Hi All,

I have a surgery date of 2/11/11. I have a BMI of 35.9 with several comorbidities. I am hoping to hear soon that I have been approved. I have been medically cleared by everyone except the Pope, himself.

Is there anyone out there who is scheduled for February?

Gee, I hadn't thought of taking a before photo. I have done remodeling in my home and when finished I wished I had taken before photos to see the difference later on. Cause after the change is in place it tends to become like it's always been that way. A set of progress photos would be good reminders of progress made and a warning not to slip back to old bad habits.

I'm going to take one clothed and one unclothed, I can share the clothed but I won't shock anyone with the others. It's not that I am a prude (AANR Member) but I am not particularly proud of the look of the current body. So I'll keep the shock value of those photos to myself cause you can't unlook at something. :bolt:

I think before photos will be good motivators for our weak moments.....or when we reach goal and think about hmm I can eat this or I can eat that.

Come on over to the February 2011 banders board.. it will be easier for us to communicate!!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/2478-february-2011-bandsters/

i am going to buy one when i start pre op diet. mine broke quite awhile ago. i know i can be obsessed but i will need to see the pounds coming off so it will keep my psyched!

i cannot believe yours is less than a week away!

Yah, that was smart to do! I guess I'll take my picture before Friday... Hopefully the camera doesn't have a heart attack from it!

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 9th!! I must be on the fast track, because I started the process New Year's Eve and ended up having all of the physical tests, psych, and nutrition counseling all in one day. Insurance approved the next week (Blue Cross). Started the pre-op diet, which is shakes with one small serving of lean meat and veggies for dinner. A little worried, but much more excited!!

i am going to buy one when i start pre op diet. mine broke quite awhile ago. i know i can be obsessed but i will need to see the pounds coming off so it will keep my psyched!

i cannot believe yours is less than a week away!

I can't believe it either...well, at least I sure hope my surgery is on friday...cuz I've eaten some meat and eggs.. seriously, a completely liquid diet for 2 weeks...I feel like I'm in a concentration camp.. I just couldn't take it! My pre-op is today at 2 so hopefully it goes well!!

Come on over to the February 2011 banders board.. it will be easier for us to communicate!! http://www.lapbandta...2011-bandsters/

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 9th!! I must be on the fast track, because I started the process New Year's Eve and ended up having all of the physical tests, psych, and nutrition counseling all in one day. Insurance approved the next week (Blue Cross). Started the pre-op diet, which is shakes with one small serving of lean meat and veggies for dinner. A little worried, but much more excited!!

Yah, you having them all in the same day is cool.. alot of times insurance won't pay for certain appts in the same day!

I had my first appt on 1/3/2011 and my surgery is on friday...it does go pretty fast! I'm so excited for you!

Come on over to the February 2011 banders board.. it will be easier for us to communicate!!

http://www.lapbandta...2011-bandsters/

Come on February Bandsters! There is a forum on this site created for each month! Click on Smokey's link below and we can communicate SO MUCH easier!!

Thanks!

Come on over to the February 2011 banders board.. it will be easier for us to communicate!!

http://www.lapbandta...2011-bandsters/

I am having mine on Feb 9. My BMI is about 28-40? I start my shakes & bars tomorrow. We can keep in touch if you like since we have similar dates for support?

Good luck.

Hi All,

I have a surgery date of 2/11/11. I have a BMI of 35.9 with several comorbidities. I am hoping to hear soon that I have been approved. I have been medically cleared by everyone except the Pope, himself.

Is there anyone out there who is scheduled for February?

I am Feb 9th too. Start pre-op shakes & bars tomorrow. Scared of failing that part. Bought jello, popcyicles, crystal light & anything fat free & sugar free in sight! Good luck all Feb Bansters!

K

Yah, you having them all in the same day is cool.. alot of times insurance won't pay for certain appts in the same day!

I had my first appt on 1/3/2011 and my surgery is on friday...it does go pretty fast! I'm so excited for you!

Come on over to the February 2011 banders board.. it will be easier for us to communicate!!

http://www.lapbandta...2011-bandsters/

My surgery date is Feb 17th! I have to start the liquid diet Feb 10th (that should be fun). I've gone through all of the medicial clearances. Good luck to you!

I am on day five of my pre-op diet and can say that it's probably been the hardest thing I have ever done. The first two days were just brutal - but I am starting to feel a bit better and not so weak. I am on all of the non-starchy vegetables I want plus four Optifast shakes a day - which equals approx 900 calories a day. I am still doing my workouts at the gym, but just at much less intensity. I have three weeks of this and my surgery date is February 11th.

Great news is that I have lost 9.3 lbs in four days! That is what is keeping me going!

Good luck to everyone!

Kristy

Come on over to the February 2011 banders board.. it will be easier for us to communicate!!

http://www.lapbandta...2011-bandsters/

My surgery date is Feb 18th! So nervous/excited!!

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for 2/16. I start on my 2-week liquid diet on 2/2. I think the thing I will miss most is a cup of morning coffee! I just emailed my nutritionist about possibly having a cup a day! I am waiting to hear what she says. My BMI is 36 and in order to reach a healthy BMI I need to lose 79 pounds. I am hopeful and very nervous! I would like to keep in touch on here and here of your progress. It helps to begin the journey with others if you would like. I wish you all the best!

Hi All,

I have a surgery date of 2/11/11. I have a BMI of 35.9 with several comorbidities. I am hoping to hear soon that I have been approved. I have been medically cleared by everyone except the Pope, himself.

Is there anyone out there who is scheduled for February?

Got my approval and getting banded 2/16/2011!! i chose to wait since my mom wanted to be here, yay for op day though!