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I don't know about anyone else, but I was told know there is to much sugar in them (which is why they taste ok). I did Muscle Milk lite. I lost 19lbs on the pre-op diet. 10 days with a shake for breakfast and lunch and a lean cuisine for supper. I thought I would have trouble with it, but it was pretty easy if you drink a lot of water and take a Metamucil capsule mid morning and mid afternoon. You'll do better than you think. Good Luck with your journey your stonge thah you think. TC RCR

My biggest concern about having this done in Mexico is that I live in the deep south and i dont know where I would go for my fills. Obviously going back to Mexico would be out of the question for me. So is any body in here near me and where do u go?

Sam I think in the fill topics there is a woman who gets hers somewhere in Florida if that helps. PS did you get my reply to your other questions? I've been having problems with this site not letting me post sometimes. TC

Welcome to bandland. I had my surgery 4/19 and it was probably the most stress free surgery I've ever had. I don't think I have ever been so pumped about something. Good luck to you and again welcome to bandland. TC

Hi Sam, I just had surgery on 4-19. I'm not sure about airfare. I am going to get my fills done at OCC. My thinking on this is they put it in. So they should be the best ones for my aftercare. I would be more than happy to relate my experience to you. Give me a shout. I am very pumped about being banded and how it and I will work together to beat obesity. I truly love to talk about it and my OCC experience. It was the best decision I have ever made. TC

Good post . Thanx for the info

Hi Steve, I was just banded the 19th of April. Although I'm not as far along as you are I 'm wondering since you said you were dis oriented how much protein you are getting. I get that way when my protein level is low (like now). Congrats on your 30# loss. Its nice to see some guys post in here. Either that or its nice to see that I noticed. Keep up the good work. Again congrats on your loss.

Well, So far so good. I got banded 1 week ago tomorrow. The 1st week has been pretty easy. Except for a couple of times I ate to fast. Boy does that get your attention. I am still doing clear liquids until tomorrow then I can have some drinkable yogurt. Thursday I can have some Muscle Milk. Today I have had a cup of coffee and am just going to walk a mile on my treadmill and kick back and enjoy the rest of the day.

I am getting banded on June 28 th. Does anybody know if fruit smoothies are aloud in the 3 week post op diet??

I don.t know about fruit smoothies , but you are aloud 1 drinkable yogurt starting on day 8 post=op.

Hi all I was banded on 4/19. My question Is it normal to feel like I have to burp all the time and can't. Yesterday I ate a Popsicle to fast boy does that feeling suck.So today I'm going to take it slow.

Well I've had a couple of shakes today. I took the dog to the vet while we are gone. Had a key made, and picked up 2 tables for the garage sale that is happening while I'm gone. I think I have everything (until I need it). We leave here at 5:00 am. Our plane leaves at 6:30 am. God I love having a little airport to start trips with. We have a 55 minute wait in Chicago. We get in to San Diego at 11:00 am. I think we go from there to the hotel. I always forgot to ask what would happen if I came in on a Sunday. I guess we can look around. i'm starting to get excited about going. I was going to take a nap, but I think I'll stay up and do what I don't know.

Well I guess now is as good a time as any to start my quest. I'm am currently on my 8th day Pre-op and have been shocked. It's not that bad. Anyway today I'm going to get all my stuff ready for Sunday morning. We leave here at 6:30 in the morning (yuck). So I'm going to try to write in here for the next few days. Thanxs TC all

I guess I should have said I am also on Diet #2. I will be using Muscle milk lite as a protein shake. The leafy vegetables are for in between. I was just wondering about the baby carrots and celery because I like them. Any suggestions on tasty lean cuisine meals ? Thank you all for your support. It's kinda weird being one of very few guys on here. Doolittle is a great help. Thanks again all.

Well everything is paid. I start pre-op diet on Friday. Surgery on Monday the 19th. I sure hope I can do this. I need to lose 17lbs before surgery. Dr. Miranda said I could eat up to 4lbs of leafy vegetables a day. I almost mooed when she said that lol. Does anyone know if you can eat baby carrots or celery?

Hi all. Ive been lurking for a good long while, but finally bit the bullet and signed up. Im sched. for surgery on Friday April 2 ... which is approx. 48 hours away!!! Whoa!

Good Luck .I hope all goes well

Thanks for the support all April 19 is the day. We are getting there the 18th. Staying at the Lucerna.

30 days to go. This is going to get very real soon. I read Dr.Otiz's book and it was very informitive. Especially for family members who are supportive. It's funny how some try to talk you out of it. I'm going any way.

Well shoot..too bad we are not there together since we are the only ones..lol..I'm the 15th.

Wow there are still only 3 of us in April. I hope OCC doesn't find out they will raise the fee. LOL. I will be there the 18-22. That gives us an extra day to shop or do something fun. I hope to meet some fellow bandster's and start my journey.

April 19th here.

Well here we go. I sent in my deposit. My paperwork goes in today. April 19th is my surgery date.I'm already nervous and hope I can do this. I just got back from a cruise and many of my reasons for doing this were reaffirmed on this trip. I think now that I have a date I will start posting more. I went to my primary doctor the other day and she is very glad I'm doing this. She to was appalled when I told her the cost in Madison. About 24 to 26,000 dollars and that did not include fills. So which hotel should I stay at ?

If I choose to go back to OCC for fills. Does any one know other than airfare what it costs ? Also, do you think it's better to return to OCC or find someone in the states ? I live in Wisconsin if that helps.

Hi all, This is a new experiance for me . I'm looking foward to the journy ahead. I have a ton of quetions and am not sure how to look in here. Any help would be greatly appriciated. Oh yeah I'm looking at 4/15/2010 as a date. Thanx