Just seeing if anyone else is being banded in May. Our time is coming quickly and before we know it, it will be here.

May 9th here, i start my liquid on Monday :) this is going to sound insane but I am looking forward to it

Have you talked to your surgeon about that concern? I wonder if they would have some idea for you. I hope that your surgery goes well!

Wow my surgery date is the same as yours. Really scared of failing as I am a vegetarian and have limited food options once my surgery is done.

I was supposed to be banded on April 5th. But due to my Type 1 Diabetes going haywire the morning of the surgery, my surgery was canceled. I heard today that I have been rescheduled now for May 3rd, and this time I will be admitted to the hospital the day before so my blood sugar can be monitored. Hopefully, everything works out this time.

Got my date today!! May 18th is the start of my new life!! I have a choice of a liquid Optifast diet for 6 days pre-op or a regular diet of 800-1000 calorie high Protein diet for 7 days. Any suggestions which way I should go? I am allowed 1 4oz piece of grilled chicken breast a day on the Optifast. My last nutrition class is tomorrow night and I just have my pre-op meeting left with my surgeon's office. I'm excited but nervous!!!

Awesome, Good Luck

I met my goal, so tentative date is May17th, pending insurance approval!

I am scheduled for surgery on May 10th at Sacred Heart in Pensacola. Dr. Lord is my DR.

Pre Op Orientation on 4/21 and Pre Op on 5/2

Excited and scared!!!

I'm so excited.. I just found out yesterday that I will be banded

May 2nd.. 10 days and counting.. I can not wait to start this new journey.....

Good luck!

Awesome, Good Luck

I am also getting banded May 2nd. Dr. Carol McCloskey is my surgeon, she is out of Pittsburgh. I look forward to hearing about your progress. So, keep us informed..

I am scheduled for May 2nd, I am so happy...YAY

I'm scheduled for May 20th! I just found out yesterday. My insurance hasn't officially approved it, but the insurance guy at my surgeon's office says I'll definitely be approved. He says with my insurance, we should know in just a few days. He'd better be right, or I'm going to be pissed! lol

just went through my pre operative orientation and I survived..

Nothing too major...really surprised at how lax the pre op diet is...

was scared I would be on liquids for weeks.. but only five days...

Can't believe that surgery is in less than eighteen days!! May 10th here we come!

Read about my journey at

benworship.wordpress.com

I have two weeks of liquid Protein diet with one meal a day: Protein and vegetables. This was a hard week and I slipped a little today.

I had to have an egg this morning,

How exciting!! Does your Dr. require a pre op diet?

Yes, 2 weeks 4 Protein shakes a day (8 ounces) 2 fruits and 1 meal with 4 ounces of lean protein/greens. This is end of my second week and as I mentioned in post, I cheated yesterday morning with a one egg omlet cooked in Pam. It was a hard week, but it is what I will have to do.

My surgery is scheduled for May 12th 2011. I am so anxious and scared and excited

I am scheduled for May 2.