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Hi Tarami and welcome! I haven't been banded yet either. Currently I am on day 2 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for January 30th. I went for my preadmission testing yesterday. Good luck with all your appointments and tests. Keep us posted through your journey.Gigi

Hi Yvonne! I couldn't agree more with you.I feel the same way.I have 4 kids to think about. I too am nervous. I am having my surgery on the 30th of this month. Today I went for preadmission testing. Good luck to you-Gigi:)

Debby, Hope your surgery went well and hope you are doing well. Gigi

Congrats on your new baby and welcome back! I have not been banded as of yet, but will be on January 30th. I have spent many hours on this and other threads. Everyone has been so supportive and is so informative. I wish you luck. It sounds like you are on track. Keep us posted-Gigi

Judyaz I just wanted to wish you luck on your upcoming surgery! You must be very excited. I will be starting my pre-op diet on the 16th and will be banded on the 30th. Keep us posted and good luck! Gigi

TxChick50 Congrats on your surgery! It sounds like you are doing well. You must be glad that this is behind you. Best of luck- Gigi

Andy, you are doing AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for those encouraging words. I am scheduled to be banded on the 30th of January. So far all the staff in my surgeon's office are so friendly and personal. I too think that it is important. Keep up the good work and thank you! Gigi

Shannon77-You are doing awesome!! I haven't been banded yet, but your weight loss sure is inspiring. Keep up the good work!. What exactly are you eating after 6 weeks? I hope to follow your footsteps.Gigi

Sunshine, Hi! I am new to the forum and wish to be added to the list of January bandsters. My date is Jan.30th. Thank you! Gigi

I am going to be banded on the 30th of January. I start my pre-op diet on the 16th which consists of 3 protein shakes/day and an evening meal of 3 oz. of lean protein and vegies. I am a little nervous though and alot excited:) Gigi

Hi! I just wanted to wish you luck on your upcoming surgery. I am having my band on January30th.I too am excited and a little nervous. Gigi

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! We are neighbors.I will be having my surgery on January 30th at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence,RI. I too am excited and nervous @ the same time.Isn't this forum great? I have found everyone to be so supportive and willing to share their knowledge and experiences. Best of luck to you. Keep in touch- Gigi

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I too am scared about what happens after the surgery, but I have gotten alot of support and information from this forum. I am scheduled for the 30th of this month. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Congrats on your surgery! You must be so glad that it is behind you. My surgery is on the 30th of this month. Are you in alot of pain? Is it more or less than you expected? Take care-Gigi

Angy,Thank you for the info on this thread. I will be joining the January Bandsters. My date is January 3oth. How are you feeling? Hope your surgery went well.Keep in touch! Gigi

Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgery. I don't know much about protein drinks,but I have tried Designer Whey protein and liked it. I start on my protein shakes on the 16th. My surgery is on the 30th. Good luck to you. Gigi

I am new to this also.Like you,my lap-band experience began in September of 2006 and my surgery is scheduled for January 30th(20 more days). I too am excited and nervous.Best of luck to you.Please let me know how you do. Congrats! Gigi

Hi everyone! I am a married 41y.old mother of 4 who has been overweight since age 5. I learned about the band from a friend of mine who is a doctor. He got me interested and I've been doing research for the past 6 months. I attended the required seminar and knew that the band was for me.(gastric bypass scared me too much) That was in September. I then completed all the required tests,appointments,and procedures,and of course the insurance approval.On January 5th, I received my phone call with a date for my band-the 30th of this month. I am so excited and also very nervous. My surgeon is Dr.Pohl in RI. I would like to lose 75-100lbs.If anyone has any words of wisdom for me,I would really appreciate it.Thank you! Gigi

Hi everyone! I am a married 41y.old mother of 4 who has been overweight since age 5. I learned about the band from a friend of mine who is a doctor. He got me interested and I've been doing research for the past 6 months. I attended the required seminar and knew that the band was for me.(gastric bypass scared me too much) That was in September. I then completed all the required tests,appointments,and procedures,and of course the insurance approval.On January 5th, I received my phone call with a date for my band-the 30th of this month. I am so excited and also very nervous. My surgeon is Dr.Pohl in RI. I would like to lose 75-100lbs.If anyone has any words of wisdom for me,I would really appreciate it.Thank you! Gigi

Hi Tracy! It took me 5 months to get all the required tests and procedures and appointments out of the way.The other day, I received my phone call from the surgeon's office.I have a date to be banded-January 30.I am a excited and nervous at the same time.I wish you lots of luck. Gigi