MustLooseIt 0 Posted June 3, 2009 I am going in on June 26 for my band. :confused: I also have to go do some lab work for the hospital on the 19th. I have really been getting ready for this. But now that I have a date, I feel a little nervous :mad2: I will keep everyone up to date. I am just counting down the days. How offten do you take pictures of yourself? I plan on taking lots of pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmays234 0 Posted June 3, 2009 You are the day after me and we have pre-op the same day. I'm nervous too. Start liquid diet next Thursday. Nervous about that. Good luck. :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1hotchocolate 0 Posted June 3, 2009 I got my date too... July 20,2009.. its exactly 11 days before my birthday!!!.I am so excited I started this whole process Feb 2009 and recieved my approval on 6/2/09...I am so excited to start my 30th year of life on my way to a skinner me and healther me.... I have been doing a lot of research and Im ready to strap that band on myself =)...I will keep you guys posted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustLooseIt 0 Posted June 4, 2009 I am getting real nervous as the surgery date gets closer. I have already made so many lifestyle changes to prepair myself mentally for this. I stopped drinking diet pop and that was very hard to do. I drink Water and tea. I am looking for some info on the things I must have after I get home from the hospital..Please if anyone could help me out. I need to know about what brands of food are best. Other stuff too. Please..I will be waiting for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennreporter 12 Posted June 4, 2009 Mustlooseit, your doctor/surgeon should have a post-op diet for you. Each doctor/clinic/hospital is different. Mine is another two weeks of liquids, my daughter got soft foods on day four. So first thing is to check with your doctor about what he wants you to be on. You'll get a gazillion responses on here because everybody is different. Good luck. I was banded on this past Monday and still no hunger/appetite. Doing my liquids/jello/soup because I know I have to, but that's it...soreness, very little pain. Good luck trisha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbiezhere 0 Posted June 5, 2009 Add me to the list of nervous girls! Im scheduled for 7/7 and ive been waiting so long for this and im so excited but so nervous too. Im gonna be looking at all the suggestiions here for diet...foods....vitamins...protein drinks etc. I think thats making me most nervous..the "what do i eat/drink" part..even tho i have a list they gave me, lol. Having to "think" about it all is stressful! Good look to everyone here scheduled!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustLooseIt 0 Posted June 5, 2009 You are right about every doctor being diffrent. I was reading the surgery day posts and am still not done reading them yet. I have my shakes:rolleyes: special K has a new drink they just came out with. I am going to take this one step at a time and not let myself freak out..lol. I got the gas-x. I also got the chapstick and bottles of Water. I love reading posts on here. It sure helps me to get ready for this life change I am about to make :tongue2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbiezhere 0 Posted June 5, 2009 the special K drinks have alot of sugar. My nutritionlist said for my Protein Shakes the sugar has to be less that 5 grams, and the fat less that 5 grams. The special K has like 32 or 35 grams of sugar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren87 7 Posted June 5, 2009 Hi "MustLooseIt!" It looks like we're going in on the same day! Go us! I know what you mean about being a little nervous. Although I've been waiting for two years, I'm starting to get nervous now that I have a date. You're right, one thing at a time, don't freak out! This is probably the best thing that the both of us have ever done. =) Good luck and you know where to turn for support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennreporter 12 Posted June 5, 2009 good luck on the 5 grams of sugar in the Protein...I guess maybe if you make them yourself and add maybe splenda. I like the Naked Protein drinks. Have fun Trisha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbiezhere 0 Posted June 6, 2009 well i need something pre mixed i can grab and run with. they suggested some they carry at costco...so i guess i can start with that..tho i'm looking at a thread that talked about Unruh or something that meets the criteria and is good...??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbiezhere 0 Posted June 6, 2009 oh guess its Unjury.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennreporter 12 Posted June 6, 2009 Update on Naked Protein drinks...not having those anymore. Duh, it helps to read the silly label. it's 440 calories per bottle. You would think with all my dieting years I would have noticed that there were two servings per bottle. Yes, it is 30 grams. So no more of those!! :blushing: Trisha (pennreporter) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
