I know it's still a couple of months away but i just found this site last week and have been reading threads from people who were banded august and sept of last year.

I'm happy i've finally made the decision after thinking about it for a couple of years (could actually kick myself for not acting sooner)

I'll be filling out the paperwork this week and sending it in. Nothing is covered here in Canada so it's 100% out of pocket for me which is a HUGE amount of money but they way i figure it is that we don't need another car new or used, we aren't buying a house (live with my parents who are in and near their 80's) and even though we have credit cards and take vacations i'd like to be able to do it and not be exhausted after an hour of walking through Disney World or fit in to the seat of the plane next year when we fly to England.

so i'm here and thought we could support each other through our decision, preop, post up and through the months ahead of us.

i also thought i'd keep track of all our stats if everyone's ok with that. i'll do it in the second post and we'll take it from there :cursing:

Congrats to us all for making the decision to get and stay healthy for whatever our reasons are we've done it.

I'm 42, married, have a beautiful 4.5 year old daughter who has more energy then she even knows what to do with and i'd love to even keep up with half her day.

5'8, 320lbs and would love to see myself at 165 but would be thrilled with 175.

I don't have a surgery date yet until i submit the deposit of $3000 but it will be sometime in the second week of Aug.

Welcome Diane! You and I are getting banded the same day. Getting nervous? I'm starting too but excited as well! Good luck!

I just thought of something funny. You know how they tell us that we MUST shrink our liver or they won't do the band? I did everything I was supposed to and I lost 15 pounds so I really had nothing to worry about but I was still worried.

The recovery room nurse woke me and said they are all done. I said you mean I have my band? She said yes maam and you did great. 5 minutes later I looked at her and said I know I've already asked you this but you did say my band is in their right? LOL She smiled and said she thought it was time for my family to come in b/c I was definitely waking up good. LOL

Welcome Diane! You and I are getting banded the same day. Getting nervous? I'm starting too but excited as well! Good luck!

Hey, Jen! Yes, I am getting nervous and questioning my decision but I am determined to do this and change my life. What time is your surgery? Mine is at 9am. Would love to keep in touch to see how you are doing.

I just thought of something funny. You know how they tell us that we MUST shrink our liver or they won't do the band? I did everything I was supposed to and I lost 15 pounds so I really had nothing to worry about but I was still worried.

The recovery room nurse woke me and said they are all done. I said you mean I have my band? She said yes maam and you did great. 5 minutes later I looked at her and said I know I've already asked you this but you did say my band is in their right? LOL She smiled and said she thought it was time for my family to come in b/c I was definitely waking up good. LOL

Congratulations!!! How are you doing?

I just thought of something funny. You know how they tell us that we MUST shrink our liver or they won't do the band? I did everything I was supposed to and I lost 15 pounds so I really had nothing to worry about but I was still worried.

The recovery room nurse woke me and said they are all done. I said you mean I have my band? She said yes maam and you did great. 5 minutes later I looked at her and said I know I've already asked you this but you did say my band is in their right? LOL She smiled and said she thought it was time for my family to come in b/c I was definitely waking up good. LOL

That is really cute. It made me smile big and remind me of a time that I had my wisdom teeth pulled and all I could do was smile with the gauze hanging out. How are you feeling today?

Hi,

I'm new to this forum, I have my LB August 11, 2010 in Lewisville, TX.

I am nervous, excited, and happy rolled into one!

Diane, mine's at 7 am. I wanted it over as early in the morning as they would do it! I wanted NO chance of having to stay in the hospital if I didn't have to!

I feel great now! My three kids are back home and I'm getting back into a normal routine. I start protein shakes today which I'm actually looking forward to. I'm a little hungry.

Jen and Diane,

Have a successful surgery day, I'll be thinking of you!

Safe journey~

Jennifer

Edited August 9, 201015 yr by Beachbunny

I have officially lost 10 lbs so far on my pre-op ...its been easier than i thought! I've also started back at my gym.

~jennifer~

Congrats to all who have had their surgery and doing well.

Special Hello to Amanda (spoiltmom) , I am so glad you are home and doing well. I know it wasn't easy but you did it.

I wish you all the best that are having surgery within the next couple of days.

I'm going in for my pre-op today. I hope it's uneventful and my PCP clears me for my surgery on the 16th. I so want to be on the other side and starting to work my band.

Surgery tomorrow!!! Just did castor oil bowel prep...:thumbup:

tally - was that your choice???

thank god i don't have to do anything you guys have to except a high protein low fat diet this week.

i've lost 10lbs but not because i had to but because i was on vacation and walking a lot in the Florida heat.

surgery tomorrow!!! Just did castor oil bowel prep...:thumbup:

oohhhhh the poo-poo juice? Well have fun and stay close to the toilet!

tally - was that your choice???

thank god i don't have to do anything you guys have to except a high protein low fat diet this week.

i've lost 10lbs but not because i had to but because i was on vacation and walking a lot in the Florida heat.

The castor oil/bowel prep was not my choice. That is the request of my surgeon that I take it. I have done other bowel preps before for colonoscopys. The oil is nasty but it is MUCH MUCH more gentler then the pills, miralax or bicarbinate ( sp?) on your stomach.. It feels like ive already dropped a few pounds with this bowel prep. I also had to do the 10 day high protein diet. 4 smoothies a day.