Kittycat

Well you are gonna need a brighter smile to take in all of the great compliments. You are looking amazing!!! I can't wait to begin my transformation...one week until pre-op diet begins!!! Thanks for sharing your experience! Take care Cathy

Congratulations!!! Keep us up to date on how you are doing okay?! Take care Cathy

I can understand your fears, I am feeling the same way. I still can't believe that I am actually going to do this?! My surgery is June 10th and I am one week away from my pre-op diet...my stomach flips everytime I think about it and say to my "what the heck am I doing?" But I can't not do it...I have tried everthing else and I do lose weight, but it comes back on...I need a permanent solution and a wake up call to a healthier life. I wish you luck, you will do amazing....just look and listen to all of the wonderful ladies on this forum who have done it and are losing weight and changing their lives...it's a huge incentive!! Take care Cathy

My pre-op diet consists of optifast shakes and non-starch veggies, such as peppers, lettuce, cucumber, cabbage...anything grown above ground...munch all you want. Good luck!! Cathy

Thanks Snowbird, I wish my surgeon had said that to me..I lost 10 lbs before I had my first surgical consult to show him I was serious about changing my eating habits...because my starting weight is 275, they still insist on the pre-op diet. I have one week to go before starting the 4 shakes a day plus non-starch veggies...I am hoping to make salads and soup to supplement the shakes, to help me through it. Take care and you are doing great! Cathy

Hi Ladies, I was told by my surgeon and nutritionist that the reason for the pre-op diet is to reduce the fat/size of the liver so that it can be easier moved during the laproscopic surgery...so as long as you are eating virtually no fat and losing weight you should be just fine!! You are doing amazing, best of luck with your upcoming surgeries! Cathy

Happy Anniversary, you are doing great...take some pics and measurements, I bet you have lost weight!!! Have a great weekend! Cathy

I am not at home to watch soaps..but did note several episodes on You-tube..she was also featured on Entertainment Tonight the other night. It's about time they started focusing on the weight problem in your country (U.S.) and ours (Canada). In Canada, they cover gastric bypass but not Lapband. Why I have no idea?? Have a great day ladies! Cathy

Congrats Allcdngirl!!! Glad you are doing well...keep us posted! Cathy (another Cdn girl)

FAB-U-LOUS!! FANTASTIC!! You have done amazing...you'll be wearing the little lace dress in no time! Your better get is wallet padded for a nice reward!! You are my #1 incentive to this!! Good for you, Cathy

I was searching for a 0 fat dressing and came across a great web site. www.calorielab.com It provides stats for every kind of food you can think of. Have a great day! Cathy

Best of luck! You are on your way to being one of the hottest Canadian women out there! Of course including The Redhead and myself in the group! All the best and let us know how you make out! Take care Cathy (Kittycat)

Yes she did...the news program did not specify where though. Is there more than one clinic in TJ that does lapband sx? She was from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada....anyone know her? See her? Thanks Cathy

Thanks Lisa, There's no fat in Olive oil? Can you suggest any other 0 fat foods...my pre-op starts in less than 2 weeks and I am trying to line up some foods I can eat besides the shakes and veggies. Cathy

No worries, time will fly by....I thought June 10th was far away when I started this process..and now is just 27 days away!! Take care, Cathy

I am a looking for a bander named Gay Isber...her story was featured on CKCO news in Kitchener-Waterloo On, Canada. She had sx in TJ, no clinic was identified. If you are out there Gay...let me know. I am a resident of Kitchener, ON too! Cathy

I will be starting my pre-op diet in just under 2 weeks. I can have 4 Optifast shakes and non-starch veggies. I cannot eat anything with fat and would love to add some flavour to the veggies with a bit of spitzer dressing...do they make one with 0 fat? I appreciate your feedback! Thanks Cathy

Amazing pics and the transformation is incredible. You look amazing. The drainage tube after TT looks a bit freaky, but so worth it I bet?! What an inspiration to me as I start my journey officially on June 10th Thanks for sharing, Cath

My nutritionist suggested Jamieson chewable adult multi-vitamin, I am not sure how it tastes yet as I am awaiting my surgery date before trying them. She did however state that children's vitamins are not sufficient for adults. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. Best of luck, Cathy

I SECOND THAT MOTION... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE WONDERFUL MOTHERS!!!! HAVE A FABULOUS DAY! CATHY

I think it's perfectly normal to think that way. When I made the decision to go for lapband surgery, I did the same thing for about a week and ate everything in sight...then decided that it might be easier to transition into my new way of life by cutting down on snacking and fatty foods and of course drinking diet coke, so I tried that for awhile and lost 10 lbs in about 3 weeks. But...now I am back to getting nervous about surgery on June 10th and thinking every meal is my last one and eating whatever I want again. I totally know how you feel and don't be too hard on yourself. If you want to enjoy life now, do it! Take care, Cathy

WELCOME!! I am so glad you decided to join us. This forum is the best! So much support and information, you will become addicted!! LOL!! I am scheduled for surgery on June 10th here in Canada. I wish all the best and please keep us informed as to how you are doing! Take Care, Cathy

Congratulations! Hope all went well and you on your way to a whole new life!! Keep us up to date on how you are doing. Take care Cathy

I'm scheduled for June 10th in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Good luck to all June bandsters!!! Cathy

Hi Kimmie, Glad all went well...love the pic that MamaMichelle posted, you can see the weight loss in your pretty face...wow! Great Job! Cathy