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... and the pre op diet options are: Rules are applicable for each diet listed. 1. No alcohol for two weeks prior to the surgery. 2. One Chromium Picolinate 400 mcg per day can be taken for fat-burning purposes. 3. One Metamucil capsule can be taken at 10:00 am and one at 3:00 pm for hunger pangs. 4. 1-2 diet drinks a day are allowed, but not to be taken to excess. 5. A green salad (no colors other than green!!) may be consumed. A zero to five calorie dressing may be used, but not to excess. (Example: Wish Bone Salad Spritzer) 6. If you suffer from PCOS of hypothyroidism, please continue with your prescribed medication. Altering your medication can make it more difficult to lose the necessary weight. You may choose from one of the following diet options although we recommend purchasing your pre-op diet from our estore http://obesitycontrolcenterestore.com/. Diet option 1 Seven days prior to surgery: The patient may have one protein shake for breakfast, one for lunch, and one for dinner, not over 225 calories a serving. If the patient has diabetes, then Glucerna or Atkins is a good option. Diet option 2 A minimum of 12 days prior to your surgery: The patient may have one protein shake for breakfast and one protein shake for lunch not over 225 calories a serving. At dinner, the patient may consume one Lean Cuisine. As a snack, you may have sugar free diet jello and sugar free popsicles. If hungry, you may substitute a serving of salad with one serving of vegetable or minestrone soup. Diet option 3 With three weeks or more before the surgery, the patient may use the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet. This is to be strictly monitored. Any cheating or excessive eating can and probably will cause complications. I did the 2 week option and it worked great !!

Hi Carrie, her email is drmiranda@obesitycontrolcenter.com Good Luck !! ~Ute~

Hi Mona, thanks btw for that great tip !! I bought the caramel, vanilla and chocolate (small bags) to try which one I like best ... and the winner is definately CHOCOLATE !! Or even chocolate mixed with vanilla, not so much the caramel. I just lovvve it ;-) 1 take 1 1/2 scoop and 2% milk and it just taste great. Thank you, thank you, thank you ... can't wait to have some more next week ;-) ~Ute~

All of us 04/28 bandsters just wore the gowns they gave us. I guess we where too drugged and too tired as of thinking to change into something else ;-) I guess it's about what you are most comfortable in! Good Luck

Thank you all so much > Today is day 4 post op and I really feel great. of course I am a little sore, I do have the gas but not the shoulder pain some have. I have to admit I am REEAALLY looking forward to the solid food in 3 weeks but I all in all it is not too bad. For now I am not hungry although my belly is growling and I have a little problem to find the right sleeping position, but could'nt be more happier that I did this step and I am looking forard to my new life !! Thank you all for being here and always having an answer to any question one may have - it helps a lot !!! P.S. We all were scheduled to be banded by Dr. Martinez (what a sweetheart) But Dr. Ortiz came back from Barcelona and he said his wife sent him straight back to work LOL. He is just too funny joking around and make my hubby and myself crackin up. But I would have felt totally comfortable with Dr. Martinez doing the surgery by himself, he is so knowledgeable, kind and also hottttt !!! They are just the best ;-) ~Ute~

Hi nebsmom, I got banded on April 28 . I do not have the shoulder pain, but I have gas that I thingk makes my belly rumbling. Although I'm not really hungry - I am fighting the HEAD hunger. OMG I smell food, I see food , I think about eating all the time and I really miss the chewing. Oh well, we have to hang in there a few more weeks and hopefully the gas is gone by then and we feel better if we can eat something with substance. I do however have another problem ... it seems I can not really find the right position to sleep. I am tossing and turning and if I move it feels like someome is pulling on my band ... wonder how long this will last ...

