I have a date

Hi everyone, I have a date for my lapband surgery with Dr Giovanni.  I go for my preop testing 11/13 and begin the liquid diet.  My scheduled surgery date is 11/27.  I'm trying to get myself ready for the liquid diet by replacing one meal a day with one now.  Other days, I find myself thinking about what I can't have and sometimes giving into cravings.  I had been dieting all summer and did well (lost 21 lbs) and now I'm playing with 5 lbs. weekly.  Help..............any advice or words of encouragement? I've been following all the good news on the board.  Everyone is doing awesome and I want to join you on that loser's bench.   My heart goes out to all of you still fighting with insurance companies.  I can't believe this happens in our country.  Don't get me started on my political views.  Anyway, keep the faith.   Jules

We will be Surgi-Sisters....  Will you be at RI Hosp, or RW.  I will be at RI.  MAybe we can room together if you go there.  That is great news.  Good luck w/ the liquid diet.

 

Jen

Surgi-sisters, that's cute!  I'll be at RW.  Thanks for your good wishes and good luck to you!  I have to stay one night because I have sleep apnea.  It would have been nice to be roomies!  Jules

Hi Jules! Congratulations on your surgery date! It will be here before you know it!

What you are doing now by replacing one meal with a shake is a great idea to ease your way into your new way of life. The 2 weeks went by really really quickly for me so I am sure it will for you too!

Just keep your eye on the prize and you will do well!

Keep us updated.

LB

Hi Laura, wow, you are doing fabulous!  I can't wait to be a loser!  LOL  THanks for you good wishes.  Jules

Congrats on getting your surgery date!

My advise on when you hit the liquid diet is just do your best.  Don't over worry on it, it will go by fast.

....dave

Hi Dave, thanks for the encouraging words.  My co-workers already told me I'm cranky and that's with just one shake a day!  LOL  OH, well!  You are steam rolling ahead with you weight loss!  You must be so happy and proud of yourself - you should be!  Jules

congrats!!!

Thanks!

Hi Jules    Congrat's on your surgery date! November 27 is just around the corner!  You'll do great! Thank you for your kind words. The insurance is a battle in itself, I'm sure once I've had surgery, my new life will be a breeze compared to all this bull. ~Dawn