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I will have my surgery on the 13th! It's my Valentines Day present to myself! =) I have my pre-op testing on the 5th and will register with the hospital that day as well. I started my pre-op diet on Jan 30th. I have to be on a clear/full liquid diet for the 2 weeks prior to surgery. I've seen a couple of people ask why some of us have to so this, and some that don't really have a strict pre-op diet. I was told that the point of this diet was not only to prep the stomach but to also loose up to 25% of my excess liver fat during that 2 weeks. This will allow them to get around my liver easier to be able to place the band. My surgeon does his procedures as a short stay procedure. I will be registered for a 23 hour stay at the hospital but once I come out of recovery and get back to my room they said they will work on getting me up and walking and once I can hold down liquids and use the bathroom then I will be able to go home. I could only be there a couple hours or I could be there 10 or 12 hours. It all depends on how well I do once I make it back to my room! I wish the best of luck to everyone that has their surgery scheduled.

Thanks for all the encouragement!! I've already found so much helpful advice on here!! Looking forward to reading all your stories!!

Hello my name is Anissa. I'm new to the group. I am scheduled for surgery on Feb 13. I started my pre-op diet on Jan 30th. I am 36 years old, 5 foot tall and currently weigh 314lbs. I started the process for surgery Nov 2012. It has taken me 14 months to get everything right with the insurance . I was required to loose 25% of my body weight and keep it off fir 6 months. When I started the process I weighed 382lbs. It has been a long and hard road. I'm very excited to have my surgery and hopefully soon my body will be able to do all the things that my mind wants to do. I am looking forward to meeting new people that are or have gone through what I currently am.

Hello my name is Anissa. I'm new to the group. I am scheduled for surgery on Feb 13. I started my pre-op diet on Jan 30th. I am 36 years old, 5 foot tall and currently weigh 314lbs. I started the process for surgery Nov 2012. It has taken me 14 months to get everything right with the insurance . I was required to loose 25% of my body weight and keep it off fir 6 months. When I started the process I weighed 382lbs. It has been a long and hard road. I'm very excited to have my surgery and hopefully soon my body will be able to do all the things that my mind wants to do. I am looking forward to meeting new people that are or have gone through what I currently am.