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I'm not banded yet, but congratulations on your surgery! Sorry to hear about the complications, hopefully you will have a speedy recovery! Terri:biggrin:

Good luck to all May 7th bandsters!!! We are all rooting for you! Terri

Hey JustMel - how are you doing after surgery? It is great to hear about all of the May bandsters progress. It makes waiting for May 22nd a little bit easier and not quite so nerve wracking. My biggest problem is the anticipation! I am currently doing Lindora - and they have Protein shakes and products. Does anybody know if these can be used? Terri

Great to hear you are doing well feelgoodagain. Did you talk to your doctor about the port site? I have heard other people say that they talked to their doctor and asked them not to have the port near where their bra might be. Any problems with wearing a bra? (don't mean to get too personal!!) Terri

Hey JustVal! Congrats on your 9 lb weight loss!! As for your "butt head" family, just remember that you will have the last laugh when you are looking all thin and hot!!! (and I don't mean southern weather hot!) Hopefully they will all come to their senses and start supporting you, instead of hindering you! Keep it up!!! We are all proud of you! :thumbup: Terri

Hey JustMel - I love your phrase about "jumping off a building and building your wings on the way down"!! That's great! Only 48 hours to go? Good luck, let us know how you do! By the way, can anyone tell me the difference between a "New Reply" and a "Quick Reply"? Still catching on to this posting thing! :confused2: Thanks! Terri

Glad everything went well with your surgery. It is so good to hear other people saying that they are getting banded on a Thursday or Friday and returning to work the next Monday or Tuesday! I know that healing is individual, but it is still great to hear positive stories. Good luck to all being banded on May 6th! Terri

Hi all you Valley people! I'm having surgery on May 22nd in West Hills with Dr. Mark Paya. So far, everything has gone smoothly. Had my psychiatric visit last week, have my nutritionist visit this week and going to a seminar at West Hills Hospital I think on the 13th. So far Dr. Paya's office has been terrific. Always there when I have a question (and I have a lot of them!). Terri :wink2:

Hi Nancy!~ I am also getting banded on May 22nd! Where are you from? I'm from the Los Angeles area. Terri

GOOD LUCK!!!! Can't wait to hear about your POST-op experience!!! :wink2: woot!

I too have the same fears! I am afraid of failing (once again), but I'm also afraid of never being able to eat my Mom's Pasta again! What's wrong with this picture!!! Also, when I read all of the postings about some foods not agreeing with people, I worry because I'm not a fan of throwing up! I am going to be the big 5-0 in September and I DO NOT want to be "fat and fifty"!!! I want to be "fit and fabulous"!! I know I can do this, but I think my nerves might be getting the best of me. That is why this website has been sooooo helpful! Thanks everyone! :wink2:

How are you doing now? You have had a few more days to recuperate. Like reading all of the stories - it helps with nerves! Having surgery on May 22nd. Terri

Glad it went well!! Keep us posted! May 22nd is my date. I am hoping to have surgery on Thursday and back to work on Tuesday - am I being unrealistic???!!! Terri

Hi! I live in West Hills, California which is in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles. Woot!

Diane - I realized it was AU, not UA as soon as I wrote it!! Auburn is a great school - I knew a lot of people who went there!

As soon as I wrote University of Arizona or Alabama, I realized it was probably AU - I have a cousin who graduated from Auburn - great school!

I love the name and logo for shrinko de mayo!!! Good job! I've decided that whether you are a May Flower or a Shrinko de Mayo, it is just great to be able to go on-line and meet new friends who are in the same boat as I am!!! I love reading about all of the success stories and hope to be able to add mine soon! As far as adding the logo to my signature, I have no idea how my husband did it!!!! All I know is that somehow he copied the image and then pasted it into the signature area. Good luck! :frown: Terri

I have heard a few people talk about ProtiDiet, where do you buy it and do you buy the DaVinci syrups at the grocery store? I'm new to this whole thing and am looking for places to stock up before my May 22nd date. I only have 3 days of liquids before surgery. coffee syrup sounds good too, might taste like a mocachino! Terri

