I just got over here yesterday and am thrilled to find great support and so much information!

My date is set for November 11. I actually could have done it sooner, but being a teacher, it was better for me to do it during a holiday weekend so I don't have to use up another sick day.

Anyway, if anyone else out there is scheduled for November, please come join here!! Let's do this journey together!:thumbup:

It's so good to hear from the first few people banded this month... I get banded on Fri, the 5th, I have 1 more day to go and I am excited and scared at the same time. I have been on a clear liquid diet since yesterday, and I am about to climb the walls. I have tomorrow left of clear liquids and I took the day off to see if I can sleep my way through it so I don't have to drink another stinkin' cup of clear broth, popsicles or jello. I have no idea how you guys that have to do it for 2 or 3 weeks prior, can handle it. Oh well... one more day and then I'll be having surgery at 8 am on Friday. Good luck to everyone, and I wish all a successful recovery.

It's so good to hear from the first few people banded this month... I get banded on Fri, the 5th, I have 1 more day to go and I am excited and scared at the same time. I have been on a clear liquid diet since yesterday, and I am about to climb the walls. I have tomorrow left of clear liquids and I took the day off to see if I can sleep my way through it so I don't have to drink another stinkin' cup of clear broth, popsicles or jello. I have no idea how you guys that have to do it for 2 or 3 weeks prior, can handle it. Oh well... one more day and then I'll be having surgery at 8 am on Friday. Good luck to everyone, and I wish all a successful recovery.

Good luck Charly!

Hey Everyone! Great to hear the good reports of those folks that have been banded already this month! I get banded on the 15th of November at 8am. I am on day 3 of this pre-op diet! I am going crazy and would love to have some real food. My diet is medi-fast except you can no have the lean and green meal. Its all soups, pudding and shakes and honestly it doesnt taste good at all. I want to eat something so bad but dont want to blow it. I have twelve more days, I am so frustrated and hope my days fly by. Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone.

Ellenmarie and all...I, too, am now banded. I have posted more comments in the post-op site...new thread for November 2010 bandsters.

Best,

Deb WS

Hi AKessler731 we are being banded on the same day. My surgery time is 2:30 grrrrr! I start my 10 day liquid diet on sat but have been doing an abridged version the past 2 days, liquids all day and then I eat a normal supper. I figured this would be my belly in the mood for all liquids. Good luck!!!

So...the big day is tomorrow. I'm sitting here eating my SF cherry jello and trying not to think about a cheeseburger. I am excited and nervous.

I was reading some old posts on this forum and if HOPEE is still reading and posting; GIRL, I have the exact same feelings. I'm self-pay and so worried that I'm going to screw this up. It would be different if insurance covered it. I would still be upset but not broke and upset!

Is anyone else here self-pay? Does anyone have similar concerns about long term motivation? I'm scared that the resolve or, lack there of, that I've had with every other diet will happen with the band.

Hospital check in at 6:30 a.m.!

Yaay! My date is November 15th...that's my Mom's bday. Ad date that will be special and memorable for two reasons now:thumbup:

Well I just found out bi won't be able to have my surgery when I was hoping to so now its going to be in jan so good luck all you nov bansters hope all goes well

Sorry I can't read everyones post, this one has flown away from me a bit. I am Celeste, I was banded November 2nd and wish you all the best of luck. You can read my blog to see how I have dealing.

Hey there me surgery is also the 15th at 10am. I'm on day 4 of shakes I only get shakes and water not even broth. I also have to be on them for 2 weeks. Isn't it interesting that other don't have to be on shakes only or for just a couple of days. Hey, I posted a Nov. 15 banders thread if you want to check it out as well. Take care, good luck.

Hey Everyone! Great to hear the good reports of those folks that have been banded already this month! I get banded on the 15th of November at 8am. I am on day 3 of this pre-op diet! I am going crazy and would love to have some real food. My diet is medi-fast except you can no have the lean and green meal. Its all soups, pudding and shakes and honestly it doesnt taste good at all. I want to eat something so bad but dont want to blow it. I have twelve more days, I am so frustrated and hope my days fly by. Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone.

Today is day one of Liquid diet. I am hanging in here so far, but while at work all I can smell is everyone else's lunch. I am tracking my intake on Livestrong.com.

Off to get some soup.!

Mel

Hello everyone,

Hoping to find support. I have read all your stories and I'm very happy for all of you. I have been approved and scheduled for November 19th. Now I'm getting cold feet. My friends and family don't want me to get it. And I'm afraid how this is going to change my life. I'm a food addict and I have tried so many times to do it on my own but I always go back to my old habits and regain. I thought this will be my bes option because it would not let me go back. But I might miss going back to the old ways no soda, alcohol, fast food. Any of you have felt scared? Of all this and side effects as well?

Chic, welcome!! You are going to be fine! You have all the questions and worries that we all have or had. It is a huge decision to do this and will change your life. But it will change your life for the better. The Lap Band is a tool to help lose weight. It's not the end all answer. You'll have to make adjustments. But once you see you are losing weight, you will gain more confidence in knowing you made the right decision. Think of it as this decision will save your life! You can do it!!!

Day 4 of pre-op diet. Hard today!! I cheated a tad. I ate a few Veggie chips. My son had some and I am normally addicted to them!! I only had 8 of them, so I got it out of my system! Whew! On a good note, soup for dinner and pudding for dessert!! YUM!!

This weekend I have to fly to FL for a baby shower. I do not know how I am going to make it through the shower with nothing to eat!! I'll have to sneak to the bathroom to drink my protein shakes!! LOL!!

Deb, I'm heading over to the post-op side to check on ya! Hope you are doing well!

Hi everyone. I have my surgery date for 11/22. I'm a bit nervouse since i'll be doing it on the week of Thanksgiving but i'm ready. I've been wanting to get banded since last year. I changed my mind and decided to give myself a year of working out and dieting. I did lose 25lbs but it's starting to come back. I have struggled with weight all my life. Finally i decided to do it. Im super excited and nervouse all at the same time.

Its good to read about ppl that are going through the same situation as I am....Its also good to read about ppl that have gotten the surgery and the ones that have gotten the surgery and talking about it the same day!! My surgery date is on November the 9th and I have to be at the hospital at 6:30a.m.....I'm excited about it and I'm scared and nervous at the same time!! I spoke with my surgeon today and and he told me that he wass going to take care of me...he has been in Laproscpic for 15 years...I have to trust his and I do trust him!! I'm ready to get it over with so I can begin to discover the new me!!!:frown: