I got my surgery date booked for July 2nd and so far everything looks good (crossing fingers...). What about you guys, anybody else getting banded this coming July?

Right now I'm busy soaking up information and I came across some great blogs of people I could relate to. Thanks to them and to the nice people on this forum, while I'm still a little apprehensive I now have a much better understanding of the journey that awaits me. Not to mention some great tricks and recipes! I have some unused vacation time that I'll be taking after the surgery, it should make for an interesting summer!

Keep in touch!

Peace : )

Hi everyone,

I finally got my golden ticket. My surgery date is July 21. I can't wait. I am so excited, but scared about it too. I have been heavy my whole life, I'm not to sure what I will look like at a healthy weight and that is kind of a scary thought too. Does anyone else feel this way?

congrats! what part of NM? im in abq, and getting banded on the 19th@lovelace. whose doing your surgery?

being at a healthy weight..hmm. i cant recall what that image has ever looked like. i came out at 9lbs 4oz...lol..

when do you start preop? congrats.....and so long to green chile.....

My big day is tomorrow. I've got alot to do today so that should make today go by quickly.

I'm really looking forward to this new start.

Good Luck!

Hi Everyone,

I started my preop liquid diet today. I can only have broth, sugar free jello and popsicles. Of course, also protein shakes.

My surgery is scheduled for Thursday, July 8th. Only 3 Days Left!!! Getting very nervous. I go tomorrow to get my blood taken and my preop class. Not sure what the preop class is for.

Good luck to everyone getting surgery.

i'm getting excited now. my preop is 7/7 and then surgery is one week from today!:thumbup:

I got my surgery date booked for July 2nd and so far everything looks good (crossing fingers...). What about you guys, anybody else getting banded this coming July?

Right now I'm busy soaking up information and I came across some great blogs of people I could relate to. Thanks to them and to the nice people on this forum, while I'm still a little apprehensive I now have a much better understanding of the journey that awaits me. Not to mention some great tricks and recipes! I have some unused vacation time that I'll be taking after the surgery, it should make for an interesting summer!

Keep in touch!

Peace : )

Hi there. My date with the band is July 7th. Im on a liquid diet until the 6th, then clear liquids. It hasnt been too bad. The heat isnt helping, though. I feel a little overwhelmed with getting things done like house cleaning and laundry, just to be ready. Psychologically Im very ready. You're exactly right about an "interesting summer"!

hiddn:smile:

July 6 for me- tomorrow!!

Found out this past Friday I was FINALLY approved for surgery..woo hoo. I can't believe one week from today (7/12) I will start my "new life". I am currently size 20 so I went and did a little shopping and bought a pair of size 16 skinny jeans as my first small goal. I hope to stay in touch with all you July banders to gain advice and support.

July 6 for me- tomorrow!!

We're all right here for you! Have a grand day! A great day for new beginnings!

hiddn:thumbup:

"I am currently size 20 so I went and did a little shopping and bought a pair of size 16 skinny jeans as my first small goal. I hope to stay in touch with all you July banders to gain advice and support"

Jerzeegator, I removed all of my winter clothes out of the clothes because I know by then they will be to big. Making remove for soon to be new purchases. I'm 2 days after you. Let's keep in touch.

July 9th for me! ..I'm soooo excited!!

thank you!!

I was banded on the 2nd of july, 5th day of liquids, but im feeling great and im not even sore anymore. good luck to everyone with upcoming dates :thumbup:

congrats! what part of NM? im in abq, and getting banded on the 19th@lovelace. whose doing your surgery?

being at a healthy weight..hmm. i cant recall what that image has ever looked like. i came out at 9lbs 4oz...lol..

when do you start preop? congrats.....and so long to green chile.....:thumbup:

I'm in Cruces, but I'm having surgery in El Paso. I went thru Las Palmas and Dr. Acosta will be doing my surgery. He is the nicest guy...really. I actually don't have to do a preop diet, but I'm am doing a 1000 calorie diet on my own.

I'm going to miss the breakfast burritos with green chile. I used to live in Alb, and the green chile there was the best.

My day is 21st July. I am starting my liquid diet tomorrow for 2 weeks then off I go to have my op. I'm so excited about how my life will change all for the better.

Cheers Sharon

My big day is tomorrow. I've got alot to do today so that should make today go by quickly.

I'm really looking forward to this new start.

I hope all goes well for you today! My surgery is at 2 this afternoon... I'm freaking out!