I finally got my date today!! Woohoo! Feel like I have been waiting forever. October 18th they offered me the 5th but b/c of my work schedule I could not do it I feel so much better though that I have a date and can now make plans, with time off work etc...

Who else is getting banded in October? I think it will be nice to have others to compare feelings and stories with, as we are going through this.

Good Luck to everyone! New Chapter here I come :thumbup:

msangel - Oct 13 is also my band date. Good luck to you and keep in touch.

Do I tell my sister about my surgery or not? She is a very negative person and had gastric bypass 5 years ago and still suffers from throwing up and is pretty miserable. I dont need any negativity around me and I want this to be a success!!! Help!

I would not tell her since you describe her as negative, at least not until your weight loss begins to show.

All of you using vanilla protein powder, did you try mixing it with orange juice? Maybe it would be like a creamsickle?

Hi All

Oct 7 here.

I am reading a lot about all the appointments you all have to attend. I am in australia and here you see all the Drs and dietician on the same day. It does take about 4 hours but its so easy. I had no psychiatrist appointment and no plotting of diet and exercise. I dont understand why they make it so hard for you to get healthy.

Does every one in the states have to do these things before banding?

Many of us have to do these things due to either insurance requirements or the surgeon is protecting him/herself from lawsuits.

Banding will take place 10/2. I am on day 4 of Carnation Instant Breakfast and am doing OK. Whenever my hubbie is eating I take a "whiff' which I find somewhat helpful. It does help to have a good imagination!:smile:

My stress right now is work. I am on the schedule as FMLA and my co-workers are either worried or nosey about my absence since they keep asking me what the deal is. I am very private about this and have told 2 work friends only.

My boss has been distant and called me in on Monday to discuss my ability to "cope" and mentioned my FMLA 3 different times. My work performance is and always has been stellar. I feel picked on and think she is angry that I have not confided in her and am taking time off.

Help me sort this out please. I don't want to go into surgery stressed out:crying:

Bless you all!

Nosey people just drive me nuts. Just be confident that you have that stellar work performance record and you have that FMLA to protect you :yesnod: If they keep on asking you, you should mention HIPAA to someone. It is none of their business and they really should not be asking or talking about you. I hate nosey people.

Oct 12th here. Let the banding commence!!!

Good luck with the pre-op diet. I am doing alright, miss my coffee but decaf tea is good for now. Good luck!:smile:

Dr.s, Dr's Dr's that is all I did for awhile. It was a pain but at least I know I am good for surgery

I also tried the crystal light with strawberry protein shake in a blender...very tasty!

I would not tell her since you describe her as negative, at least not until your weight loss begins to show.

Let her find out as you continue your journey maybe you can inspire her to find out why she still has such problems. I am glad you did not get discouraged by your sister. My sister had gastric by pass 2 years ago and we are each others support now.

Hi, I have done all of my tests and appointments and everything. I start the protein shakes on Oct. 6th but dont have the "official" surgery date yet. Should be around the 20th though as that would be 2 weeks on the liquid diet. I can't figure out how to add the ticker to my posts, can someone help me? lol. Do you guys find it very difficult to motivate yourself for daily excercise? I want to meet a walking buddy but haven't lived in my area long, any ideas on ways to find someone? Thanks and congrats and good luck on all the bands!

My dates is Oct 19th but I wasn't told I have to do any specific pre-op diet. Only thing I was told was I had to lose 10lbs before then and I'm already there. I just have to do clear liquids after 5pm the day before the surgery and nothing past midnight. I'm hoping to lose a total of 20lbs before Oct 19h....losing weight has never been a problem for me, keeping it off is another story. Good luck everyone!

Hello Everyone.

Looks like I may be joining you in the October Bandsters group. I found out today that I have been approved and hope to be banded the 2nd or 3rd week of October.

Hoping to get to know you all.

Getting closer. Had my last official doctor's appointment today (Primary care clearance). Now I only have to re-do my urinalysis later this week (i may have a very minor UTI, but could have been a false read based on a roll rash i was getting over)... am on antibiotics until Thursday... if all looks good, i'm a "go"

after that my op date is Fri 10/8 at 8am :smile:. People keep asking if I'm excited, or scared, or worried etc... I don't know if it hasn't hit me yet, or If it is because I am always so relaxed, but I'm not excited OR nervous. It's just time... 3 years coming and I'm really ready to un-fat-ify myself... the only thing I'm excited for is getting to buy clothes at the normal-size-girl shops again (i'm currently around a size 22 at 270 lbs). Seriously, I really love the idea of shopping with normal size friends and not bringing them into my fat shops. the only thing I'm scared about is the IV... I'm terrified of needles, I even asked if I could be numbed before the IV. The only thing I'm scared of are the fills... again with the needles - and I'm a fainter (I have a shock reflex...happens with any sharp pain or system overload - extreme overheat, needles, ear pierced, some injuries).

My doctor asked me as much today, and all I could say is I'm ready, and the only "emotion" I'm feeling is a bit of stress about having to get everything together by next thursday, get caught up with work, pack (I'm moving in with my mom for the first several days) for me and my cat, renew my lease agreement, and set up a maid and some service calls to prettify my appartment while I'm away. Whew! That's a lot - and I work 11 hour days and pretty stressful ones at that - I get home and i'm often too tired to cook. And i ahve to since I live alone!

As for diet, I'm not on any regulated diet - I'm doing 'Slim Fast' for two shakes a day, plus cream of wheat for breakfast, a small protein for dinner and lunch, and sugar free jello as needed. I've been pretty consistent at 800-1000 calories and not at all hungry.

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Hello everyone! Congrats!:smile:

My surgery date is October 12th!!!!! I am so stoked! Ive been researching this for 3 years! and now Im ready!

Where is everyone getting their protien drinks/shakes from?

I do have to say that i tried muscle milk light and gagged! so nasty, so i dont reccomend that at all!