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In a thread a couple of weeks back that I can't seem to locate several of you mentioned a web site you use to track your progress and what you are eating etc. Can you tell me the name of that again?

We are getting down there Jenna, how is the preop diet going?

I started my preop for my May 8 surgery today. I haven't been this excited about a diet in years. I think it is because I actually have hope that all of my hard work is going to pay off and last. I have worked hard and lost weight so many times just to gain it back. Blessings!

Thanks, you all are very helpful. I looked at Walmart but was probably looking in the wrong place. Michelle the picture helps alot. Should have such a hard time spotting it now. Blessings!

I am scheduled for surgery on the 8th. I will arrive and be doing my preops on the 7th. Blessings!

I am arriving on the 7th for a May 8th surgery date. My husband and I will both be there and look forward to meeting up with you. Blessings!

This was great information and sounds like the way to go. I am sure OCC would still reserve a room even if we don't use their transportation, I'll have to ask.

Can't wait to see it on Tues. or Wed. I bet you'll be able to completely zip it by then. Keep up the good work > Blessings!

That is wonderful. I am so proud of you and look forward to hearing more great things from you. With the will power and determination you have already shown, I know you will be very successful in this! Blessings!

I know several have mentioned some type of protein water, I think it is Special K that they drank during their Liquid post op phase. Can you tell me what it is and where you found it?

Thanks all of you for your inspirational and realistic help. I am really looking forward to my band surgery on May 8. I start My pre-op diet on Monday and then just 10 days to surgery. I realize everyone experiences something different but My greatest difficulty up until now hasn't been losing the weight but keeping it off. I am encouraged that most are able to keep their weight of whatever their loss is, even when they plateau so that is my great hope. Blessings!

Fills were also my concern with going to OCC but there is a fill center with the proper equipment near me. I will still definitely go to Mexico for my first fill and may the ones after. When we considered the difference in price of 8000 in Mexico to 14 or 15 thousand in the US. Not to mention all the other hassles you have to go through to get it done here, the fill cost of going back seemed insignificant. It will cost about $500 for travel hotel and fill. Even if I have to get 6 fills which is doubtful it will be much cheaper there than here and I will get 6 mini vacations out of it. Blessings!

The hardest part for me is not having a cup of coffee or tea to finish off my meal. I can easily do without dessert if I can have a hot drink at the end of the meal but I guess I won't consider my meal over until an hour later when I have my tea. Also what about before. How long before you start eating do you have to stop drinking. This is definitely going to take some getting used to and I feel like I will have to think about it constantly which will make it worse. I certainly hope it gets to be like second nature.

I am taking Phazyme with me and it is a gel cap so will probably just disolve. Others have said that works much better for them than the gasx strips. Some people don't get the gas at all so I guess I will just have to wait and see.

I sent a note to Carolyn but haven't gotten anything back. For you experienced bandsters what kind of fast did you have to do before your preop testing? I know it was 8 hours but were you allowed any liquid? Same question for fasting before Surgery.

Still wondering about the fasting pre op test. Can I drink Water, other liquid or nothing at all on the plane?

It has been my experience that if you just make yourself do it for 21 days straight then it is a habit and something you miss instead of something that you have to find motivation for. Rewards are always a plus though!

welcome teensy! We are glad to have you. I have my surgery date for 5/8 and am really excited. I have a mandate to lose 10lbs and have lost 9 so far but I want to make sure I get the weight off and keep it off for the preop. That is probably what I am most stressing about right now. Blessings!

did they reimburse you since you ended up with the semi private room?

Ok so if there is a chance of surgery the same day is that a full fast as in no liquid either or can you have water on the plane etc. anybody?

Name & Location: Val Colorado Springs Age: 45 Gender: F Band Date: May 8, 08 Height:5-2 Highest Wt. 196 Current Weight: 170 Goal: 113

Thanks again for sharing Michelle, keep up the great work. I am sure your husband must be incredibly proud of you!

If you get a change would you mind posting the website for that powdered PB. Blessing!

Aren't we limited to like 1/2 cup total when we are day four post op?

Does anyone know if there are any hotels right near the airport if I opted for the plane/trolley/taxi/fill/taxi/trolley/ route. I think I would feel better spending the night right near the airport so I could get to an early flight the next am.