I FINALLY got my surgery date! August 4th!!!!! I am so excited! I feel like it's a long ways away!

Who else is getting banded in August?

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Hello allllll August Banders. Congrats to us all and good luck to those approaching the big day. I was banded 8/12/11. 4 days post-op, Ive been up and out and around the house almost good as new. Still a bit sore but nothing unbareable. I am on the 2 week liquid diet which is a bit challenging. I know Im to have at least 40oz of liquids yet I find myself feeling a bit full after about 2-4oz of my lil protein shake is this normal? (while waiting for a call back from the Dr) Am I doing everything right? Any advice?

I was banded on 8/11 and I am having problems getting my liquids in, I know I am nowhere near what I suppose to be, but after few sips it makes my gas worse and then I feel this pressure like in my upper abdomen. It's starting to frustrate me!!!

Congrats to all my fellow Aug banders! I am barely squeaking in on 8/30. Ready to start the rest of my healthier life. Good luck everyone!

Hello August Banders!! Im 5 days post op and feel great! My dr has me on liquid only for 2 weeks. I have a protein shake (mixed with water) on the morning, broth at lunch and dinner sometimes, and jello once a day right about now. I have my water bottle or a water bottle with me wherever I go now, left it at home on day 3 and became really dehydrated and learned my lesson. Ive been driving and no issues. Stopped taking pain meds today and dont feel any different w/out the meds. What kind of diet is everyone following? how many weeks? i go see my dr in the morning and he will check incisions. Wishing everyone well! Cara

I'm on a 3 week liquid diet. I just finished the first week. I'm getting in quite a bit of liquids and i've dropped so much weight....12lbs...in 7 days but for the first week i was just on diluted juices,clear liquids, g2, etc. today i can start protein shake, drinkable yogurt, and creamy soups, so im sure it will slow a little.

I got my date. August 25. I am on day 2 of the 10 day diet and am struggling, but hanging in there. This time next week I will have less than 24 hours left. I am very excited and nervous.

Hi all, I have been banded and I am officially on the other side. I feel some pain but its manageable good luck too all those that are still getting banded soon!

Thanks to the new bandsters for checking in and congrats!!!! It's MY turn tomorrow- 9AM. supposed to be outpatient, but the doc said "don't be a hero!" you can stay overnight if you want. I dont. Think I'll rest better at home. I'll check in as soon as I can. Thank you to everyone here for the constant support. Talk to you soon.HW

LOL Iam even squeakier than you are my date is August 31st

Congrats to all my fellow Aug banders! I am barely squeaking in on 8/30. Ready to start the rest of my healthier life. Good luck everyone!

Banded on the 25th, about 7 more Days! This time has flown by!

I have been on the pre-op diet since last Thursday, 2 weeks total of no meats and fish and very low fat. Done pretty good so far!

Super excited for next week!

275/272/140 Height 5’7”

Heaviest/Current/Goal

Initial Consult 4.13.11

Last Nutritionist 7.14.11

Approved 8.9.11

Pre-op Diet Start 8.11.11

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Congratulations to all who have crossed over to the "losers" bench. I will join you on Monday, August 22, at 6:30 a.m. This has been a very long process but I am glad it is over. I am nervous about the lifestyle change, but I am ready to become healthy.

Hugs to all of you.

Terri

YAY congrats and Kudos to you on doing so well with your pre op Iam just started (3 days in) but doing o.k. so far you are ahead of me by 6 days I get banded the 31st and Iam so looking forward to getting on with my life as a thinner and more healthy person I have already lost 20 pounds since my 8 week dietary instruction and starting my pre op so Iam excited I will be watching your progress and wishing you well all along the way !!!

Banded on the 25th, about 7 more Days! This time has flown by!

I have been on the pre-op diet since last Thursday, 2 weeks total of no meats and fish and very low fat. Done pretty good so far!

Super excited for next week!

275/272/140 Height 5'7"

Heaviest/Current/Goal

Initial Consult 4.13.11

Last Nutritionist 7.14.11

Approved 8.9.11

Pre-op Diet Start 8.11.11

Lap Banded 8.25.11<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break">

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Thanks for encouragement. Currently surgery is scheduled for August 30th.

Getting banded in 7hrs!!! Can't believe it. I'm excited, scared, nervous, an emotional mess to say the least. Don't think I'll be able to sleep. Hope it goes well.

Good luck today Meg!!!! I'm 7 days....ehhh well I guess cause it's 5am 8 days post op but I feel great! I don't know where my energy all day comes from since I'm barely eating but I've lost 12lbs in these 7 days. Maybe being lighter or because I take my B12 but I feel motivated and terrific. I have my routine of protein shake at breakfast, usually soup at lunch and/or dinner, jello 7pm dessert. I take a water bottle with me ALL day and take sips. Best of luck to all and wishing everyone happy success on their journey!!!