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Getting banded November 14th in Houston- anyone want to joing me?



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I am set for Nov 14th and should have been on my liquid diet since the 1st but today, the 5th is the first day I was able to do it all the way perfect. I'm hoping this is not going to be a big deal but will talk with nurse next week just to make sure. I talked with her yesterday and she said I had to be perfect from yesterday on so I guess I am just paranoid. Anyone else doing their pre op liquids and hating it? Im hoping there are a lot of us getting banded next week so we can all share what is going on with each other. I know I need it.

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I got my date today, the 13th. Getting nervous but excited. A week ago I started my 2 wk pre-op diet that consists of fish,chicken,vegtables,no carbs, 1-2 Protein Shakes a day. Have done well but a slip today, plan to continue on. From my top weight, I am down 18lbs so far, not all of it since I started 5 wks ago. So happy to have forums like this to share the journey. We can do it !!

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I have lost 2lbs- not great

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I got my date today, the 13th. Getting nervous but excited. A week ago I started my 2 wk pre-op diet that consists of fish,chicken,vegtables,no carbs, 1-2 Protein Shakes a day. Have done well but a slip today, plan to continue on. From my top weight, I am down 18lbs so far, not all of it since I started 5 wks ago. So happy to have forums like this to share the journey. We can do it !!

Hi there! I was not perfect on my pre-op diet but did the best I could. Mine was similar -- 2 shakes, 2 Snacks and 1 meal per day not to go over 900 calories. I immediately got harsh and turned it into shakes only, 800 calories max, etc. then could not sustain that so had a couple of slips. Told me a lot about my dieter mentality and why/how I have struggled so over the years. 18 pounds down is Great! Way to go. That's all weight you won't be seeing again. Good luck with the rest of your pre-op - goal is to clear out your system and shrink the liver -- and with your surgery on the 13th. I am on day 4 post-op and feeling really good. Best wishes for smooth sailing and a speedy recovery!

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Im having surgery on 19 in Houston

I go on the 21st in Scottsdale. Can't wait. :)

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  • I am tomorrow 14th also! Only liquids today and I am extremely hungry!! But I'm going to make it and make it well! So excited.

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  • I am tomorrow 14th also! Only liquids today and I am extremely hungry!! But I'm going to make it and make it well! So excited.

Good luck to you both today -- best wishes for smooth sailing and a speedy recovery. The walking really, really helped me -- I did all I could and think it made a huge difference. Plus now I am a walker. That is not the old me, that's the banded me!

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