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Best of Luck and Better to Health to all of you who are being banded this week! :thumbup:YaHoooo!:thumbup:

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I'm being banded 10/7... flying to Detroit. This is my one week pre-op diet:

Water or No-cal, sugar free, Decaf drinks throughout the day.

Protein Drink for Breakfast - lunch. dinner - sensible dinner, such as one portion of lean meat, salad with low-cal dressing and a vegetable. A Healthy Choice, Weight Watchers or Lean Cuisine meal may be used for dinner; meal should not contain Pasta, red meat or potatoes.

One day before surgery only Clear Liquids for breakfast, lunch-dinner. Clear liquids include; tea, coffee without cream, apple juice, Water, broth without noodles, plain jell-o, fruit juice bars (avoid red/purple items).

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I survived the evening out with my family. I had a small chicken breast and a small salad and tons of iced tea. I admit I did have 2 onion rings, but made them promise not to give me any more even if I asked. They're actually being very supportive - my brother & his family have given up carbonated beverages with me.

Too bad the football team we were rooting for didn't survive.

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I have 8 days left and I can't wait till surgery. I am getting nervous. I had a little snag which I hope was cleared up with my chest x-ray which didn;t come out clear. Until I hear from NYU that they recieved my new x-ray and it was fine I am going to be nervous. My liquid diet is going well I am getting used to eating so little and and becoming fuller when I drink the Protein Shakes. I have to drink 5 a day. I have my holidays this week if I survive this week I will be fine. anyways good for those having surgery this week.

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sims, congrats on your liquid diet this past week. I did well,too. It is easy and I get fuller faster. I do get hungry in the evening after work, so I have a cup of Hot chicken broth to relax with. We are on same surgery date, I am trying to add you to my friends list.. I can't find the icon on where to click on from your profile to add you...If it's ok with you..Good luck on your surgery day!!!! SweetGothic

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Hello All, I Just Wanted To Say Congrads to all The October Bandsters and Wish You All the Best Of Luck :thumbup:as We Take This New Path In Our Lives.

I'm Sure Like Myself everyone is Nervous, Anxious,Excited, Ready, and It Seem Like The Date can't Get Here Fast Enough. I'm Sure Everyone and Their Case Will be Different ,But Thanks To Everyone On This Site That were Banded Before Me I think I know what To Expect Before and After. Thanks For Adding Me To The List it seem to be Growing every day !:lol:

Pre-Op 2week Diet Start Oct. 11th(The Day After My Birthday:wink2:)

Pre-Op Date Oct.23rd :)

Surgery Date Oct. 24th :mellow:

Dr.Ernest Rehnke

Palms Of Pasadena

St.Petersburg, Fl.

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Tyme2getrite... Good luck with your journey.. I have surgery on Wednesday and I am starting to get so anxious it is driving me crazy.. I wish it was today ha ha.. I know it will be soon enough, but all this waiting in is starting to get to me.. Once you know your surgery date it is like time can not move fast enough haha.. Good luck everyone .. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

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Can October be only 3 days away??? I get more nervous and excited as my surgery gets closer! I go for my medical clearance tomorrow and final weigh -in on Tuesday Big day is Oct 6th 9:30AM in Buffalo NY

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Tyme2getrite... Good luck with your journey.. I have surgery on Wednesday and I am starting to get so anxious it is driving me crazy.. I wish it was today ha ha.. I know it will be soon enough, but all this waiting in is starting to get to me.. Once you know your surgery date it is like time can not move fast enough haha.. Good luck everyone .. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Thank You Meschultz , i know the feeling. even reading the entries of people already banded and looking at everyone's progress photos make me anxious even more to start this journey. my, my, my if i could fast forward time a lilttle bit i would do it. i can't even imagine or try to picture myself smaller( although i've tried). we have alot of rocks to climb i think my first three....1.finally getting approved 2. getting through the pre-opt diet for 2weeks with out eating, 3. getting through the post-op period before your first fill.

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im starting my pre-op diet today...what is everyone else's consist of? My surgeon wants 1200 cal MAX and clear liquids 24hrs prior to surgery just curious to what everyone else is enduring

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I'm October 6! ONE week from tomorrow! YAY!:teeth_smile:

And I will survive this liquid diet. I will.

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