September 2009 Band Date

[mosean6278 0]

my Dr. said to drink at least 3 Protein Drinks a day, and as much sugar free liquids as i want. juice and low fat milk in moderation. also allowed sugar free popsicles or fudgesicles, yogart and cottage cheese. i have been drinking the slimfast and eas Protein drinks and sugar free carnation instant Breakfast.< /p>

[ashleysara 0]

mosean, thanks so much for the reply. with that diet do you about how many grams of Protein you are getting per day? My doctor is very lenient with the preop diet, only making me replace one meal a day for the last week with a Protein Shake. I asked if I could do a liquid diet to get my body used to it and she was fine with it but because she doesnt require it I have no information about it in my preop diet plan. Thanks for any details you can provide. Good luck everyone

[travel 0]

My Hospital supplies list:

Moisturizing mouth spray -in the mouthwash aisle

quart size baggies- for ice chips, ice packs, to cool down

with, to organize small items

ear plugs

small pack tissues

antibacterial wipes

baby wipes -to clean and cool down with

chapstick -2, they disappear on me

gas-x strips

comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss

clogs -slip ons to wear in, and walk hallways after

clothes -wear in! and an extra pair of loose slacks

pillow and/or something to hold tummy while on the way

home

water bottle left in car for ride home

rolling backpack

-my insurance requires 23 hours. These items don't take up much space, and even if I don't use anything, I'll be prepared

[travel 0]

pre-op liquids-

I have a two week pre-op liquid meal plan, with a few vegetables to choose from. I don't think more than 30g Protein at a meal. 65g protein a day, at a minimum. Add 64oz Water every day. Have 5-6 meals. My bariatric center wants us to start our new lifestyle before surgery, so after surgery we will be familiar with how to proceed.

[SoAnnaBanana 1]

Wow, this weekend has been tough with the pre-op diet. It was both my anniversary and my husband's birthday. All I could have was slimfast, broth, oatmeal, cream of wheat, and crystal light. I must admit... I had second thoughts while on this diet... it has been so hard. But here we all are turning the corner and soon to be post-op. I am looking forward to all the great things to come! Good luck to you all on Tuesday!!!

[travel 0]

Try this:

How to shrink your liver (and increase ST weight loss) – the low-carb, pre-op diet - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

[jazzblue 0]

I have my surgery date set for Tuesday, 9/8/09. On Friday, 8/28/09, I went through pre-op testing. I start a seven-day pre-op diet tomorrow for the sole purpose of reducing the glycogen stores in my liver.

Here is what I have to follow:

-Clear, sugar-free liquids unlimited: crystal light, sf kool-aid, coffee, tea, broth Soups, sf popsicles, sf Jello, etc.

-Liquids in moderation: sf juice or gatorade (1 c. per day), milk (2 c. per day), sf carnation instant breakfast shakes (2 per day)

-Solid Foods: fruit (1/2 c. canned or small piece of fruit - 2 per day), Dairy (8 oz. light yogurt, 1/2 c. cottage cheese, sf pudding - 3 per day), or raw vegetables ( 2 c. per day)

All in all it doesn't sound too bad, but I am guessing I will be will be craving real food after a couple of days.

Best wishes everyone!!

[Cortney75 0]

Just a quick post then I am going to read what I have missed for the day...

I did start a yahoo group for all of us in September. I am including Aug & Oct, specially the ones at the end of Aug and beginning of Oct. My thought...those in August are a little more ahead of some of us and then we can help the ones in September. One big happy family and push and encourage each other.

I choose Yahoo over, Windows Live and Google groups (I created a group on each one) because Yahoo has the biggest storage of photos!!! Also their storage for files is also pretty big and does not count against your photo storage space.

I will still come to the board to post. But I thought this would be a really nice way to keep in touch, share recipes, encourage, do challenges with each other, photos, etc. Since we are all going through this together and at the same time. Plus you can get everything emailed to you and reply right through the email to the whole group.

