Surgery September 19Th

[Morganjm 5]

Getting really nervous. Wanting to talk with others that are having surgery around the same time, to get helpful ideas on Protein Shakes, or other foods. And for encouragement.

[wildrose1966 396]

I am having mine on Sept 17th. Start my preop on Sunday........good luck to you.

[Morganjm 5]

Wildrose, good luck to you too. Ya I have to start mine on the 5th wed. I live in southern Il, where r I from? I have been over weight since I was in high school. Wanted the surgery for a long time, now that im getting it im nervous. Well keep in touch, let me know how your doing on preop diet. Good luck

[2muchfun 8,927]

Congrats to both of you. Why don't you fill out your profiles so we can help you when you come online? The pre op diet can be brutal so don't be strangers.

tmf

[brandice 40]

my surgery is on the 10th I am supper excited. I started my pre-op diet on Sunday 700 calories a day. I've already lost 4 of the recommended 12 lbs required for surgery.

[babycakes86 6]

congrats to all of u guys.. ive been banded now for 6 months.. but i do know the pre op diet can be extremely brutal.. feel free to ask the rest of us questions and lean on us for support. trust me.. ud need it. my onli regret with finding this forum is that i found it post op.. o well.. lol....

good luck to all of u as u start ur new journey