happygirl02 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 hi all! newbie here i leave bright and early from canada tomorrow and fly into san diego around noon tomorrow. my banding is the next day. they've said they'll do testing as soon as i arrive if i'd like. i'm hoping this means my surgery can be first thing on friday so that i'll have a good chance of not having to overnight in the clinic. i know i have to fast before my testing, but what diet requirement is there for in between the tests and the banding? just wondering if i need to pack any shakes. also, any good tips on shopping out there for juices, etc. do i need to buy bottled water or is the hotel water purified? questions, questions.... so much excitement and nerves!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hello and welcome to our group! Dr. Miranda will tell you what you can eat after your tests and before your banding. She told us to go out and have a nice meal, but not to gain any weight. I brought some bouillon cubes with me to mix with hot water for broth. It saved my life. The hotel has bottled water that is safe for drinking. You are gonna be just fine! You will be amazed at the level of care at the OCC. Good luck and keep us posted! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygirl02 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 holy smokes kim! you've already hit your halfway mark? way to go! thanks much for the encouragement - i'm travelling alone and that doesn't help the nerves, but i definitely am excited and i've stocked up on bouillon, jello mix and crystal light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygirl02 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 oh yeah... nice meal?! i've been on nothing but protein shakes and greens for a week. do i actually get to eat a light meal that night? i'm so sick of these shakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm from Canada too. I went down and our flight got in so late that they couldn't do any tests until the next day Needless to say I was famished. I called the clinic and they told me to go ahead and eat but nothing after midnight. I ate lightly just because I didn't want to have any problems. The next day I did my testing and had my surgery and the rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Welcome! Hope your experience is as perfect as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzoupoodle Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Best of Luck, happygirl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hey, fellow Canadian girl, best of luck with your surgery and be sure to let us know how everyone goes! Take care and safe trip! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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