August 6th...time for a healthy change. anyone else new in august?

[angemc 85]

My pre op diet starts this Wednesday and I am haunch trouble sleeping. I keep thinking I won't be able to keep the diet. I need support can you guys help me please.

Renee the first four days were the worst for me, after that it got easier. I have had a couple of little slip ups but have still managed to lose 22 pounds after three weeks of pre-op. One more week to go:)

Be prepared for headaches (from the sugar/carb withdrawal) and stock up on diet soda. It has been my life saver! And don't beat yourself up if you do slip up. This forum is a great place to find support and inspiration. Good luck!

[angemc 85]

August bandsters, how are you all going??

Anyone been banded yet? My surgery is Monday.

[tamara3569 25]

Ok so I know where my headache is comming from now. Day one of my pre op diet and I can already tell I am going to be hell on wheels...I would not have it any other way because I have my eye on the prize! A healthier me

[musica73 34]

Wondering from those of you on your pre op diet how it is going. I am on day 4 of 2 weeks. The first couple of days not bad, now I'm stressing out a little. It's hard to explain to my husband how I feel. Feeling a little frustrated.

[RentiaT 0]

My date is set for 28 August. I had a gastric bypass in March 2010. Lost almost 60 kg but fell pregnant in 2012 and am stuck back at BMI 36... Have tried everything, now going for a lap band. Anyone else had a bypass before? Will I feel hungry after surgery? or will it be like after my bypass? any info, I am very nervous and have no idea what to expect.

[stephwellman 131]

I'm on day 18 of a 4 week pre-op diet the first 2 weeks I breezed by these last 2 weeks will be my true test! I'm on total liquids and I'm in HELL my mind is telling me I need something to chew while I eat and I give in. I've been eating steamed broccoli and Water chest nuts with my broth is this bad? I'm going to the doctor's office in the morning to talk with them about my diet plan and hopefully we can work something out. Good luck to you all, at least I only have 10 days till my surgery date!!

[Silly29 2]

My dietician has me starting an "Atkins" type diet 8/15, getting banded on 8/29. The excitement is growing everyday! One question: what is average for time off from work, post op?

[Countryheart2000 18]

August bandsters, how are you all going??

Anyone been banded yet? My surgery is Monday.

I am in the last days of my preop diet! My surgery is Monday also!!!!! My surgery is at 1:30 in afternoon. I am so ready. How are you doing?

[Countryheart2000 18]

Wondering from those of you on your pre op diet how it is going. I am on day 4 of 2 weeks. The first couple of days not bad, now I'm stressing out a little. It's hard to explain to my husband how I feel. Feeling a little frustrated.

Please don't stress yourself out. My husband doesn't understand either, and he has never been over weight! My surgery is Monday the 5th of August! I am on the downside of the preop diet, just have 3 more days. You can do this. Stay focused!

[jfarmer03 20]

My pre-op starts Aug 6th! I'm really nervous!

[jfarmer03 20]

August bandsters' date=' how are you all going??

Anyone been banded yet? My surgery is Monday.[/quote']

Good luck! Please keep me posted! My date is Aug 20

[musica73 34]

Please don't stress yourself out. My husband doesn't understand either' date=' and he has never been over weight! My surgery is Monday the 5th of August! I am on the downside of the preop diet, just have 3 more days. You can do this. Stay focused![/quote']

Thanks Country heart!

My husband also has never had a weight problem. I am just trying to get thru these next few days, keeping my eye on the prize! I really appreciate the words of encouragement. It helps to come here and communicate with others going thru the dame thing.

[rpattilo1972 35]

My pre op diet started today, my surgery date is August 15. Managed ok on all liquids today just have 1 more day of all liquid 1000-1200 calorie diet then I have 10 days with one frozen meal along with liquids and then the 2 last days of only liquid right before my surgery. I can't wait till Saturday to have that frozen meal! This is hard! But if it helps my surgeon - then its worth it!

I am soo ready for this change in my life! I barely know what to do with myself for the next 14 days !

[E.Cowin 8]

My pre op diet starts this Wednesday and I am haunch trouble sleeping. I keep thinking I won't be able to keep the diet. I need support can you guys help me please.

I,m going to be banded Aug 27 I am in your corner all the way

You can do this just think how u will look in a few months if u have high blood pressure or knee aches and other issues u will c a difference

[angemc 85]

My dietician has me starting an "Atkins" type diet 8/15' date=' getting banded on 8/29. The excitement is growing everyday! One question: what is average for time off from work, post op?[/quote']

My surgeon said 2 weeks off from work. I'm a stay at home mum though so he said no heavy lifting for two weeks. Good luck!