Kentucky girl having surgery on March 25, 2009!!

[MSALLEN606 0]

Hello everyone! My name is Melissa and I am from Catlettsburg Kentucky.Today is my first time every on this website, and I have learned so much already. I started my pre-op diet yesterday and my surgery is scheduled for March 25th. I know its going to be totally worth it, but this is my second day on my pre-op diet and I am having a rough time going off pop. I should have weaned myself off of it a long time ago!! Plus I am drinking the EAS premixed Protein Shakes and I am not liking them:eek:. I am open to suggestions on these shakes or anything else I need to know before or after surgery.

Edited March 11, 2009 by MSALLEN606

[bandpal 7]

Hi Melissa, welcome to LBT and good luck on your upcoming surgery. What are the details of your pre-op diet? That would make it easier to give you suggestions. Regarding surgery, check out the site's FAQ (frequently asked questions) on Surgery. Here's the link:

Lap-Band Surgery Frequently Asked Questions - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Best of luck!

[GuyMontag 1,264]

Congrats! I too am in Kentucky. I live in florence, KY and was banded in Cincinnati. Good luck on your weight loss journey!

[Mom2six 0]

Welcome! I am getting banded on March 20th :mad2: The first two days on the preop diet were really tough for me too. I was nauseated and had headaches. By day three I turned the corner and am feeling better. I am still sneaking in about a half a soda a day but plan to be soda free by this Friday. I hope you feel better soon and that day 3 is the turning point for you too!