Oki doki ... My name is Ute (pronounced:you-tea) originally from Germany, 39 y/o, married to my wonderful husband John and we have 3 dogs. Due to a job offer, we moved to Atlanta 4 years ago and I really love it here in the US - especially the traveling :-) ! I'm working for a Foreign Embassy as an Executive Assistant and enjoy my job to the fullest. I have been overweight most of my life, always fighting the pounds - sometimes more - sometimes less. My best friend back in Germany had the lap band surgery a little over a year ago and since then I was considering it, but not really ready - eating is just such a wonderful thing ;-) After avoiding the scale for some time I finally had the nerve to face the reality and booom I was a wopping 261lbs. Now I knew I was ready and after a lot of research I called OCC and set the date. Being banded since April 28, 2008 and looking very much forward to my new life !!!

Hello All, I was bandend maybe an our ago and like doinfi9 enjoying the ice chips and the capri sun drink. like you all promised ... the Hotel is really nice and the staff here at the OCC is soooo great & professional. All in all, they are real sweethearts and I would do it all over again !!!! Well I guess more for you later, got to do the walking :-) P.S. Dr. O was in as well so we did not missed out on meeting him ... what a funny & hot Doc he is ;-) Ute

Hi Dieter, Before surgery you have to/should lose about 5% of your body weight, in order to lose some of the fat around your liver and stomach (helps for the procedure). Before surgery: Either 2 weeks with 2 shakes and 1 lean cuisine, or 1 week with 3 shakes a day. I'm on it right now and can't wait to get banded on Monday ;-) :lb11: ~Ute~

Here it comes ... "old habbits die hard" but it is really true. It is our head missleading us and hey, if we would not loooove to eat, I guess we would not be here, right ? That's why I have to leave the room when my hubby starts eating all the good stuff LOL otherwise I don't know ... You are down 32 lbs :lb13: This is great !!! ~Ute~

Hi Dieter, One thing from a soon to be bandster ... The band is a tool controlling the amount of food you eat, but not what you eat. So even with the band you would be able to gain weight. It's all about your willpower and choices. :lb11: ~Ute~

This could be me I am not banded, but on the pre-op diet and it looks like soon as I get off work and on my way home, all I can think of is FOOD FOOD FOOD :lb12: So what helps me a lot is to have my "dinner" if it is a shake or the lean cuisine right before I leave at around 4:30. And the rest of the evening I keep myself busy, eat maybe some salad and fill the rest up with water LOL Be Strong - YOU CAN DO IT !!! ~Ute~

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you strength and hope you will feel better soon! ~Ute~

:lb11: Wendy - and keep us posted !!!

Way to goooo! See you guys there

Great! So that makes at least 2 of us ;-) I do not know of anyone else being scheduled for the 28th but nebsmom's date is I believe the 29th. My husband and I will arrive on Sunday evening. Scheduled arrival (with Airtran) is 8.40 p.m. When will you arrive ? Ute

:lb14: Will, I guess we GA/SC future-/bandsters really need to get together one day! Ute

Welcome back girl

Hi Doinfi9 and welcome > I too will be banded by Dr. Martinez on April 28, 2008. At the beginning I was a little sceptic about the fact that Dr. O is not "on duty" this day, but after talking to KimmieD76 and reading all the posts on this forum about the great experience everybody had, I am sooo looking forward to Monday and I think with Dr. M we will be in very good hands ! Don't know when your date is, but maybe we get a chance to meet? I wish you :lb11: Ute

Hi momonamission, here is the link: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?show...amp;#entry17315

Thanks for the info Michelle !! I will check on the price on Monday and post it, should anyone have the same question... BTW you are doing so GREAT :lb13: Ute

Please let me/us know what Lori said - I will ask next Monday when I'll get banded

Do you know if this replacement with a low profile port would cost anything/how much ? Ute

Good morning :-h I will be banded next Monday but maybe I can join you another time to get "filled" I wish :lb11: for your fill and keep us updated !!!!! Ute

Hi GaGirl, Great that this surgery went so well hopefully the next one will be a breeze :lb24: . I'm from GA too and have my date on April 28, 2008. Maybe we GA bandsters can meet up one day! :lb11: Ute