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Thanks Happy!

I get my surgery on December 3rd. When is yours?

My dr. said I could have it a few days after surgery but that I need to watch the empty calories. We are all doing this to loose weight so I'm not going to go overboard, but I do plan to have a glass of wine every week or so.

Are there any other banders out there with a starting BMI of 35 or less? I'm getting my band in 1 week and I would love to hear about your experence with the band and how the weightloss is going. Thanks for any response!

I agree! I've told the people close to me that I'm having the surgery. If I'm going to be sucessful, I can't be affraid to tell people that I'm going through this. I also get some negitive feedback because most people think I don't "qualify" for the band. I'm 70 pounds overweight and I have tried everything else under the sun. Why wait until I'm 100 pounds over weight to do it. Many people have said that just because I can afford it, it's the easy way out. It's not easy, but I'm ready to be in control for life, not just the amount of time it takes to loose it! Best of luck to all of you!

Had my pre-op visit yesterday and the only tests they did were urine and blood. I'm excited but getting really anxious. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in getting the band and I think the first few months will be alot like being pregnant. Sucks while you are in it but looking back it wasn't that bad and SO worth it! SW - 197 CW - 189 GW - 135

After reading much of this thread, I'm a little lost. I have only had 1 appt. with the Dr.'s office and I know nothing about gas strips, sippy cups, toddler plates, or anything! Please help! I have a pre-op appt on Monday so I hope they go over some of this stuff with me? I started my pre-op diet today. I'm just following the adkins diet. No protien shakes for me yet! I want to wait as long as possible for that gross stuff!

Hi Lyn! I'm also on the low end of the BMI with 35. It will be intresting to follow each other. My surgery is on the 3rd and it's 26 days before my birthday as well. I'm self pay and haved moved through the system very fast! I went to a seminar on November 4th and had a consult on November 9th. They scheduled the surgery for December 3rd. I still have a pre-op appointment for 11/23.

I'm a stay at home mom and I won't get any time off! :w00t: My husband is taking the day of surgery off and I hope my mom will come to town to help with the kids for a day or 2. This is my biggest worry but my Dr. said that I can do it!

Hello! I'm new but scheduled for my band on December 3rd. I think several of you have that date as well. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.