Any May Bandsters?

[FragileFeline 0]

I am schedualed to be banded TOMORROW! May 6th 2008 in Chicago IL! Just 7hrs away! I am so excited! I have been on the 2 week liquid diet with just 3 Protein Shakes a day and I have already lost 11 pounds! Today has been hard, I could only drink Clear Liquids today. Im starving! At midnight I can't have any liquids or anything until after surgery! but it is all worth it in the end and i am so excited to enter a new lifestyle and a new healthy change! Wish me luck!

(I am a self pay patient that found a great deal at the Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 7200 N. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 package price is only $14,500 all inclusive! free fills for a year and $100 after. Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 773-465-SLIM or

877-6-Lap Band)

[amsderb 1]

:biggrin:Hi friends!!! Just popped in to say "Hello" to you all! I am getting so excited to just as Nike says, "JUST DO IT!"

I do not have a preop diet other than back in February...I scheduled for when school gets out for surgery......to loose 10% of my excess body weight by my pre-op appt. which is May 20th. I am happy :smile: to report that I have done that but now would like to come in as much lower as possible!!!

This month is so hard with all the end of school parties etc... So, I am trying to be healthy, and only have 1 real meal but use Protein Shakes at other times...I have been doing that for awhile...except I mainly substitiued 1 meal and had 2 small meals w/ 2 Protein snacks...

Anyway, I had an abdominal ultrasound 2 weeks ago and everything (gall bladder, liver, spleen) looked good. My PCP said I had a "mild" amount of fat on my liver :confused2: and it was a bit larger than it should be...but considering my morbid obestiy it was good! So, my point is...I bet I have shrunk it since my diet started in December...so if I can shrink it more...the better.:thumbup:

Ta Ta For Now!

Good Luck everyone!

[NY2LAGirl 0]

I wish you the best of luck tomorrow! I am on the books for next Tuesday. I will keep you in my thoughts and please keep us informed.

[beckn 2]

Hi May Flower....you have done fantastic! High five to you! I am on the 6th day of my Protein Shake diet and have droped about 8 lbs so far. I was told that I needed to shrink my liver too. It was so hard yesterday at work because there was a Cinco De mayo potluck with all my favorite foods. The only thing that got me through it was I ate a spoon of hot sauce and that gave me a little taste and also killed the craving. Hey, whatever works. I also keep telling myself that someday I will be able to partake but just in smaller portions. That is a great feeling to know that I will be in control for once in my life. My LB is May 12th. WOO HOO. Becky

[beckn 2]

Best wishes for a great outcome and safe experience! Becky

[Rosesarered 1]

Hey Good Luck! Yes mine is May 9th .I started liquid diet on April 25th. My scale says I lost 17 lbs.I'm sooo excited to start my new life.It's like being reborn.My last chance since I'm 53 yrs old.

[Allison 2]

Hey rosesarered, I'm from Attleboro, where are you getting banded??

[Lana24 10]

Hi everyone I am scheduled for May 21st !!!!

[R Ellie 0]

I'm scheduled for surgery May 22 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Wellborn Clinic. Anyone else from Arkansas?

I start my pre op diet on Thursday.

Will Slim fast work as well as the Protein Drinks or do I need to go to the health food store and shop?

Can't wait 16 days to go.

[rlamato 0]

Sounds like you got a good deal. I know you will be a terrific success.

good Luck.

[beckn 2]

My doctor told me to get at least 20 gms of Protein per drink. I found that I can add BeneProtein (by the same company that makes BeneFiber) will add another 6gms of whey protein and it is flavor free. You can put in anything. I put it in my broth to up the protein.

[rlamato 0]

Seventeen pounds!!! Your already a winner. I know you will be a great success.

Good Luck

[NY2LAGirl 0]

My doctor said no slim-fast not enough Protein but did say Atlikns was ok if you can't get to a GNC etc. He also said you can add powdered milk to any liq to give it a protein boost

[hairyday 0]

i was banded may 5th and i'm feeling great. i have the expected discomfort but nothing immobilizing.

[Allison 2]

Wow that was only yesterday!! Glad to know everything went well! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

P.S good luck tomorrow FragileFeline!!!

Edited May 6, 2008 by Allison