Hello everyone,

A quick update. I am scheduled for my band on 12/9! So far I have done the sleep study- what a weird experience!! In the morning I asked the tec if I had obliged with some good snores-LOL- and she said yes, and I had even stopped breathing a few times! What a pleasure to have someone appreciate my nightly noises! I now have the psych eval on 11/25 ahead of me. UHC kindly approved 2 follow up counciling sessions, mmmm, will I need those?

My preop stuff is on 12/2 , then, the presurg appt with my Dr is on 12/3. Apparently he will provide me with a guide book- has anyone else had this?

I am also trying to practice chewing my food as long as possible- only problem is I find myself kinda swallowing parts of the "bite" during chewing. Does that make sense?

yes! you may want to take smaller bites. sometimes if i get to big of bite that will happen and when your restricted properly it can cause some pain. like a tightness where the band is. the first time this happens youll likely not forget again to chew chew chew!

congrats on your upcoming banding!

Yes- While you chew you can swallow the juices. You will find that after surgery you will chew the hell out of everything. Even Jell-o. LOL.. Better to be safe than sorry.

I did not get this book you are talking about from my doctor but I did meet with the dietitian who came me a book about other people and there story and a menu for up to 6 weeks after surgery.

the psych eval is nothing. They will ask you a few questions about you and if you have support. I only had to do this once and I'm nuts:rolleyes:

You are so close to being done! Just enjoy Thanksgiving. EAT EAT and then EAT again.. After surgery you will be living on Jell-o, chicken broth and water for the first few days/weeks.

I just had my first fill so I'm sure my turkey dinner will be a small bite of everything, maybe if I don't get full before...

GOOD LUCK!