Hello everyone, my name is Emily and I am from Cincinnati Ohio and I am getting the lap band on june 8th 2010. Right now I am on my pre-op phase and that consumes of the liquid diet. I am having some trouble here and there and I thought that it would help me out if I had a buddy to talk to. Someone who is going through or has gone through the process and I could become friends with.

I am very excited and determined to make this whole journey successfull. I know that I will have to put in alot of hard work and dedication and I am ready for it. So please reply and let me know if anyone would like to make a buddy as well. Thanks to all!!

Emily:thumbup:

Hello everyone, my name is Emily and I am from Cincinnati Ohio and I am getting the LAP-BAND® on june 8th 2010. Right now I am on my pre-op phase and that consumes of the liquid diet. I am having some trouble here and there and I thought that it would help me out if I had a buddy to talk to. Someone who is going through or has gone through the process and I could become friends with.

I am very excited and determined to make this whole journey successfull. I know that I will have to put in alot of hard work and dedication and I am ready for it. So please reply and let me know if anyone would like to make a buddy as well. Thanks to all!!

Emily:thumbup:

Hi Emily my names Dawn. I went through the process 7 months ago. I was on the liquid diet for 2 weeks. And yes I have to say it sucked. The liquid part is the hardest part of the entire process. Congratulations on the start of your journey.

I would be glad to be your buddy and help you through the process. Please feel free to add me as a friend, or email me cc-dmtermini@comcast.net

I wish you lost of luck in your journey. Remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You have come this far and you will make it to the finish line. Be strong. :cursing:

Hi Emily,

I am not far from you in lexington , KY. I am a bit behind you in the process, should get an actual date next week and I believe it will be in late June or early July.

You can do this! Just keep your mind focused on things other than eating and remember each day brings you closer to your goal!!

Best of luck to you!

Amy

Thank you both for replying. I will add you both as friends, and I am looking forward to being band buddies!!!:cursing:

Hello Emily... my name is Ann, and my surgery date ir the 8th just like you... so I think we are at the same point right now with the pre-op liquid diet thing.... I see the Dr. on the 3rd for the bolld work and pre-op exam... so far so good on the shakes... I have been looking fo someone on here with the same date.... lets talk... Ann

Hi Ann wrote you a message, so glad you want to be buddies.

How is everyone doing with their pre-op diet. For me it has been challenging. I work at the hospital (long hours) and sometimes I get lightheaded and really tired. But I am making it and just glad that June 8th is coming up fast.

Emily

Hi Emily & Ann, I am having surgery on June 7th. Maybe we can all be buddies? My sugeron does no require a liquid diet before surgery but I am required to loose a set amount of weight. I have reached that goal and have to try and maintain that loss until surgery.:cursing:

Yes The more friends the better. You are lucky not having the pre-op diet, but losing a set number of pounds can be challenging as well. I cant believe time is moving so fast and in just no time at all we will have bands!! So lets keep in touch and I will send you a frend request. Yah:thumbup: June Bandsters!!

i need a buddy to. Just signed up for this sight so still getting use to how to work things. I am haven surgery on the 1st of june i have been dieting and i have lost the weight i needed to in order to get my surgery. i start my liquid diet tomorrow and continue it after surgery . would love to have someone to talk to and help with the highs and lows

Hiya I am kelsey.. I am already banded, was banded march 19.. I am orginally from Tipp City Ohio which is kinda close to you..

If you ever have any questions let me know.. My email is liftingchic20@ Hotmail.com

For everyone having the surgery. The pre-op diet is the hardest part of the diet. Your body goes into starvation mode and that is why you feel tired and cranky all of the time. Hang in there. It does get better after surgery. You have made it this far. Don't give up now. You will be amazed at how you feel once you have that surgery. I wish everyone much success. YOU CAN DO IT!!! :thumbup:

Hi,

I need a buddy too! My surgery date is June 9th, so you will be a day before me:) I am in NYC but if you would like to chat and get to know one another & share our experiences email me @ dc51079@gmail.com.

Danielle

I had my lap band surgery on April 5, 2010. The absolute T

OUGHEST part in my opinion, was the two week liquid diet before....surgery was a breeze! Since pre op liquid diet, I've lost 30 pounds and feel much better. I am 41 years old but if you need someone to talk to, I would be more than happy to help you out. My start weight was 250 at 5'7 inch height, and down to 219. Challenges now are proteins and water, trying to get the two in on a daily basis! Ugh! But, you won't have to think about that for at least 6 weeks.:biggrin:

Hey everyone! I just came across this post and I am looking for some band buddies!! I was banded on the 10th and so far so good. Aside from mild discomfort I'm feeling ok. I'm excited for these two weeks of liquids and mush to be over so I can start learning how to live with this thing!

I will be banded in the 18th and I am definately looking for people to talk to to get through this. It is a exciting journey for me and I am ready! I would love to have others to talk to. I also work in the healthcare field. :)Please feel free to add me to ur friends list. Best of luck!

Monica

I need band buddies too! Will be banded tomorrow! seems there are always questions!!!