Any August folks out there? I'm Scheduled for August 10.

[zuchinno 4]

Oh! The BEST THING EVER!!!

Campbels Healthy Request

Mexican Style chicken Tortilla Soup (98% Fat Free)

In a blender, Mircowave for 1min 33 secs, and put a spoonful of

Low Fat Sour Cream in the middle. It is the tastiest thing I've had in weeks.

[zuchinno 4]

I'm also doing the Protein Shake thing. chocolate flavored Advantage Edge, K20 Protein Water, chewy Vitamins, Filtered water, Skim Milk, uhh... watered down ruby red light juice. That's about it.

[PigsRFlying 0]

Low Carb Slim Fast-Choco

Low Carb/fat Peanut Butter-1 tsp. blend blend blend........Reeses!

[pjanes54 0]

Hey everyone!

Thought I'd join all of you in the August banders! My surgery is 8/23!!

I started my low/cal-low/fat and exercise routine and have lost 5lbs since Monday! My husband is doing this with me......hooray! It's not as difficult for me to cook for the kids when someone else is enjoying an evening of non-fat cottage cheese and carrots!

I am 8/23, too! Tomorrow is the first day of the pre-op liquids. Yum. **attempting to stay positive** My surgery is scheduled for 11 AM and my doc likes his patients to spend the night at the hospital (ugh). How about you?

[nuddybuddy 0]

Oh! The BEST THING EVER!!!

Campbels Healthy Request

Mexican Style chicken Tortilla Soup (98% Fat Free)

In a blender, Mircowave for 1min 33 secs, and put a spoonful of

Low Fat Sour Cream in the middle. It is the tastiest thing I've had in weeks.

zuchinno vbmenu_register("postmenu_541226", true); -

Youre surgery was 1 day after mine. Did your doc. say you can have that kind of soup? I'm afraid to eat it still. My doc. said only liquids that could go thru a straw without using the straw. He said pureed foods at weeks 3-4. Course, it would probably be fine since I didn't get filled during surgery it's just the swelling & healing part I'm worried about.

[zuchinno 4]

I spent the night at the hospital... Trust me. It's just something you wanna do. I had a lot of air trapped in my abdomen and I started barfing up the Simethicone cocktail they gave me for it... which was terrifying as the contractions in your stomach from vomiting can rip your stitched and end you back up in the OR. But since I was in the hospital overnight there was a doctor who could come in and help me immediately and administer a stomach medicine through IV. Also, they gave me sleepytime medicine through the IV which was a godsend.

[zuchinno 4]

zuchinno vbmenu_register("postmenu_541226", true); -<br /> Youre surgery was 1 day after mine. Did your doc. say you can have that kind of Soup? I'm afraid to eat it still. My doc. said only liquids that could go thru a straw without using the straw. He said pureed foods at weeks 3-4. Course, it would probably be fine since I didn't get filled during surgery it's just the swelling & healing part I'm worried about.

<br /> <br /> I can sip that through a straw. I just pureed something that's already soup and watered it down a little more with some broth. It's definitely straw-sippable though. No ill effects after two days of that soup, if you're wondering.

[claramae 0]

Hey Falls To Fast; I know what you mean. I am 58 years. I am almost over the age limit that they will do. Anyway, my date is Aug.27. I have struggled with this decision also. I am diabetic and have arthirtus very bad in hip and knees. Had left knee replaced and right hip replaced. I still have pain in both. I want to see my granddaughters grow up. That is what is pulling me to this decision. I am on my liquid diet now for 3 days. I have lost 5.2 pounds and that is a real motovator for me. I am sure you will make the right decision. Good Luck,

[tismepatti 0]

I was also happy to be in the hospital overnight.

The car ride home was painful, luckily I stayed at

my sisters for 2 nights. she is only 15 minutes from

the hospital. Make sure to bring a throw pillow to hold

to your stomach for the ride home.

[pmmegm 0]

PJanes....

I started my pre-op diet on Monday. It's a low/cal-low fat diet which I supplement meals with the Protein Drinks. I am eating celery, carrots, non-fat cottage cheese....you probably know the drill. It really hasn't been that bad....I dreaded starting it! I also started using my YMCA membership and took on the tread mill. I have lost 7 pounds! We should try to stay in touch......have any ideas how?

[pjanes54 0]

PJanes....I started my pre-op diet on Monday. It's a low/cal-low fat diet which I supplement meals with the Protein drinks. I am eating celery, carrots, non-fat cottage cheese....you probably know the drill. It really hasn't been that bad....I dreaded starting it! I also started using my YMCA membership and took on the tread mill. I have lost 7 pounds! We should try to stay in touch......have any ideas how?

Hi pmmegm,

My pre-op is liquids only: cream Soups, slim fast, protein drinks, yogurt smoothie-full liquids and today was day one. It's been okay--it feels like I have taken the next necessary step, and it feels terrific. Good for you on your YMCA membership! You may PM me or email me, I would love to stay in touch with you...we can compare notes and swap encouragement!

[GABANDEDGRL 0]

My name is Michele and I will be banded August 30th. Dr. Cwyes will be doing the surgery. I am looking forward to the lifestyle change.

Good luck to all being banded this month.

[melbart01 0]

I just had my band done on Wednesday (2 days ago). I'm thrilled!

[nuddybuddy 0]

I just had my band done on Wednesday (2 days ago). I'm thrilled!

So how are you feeling Melbert? I had mine done 9 days ago. (Aug 9th) I'm doing really well. Where are you from? I'm from KY

[mare5569 0]

I have updated the list again. We have 173 names for August.

I don't know about the rest of you that have been banded, but this brick in my chest is really annoying. be glad when its gone