preneec

Hi March Bandsters! I am having my surgery on Thursday at 9am. I have done really well on the pre-op diet and I'm ready for this. It hasn't hit me just yet. I'm still very excited, but the nervousness hasn't hit yet. I'm finishing up at work tomorrow and preparing to be out for a week. Got my support system in place? The love of my life and my best girlfriend will be there with me on Surgery day.
I've been reading all of your posts from those who have recently had surgery on yesterday. I'm trying to follow to see what your going through so I know what to possibly expect. I read someone had trouble sipping from a medicine cup and couldn't keep that down. I don't want anything like that to happen. I went to the store today to get some Colace for Constipation and some more Protein Shakes. I think I am going to the hospital in my PJ's and slippers. That's comfortable for me.
Well speedy recovery to those who are recuperating from surgery this week and all other March Bandsters best wishes on your journey!
Renee

Hi March Bandsters! I am having my surgery on Thursday at 9am. I have done really well on the pre-op diet and I'm ready for this. It hasn't hit me just yet. I'm still very excited, but the nervousness hasn't hit yet. I'm finishing up at work tomorrow and preparing to be out for a week. Got my support system in place? The love of my life and my best girlfriend will be there with me on Surgery day.
I've been reading all of your posts from those who have recently had surgery on yesterday. I'm trying to follow to see what your going through so I know what to possibly expect. I read someone had trouble sipping from a medicine cup and couldn't keep that down. I don't want anything like that to happen. I went to the store today to get some Colace for Constipation and some more Protein Shakes. I think I am going to the hospital in my PJ's and slippers. That's comfortable for me.
Well speedy recovery to those who are recuperating from surgery this week and all other March Bandsters best wishes on your journey!
Renee

Today I started my pre-op liver shrinking diet. The next 14 days should be a piece of cake. I've actually been practicing the diet for about a week now and have lost weight already. Surgery is on March 15th. I met with my NP and made my payments for the surgery and I'm all set now. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. No more poor eating habits. Portion Control, exercise and lots and lots of prayer for will power and strength!

Oh you don't want to be on those pills. As stated before they are highly addictive. Why pay all that money to have the surgery and take pills? It seems to defeat the purpose. I'm surprised a doctor would describe these pills any longer after all the controversary that surrounds them. I took them years ago, looking for a quick fix, but of course gained all the weight back once I stopped taking them.

My approval was really quick. The coordinator put my information in the system on Jan 9 and blue cross approved it immediately. I received my approval letter on the 11th. However, I had a 270 day waiting period that is up march 2. The 14th is the next available surgery date

Okay. I've known my surgery date is March 15 for a week now. I'm still very excited, but why does it feel like things are moving so slowwwww now? Does anybody else feel like this? I attended by support group last week. This week I have to attend an educational seminar on the pre-op diet, surgery day and post-op. On the 27th I have my pre-op testing and an office visit. I've started buying different kinds of flavored water and tasting different Protein Shakes. I just can't seem to get started with the exercising, guess I'm so preoccupied with everything else. Well maybe I will feel different after my educational seminar on Thursday.

I'm March 15th. Start pre-op March 1st but actually I've already started getting used to the Protein Shakes.< /p>

I just got my surgery date on yesterday. March 15th. Woooo Hooo! I haven't really gotten nervous, but I think the closer I get, that will change. I'm so looking forward to this and becoming a new me inside and out.

i have mine scheduled for march 14! i have already started the Protein Shakes too. i am so excited and a bit nervous all at same time. its cool to think this time next year will be a whole new me! glad to be on this site w you all!

Hello Eveyone...
I am Tressa...I am new to this site. I just wanted to drop a line and introduce myself. I am planning to have the Lapband surgery in the very near future. I am scheduled for my seminar, surgeaon consult and blood work with in the next to weeks...I am on my way to join the ride with you guys (super excited)!! I do not have nay questions just yet.....I am just very grateful for this site!! Have a good day everyone!!

I'm excited for you! I'll never forget how nervous I was... You will be reborn... The best thing I have ever done... Can't wait to see what you look like in a couple months! Good luck