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I have it and use it when we go out or for pictures, stuff like that. It is great for full coverage. If you have them explain to you how and where to apply it then you shouldn't have a problem if you like a lot of coverage. You really need to have a freshly washed and scrubed face to start with. Then apply lightly, you can always add more. I have a few wrinkles around my eyes and it will go in and crease if your not careful. So if you want day wear, I use a tinted moisturizer and LOVE it.

I am getting banded on the 24th too......So many of us are close to the same time. I can tell you that I believe that everyone feels the same way during this time......the waiting game. My doctor didn't order any diet restrictions before surgery at all. That really surprised me. They said it had to do with the BMI really. I have pre-op on the 16. The bad thing for me is that I have to travel 3 1/2 hours to the hospital. That isn't going to be much fun coming home after surgery. Good Luck everyone!

I have been on a waiting list for surgery. I got a call from my doctors nurse. November 24th is the date. I need to go and get my physical finding from my PCP and then see the surgeon and the anasticiologist to give them the report and get their clearance for surgery. I never thought that I could feel so excited and scared at the same time. His nurse said at my BMI pre-op diet isn't needed. However, I think I will go for at least a week on 2 protein shakes a day and then a low carb meal in late afternoon. Has anyone heard of not having to do the pre-op diet? I just think that it would be easier to do to start because of the diet after surgery. Anyone else around my date?

Heck yeah!!!!!! If I were at my goal and got into one, I would be so happy you couldn't get it off me. I would even wear it to the grocery store in winter!!!!!:thumbup:

Hey......I live in Israel.....were neighbors. I am waiting for my surgeon's secretary to give me a date. I am on a waiting list for now. They said within 2 months. He told me that if you don't have a lot to loss then it may take a while to get off. But, every body is diffrent and your body will shed the weight on its own pace, depending on how you eat and the restrictions of the band.

I had my meeting with the surgeon. I am on his waiting list. He said within a couple of months. I am kinda hoping for the middle to end of December so my kids will be home for winter break. It kinda sucks to have to be "fit in". He isn't only a bariatric surgeon, he is the cheif of laproscopic surgery as well. So he is a very busy man. I am alright witht he waiting if I am getting the best. He also gave me a run down of the diffrence in how they do it here and in most places in Europe compared to the States. I was a little surprised. He actually goes there to train other drs. It's all good. He also said that my pre-opp diet is 10 days long.....is that normal? I also have to meet with his anasticiologist because I haven't been under general before and that I am a red head and can be more sensitive, it is best that we meet before the surgery. OK.....as long as I don't feel a thing.....I will meet with anybody. :crying:

Hello everyone - I have my first appointment with the surgeon (Prof. Lansberg) on the 6th of October. Things are a little diffrent here, once your GP refers you to the surgeon you are pretty much done. So, I could be having surgery sometime in the very near future. I am very nervous about some of the procedures. I am wanting the lap band, but he will tell me what he thinks is best for me. I have been over weight most of my life and am ready for a big change. Just wondering what are good questions for the surgeon? Thanks, Heather