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Hi! I am on Oct 29 as well.... Looking forward to cheering everyone on!!!!

November 6th so just after you!!

After a long 7 months and a few issues with the surgeons office I finally got my date! October 29th. Surgery at Noon but have to be there a couple hours in advance. Just glad this is finally happening for me.

Hi!
I'm Becky. I'm from Idaho. I'm cash pay because surprisingly my blue cross blue shield has a policy specifically against bariatric procedures. Go figure.
I am set to be banded Nov 5, and I'm on my preop diet of 700 cals a day which is a but brutal, but really NOT as bad as I thought it would be.
I've only been overweight/obese for about four years now. I started having seizures four years ago... Up to 5 or more a day. I lived in a third story apartment and I seized on the stairs a couple of times and crashed on the cement... I just quit going out. The meds they put me on, I was warned they would ruin my metabolism... I can't lose weight unless I eat less than 1,000 cals a day plus exercise. But the medication is one that works, and I HAVE to be free from those seizures. Being afraid of having a seizure while in the shower and cracking your head open like I did, well it's just no way to live.
Anyway, I gained 90lbs ish. I wasn't leaving the apartment, because of fear of seizures.... This I didn't do anything... Laundry, grocery shopping, all of it was up to my sweet and dear husband. I stayed inside out of shame once I'd gained 50 lbs.
My weight gain was the result of emotional eating, loneliness, being sedentary, and partly my seizure meds. And, well, the seizures themselves.
So, that's where I'm at!
Um, no kids (don't want to have them til I'm closer to goal weight), no pets, building a house... Foundation just got put in yesterday!!!! I'm a photographer. Mostly newborn babies and weddings, but lots of other stuff too!
I guess that's my intro!

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.

I felt scared too; surgery has risks.
Fortunately having the band and getting it laparoscopically is so low-risk compared to other surgeries.
And the best part is that by walking through your fear today and not backing away, you'll be moving towards better health. By being brave today and working with this band as a tool, you'll lower your risk of premature death due to morbid obesity. Sounds like a good bargain to me :-)
But enough logic...blah...blah...blah...
What I really want to do is give you a hug and say that I'm praying for your surgeon's hands to be guided and for you to have a fast and easy recovery. More gentle hugs :-)
Let us know how you're doing when you can.

I got banded today..and I'm not feeling as bad as I thought I would. The pain is very little, and no gas pains so far (knock on wood).

I got it done, went great, no pain so far. Feeling real good. Was in at about 1, and came home about 5.
Very happy and relieved. Best part insurance covered 100%.
How is everyone else doibg?

Everything you all just said is so true. And if someone gets nasty, tell them where to go and carry on with your life knowing that they have to live with their crappy attitude their whole life.

I'm sure I'll open a can of worms, but, what the hell, here goes.
In addition to forgetting where some have started, I get disgusted with some of the attitudes and comments from some people that become judgmental of others with things like spelling, grammer and insprirational posts. First of all, I'm sure many of us go to the the "New Content" button to see new posts. Does it matter at this point which forum you posted under? You have the choice of either reading a post you are interested in or not reading it!! The spelling issue? There was one post particularly concerning spelling that still bugs me and I lost respect for some of the negative participants. Forgive us if we don't spell everything correctly or use grammer to meet your expectations or language. "Walla", I said it! If I need help I'm going to ask the best way I can and if I am ridiculed over my spelling I will probably never ask anything again. I thought we were here to help one another on the lapband journey. I know, I need to get over it, but, where's the compassion of some? To be honest, I've kept away from this site because of the few bad apples.

I feel a lot of those who were banded and lost forget where they began. Some post seem to be so disheartening when it comes to beginners. We are supposed to support one another. Not judge them and make snide remarks about things they may not be doing correctly. Remember the fat person who was constantly judged by others before you place judgement on people.

Just read this entire string of posts. Really great to hear all your good news, and what I have to expect for my surgery on October 31st.
Can't wait - 5 more days!

Congrats!!!

God is in the room gliding the doctors hands. Leave the nerves behind...see you on the other side.

God is in the room gliding the doctors hands. Leave the nerves behind...see you on the other side.

Sending a pray your way. See you on the other side!!!

Yes. Had a major breakdown at lunch. I just wanted something to chew!!!! My dr said I must crush my meds. Well my meds for depression taste so bad crushed I quit taking them soooo I am totally off balance. Day 24 of liquids and still trucking!! .

I am so excited, yet very nervous. I've lost 13 pounds on the pre-op diet and I can't wait to continue on my journey. This forum is awesome!

Hi all, it's 5:45am and I'm walking in to be admitted! Just a couple hours and I will be banded!!!

Tomorrow is my first post op appointment!! I am nervous and excited! Hoping i can have something of substance!! Another good thing... Since i started my pre op diet i have lost 21lbs as of today! 16 pre op and 5 post op!!! I also noticed my jeans are falling down and do not need to be unbottoned to take them off! I can also wear a number of shirts in a size smaller!!! Woo hoo!!!!!

Please do hun. It sounds like a leakage? I was told if that happens to call the dr officer, even if it's 2am. ( not to scare you, she meant if anything that was in a must call the office description ). You should have a number you can call anytime. I've read that most of you had your cuts covered/bandaged, man.. they sent me home with nothing covering them. lol. Not sure if that was a good thing or bad thing tbh with you. I haven't had any problems with them and they seem to be doing good. Pain around my largest incision or sometimes completely away and in the middle of all of them.
And wish I saw this thread sooner! I am an Oct bander! Ooh Yaaa! hehe got banded 10/22/12 I am on my 4th day post off and Just started drinking my Protein today. I just couldn't get any in the other days. I could barely drink Water, well enough to keep me from being dehydrated and that was because my tummy was so darn bloated. Everytime I took sips of water it would make me queasy. Today I am feeling wonderful, had 2 protein shakes.. some propels and a half cup of lentil Soup ( blended). Suppose to be on full liquids for another week and a half and then I get to move on to mushies which I can't Wait for!! omg.. so tired of liquids. lol. I am so excited and just can't wait till I can eat right.. real food! and exercise. My Dr. did not fill my band, he said he wanted my body to heal irst and then he will on my fill date which I still am not sure when that is. 4 weeks I think. I was full though after my half cup of soup so much be some restriction at least.
I love this place.. and all you here. Everyone has been so awesome.. wish we all lived close by! lol.

Congrats!!!!

Can now say I am an official October 2012 bandster. All went well today. Dr was great. He said my liver shrinkage made his job easier. I ask for a rebate and he chuckled. Not needing pain meds at all. Little nausea.

Well I had surgery on the 25th of October 2011. I was 360+ pounds going into this wonderful journey, Today I am a solid 197 ish. Would I do it all again? YOU DAMN RIGHT I WOULD!! But.... It truly is what YOU as a person make it to be. The hard work, determination and tenacity MUST be there to reach your goals. God bless you all.
Feel free to check out my before and after photos. But be kind;)

Good luck I'm in the waiting room now for mine too!!!! Headache as well.... Good luck to u the best is yet to come !!!

You go girl...and good luck!!! See you on the other side.