usmcwife Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi to you all, my name is Angela and I am scheduled to be banded on Wed, June 4th. I am going with my mom and dad, who are also going to be banded the same day at the OCC. I was very nervous about going to Mexico for the surgery but I have ben reading all your posts and feel more at ease now. I have been given the pre-op diet to follow and was wondering if any of you have any suggestions?? I have to do the option 2 diet and am finding it hard to stick to but I NEED to do this. I am very excited about the decision I have made for myself but am also very nervous. I would appreciate any suggestions or words of encouragement from any and all of you. You veteran bandsters all are a true inspiration and you all have done so wonderful!! I can't wait to be in your shoes!! Thank you to all of you who have read this far!! Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebsmom Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Welcome Angela~ I tried the shake in the morning and at lunch and a lean cuisine for dinner but I only made it 2 days. I was SO hungry. Then I switched to shake in the morning, lean cuisine for lunch and dinner and another shake somewhere in there. I finally felt full. Sometimes I would drink half a shake between lunch and dinner and finish the other half just before bed. I also made a schedule the night before. 8 am shake 1200 lean cuisine 3 am half a shake 530 pm lean cuisine 8 pm half a shake Then as I ate them I would cross them off. Then I could tell myself "only a few more hours". It seemed a little easier when I took baby steps. Just do the best you can. It will be well worth it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK2231 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Angela, I was scared out of my mind!!!!!! Scared to be at Mexico, scared of the surgery..... But it went soooo smooth!!!! Don't listen to any negitive from others, just do what you need to do for yourself!!! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi to you all, my name is Angela and I am scheduled to be banded on Wed, June 4th. I am going with my mom and dad, who are also going to be banded the same day at the OCC. I was very nervous about going to Mexico for the surgery but I have ben reading all your posts and feel more at ease now. I have been given the pre-op diet to follow and was wondering if any of you have any suggestions?? I have to do the option 2 diet and am finding it hard to stick to but I NEED to do this. I am very excited about the decision I have made for myself but am also very nervous. I would appreciate any suggestions or words of encouragement from any and all of you. You veteran bandsters all are a true inspiration and you all have done so wonderful!! I can't wait to be in your shoes!! Thank you to all of you who have read this far!! Angela Nebsmom...thank you for your response!!! That schedule seems to be right up my alley!!! I always seem starving enough to eat the kitchen sink at about 3pm so tomorrow....I will try the half shake and see how that goes. Thanks again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Angela, I was scared out of my mind!!!!!! Scared to be at Mexico, scared of the surgery..... But it went soooo smooth!!!! Don't listen to any negitive from others, just do what you need to do for yourself!!! Donna Donna, thank you for your words. It makes me feel better to hear that it went well for you!! I am looking forward to it...plus I can't wait to see how hot Dr. Ortiz is..haha just kidding..."Focus Angela, Focus!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAN Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I am being banded on the 2nd, but I am staying an extra night at the resort so I will still be there when you and your parents get to TJ. I am so nervous/excited/scared. I can't wait to have the surgery. I have been on the pre-op diet for three days now and I'm doing pretty good. I am a teacher and since we are having end of the year parties at school it has been a little hard to stick to the diet, but this is the reason I started it early. I can't wait to meet you. Keep posting, the people on here are wonderful and full of advice. Heidi (i'm going to have to try that schedule, I think that will be A LOT EASIER) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Heidi...it would be great to meet you!!! I am also having those same feelings. I just wish it were time already. I just want to get it over with..haha!! I'm sure we'll cross paths down there...are you staying at the Lucerna or the Camino Real? I'm not sure yet where we're at.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAN Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm not sure where we are at either, I haven't heard yet. How much weight do you have to lose before surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineC Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I am going to miss both of you in Mexico as my surgery isn't until June 19th. I guess I will just have to get to know you online. Hopefully as it gets closer more people with dates closer to mine will come on here. Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Heidi, I have to lose about 15lbs before surgery...BLAH..haha. I'm not looking forward to starving for the next 3 weeks but I just try to tell myself it's for the better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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