Any may banders

[bobomarge 58]

I started my liver shrinking diet yesterday an sure was hungry. They say it gets easier with time. Good luck everyone!

[tmposton 49]

I start mine Tuesday and I'm dreading it.

[bobomarge 58]

I'll give you the advice I've been given. .... take one day at a time. ...that is easier ssid than done. Also listen to your doctor! ! Reach out if you need help. I've found everyone to be so informative and helpful! ! I'll be here if you need me! !! I'm on day two and it is tough but I'm thinking the end results

Edited April 19, 2014 by bobomarge

[Georgeann334 9]

I am scheduled for lap band surgery on May 22nd and my surgeon will be fixing a small hernia as well. I need all the strength and willpower I can get to make it through my 2 week surgery liquid fast...Anyone have any strategies that worked for you?

[toomuchrose 47]

My surgery date is May 20, but insurance approval is still pending. I don't think it will be a problem however.

My doctor isn't having me do the 2 week pre-op diet thing. I'm not sure how she determines who does it and who doesn't, but I'm glad to escape that part of it.

I'm getting really nervous and I can't quite believe it's really happening!

[bobomarge 58]

My surgery date is May 20, but insurance approval is still pending. I don't think it will be a problem however.

My doctor isn't having me do the 2 week pre-op diet thing. I'm not sure how she determines who does it and who doesn't, but I'm glad to escape that part of it.

I'm getting really nervous and I can't quite believe it's really happening!

You are so lucky that you don't have to do the liver shrinking diet. I am on day 3 and it has been kind of rough. I just keep reminding my self of the end results. Good luck with your insurance.

Im nervous too and can't believe get to have my surgery May 2.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Hi, May banders! I had surgery March 13. I had a five-day clear liquid pre-op. It got easier at day three. After surgery I was put on six weeks of full liquids, which in my case also allows blended creamy Soups and yogurt and sugar free pudding. That got easier after two weeks, and I finally get solid food in five more days. You will probably gain a few pounds from the surgery from swelling and healing. This will take up to a month for your body to shed at its own pace. Don't obsess about it, it's useless. Just follow your nutritionist's instructions. If you can start a walking regimen now it will help after surgery. It all seems so daunting pre-op, but it is doable. You will make it through and your new life is waiting for you. This is hard, but it gets easier the more I follow directions. The days I have trouble are the days I cut corners. So I stopped cutting corners and the weight is dropping off now. My band is not yet filled and I am surely still dieting, but my goal is a safe and healthy transition into the fill phase and then finding my green zone. Until the band is filled to the green, we are working hard and exercising a lot of discipline. Don't despair. It is so worth it and I feel a thousand percent better than I did two weeks pre-op. I walk two miles a day now, every day, and I couldn't get off the couch on March 12th. Good luck to you all! Keep posting!

[bobomarge 58]

Thank-you so much for sharing your journey with us. You have great advice. The lsst two days have been rough but like everyone had been telling me I thinking of the end result. I'm still excited though!

[new me1475 33]

Tomorrow I will start my liquid diet

[bobomarge 58]

Tomorrow I will start my liquid diet

Good luck....just remember you can do it!!

[new me1475 33]

Good luck....just remember you can do it!!

thank you

[dlamp112 34]

I am scheduled 5/14/14 - Nervous Nelly for sure over here! Came so close back in Sept, during my pre-op I found out I was over 3 months pregnant! SO now that I have delivered a healthy baby girl, I climbed back up on this horse and I am ready to take this ride.

[bobomarge 58]

Good luck.....you will do fine. Just listen to all the good advice you will find on this site. Also listen to your doctor! ! Keep posting I will be here!

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

MAY 20th here.

[kayzoog 129]

Good luck everyone! As @@JustWatchMe said, the pre and post-op liquid diet takes some commitment. Even after that, you have some hard work to do when transitioning to normal foods. But it is so very very very worth it!!! I'm 7 weeks post surgery and wouldn't change a thing! It has been amazing journey so far.

Kudos to all of you on getting your band dates!