Me too! I want to be added to the list! Yipee!!! I feel so special! Terri Originally Posted by Allison Heres an updated list of everyones dates :party: May 1 - BandFan1, feelgoodagain, Jamie, Awomangodcanuse May 2 - Christal, BeachBumNJ, Kammi, serena1968, tootscritter, CirrusPilot May 5 - Tracy, Sandy, KathrynRose, JaJeanne, Jennifer, GrosseFemme, jdj May 6 - Shawna, Jemo97, Cherj60, Jaylow, Californiamarty, angelic_1 May 7 - Makeupqueen, Mely, Ellen, Pix, JRFAN88, Brenda, Chelsea, Sufina, Srowland2008, Shelly, notsotinydancer, new jewel, Dawn Michelle, Katieann, Robin May 8 - Mae, Southern Missy, Thin Dolphin3, Ron Jon May 9 - Nicole, casscitymom, Jeepingirl, 2Btiny, Barbara, Golfgirllv, Tourismqueen, Kelly J, RosesAreRed, Lhooper, CelticDreamer May 12 - Bonnie, Melissa, Mandi Jo, Becky N, CaliGirl626 May 13 - Jessica, Molly, Bella, Michele, Crystal115, njudono, Erica, JBFlorida, Melissa, NicksGrammy, Lakemom, bxlisa, NY2LAGirl, 2babutterfly May 14 - Perky66, Cathy, Kristey, LadieKappa May 15 - Hope4K, Mstrina27 May 16 - devotion May 19 - Lexy, Amy, Jodi, Shannon, Janette May 20 - Coco, Checkers Mom, Gadumplin, Yvonne, MarineLiebe, Bella046, Anavrin May 21 - Sarah, Pen, Ailie, Gemini May 22 - Helen, Krysten, Jaime, Lena, Di4AU, Natalee, *Love*, Lana24, tmfritts May 23 - LaMonica, Michelle May 26 - Shelly, Kathy May 27 - Kammi, Sydney, Tina, Sadie May 28 - Nora, Lele, ronni_NC, Shy one, Amsderb May 29 - Allison, MSG'S SGM, Sphnyxmomma, beanbean, Lucy12 May 30 - Three Sixty Six, Bellygobelly (Ann) May 31 - Tonya

Hi Diane! Thanks for the welcome! Had my psychological visit today and it went well! Yeah! I told her about this great site and she will be telling her future banders about it! So much information to learn and read about. Next week is the nutritionist. Is UA University of Alabama or University of Arizona? :biggrin2:

Thanks everyone for your comments! What I have learned from LBT is that each doctor has their own set of guidelines to follow, from the number of days for liquid during pre-op to drinking during meals. I thought I read somewhere that I couldn't drink 2 hours before meals and after meals and then I had to sip my fluids, I can live with not drinking 20 minutes before and 20 minutes after a meal!!! I guess I will become one of those people who is always carrying around a Water bottle to sip from!!! Had my visit with the psychologist today and she said that it is unrealistic to think that I will never be able to drink liquids with meals. Like in Pirates of the Caribbean, it's more of a guideline than a code!!! I am just trying to learn as much as I can before being banded! :party:

I feel a little bit like a party crasher! I am having my surgery on May 22nd too! Is anyone having their surgery in Los Angeles? I have my psychological visit tomorrow - yeah! My doctor is only having me do three days of liquid diet before the big day! Looking forward to it with excitement and a little bit of nervousness! Terri :wub:

I am going to be banded on May 22, so this forum has been great! One of the biggest questions my husband keeps asking me is how I will feel not drinking anything with my meals. I always have iced tea or Water when I eat and I want to know if this is hard to get used to. Sometimes when we go out to dinner I will have wine, is this a no-no for the rest of my life? Thanks!:wub:

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for May 22 in Los Angeles, where are you located?

Thanks for the input! I figure that I will just forget about it once it heals!