Jan 3

[Designsbytamara 7]

Well I got word yesterday I will be having surgery on jan. 3. I'm excited and nervous but I can not wait to start my new life. Any tips on the pre-op diet every one I have talked to say the first couple of days are the worst. Good luck to all the other jan. banders and all goes well.

Tamara

[Browneyedbandit 17]

Hello! My surgery is scheduled for Jan.15. I start my liquid diet on Jan. 1st. I'm really dreading that part! My cousin had lap band in July and she assured me it woukd be ok. She also said the first couple of days were the hardest! Good luck! I will be interested in hearing how your surgery goes!

[Designsbytamara 7]

I will let you know how my surgery goes. The first couple of days are probably the worst for the preop diet. Mine weren't so bad because for a couple of months now I have been replacing 1-2 meals a day with a Protein Shake just to get used to it. And online there are so many awesome Protein recipes so your just not drinking the same thing all the time. I'm 5 days in and have lost almost 10 pounds. You will do great.

[prairiedog 21]

good luck to you both! I'm getting banded Jan. 17. If you find any yummy recipes, let us know!

[littlepinkcloud 0]

I'm also getting banded Jan 3rd! Still pretty excited, but the nerves are starting to take over. Pre-op diet during Christmas time was rough! I admit I had a roll, and a Reeses tree on Christmas eve, then cheated again with a [small] chocolate chip cookie yesterday. Holiday cheating aside, I've felt pretty good most days. Not too hungry with the Protein shakes. In fact, I find myself choosing to skip my one-cup dinner sometimes, because I'm still craving carbs, and I'm better off to just stick with nothing than whet my palate, as I find eating real food makes me crave more real food. I know, I know, it's all in my head!

Anyway, I'd like to buddy-up (so to speak) with some other folks getting banded in January. Best of luck to all of us!!

[SaltLife 17]

Jan 16 bandster here. Would love some buddies too! Great job on everyone who is going through with it and please keep us posted!

[Browneyedbandit 17]

Really been thinking about the pre op diet today! I start it Tuesday and I kinda feel like I'm in mourning right now thinking about it! I know that surely I can do it if others before me have but it just seems so daunting right now! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers that I can get through this phase! It would be greatly appreciated!

[SaltLife 17]

Browneye, I'm pretty sure the Protein Drink will help curb your appetite. good luck and if you need encouragement, come here and we'll make sure you get all you need. You'll do great.

[Browneyedbandit 17]

Thank you, SaltLife! Went to the hospital today to get all the pre op paperwork and blood work done! Then went shopping for the things I will need to start the diet tomorrow! Just ready to get on with it and start this new phase of my life. Hopefully, that proverbial New Year's resolution will be fulfilled this year--- for all of us! Thanks for the encouragement!

[Designsbytamara 7]

Brown eye how was your first day of pre op diet? I go in for my pre op tomorrow and surgery Thursday. You will get through this phase and you will be so happy when you get to your surgery day. I am so excited I can't wait.

[SaltLife 17]

How are you all doing with pre op diet? I start mine tomorrow (Jan 3) Trying to view that I am not losing out in the food I love, but gaining in health and a satisfying weight. I feel so excited and motivated today I also biked the upper bay trail and it kicked my butt....now my legs are jelly how is the diet going for you all??? I wish you all the best and please keep posting!

[prairiedog 21]

I'm doing okay...not great. Still have that evening hunger where I crave something. I have lost 7 lbs this last week. Two more weeks to go! I'm traveling over the next 4 days and am nervous about my will power but my mom will be around to keep me in line

[prairiedog 21]

good luck to Designsbytamara and littlepinkcloud tomorrow!

[Designsbytamara 7]

Prairiedog, thank you.

[SaltLife 17]

Anyone want to be my fitness pal? Figured we could share recipes there too.....