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:

upper GI? I didn't have to have that... at least I don't think I read anything about it. I've been poked, proded, examined, tested, but nothing down my throat!

I am scheduled for October 29th. Worried about doing the liquid diet for 10 days. Can I do this???? SOme people have mentioned Optifast-where can you buy this? I am in Minnesota

Hey All! I'm so excited to find you all here! My surgery date is Oct. 5th and NONE of my co-workers has had the surgery or is really in favor of me having the surgery. My husband is totally in my corner on this... we are in this life together, but sometimes a girl needs a girlfriend! I'm hoping I can "spill my guts" about how this is really going to you folks.. I am

*excited

*scared

*overwhelmed

Thanks for listening...

We are scheduled for the same day!! Mine is 10am or thereabouts. I have learned that when people, especially girls, don't seem thrilled for you when you are doing something really good for yourself, and perhaps they don't have the courage, they are often jealous. If they are heavy they will feel intimidated by you once you begin to shed those pounds! Your husband's support is much more important and to go through it together is great. I understand though, that having someone, a fellow to be banded to talk to has more relevance. I am glad I found this forum. We are all in this together! You go girl and feel all that you are feeling. Above all...feel proud!

I am scheduled for October 29th. Worried about doing the liquid diet for 10 days. Can I do this???? SOme people have mentioned Optifast-where can you buy this? I am in Minnesota

You can always go online. I found this site: Bariatric Advantage - Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Proteins, and Help for Gastric Bypass, Distal, Lap Band, Realize, Stomaphyx and Duodenal Switch Surgery Patients

They have protein drinks made for pre-op bariatric patients.

We are scheduled for the same day!! Mine is 10am or thereabouts. I have learned that when people, especially girls, don't seem thrilled for you when you are doing something really good for yourself, and perhaps they don't have the courage, they are often jealous. If they are heavy they will feel intimidated by you once you begin to shed those pounds! Your husband's support is much more important and to go through it together is great. I understand though, that having someone, a fellow to be banded to talk to has more relevance. I am glad I found this forum. We are all in this together! You go girl and feel all that you are feeling. Above all...feel proud!

thanks for the reply! Nice to know we are in this together. Let me know how your surg goes...

Hey All! I'm so excited to find you all here! My surgery date is Oct. 5th and NONE of my co-workers has had the surgery or is really in favor of me having the surgery. My husband is totally in my corner on this... we are in this life together, but sometimes a girl needs a girlfriend! I'm hoping I can "spill my guts" about how this is really going to you folks.. I am

*excited

*scared

*overwhelmed

Thanks for listening...

my surgery is oct 5th to lol i have to be there at 6:30am and surgery at 8:30 im nervous:w00t:

Your upper GI was fast and easy? Mine was terrible, and I had the barium swallow version... then again I have a strong gag reflex and the barium was so thick it almost wouldn't move at all in the cup. Choking the entire time I swear I almost asked for the camera without anesthesia.

It really was. I just layed on the x-ray table (on my stomach) and the tech gave me the barium, it tasted ok at first but then it started getting gross. She took a couple of "pictures" and she had me stop drinking in between. It only took about 3-4 mins and I was done. I heard of other people that were given a carbonated drink that made them gag, but not me.

I heard we have to get an upper GI before we're allowed to leave the hospital after surgery, I don't know how that one will be since mine wasn't done at a hospital. I heard that most hospitals have a table that moves up and down and all around ....hopefully that won't be the case :tt1:

Sorry your experience was so bad :lol2: BUT it's all in the name of the good ole band, after this you'll (hopefully) never have to do it again :biggrin:

Littledog, I think we are all feeling those things :biggrin:

Mine was originally Oct 5 but they changed it to Oct 7.

Been on this path since the seminar in January and I am friggen tired of waiting lol

Hi, everyone! Just checking in and checking up.

I've been doing the pre-op diet for a few days now and so far, so good. Mine is quite different - 2 shakes and 2 meals per day. I got the Bariatric Advantage vanilla from my surgeons office...YUCK! I've been flavoring it with strawberry extract, peach extract, and other flavors from the spice/baking aisle.

Lost a couple pounds this week -- yay!

I haven't told anyone at work or even my friends. Just my immediate family. I have a friend who is banded and I know I'll eventually turn to her for help, but not right now. She's pretty competitive and I don't want to start a contest with her.

How many people have you all told about your surgery?

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!

NanookGirl

I am also doing the Bariatric Advantage choc and vanilla, 2nd day for me. Today for lunch I added a small peach and cinnamon to the vanilla. I partially froze the water first. I hope I can last on this. Tomorrow we have to go out of town and don't know what I am suppose to do about my shakes. Anyone have ideas? We will be with other people so don't want to be too obvious.

I have only told close family so far. I am 12 days from surgery date! :smile2:

Well I have to restrict caffeine so for 2 days I have been having 1/2 decaf and for 2 days now I am sleepy all day. I only have coffee in the morn, so not sure why this all day sleepiness. Disgusting.

My date is Ocotber 8th and I am ready to go. Adjusted well to pre-op diet once I got pass the caffeine thing. No coffee, Killler

My date is October 15th. I decided to get the Realize band. I am not nervous about surgery at all which is kind of funny because this will be my first one. I am more concerned about the pre-op and post-op diets and not losing my mind over hunger lol. However, by the grace of God I know he will see me thru.

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?