Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!

[MissCheryl 0]

Hey All! I've been dying to get on here for weeks and talk with others that are going through the same thing as me but am just now getting the chance. My surgery is tomorrow-March 5- and I'm super excited but so nervous. Any advice? :confused:

I got pretty nervous a few days before my surgery, we go through a lot of emotions, all totally normal! I did ask my surgeon for a Valium for the day of my surgery, you don't want to go under when you're that nervous, it REALLY helped.I had surgery yesterday and it was a breeze! Take some Gas-X strips in case you have gas pain, and walk around as soon as you can, it really helps. Bring a pillow so you can put it over your lap to keep it the seat belt off your belly. Be sure you have your house stocked with lots of juices and broth, enough for a few days so you won't have to go shopping. Most importantly is to think good thoughts, keep your mind clear of negative emotions. You'll do great, I'll be thinking of you!

[AussieTrace 0]

G'day, I have 6 days to go, i get banded on March 11th 09. I just wanted to say that i found your post really helpful. Thanks.

[Picklesix 1]

Calling Lucky Losers on liquids this week!

I just made a wonderful cup of Mexican flavored Soup. I measured 1/2 cup of canned refried Beans, 1/2 cup of beef broth, 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese. I ran it thru my Magic Bullet and heated it up and it's deelicious! Full of Protein, low cal and low sugar, and did I mention it's deelicious! :confused:

[AussieTrace 0]

I would love to be eating that... but i have to do the shakes. I will definitly try it after i am banded cause my mouth was watering and my tummy was grumbling just reading it, lol. yum.

[AshleyMarie 0]

I am going to be banded March 19 at OCC. Wooohoo :confused:

[Picklesix 1]

I would love to be eating that... but i have to do the shakes. I will definitly try it after i am banded cause my mouth was watering and my tummy was grumbling just reading it, lol. yum.

How are you doing on the shakes? I can have full liquids until Sunday when I have one day of Clear Liquids only, because I get banded on Monday. I'm doing ok on fulls, except for a slight headache, being hungry, and craving a steak or a pork chop. Are you able to sleep? I'm having trouble with that too.

[AussieTrace 0]

I'm doing o.k on the shakes, mainly because i like the coffee ones. I am aloud some vegies at night, like brocilli, cauliflower, zuchini, onions, green Beans, tomatoe. But trying to think up ways to eat them is hard. mostly i just stir fry them with a little chilli and garlic and sometimes i add them to tomatoe Soup.< /p>

Yesterday i had the worst headache all day and i just couldn't shake it, as i don't get headaches often i wondered if it was from the diet. I'm taking berrocca Vitamins so it shouldn't be from my diet.

I miss a nice barbeque steak too, but mostly bread and potatoe. Cooking for the rest of the family means i am seeing all this yummy food and smelling it and i know if i wasn't getting banded in 6 days there is no way i could stick to this diet. I haven't been told about Clear Liquids the day b4 my op although it does make sense. I'm not having any probs with sleeping, thank goodness.

[pac 0]

How about the Marchketeers?

[maestrita 43]

Yeah, Aussie Trace, we have the same band-birthday! Malissa and LouandBoosMom have our same band-day, too! It's going to be super! I am so excited for us all. Our lives are going to be great!

[munger 0]

I get my band on the 16th and yes I am excited too. I did go ahead and start a "diet" and I am feeling better about cravings - I am using the EAS protien shakes for Breakfast and lunch and salads for dinner with a small protion of meat. I am not a soda junky - but man I love my coffee in the moring and my wine in the evenings normally have two glasses of each - so I will cut down to one next week - so none wont be so bad!

[Lois Ruth 0]

Hey Anyak! You have the same surgery date as me! Keep in touch with your progress!

[Lois Ruth 0]

Hey, we'll be banded together! I'm on for March 23rd also! Keep in touch about your progress!

[Lois Ruth 0]

Hi! I'm a March 23 girl too! I'm excited! Keep in touch!

[carissarenae1986 0]

My surgery is March 9th!! Yay! I like the March Melters. It has a certain ring to it. And hopefully a true statement as well

[carissarenae1986 0]

Ok.... So evidently I just read the first page, lol. Lucky Losers is even better.