So if you would like to join and have a nice Bandster family come on over and sign up! :wink2:

You do have to have a Yahoo ID to be part of the group. To get one sign up here - https://edit.yahoo.com/registration?.intl=us&new=1&.src=ygrp&.v=0&.done=http%3a//groups.yahoo.com

Also when you apply to be a member just let me know you are part of the lap band forum or when your surgery date is/was. I don't just want to let anyone join at this time.

Okay hope everyone had a great weekend. If the link to join below does not work I will edit until I can get it to work.

:ohmy:

Click to join banded909 - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/banded909/join

Edited August 31, 2009 by Cortney75
group sign up....

[Cortney75 0]

I am proud to report that I have made it through my first day of Clear Liquids without a single bite of food! Nothing but broth, sf drinks, sf Jello. And I am still alive, amazing! :ohmy:

I also had the best Last Supper with my husband last night. I described it in detail in my blog, for those who enjoy "Food Porn." :wink2:

Two days and a few hours left....

I read your food porn...damn that sounded way to good. I was drooling as I read it.

I am glad your first day went easy that is awesome...hope things went just as easy today!!!

[jmtmb 0]

My liquid diet has consisted of clear broth, sf popsicles, sf Jello, gatorade, Powerade, 8oz. pulp free oj, 8oz. Tomato juice. 2 scoops of whey Protein per day mixed with OJ or gatorade/powerade. That is it. I have been on this since Aug. 21st. Surgery is the 4th. Been dreaming of what I can eat when I get to mushies, but have not cheated! I am down 15 1/2 pounds. Woohoo! Starting my journey has been hard, but has made me a stronger person. Good luck to all this weeks bandster's !

[Cortney75 0]

Goodmorning everyone...

Yesterday was a tough day for me. My dad is in ICU and had congestive hear failure and a pulmonary embolism...scary stuff.

I am normally a stress and emotional eater, but I did prettty good. I am proud of that because I am trying to change my habits!

Well, off to the hospital again.

Pookie - I am so sorry to hear that about your Father, I hope he has a fast recover and you stay well. I will be saying a little pray for you and your family!!!

Wow, this weekend has been tough with the pre-op diet. It was both my anniversary and my husband's birthday. All I could have was slimfast, broth, oatmeal, cream of wheat, and crystal light. I must admit... I had second thoughts while on this diet... it has been so hard. But here we all are turning the corner and soon to be post-op. I am looking forward to all the great things to come! Good luck to you all on Tuesday!!!

Amchenai - ahhh Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday to your hubby. I am sure that was not a fun weekend but think of next year and a lot of pounds less and being able to go out and have a wonderful evening in something stunning.

To everyone else... I am so glad I only have a few more days left. It has been a fast weekend and I hope this week goes just as fast. :wink2: I can't wait for Friday and to be BANDED!!!

Okay hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and a great week to come :ohmy:

[Haylk02 0]

I guess my biggie is diet coke !!!

[AmandakRangel 0]

Atten all of us being banded this week. PLEASE post after surgery if you feel up to it! I am starting to stress (trying not to) but we can give info to those coming up right after us and also support each other!! Maybe start a thread on the post op page of Sept bandings? (Including end of Aug bandings) Good luck to anyone getting banded tomorrow.

I will try my best to post the day of but if not I will post the day after. Good luck to everyone else.

[AmandakRangel 0]

i am getting banded in 2 days and am having a hard time with the last few days of the pre-op liquids. i just keep thinking that most Dr.s don't require the full 2 week liquid diet anymore, but i hope all goes well. if i had more will power i wouldnt be needing the lap band, right? trying as hard as i can to stick to it, but have to be honest, i have had a few solids here and there.

Don't beat yourself up about it, so have I and I still have lost weight.

[topspinner 0]

I have a preop appt on Sept 14. Surgery is the 17th. What do they do at the preop appt.

Thanks!