Any fellow Banders have surgery set up for February 9th??? I'm really excited but scared!! I hear the pre-op diet is torture! :thumbup:

I'm close, I'm having mine done on the 2nd of February, and I start the pre op diet this coming Monday. 5 shakes a day that's it. That is going to be hard, but I'm so into this that I don't care... :thumbup:

I am getting banded on Feb. 11, 2010. I am really excited. Maybe we can share this our journey, since we will each being our journey around the same time. I wish you luck.

Oh by the way my surgeon does not require a pre-op diet , unless your BMI is over 50, mine is between 40 and 41, so I will not have to do a pre-op diet. I was kind of looking forward to doing one, I though it would be good to clean out my body, I will try to eat lighter the week of surgery.

Did you find the thread for February 2010 bandsters? Here's the link: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/hey-february-2010-bandsters-106891/

Good luck to you!

Thanks for the heads up thebandedgirl. I'll have to check out that thread.

I am also being banded on Feb 11th. I'm really nervous... I have never had any kind of surgery before. The closer it gets, the more afraid I become. But I am really looking forward to changing my life. I've already quit smoking this year, and losing weight with the band is going to be the major partner to that in getting my life back. I just cant wait for the surgery to be over so that this anxiety will leave me alone.

I also quit smoking 2 years ago Rock Bottom. I figure if we can do that, we can get through this! Good luck to both of us!:w00t:

I also quit smoking 2 years ago Rock Bottom. I figure if we can do that, we can get through this! Good luck to both of us!:w00t:

That is GREAT! Good luck to you!:drool:

Yes, I too have surgery on February 9th. Since my BMI is over 50, I have already started my 4 week pre-op diet. This first week has been rough (I won't lie!!), but I keep focusing on the bigger picture of being happier and healthier into the new decade. Good luck and an extra wish of happiness for 2010!!! :w00t:

what is it, the higher your BMI the longer our on the pre op diet? I have just notice that alot of peple on the pre opt longer than others

what is it, the higher your BMI the longer our on the pre op diet? I have just notice that alot of peple on the pre opt longer than others

I think every doctor is different, but mine does it that way. If I could've dropped more in the 6 month program (for insurance approval), I may have been able to drop back to 2 weeks. The Holidays made that really difficult though!! It gives more time to lose additional weight prior to surgery. It also reduces the amount of fat on the liver (which reduces its size). Generally, the higher the BMI, the higher the fat in and around the liver. The reduced size of the liver makes the procedure alot easier for the surgeon. Hope that helps.

I'm being banded on February 5th. Starting pre-op diet Jan 22.

:smile2:Hey there I will be banded Feb 10th. You should check out the Feb's Funky Bandits social group here: LAP-BAND®®

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Hello! Yes I am having my band placed on feb.9th also! I go for a pre op class next monday and start the dreaded diet on tuesday!! Im nervous but I love coming to this site for moral support, like someone said, "keep your eye on the prize" and that is how I will get through the 2 week diet from hell!!!!!! Best wishes to all of us!

Hi

I am being banded on the 4th of feb and also scared. I am 4 days into pre op diet and it is difficult but worth it. I am just taking one day at a time. You will do just fine....GOOD LUCK!