I have been overweight all my life. Took the first step on May 6th. Insurance has been approved. Surgery date Aug. 25th @ 7:30am. Have pre-op appt with nutrionist on Aug 4th. I am actually not nervous at all, I'm excited and looking forward to my new and better life. Im estatic I found this website, there is so much information. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Edited August 3, 201016 yr by Jerseydiva15

Well I started yesterday. It was so hard. I cheated today. going to give it a try again tomorrow. No let rephrase I'm going to do this. My surgery is on the 25th.

YOU CAN DO THIS Jerseydiva...just remember the little engine that could ha ha cheesy i know....:smile2:

Well I started yesterday. It was so hard. I cheated today. going to give it a try again tomorrow. No let rephrase I'm going to do this. My surgery is on the 25th.

Jerseydiva15....our time is near! I'm nervous. Never had surgery before, never stayed in a hospital.

BTW. I got my letter it says 11:45 surgery. Also, how did you know you had to do a pre op diet. No one from the office contacted me about one but I'm going to do a modified one just because.....

JerseyDiva, my surgery is the 24th and I'm getting nervous! I'm concerned about adhesions and scar tissue in my abdomen from previous abdominal surgeries. I've got my fingers crossed and praying that it's not an open procedure. My sugery isn't until 1:30 in the afternoon and I have to be at the surgery center at 10:30. I suppose if it's in case the previous surgery gets done earlier. I'm having this done out-patient.

Hiya Jersey Diva,

I am also getting banded on the 25th and can hardly wait...I am very anxious, excited and scared...but I guess everyone has those feelings????

Good Luck on the 25th!!!:thumbup:

@hiphop I'm excited for you. I got info about diet from the nutrionist. It was depending on bmi. Mine is 43 so I had to do 1 week of liquid diet. Very hard!

@ dm. Its not an open surgery. Very invasive. As per surgeon its just a few cuts. Everything will be great. Make sure you keep us posted!

@ thin mint we are on the same boat. Date seems so far yet so near. I can't wait! I'm looking forward to my new life!

My date is the 26th. very excited but nervous too. :biggrin:

How exciting! I'm getting banded on Aug 25 as well!! Unfortunately I'll be footing the bill myself.... a whopping $16,000 + airfare and hotel, etc. Super excited and can't wait to get back to being able to eat real food... just a lot less of it :biggrin:

The day has come...Banding day!!! Finally...I am on my way to hospital. Very excited right now! Will Keep you posted!

Current Weight: 282

The day has come...Banding day!!! Finally...I am on my way to hospital. Very excited right now! Will Keep you posted!

Current Weight: 282

I'm right behind you Jerseydiva. I don't believe in luck, so I said a prayer for us. Let me know how everything goes.

Good vibes going your way ladies. Keep us posted!

Hey Hiphop, what room are you in?

Hey hiphop I'm in room 426

I have been banded. Pain is minimal. Will be discharged tomorrow.

I have been banded. Pain is minimal. Will be discharged tomorrow.

Hey I'm in rm 441. Are u still up?

Yes I am...can't sleep. Are you up?