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Good luck with your surgery! I'm right behind you, mine is on May 14th. Let us know how you're doing

Congratulations Snowgator, that's awesome! Onderland must feel onederful. I hope to be right behind you :rolleyes2:

Ann, I know what you mean about going crazy with the eating prior to the pre-op diet- I've been so bad. Last chance for this, last chance for that... It's really silly. John, I also love the veggies on the grill - they're the best!

I'm having surgery in Denver, CO with Dr. Kirschenbaum. He charges $9950 which includes 3 months of fills. Fills are $15 after that. I'm actually in Atlanta and plan to have my aftercare with a local doctor. My surgery is May 14th! Woohoo!

Northsidegirl, I'm in Atlanta, same age, same surgery date!! I start my pre-op diet on April 30th. I'm getting nervous and excited at the same time. Good luck!

Thanks Ann, now let's see if I did this right. BTW, congrats on your 5 years, that's wonderful. I'm the captain of a "relay for life" team walking on May 1st.

Trying to get the cool graphic on my post. I'm not a techhie Can anyone help? Which img do you add brackets to? How do you make it come up everytime you post? Grrr....I'm so easily frustrated.

May 14th - I can't wait! Denver, CO. Added it to the calendar as well.

Hi everyone, my name is Susie and I'm scheduled for my surgery on May 14th with Dr. Kirschenbaum in Denver, CO. I live in Atlanta and I'm flying to Denver because I am self pay. Is anyone else using Dr. K in May? I start my pre-op April 30th. We're all so lucky to have this opportunity in our grasps. I'm so excited!

HI everyone, my name is Susie and my surgery is scheduled for May 14th (just like yours, Trish)! I'm starting my pre-op diet on April 30th. 2 weeks, high protein / low carb diet. I'm planning on using Slim Fast and / or GNC Protein shakes. I've tried the Unjury (a friend had surgery in Feb, I tried all of her flavors) and I prefer the GNC chocolate caramel, it really is good.

Good luck, QuincyGirl. I'm scheduled for my surgery on May 14th and I'm getting excited. We'll be in that great "loser's club" soon! Pre-op diet starts April 30th for me.

I actually found out about Dr. K on this website. I did alot of research before making my decision. It's alot easier to get aftercare if you have your surgery in the U.S. also. Parrothead: you should send me an email. I have found another patient of True Results in Conyers, she had her surgery about 2 months ago. Her name is "Cathy" too, lol. We should all get together sometime :glare:

I'm self pay too and I live in Atlanta. I'm traveling to Denver May 14th for my surgery. Dr. Gerald Kirschenbaum offers the surgery for $9950. It's anywhere from $15 to $20K here in Atlanta. Good luck!

I can't believe my band date is creeping up so fast. I'm excited and nervous at the same time, I'm pretty sure that's normal. I've been walking a mile a few times a week, I know I should do more. I'm proud of myself for holding my own in PE class. I did 20 push ups and 43 crunches in 1 minute. Better than some of those youngsters in my class! Just wait til I'm in "Onederland", they won't be able to stop me then! I've got my plane reservations, my rental car and my hotel reservations for Denver. Still need to make my shopping lists for pre-op and post-op. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 3 weeks til pre-op diet!!!:rolleyes2:

Thanks Julie.Ann. I'll definitely make my reservation there.

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions on which hotel to book that's close to Crown Point Surgery Center. My main concerns are comfortable beds and cleanliness. Any suggestions? Thanks, Susie

Welcome Devein, sounds like you're doing great with your band. My surgery is scheduled for May 14th. What part of Georgia are you in? What surgeon did you use? Keep up the great work!

Yep, I'm back in PE class two nights a week. This course will satisfy the PE requirement for graduation. I'm going to be power walking 2 nights a week with the class and then I have to log when I exercise out of class. We're also gonna do a physical fitness "assessment", haha, to tell me how out of shape I'm in. I wonder if they'll let me take it again one year post lapband? I'm actually glad I took this class right before surgery because it's gonna kick my butt into starting my exercise program again. Now I'll be a little in shape before surgery.

Yep, I'm back in PE class two nights a week. This course will satisfy the PE requirement for graduation. I'm going to be power walking 2 nights a week with the class and then I have to log when I exercise out of class. We're also gonna do a physical fitness "assessment", haha, to tell me how out of shape I'm in. I wonder if they'll let me take it again one year post lapband? I'm actually glad I took this class right before surgery because it's gonna kick my butt into starting my exercise program again. Now I'll be a little in shape before surgery.

Congratulations on your success Bigmomma! I will be banded by Dr. K on May 14th and I can't wait to follow in your footsteps. You'll have to change your lapbandtalk screen name soon!