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I am new to the forum but have been reading posts for a few weeks now... some real good stuff!! I'm getting banded May 22 too and am sooooo excited. I have been on low carb/fat diet since Monday and it's going good. I will have liquids only starting this Monday (3 days pre-surgery) but I do believe it's all worth it.

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The all liquid diet is not going well for me fellow May Bandsters. I am having a really hard time with it, super low energy. *Sigh* Anyone with some pick me ups to help keep me motivated would be greatly appreciated. One week from today I'll be in the hospital, so exciting!!!

Happy one week to us May 22nd folks!

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The all liquid diet is not going well for me fellow May Bandsters. I am having a really hard time with it, super low energy. *Sigh* Anyone with some pick me ups to help keep me motivated would be greatly appreciated. One week from today I'll be in the hospital, so exciting!!!

Happy one week to us May 22nd folks!

Are you getting your Protein? Taking your Vitamins?

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Doing better today. Yes I've been taking my Proteins, my Vitamins, and all my Clear Liquids. I keep telling myself it is temporary. I've already lost 3 lbs, so that's exciting. Can't imagine where I'll be next week by the time surgery rolls around! Happy Friday May Bandsters!!

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hello my fellow 22's...just a couple of more days and we'll be in bandland!!!! :biggrin2: i just want to wish all a great week and i hope nothing but the very best for all of you, you'll be in my thoughts!!! i probably won't be on until next week. i'm leaving wednesday morning to t.j., but im busy as of now running around, making sure things are in order, and what-not. i'll try to post on sunday afternoon when i'm back in town to see how you all are doing. :sad: please send good vibes this way...i was nervous in the beginning, then got over it & wasn't up until this morning, when i realized there's that teensy little percentage something can go wrong. i know everything's going to be super, but....akk!!! :blink: can't it just be thursday evening already, when everything's said & done?!?!? :leaving:

take care everyone, can't wait to meet up with you in BANDLAND!!!!!

:wink::party::sneaky::woot:

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hello my fellow 22's...just a couple of more days and we'll be in bandland!!!! :biggrin2: i just want to wish all a great week and i hope nothing but the very best for all of you, you'll be in my thoughts!!! i probably won't be on until next week. i'm leaving wednesday morning to t.j., but im busy as of now running around, making sure things are in order, and what-not. i'll try to post on sunday afternoon when i'm back in town to see how you all are doing. :sad: please send good vibes this way...i was nervous in the beginning, then got over it & wasn't up until this morning, when i realized there's that teensy little percentage something can go wrong. i know everything's going to be super, but....akk!!! :blink: can't it just be thursday evening already, when everything's said & done?!?!? :leaving:

take care everyone, can't wait to meet up with you in BANDLAND!!!!!

:wink::party::sneaky::woot:

Everything will be fine!!!! Think of it as the step to the other side. We will all do well and we will do it together. Half the battle is keeping a positive attitude. Trust me I have been through a lot and it has helped all the way. Let catch up next week. You are in my prayers.

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I go on Optifast Monday for two weeks and I get banded on June 2, I'm not looking forward to the two weeks on liquid. I just ate a small steak and 1/2 baked potato. (last meal) Anyway I'm glad I found this site.

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Okay May 22nd-ers. Only 3 days left, how is everyone doing?!? I had a few breakdowns over the weekend, think I was dealing with my stress very well, so a crying jag apparently helped. I'm feeling a lot better right now, but am getting super nervous and super excited. It's actually okay that I can't eat anything right now...because I'm not HUNGRY at all. WEIRD! Ha ha.

Happy Band Date-Soon to be.

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I went today for my preop tests and the upper GI. That stuff I had to drink was really gross! Only 3 more days!!!

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(May 23rd-er here) I woke up this morning and usually I have a shake before 8am but I didn't get hungry until 10! Is it nerves....or my body...hum-de-dum I wonder ? LOL Well I hope all of you are doing well...this is the final countdown...we can do it!!!

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My mind and stomach must be playing tricks on me. For most of the day I haven't felt hungry. I have been trying to do more liquids than regular food. I only have one day liquids preop. I found a 1% choc milk with 17 grams of Protein. Bummer I'll have to give it up and do Clear Liquids after surgery, but it's only 2 weeks. I can do it. We all can do it. Good luck to us all. Hurry up and come friday the 23rd.

Edited by SueAZ

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Well - went for pre-op on Friday, blood testing at hospital today, filled prescriptions, went grocery shopping for liquids, still need Protein Drinks, ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! :( :scared2: Husband is out of town until Wednesday night, just want Thursday to get here!!!

Terri

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Does anyone else have to use an antiseptic the night before and the morning of surgery? I was told I have to today, I have never heard of it.

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Well everyone 2 days left..I personally is very excited, scared and nervous. I just wish it was the 22nd already.Or maybe the 23rd LOL!!!

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