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:

I had my medical clearance today and it went well!! So this is it!! Nothing more to stand in my way!! November 11 is jsut about 2 days away and am so looking forward to starting my new life!!

Hi everyone! I'm Debbie, and my big day is 11/23, two days before Thanksgiving! I will be having turkey broth on turkey day. :crying: Wow, there are so many people getting banded in November, I will have to go back and catch up on all the posts. I read about halfway through but just wanted to chime in to say that I start my 2-week pre-op shakefest tomorrow. I bought BariEssentials from the dr.'s office. I REALLY hope it doesn't suck, since this stuff is so expensive and I didn't take the time to look around for other options.

One year ago this month, I had brain surgery. Came through with flying colors. A week later I was back in the hospital with 3 blood clots in my lungs. Long story short, I am happy (and lucky) to be alive, and to be what I consider "moving on with my life." Last year the doctors told me that my blood clots were due to either birth control pills, or the surgery, or a combination. No one told me that the highest risk factor for blood clots is obesity. No one until the WLS doctor, that is. So while surgery is risky, I am reducing the risk by taking daily Lovenox (blood thinner) injections. And I am reducing my life-long risk by losing weight. Wish me luck, and I wish you all the same!

Okay everyone. I have two days until I go to the banded side of things. I'm getting excited! Me and Topazz are both on the 11th I think? Good luck to all the November bandsters!!!!I will try and let you guys know my outcome and my experiences because you guys have shared so much. And I know it is so helpful.

TODAY IS THE DAY IT'S 4:30 AM HERE IN FLINT MI. I WILL BE BANDED AT 7:30 AM AND I AM SO HAPPY. JUST WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A GREAT DAY AND FOR THOSE BEING BANDED TODAY...GOODLUCK AND HOPEFULLY WE HAVE A GREAT RECOVERY.

"MY JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN, I WILL FOREVER LIVE IN A NEW PATH.":thumbup:

TODAY IS THE DAY IT'S 4:30 AM HERE IN FLINT MI. I WILL BE BANDED AT 7:30 AM AND I AM SO HAPPY. JUST WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A GREAT DAY AND FOR THOSE BEING BANDED TODAY...GOODLUCK AND HOPEFULLY WE HAVE A GREAT RECOVERY.

LaShonda and others who are having the procedure today: I am thinking of you. All will be well.

Remember to post on the November bandsters post-op forum after you are done!

Deb WS

Hi all, I am going to be banded Nov. 16th and will start my liquid diet Nov. 11th. Getting a bit tense about it and having trouble sleeping, but overall I am excited to get this done! Thanks everyone for all of your posts within this thread and overall on this site. It is just so very helpful, especially when my normal reaction to stress would be to go eat something! :-) This site is a much better alternative to raiding the kitchen. All the best to everyone being banded this month, and if anyone wants to buddy up with me, please send me a pm. Cindy

Just got to work after my first pre-op appoint of the week. This morning it was with the Anesthesiologist. Not too bad. Means I am going closer to my day. I can't wait. As it gets closer though, I am getting more and more nervous. I am so glad we have this board.

Mel

I have just over 1 week to go now... 11/17. 1 week of the liver reduction diet is done and I have lost some weight.

Amazing how the butterflies will just hit all of a sudden when I realize how close I am.

Amy,

Congrats on your progress.

I am only a month into my band and still feeling a bit discouraged. This new way of life and diet is a wild ride...Still trying to figure out the right foods, and shakes:(

BANDED! Finally I just got home from the hospital. I am sore but its ok. Worst thing is when you wake up after the surgery. My throat is sooo dry and my head hurts like hell. I was hungry and craving for some ribs. But all they gave me is protein shake jello broath and water. I get full fast but i get hungry faster. weird!!!

I am scheduled for the procedure next Monday the 15th... don't have too much to say at this point. A little apprehensive still about the entire procedure, but I have come to grips with my food addiction and realize that this is probably the only way that I will have any prolonged loss.

I am in the Portland, Or area.. anyone else out there closeby? Let me know.

Hi Nov. Bandsters! had my surgery on the 1st. I went home the sme day. I have been able to drive since Thursday. That made things much better. I am still having some pain after eating in my shoulder and neck, I think its gas, in the puree stage of eating. Not going to do protein shakes for meals anylonger. Remember the idea is to fill up and stay feeling full. If I drink my meal its defeating the purpose.

I'm also have some kind of rash on my stomach that itches. I think I may be having an allergic reaction to the super glue they put on the incisions. Anyone else have this problem? I am itching a lot at the incision sites too

Hi, just wondering how do you get your ticker into your post?

I was finally approved today and my surgery date is Nov.16th. I'm sooo excited!!!!

Hi Nov. Bandsters! had my surgery on the 1st. I went home the sme day. I have been able to drive since Thursday. That made things much better. I am still having some pain after eating in my shoulder and neck, I think its gas, in the puree stage of eating. Not going to do protein shakes for meals anylonger. Remember the idea is to fill up and stay feeling full. If I drink my meal its defeating the purpose.

I'm also have some kind of rash on my stomach that itches. I think I may be having an allergic reaction to the super glue they put on the incisions. Anyone else have this problem? I am itching a lot at the incision sites too :thumbup:

The pain in your neck and shoulder is from the doctor not getting all the gas out of you belly. There is a nerve that runs up your side and ends in your shoulder and the extra gas puts presure on that nerve. You know they fill you up with gas to to be able to see. I have had this happen before and was in more pain from that then from the incision sites.

Are you sure they put "super glue" on your incisions. They usually stitch and put steri-strips over. What every you do don't itch it. It has been itching since day one I would say yest, but if it just started it could be a sign of infection. Either way I would call your doctor.