August Band Crew!!!!!

[kmwwmk 0]

ditto here, Lizzilo. thanks for the tip re: lyquid tyl. When I was 16 I used it for cramps because I couldn't swallow pills yet. (not that it worked for menstrual pain) and it was much easier to find, then.

I'm an armchair astrologer...good analogy.

[Scribby 0]

wow, I am extremly jelous of all of you that can eat ANYTHING on your pre op!! I have one week of only liquids starting on wednesday..man, I started to flip out at the grocery store today buying broths and all! ACK! Im hope the excitment will help with the hell that is not eating!! I am really getting antsy which I think is the combo of nervous and excited at the same time..Im also still in a bit of disbelief that its really happening after taking a year to get approved!

 

You guys have been great, its so nice to wigg out with someone!!

[msbug 0]

Well, one week from today I start my liquid diet. 10 days of nothing but SlimFast. Not fun. I'm heading to my mom's tonight for her awesome ribs, some corn on the cob, and sauteed mushrooms. Yum! Still trying to decide what my last meal will be next Friday, aside from a huge bowl of ice cream! Any tips for surviving the hunger for 10 days?

 

Can we take regular Gas X caplets or does it need to be a liquid or chewable? I tried the Gas X strips and they are just nasty! I wanted to puke. Other than that, I've got my Flinstone's Vitamins, liquid Tylenol, a heating pad, stool softener just in case, and tons of Soup. I'll get some yogurt, sf Jello, pudding, and yogurt smoothies the day before surgery.

 

Also, my nutritionist said that instead of spending lots of money for a Protein Powder to add to stuff I could just use dry milk and add it to my pudding, milk, carnation instant Breakfast, etc. She said it's a lot cheaper, tastes much better, and does the same thing as the Protein powder. It adds 8g of protein per serving. I found it in the baking aisle at the store. Just thought I'd pass that tip along!

[StephM 0]

One more day until I start my Pre-Op liquid Opti-Fast diet. To be honest, I am actually looking forward to it. Since getting my date this past Tuesday and knowing that I "only" had 6 days left to eat, I have been "last suppering" since then and am MISERABLE. You would really think that this would discourage me from eating...but of course NOT!!! Anyway, I have tomorrow's meals planned, IHOP for brunch and then The Melting Pot for my real "last supper" as I know them.

 

Opti-Fast will start on Monday. I have to drink at least 5 shakes a day, an extra shake or some broth if I feel I need it, and all the zero calorie drinks I can handle. Sound a little over whelming, but I am READY!!!!

 

Thanks to all for all your posts. They have not only been helpful, but down right hilarious at times!

[RLittman 4]

Gas X should be the strips or chewable.< /p>

[Diva Girl 3]

Hi Everyone....

 

I'm getting banded 8/16 and I'm starting my mandatory two weeks of full liquids tomorrow. They're allowing us watered down creamy Soups with Protein powder, slim fast, of course, broth....watered down grits or cream of wheat....anything that's pourable.

 

So tonight it's Frrrriiiiiiiiiied Chicken! WoooHoooo.

[RLittman 4]

How are you all first week of August bandsters doing? Wednesday, August 2 is the day for me and after tonight no red meat and Pasta for quite awhile if ever. I had my last bite of fajitas today and one piece of chocolate. I have not lost any more weight - 13 pounds - but the more Protein I take in, the more energy I seem to have. I am already eating much smaller meals but I know they are gigantic compared to what's ahead.

 

Are we all ready for this? I have now told my best friends, mother, and mother-in-law (the latter is typically anti-surgery - she just believes in good old fashioned will power!), and everyone is 100% supportive. I am there and ready for the change. Let's roll!!!!

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[Jadedlady1 0]

Hi Everyone,

Will be banded in Mexico (Dr. Rumbault) on August 3rd, and started my pre-op liquids today. Drinking Protein Drinks Optimum Nutrition (Yum) and gatorade right now but think I will pick up some chicken broth tomorrow.

[clarityseeker 1]

I returned from my "last supper" cruise. I was supposed to be doing the high Protein, low carb diet per my doctor's orders, but that didn't happen. So, I hope my liver isn't a problem! -- at least I didn't drink much!

 

I am so excited about my surgery on Wednesday, though I know that I will be nervous at some point. I haven't bought anything for post-op -- gotta do that in between work, kids, etc. over the next 2 days.

 

My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

[wanttobethin1 0]

I am also almost a year from surgery had my ups and down mostly downs but I am on my way. If you as me after reading my store would I do it again I would tell you H>>>>>>>>>>>>>>yea. But I would probably not have in done in another country.... I was very hard to find a Doctor that would do floro. So Now I am on my way.................God Bless each of you as you start the long trip to weightless dreams.............

[SeaBreeze 2]

What do you guys plan to do about clothes?

I've been up and down the scales a few times, so I finally just packed a couple of storage boxes and labeled them 200-225 and 175-200. If, no WHEN, I get past that I'm celebrating...at the mall!! And this time I'll donate the old clothes.

And the before and after pics... I'm way ahead of you (and yes digital cameras are the bomb). I also password-protected the non-public pics!

:clap2: Started the pre-op liquid diet yesterday. So far, so good. August 9th, here I come.

[kmwwmk 0]

I did a lot of shopping today. Of course I bought everything I will need for tomorow which is all day Clear Liquids. I also bought some things for thin puree so I'd know what I like such as baby foods. That was funny. I tries severl Gerber and BeechNut stage 2 foods today. I was not instructed to do a pre-op diet. I guess the surgeon's not concerned about my liver. But I think EVERYBODY must do clear liq. the day before. I am sooo excited. My mother, great as she is, is doign the first week shopping for me tomorrow so I don't have to be in supermarkets etc. while only having liquids. Too tempting.

I wish all first week of August Bandsters well and a smooth uneventful surgery. :bananapartyhat:

[msbug 0]

Losin' It, I'm the same way with last suppering! Start my liquid diet this Saturday. Yesterday I had bbq ribs at my mom's, tonight going to Red Lobster for crab legs, Thursday out with a friend for burgers. I'm already tired of food I think! That's a good thing though, right?

[Josette 2]

I just found out my surgery is at 7:30am. So I have to be there by 6am so I have to leave my house by 4am. Yikes! hehehe. I'm gonna go to bed Wednesday when I get home at 6pm. hahaha. I can't believe the day is almost here!!!

[Kate27 0]

Hey everyone... this is my first post, but I've been lurking for a while. I just got my date today!! August 17.... Dr. Wood in Detroit, MI. Right now it can't come soon enough. I'm so excited.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you! ... good luck!

Kate