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yes, the infamous "food funeral," i often wonder if that is one of the reasons behind the pre-op diet, so that the patient doesn't binge like a crazy person right before surgery.

it definitely has not been easy, drinking the Protein shakes and eating as if i have a band but not actually having the limitation it provides. i had a mini breakdown yesterday when i realized i was one month away from surgery...excited that it's close but also bummed out because 4 weeks sounds like forever!

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Congratulations to all upcoming March Banders1 You will all do good and let the "tool" help you. We already know almost all diets don't work. Best wishes

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I have kind of started getting into the groove of my pre-op diet. I have a ten day liquid diet. I decided to start now and at least do Breakfast as liquid. So today I had a Protein Shake and a yogurt for breakfast. I think this is a good way to ease into it all. Then I won't have a huge shock going from full food to full liquids in one day! Yikes!

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3/13/13 is my date and I can't wait!

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Welcome the March Bandsters! :D

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Aww thanks! I'm getting a little stressed preparing

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Just wanted to pop in & say "Hi". I am currently waiting on my insurance approval. I thought I was gonna get a Feb date but it's looking more & more like it may be March now. Once the papers were in I had to go get an ekg then was told I needed a pulmonary function test. All was submitted last Fri. Fingers crossed.

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Just wanted to pop in & say "Hi". I am currently waiting on my insurance approval. I thought I was gonna get a Feb date but it's looking more & more like it may be March now. Once the papers were in I had to go get an ekg then was told I needed a pulmonary function test. All was submitted last Fri. Fingers crossed.

Good luck! I hope we get to welcome you to the March Bandsters!

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I am super excited!!!! Just got my approval & date. March 6th. Happy Dance!!!!!

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I am super excited!!!! Just got my approval & date. March 6th. Happy Dance!!!!!

Excellent! Congrats! We're March 6th Surgery Buddies :)

I cannot wait. I'm ready and three weeks is starting to feel like an eternity. I have all my pre-ops this week on ... Valentine's Day.

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March is coming so fast! I can't believe my surgery is in just 3 weeks.

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March is coming so fast! I can't believe my surgery is in just 3 weeks.

It is coming very quickly! I have pre-ops on Friday and surgery on 3/5. I start diet on 2/23. Gonna be an interesting ride!

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March is a great time to be banded the weather it getting better and you can get out for little walks. My surgeon wanted 30 min day good luck yo you all x

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Hi, I'm waiting to hear my date for March, this can't come soon enough!

My surgeons office requires a 2 week 5-6 Protein Shakes a day and 2 cups of raw or steamed vegetables!

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Hi, I'm waiting to hear my date for March, this can't come soon enough!

My surgeons office requires a 2 week 5-6 Protein shakes a day and 2 cups of raw or steamed vegetables!

Wow that's going to be rough! Good luck with it. Mine won't be easy either. But I am determined to make it.

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