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I am on day 13 myself and I had some Jello. I really hope that is okay. I know that the instructions state that we can have full liquid and medically that includes Jello. It does not include pudding. I fine myself straining soups and such for variety but I am not really hungry much.

Well, first let me start by saying I am so excited!! I have been thinking about having the LapBand for 5 years, and I have finally made the commitment to do it.

That being said...I talked to Dr. Miranda yesterday and she wants me to lose 48 pounds before my December 28th surgery date. That is 12 weeks from today, and it is a little discouraging. Don't get me wrong...I am going to work my rear end off to get there. But what if I don't make it? Will they turn me away? I am 5'4" and currently 369 lbs - which means my BMI is 63. AARGH!! I can't believe I just typed that!! I know that's a really high BMI, but if I could just drop 50 pounds like nothing, I wouldn't be getting this surgery done.

I'm really not trying to sound whiny, or like I don't want to try - I am just looking for a little insight.

I satrted the diet she prescribed this morning, and I have been drinking water like it's going out of style!! Well, at least if they turn me away I will know I tried!!

Worry not. Know what you need to do and just go for it. Dr. Miranda is there for whatever support you need. If you don't achieve the desired goal keep your head up. I was 398 and needed to be 362 in about 7 weeks. Didn't look real hopeful the first few weeks but the day before my flight I was at 359. On the day of my surgery, I was at 357. Stress will do you no good.

My best friend is getting it done on the 8th. She flies in on the 7th at 8pm. Anyone else being picked up at that time? She's hoping here will be more people in the van.

I flew in on the evening of 10/7 and had my surgery on 10/8. I went shopping on 10/9, siteseeing on 10/10 and back home. Went to work the morning of 10/11. Can't say I feel 100% but I have felt worse.