Manda_T

So now it is March. I am scheduled for the surgery on the 18th. Made my flight arrangements, ordered everything I need and am really starting to freak out !!! I am excited but so nervous.

Sadly, I have the "nasty habit" of smoking (quit for 8 year, got a nasty divorce and started again for almost 2 years) I have to quit on the 4th

Then 2 days later I start my pre-op diet, omg I am going to be such a witch. I'm not telling anyone but close family that I am doing this and am sure that everyone is going to want to murder me by the time I leave.

And while I am freaked out, I am so excited. I have been on the diet rollercoaster as long as I can remember. And I believe the last time I weighted under 200lbs is when I was 18.

How the heck are all of my fellow bandsters doing with their March dates, pre-op and nerves?

Amanda

I thought I could go with Dr.Lic & Birth Certificate, am I wrong?

Amanda

Which one was your favorite? I am the type of person that gags at nasty things and the slim fast shakes gross me out. I start my pre-op diet in a week and am looking for the best type/flavor/hints and help from those of you that survived the pre-op diet

Manda

What type of band did you get? I am reading reviews on the different options and am curious what is used more.

Thanks....

AManda

I'm not banded yet, but I am hoping to be...and boy do I dream!!!

~wrapping a towel(not a beach towel either) around me without something hanging out.

~being able to take a bath with more water in it and less me;)

~having my husband being able to carry me and not the other way around (he's maybe 160 soaking wet)

~less aches and pains

~being able to wear shorts (without fear or shame...can't remember the last time I wore any in public)

Thought of more...

Thighs not rubbing together

Bottom fitting on a bike seat

I thought this was good and I would share with you all.....please add things that you can think of

Things I am looking forward too OR WHEN I LOSE THIS WEIGHT

Tie my shoes without losing my breath.

Crossing my legs

Looking younger

Shave my legs in the shower!

Get out of the bathtub without 911 on speed dial.

Bend over and..... GET BACK UP!

Can shop......anywhere! >

More flexible during sex.

The fat from our backs disapearing.

Fitting comfortably in theatre and airline seats

When we sit down or sleep on my side, my underwear doesn't "roll" down the front of my abdomen

Going up stairs and not have breathing problems

I can buy something without an X in the size

Ride all of the rollercoasters I want! Whee!

Don't have to wonder if I’m going to break a chair I sit in – will it hold me?

Don't need to lie about our weight on my Drivers License any more!

Don't need to hide by real weight from my husband/wife/significant others and family.

Go to the Beach or public pool (and hold my head high!)

Wear a cute costume for Halloween!

Spend the money I save on groceries on Jewelry or New Clothes!

Don't need the handicapped (larger) stall in restrooms.

No fear of using airplane restrooms on long flights.

I am just wondering how in the heck we can get enough protein on 12 oz. of food a day, and no snacks or protein drinks during the day? Even eating ONLY meat wouldn't be enough protein. How do you fit the required protein in with the small meal size?

Paula

I read on another chat board about Isopure Water, it is suppose to taste good and have 40g of protein. GNC carries it, I ordered some today but they are back ordered 2 weeks.

I also read in the weightloss surgery for dummies, that you can mix powdered milk (which I guess is high in protein with skim milk as a base then cut it with soup.

Amanda

HEY! I'm scheduled for March 24th.. flying in on easter sunday.. AND spring break week... good lord.. I couldn't figure out why tickets were $350 from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA.... but OH WELL.. it's worth it. Any other oregonians? Or.. anyhone.

Darlene.. I will be seeing you . Let's chat

Darlene,

I'm getting banded on the 18th & am from Eugene, Oregon....Hoping for some sun while I am there.

HEY!!!! LET'S GET SOME MORE MARCH SURGERIES LISTED!!! WHO ELSE IS GOING TO DR. ORTIZ IN MARCH???

:-h

Mine is on the 18th, although I arrive the 17th....CANT WAIT!! =D>

I am scheduled to have my surgery on Tuesday, March 18th. Is anyone else going to be there at that time.

Amanda

I am arriving on the 17th & scheduled for surgery on the 18th....so excited but nervous and a tad sick can't believe I am finally doing this.....