfits! I am so ready to get this done!!

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Aaaannnndddd we're back. Just got back from the hospital. I'm shocked and amazed at how good I feel. I'm going to go post my story now in the surgery stories thread. Good luck to all other June 8th folks (and everyone else of course) I was thinking of you!

So how was it?? Painful, not, many details pleeeease as I go Monday 6/13 and I am really having all the emotions of nervous, sick, excited, etc. Any details can help!!

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I feel your pain! I'm a week into my pre-op diet and it seems to be easier during the when I'm at work. The weekends seem to be my problem. Today was bad. I could have eaten anything i could find! I thought about gnawing my arm off but thought I might need it later :P. I would just drink more Water or eat some cantaloupe and remember why I'm doing this.

Good Luck!

I have to ask were you and the others told to do a pre-diet (liquid) as I was not...at least I do not remember that. Should I?

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i cant believe the day after tomorrow ill be having surgery! ahhhhh i feel like time is going by SOO slow. for those of you that have had surgery now, how was it??? what is the pain like?

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Hi all! This is my first post here. I got banded June 2. Still not feeling so great and have a complete lack of appetite but I know it will start getting better soon!!!!

I only had a week preop diet but definitely think it helped!

I go Mon 6/13 and I am scared and excited, sick to my stomach, etc. I was not told to do a pre-op diet, should I? Today is Wed and I only have a few days left, so not sure it matters now...I really have no clue what to do today or even any other things to do to prepare.

Any suggestions?

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i cant believe the day after tomorrow ill be having surgery! ahhhhh i feel like time is going by SOO slow. for those of you that have had surgery now, how was it??? what is the pain like?

I would like to know that too...as I go Mon 6/13. As much and any details possible!!

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I have to ask were you and the others told to do a pre-diet (liquid) as I was not...at least I do not remember that. Should I?

The surgeon requires a 2 week pre-op diet of Medifast. Replace 2 meals with medifast shakes and one healthy meal. We're not suppose to snack between meals. But if I don't have a piece of fruit, then I'm ready to start on my arm! I have 3 more days of it and then on to Clear Liquids for a day!

He wants us to lose 5-10lbs before surgery. I guess it is suppose to shrink the liver. Since the stomach is behind the liver, it makes it easier to move the liver out of the way to get to the stomach.

I guess it wouldn't hurt if you did!

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I go Mon 6/13 and I am scared and excited, sick to my stomach, etc. I was not told to do a pre-op diet, should I? Today is Wed and I only have a few days left, so not sure it matters now...I really have no clue what to do today or even any other things to do to prepare.

Any suggestions?

Be excited for your new life ahead! Although so far it hasnt been easy- still not ready to get back to work and its been a week, but i think i had a tougher time than most.

So I had to do a week of full liquids (protein shakes, Soups, ices, applesauce, etc..all low fat/fat free and low sugar/sugar free variieties) Then the day before surgery it was clear liquids only like clear fruit juices, broth, sugar free ice pops etc.. Losing 5lbs before and eating low fat before surgery will shrink the liver, making your surgery easier to perform since they have to kinda move around the liver to do it. I also lost some weight during this time, but more importantly i think it helped me get used to not eating and chewing. I also think my hunger is well controlled from the prep. So I would highly recommend doing something like that on your own. I can give you more specifics if you're interested! GOOD LUCK!

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I will be banded June 15th! I have a 10 day pre-op diet. I'm ready to get started! :D

Iam also a june 15th. One more week till we start a really good journey. Good luck and hope to see you soon on here letting us know how you are doing.

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Good Morning Everyone,

Today is the day and I'm off to have my surgery in 15 minutes. Hope everyone has a great day, I know I will. Everyone please keep me in your prayers today!!!

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Today is my day too. I'm out of here in 12 minutes. I am very nervous. Am I doing the right thing.

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I would like to know that too...as I go Mon 6/13. As much and any details possible!!

I am sitting at pre-op apt waiting to do an EKG....

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