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:

Got the news today of insurance approval!! I have BCBS of IL HMO-Blue Advantange. Been waiting for that news for only 2 months, but the anxiety made it seem like ages. My reaction wasn't what I thought it was going to be because suddenly, the reality hit me and I became a tad nervous - as many of you have described.

Nov. 22 is the day! I don't have a time yet, but hope it is very early. I've been on my 2 week liquid diet since Nov. 8 and am determined that I will not cheat, realizing the bigger picture of a healthier me is all it takes to stay on track. It's not easy, but I will do what it takes!!!

This forum has been so helpful and educational for me and I will continue to visit and post here.

Anyone scheduling at Mercy Hospital in Chicago - on or around the 22nd?

JaGo

Well tomorrow is my day. Got to be there at 7am for a 8:45am surgery. I am looking forward to this, but still nervous. I just took my first shower with Hyberclens (sp?).

Going to do some updating and then bed.

Good luck everyone else that is being Banded this week! See you over at Post-op tomorrow.

I'm in at 7:45am tomorrow! woohoo... can hardly wait :blushing:

I've made it!! I'm having surgery tomorrow at 10:15. I'm worried though, I had a vitamin D issue and took 2000 units of vitamin d3 for a month, but today was the first time I took them in 4 days. I ran out and had to wait till I got paid to buy anything. They havnt called me to tell me if anything is wrong with the new bloodwork so i'm hoping it is fine. I'm on all clear liquids today. Good luck to everyone getting their surgeries this week!

My surgery is tomorrow also ... I didn't sleep very well last night I was up every 2 hours. So I suppose tonight I won't get a wink which should help me sleep after the surgery tomorrow.

I have been wondering what my last real meal will be ... still undecided.

Hi,

I'm in England and I'm having my surgery on 27th November. I think I'm probably the oldest bandster here - 62. I'm sticking to the pre-op diet and hoping that the surgery goes well. I am quite scared and very glad to have found this forum. I'll be following all your progress. Good luck everyone. :blushing:

I'm done! Had surgery on the 17th everything went as planned, feeling still some discomfort but it's not that bad. I think after a few more days I'll be feeling fine. Finding it hard to keep up the amount of fluids, because I really dont feel like anything much but doing my best.

People that are feeling nervous, it's okay you will be fine ! Good Luck, keep us all posted :blushing:

Hey ! Im in Australia and Im being banded on Wednesday 17th November - feeling pretty nervous now, but excited also. Good Luck :blushing:

Im all done ...how did you go ? Cant wait to hear from you :w00t:

:w00t::blushing::w00t:Tomorrow is my surgery date YIPPIE! Crazy but im not a bit nervous. I am READY.. Bring on the BAND .. im ready ot get my skinny on ... ok ok im a bit excited but hopes everyone who is having the surgery tomorrow has a speedy recovery! ~Rhonda

I'm Nov 19 too. I have really calmed myself in the last week. Now, I'm not really anxious for having the band, but just for the actual procedure. I don't have much experience with surgery, only my gb out in 1996. My sons were not c-section. I trust my surgeon, so I'll be ok. I'm not even really hungry today, I think the nerves squash some appetite. Good luck to everyone, see you on the other side.

Lori

I was banded on the 15th. I am doing pretty good. I still have pretty bad gas pains in my shoulder, but I will deal with it if I can be healthy and an average size!!!!

Beginning weight 266

weight now 254

I was orginally scheduled for the 15th, moved it up to the 1st and finally after 2 appeals I am finally scheduled for the 29th and have everything done and ready to go. It has been a tough battle but I am ready and if I can make it through that and survive I can do anything I put my mind to.

Good luck to everyone! And a big congratulations. I was banded a year ago November 25th will be my one year banniversary and I can hardly believe its been a year! It's gone by sooo fast! Best thing I EVER DID! You will feel shitty after surgery but come around, before you know it you'll be living a regular life and melting away!

Good luck to everyone! And a big congratulations. I was banded a year ago November 25th will be my one year banniversary and I can hardly believe its been a year! It's gone by sooo fast! Best thing I EVER DID! You will feel shitty after surgery but come around, before you know it you'll be living a regular life and melting away!

Have you posted any pics on the brfore/after band pics page?

Well surgery was Wed. 17th and I had to stay overnight as my heart rate did not want to go down. Everything went well, nursers and doctors were all great and got me back to normal fast. I got home yesturday about noon, took pain meds and slept on and off all day. Kept getting up to walk and finally this morning had gas refielf. Lucky so far no shoulder pain like others have spoke about. I do have a little burning sensation when I get up and down at the largest incision but doc said that would go away, that is my biggest pain complaint.