Anyone getting banded in January

[Natalie:) 0]

Hi Natalie,

Im from the UK too..LINCOLN..im getting banded 21st Jan too

did you not get a diet letter from the hospital?

mine consists of:

NO FATS/SPREADS/SUGARS

eggs = 1 a day

milk = 1/4 pint daily

1 slice medium bread

all foods weighing 100grams

fish

meat

vegetables

cheese

cereals = 1 Cereal bar ie.. 1 shredded wheat with milk

Water, tea,cofee,diluted orange squash = free flow throughout the day

Hi Debbie

Thanks for this. I contacted my dietician this morning; he thought he had sent me the pre-op diet, but forgot due to holidays. I now have it, so feel much happier. Only 3 weeks tomorrow - I am getting excited. I've just chosen my outfit for NYE - I only hope that next year's outfit will be a lot smaller!! :party:

[debbie_7155 0]

Hi Natalie, i too have my NYE outfit ready too, i bought this lovely silver,black glitter type 50's flared skirt, knee length (been years since i wore one that short in public, apart from holidays)

i couldnt get the zip all the way up at xmas, just tried it on & not only does it fasten all the way up now, i can twizzle it around my waste....

i started a low fat diet 5 days ago & will be going on the pre-op diet on the 7th Jan, though im pretty much on it now..

Will be having a glass of champagne NYE :party:

[daqui26 4]

i start my pre-op diet on jan 8, i was wondering what type of shakes are you all buying and where. i was thinking abt buying online but if i can find one at Walmart, walgreens etc that would be better.

mine has to be <3g fat, <10g carbs, 15-30g Protein

thx

[Ronda1966 0]

daqui26,

I went to Walmart and picked up Body Fortress SUPER advanced whey Protein Drink ,it's net weight is 2pounds and plain vanilla ,they do have different favors. I also started stocking up on Special K Protein Drinks they taste great:thumbup: ,with the powered drink (Vanilla) it contains from 2scoops per serving

4grams of fat

5 grams carbs

52grams Protein

4grams of total fat

Now if you use one scoop just cut the grams in half ,I hope that helps .I can't say I have tried this one yet ,but I will next Monday.By the way Congrats to you and I wish you the best in your success with the tool that will help us all .

[Carolina Mom 0]

i start my pre-op diet on jan 8, i was wondering what type of shakes are you all buying and where. i was thinking abt buying online but if i can find one at Walmart, walgreens etc that would be better.

mine has to be <3g fat, <10g carbs, 15-30g Protein

thx

Do you have a Sam's Warehouse close by? If so they have some are good.

[Peanutband 0]

daqui26, I went to The Vitiam Shop and got Vanillia and Strawberry/kiwi made by Robb. It is so good. I have mixed in other fruits with the vanillia and the strawberry I have mixed in Crystal Light Lemonaid. It is so yummy. They are not costly neither.

Well next week is my surgery date. It is coming very fast. I am getting excited the closer to the 8th. I will post how things go. Also I have lost 6 more lbs. which is Water weight but I will take that too. As long as the scale goes in the right direction, I am all for it. My diet is Breakfast Protein Shake, lunch chicken or beef broth and Protein shake, dinner light meal like 2 peices of chicken or pork chops and cup of steam veg's. If still hungry I eat sf Jello or popcile.

[mlafentres 0]

...how am I going to do this diet with the lapband. Any help will be greatful.

Hey Peanutband,

My date is Jan 19th and I've been on the pre-op for 16 days now.

My pre-op diet is kinder than most, but its still pretty slim compared to what I'm used too.

Mon/Tues 4 shakes - 1 very small meal. (4 oz meat / 1 cup veg)

Wed-Sat 3 Shakes - 2 very small meals (3oz meat/ veg and or fruit.)

Sun 3 Shakes - 1 very small meal and 1 slightly bigger.

You are right. The preop is hard. The first week is no joke, but after day 5, it got easier..

Oh yeah. I have lost 16 lbs in these 16 days.

I can move about so much easier and my cloths kinda fit better too.

But... here is what keeps me going.

I've got a business trip the week before my operation, so I really want to take some pounds off before I have to get on the plane and sit in the skinny people chairs.

Of all the things about being heavy, flying is the worst!!! Once I got on a plane and the woman next to me said something pretty unkind under her breath where I could hear it.

So..... the thing that keeps me on this preop starvation plan... the thing that motivates me not to quit this is.

1) Soon I get help from my band.

2) I am sick of people treating heavy people they way they do.

3) If I have to ask for a seat belt extension, I won't need the op because I will die from embarrisment.

4) When we get skinny, lifes rules are going to change for us.

The list goes on... but yeah there are plenty of reasons to drink that shake, smile, and say that tomorrow is truly going to be a better day.

[Carolina Mom 0]

Don't you just wont to sit on that lady for being like that on the plane. I am so mad because my doctor's office insurance person will not return my call so that I can get setup for my surgery. We are leaving tomorrow for Hilton Head and I would like to know what to plan to take to eat or if I need to plan on eating the preop while we are gone so that I am ready when we get back.

[daqui26 4]

Of all the things about being heavy, flying is the worst!!! Once I got on a plane and the woman next to me said something pretty unkind under her breath where I could hear it.

So..... the thing that keeps me on this preop starvation plan... the thing that motivates me not to quit this is.

1) Soon I get help from my band.

2) I am sick of people treating heavy people they way they do.

3) If I have to ask for a seat belt extension, I won't need the op because I will die from embarrisment.

4) When we get skinny, lifes rules are going to change for us.

The list goes on... but yeah there are plenty of reasons to drink that shake, smile, and say that tomorrow is truly going to be a better day.

im so glad you posted that abt the flying. i totally understand why you keep to the diet. we went to NY in sept and i was so relieved that i did not need an extension belt. i have gained alot of weight since then so i know if i was to get on a plane today it would be ugly:sad_smile: i'll be so happy when i can get on a plane and ppl dont have that "i hope you are not sitting next to me" look. this will all be worth it.

im going to check at Walmart over the w/e to check on the shakes. theres a sams near me but i dont have a card so i will just search until i find whats required. my last resort will be Bariatric Advantage online. im going to look for the shakes by robb too, i remember hearing his are good too.

thx everyone

[itschoice 0]

I will be banded January 15th.

[nikki914 1]

I am confirmed for January 13th at NYU in NYC.

I am living and eating life to the fullest until the liquid diet starts on Friday!

Good luck to you other New Year Hotties!

[jeanangell 0]

I agree, surgery will be the 28th. Excited and nervous at the same time.

Everyone have a great New Years Celebration and we can all look forward to a healthier new year.

jean:thumbup:

[picklehead 0]

I get banded on January 7th. I am nervous, excited and tired of this pre-op diet already. But I have to do what I have to do! I've never spent the night in a hospital before and I think that is freaking me out the most. Good luck to everyone!

[Peanutband 0]

The only place I could find Robb Protein mix is online with the vitiam shop. vitiamshop.com

[atwoodka 0]

In a few short hours it will be January....."January Hotties" THIS IS OUR MONTH !!!! I'll be starting a 2 week modified diet tomorrow, full Protein Shakes mid-month, and surgery scheduled for Jan 30th.

Would love to chat with other January bandsters as you have your surgery throughout the month...good luck to everyone. Feel free to contact me directly at phoenix2009@comcast.net