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Hi Kirsten, I'm just about through the first day of my liquid diet. My doctor only requires 2 days of a liquid diet, so one down and one to go. It's really not bad, I just have to remember not to eat real food. It's amazing how easy it is to just pop something into your mouth without thinking. I'll let you know how it goes and good luck with your surgery. Donna

Hey Kirsten, To get the ticker on your signature, go to TickerFactory.com and create a ticker. Then you copy the description or address then paste it on your signature block. You'll need to be in "edit signature" to do it. I hope that makes sense and I told you correctly. BTW my doctor is Michael Snyder at Rose Medical Center. Just 3 more days! OMG!!!!!!!

Carol, I just wanted to say hi and tell you that I hope you'll be feeling better soon. It's great that you're family is there making you laugh. My surgery is on the 11th of this month and taking medication is what worries me. It's great that you're not having to take pain medication! Take care.

Hi Kirsten. I've been doing low carb/high Protein and have lost 5 pounds so far. This Saturday I'll be starting the Clear liquids diet for two days. I need to stock up on broth and Jello. My husband asked me last night if I wanted pizza before my surgery and believe it or not, I turned it down! And you're right, it isn't easy! Take care! Donna

Hi December Bandsters. My surgery is on the 11th of December. I wasn't sure I would having the surgery this year, but it all worked out. I'm so excited and nervous, but not scared. It's going to be my first step towards the light at the end of the tunnel. Best of luck to you all.

Good luck everyone with your upcoming surgeries. My surgery is on Monday, December 11th and I'm so excited! See you on the other side!

Hi Kirsten, I'm so excited for you. Best of luck with your surgery. I was finally approved by my insurance co. and now am scheduled for surgery on Dec.11th. I can't wait either! I think since you'll be getting banded in Colorado you should be considered a Colorado bandster. Are you on any pre-op diet yet? Donna

I haven't smoked since January of this year. Every spare minute or half hour that I would have would be spent outside in the rain, cold, heat, wind puffing on a cigarette. I started counting up the time I spent smoking and realized I was wasting a lot of my time. There was so much more I could be doing that was positive. My house is a lot cleaner now. Laundry isn't piled up so high. Doesn't mean I don't miss it, but it's gets better as the months go by. And now that I have quit, I have to tell myself daily that I can never put one of those things to my lips again--not even one single puff---or I'll be at the store buying a pack. Best of luck to those who are trying to quit.

Hi, I'm still waiting to get approval from insurance company. I'm hoping to be banded in December. I've done all the prep appointments so I just need the date. Good luck to all of you!

Congratulations! I'm still waiting to hear from my doctor/insurance company about a surgury date. I'm looking forward to posting that same annoucement---size 14 jeans! That's fantastic!

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Hi Douglas, Congratulations on making the decision. I think that is the hardest part. Are you scheduled for surgery yet? I'm still waiting to hear if my insurance carrier is going to approve it. Best of luck with your journey.

Hey Piper, I know exactly how you are feeling. I'm waiting for my surgery date and have had several months to think about all this. The closer I get to my surgery, the more sure I am of my decision. What helped me through the feelings I was having about my failure at dieting and coming to terms with my "obesity" is I'm thinking of this procedure as a tool not a punishment for being obese. When I explained this procedure to some of my friends, you could tell their first thought was "she is so out of control she has to have surgery to lose weight." But I explained that their way of keeping their weight under control does not work for me; therefore, I need another "tool" to help me. And thank God for this wonderful "tool' we are going to have in our possession. Good luck with your journey. I'm sure we'll have a full range of emotions as go through all this. And how courageous we are to be taking control of our lives and doing everything we can to get healthy. Take care! Donna

Hello everyone. Right now I'm waiting for a surgery date and can't wait to start my journey. All of my presurgery tests are done and I'm completely psyched!!! Reading several of the posts on this site has confirmed that I've made the right decision. Good luck to all!

Thank you Betty. I am so inspired by your success. Thanks for welcoming me to the "club".

Hello Kat, Thanks for your reply. I grew up in New Mexico---I love it! Good luck with your journey.

Thank you for the information regarding the stickies. This is all new to me so I spent forever on the computer last night setting up my profile, etc. Every bit of information helps!

Hi, I'm in the Lakewood area. I don't have a surgery date yet--I'm hoping it will be before the end of the year. VWENZEL, who was your doctor? Mine is Dr. Michael Snyder.