Just wanted to wish all October bandsters luck. I know many of us will be starting our pre-op diet today. My surgery is the 6th and I start my diet thursday. We have all worked hard to get here and our journey has started. I know we will all do great.

Well today was my pre-op testing and upper gi.fun times lol at least thats behind me. I found out that the day of surgery I have to be there by 6 am, which means ill be up at like 4am. I'm soo excited to be almost to the finish line.

My liquid diet hasn't been too bad but can't wait to eat something lol.

I go in the morning for my preop testing surgery is thursday, what all do the do for the preop tests

Hello! This is my second post. I just found this site today. I had my surgery Oct. 12. I'm still on my liquid diet and ready for some food even if it is soft food!

I go see my surgeon tomorrow for my follow-up. I like him but I'm not crazy about my patient advocate. So we'll see how tomorrow goes.

rose1956, I had to have blood work, EKG, an EGD, which is a scope into your stomach to see if you have a hernia. I think that was it. Good luck to you

In final stretch as well...EGD is tomorrow at 9:00, this is the last thing on the agenda - I have a follow up appointment on Thursday - I guess I will get my surgery date at that time. I have been posting here in the October Bandsters but after talking a bit with the centers scheduling secretary last week; it sounds like I might be an early November Bandster possibly my Bday 11/11 especially if I go with my preferred hospital, we'll see on Thursday I guess - taking it one day at a time. When is your day?

Well today was my pre-op testing and upper gi.fun times lol at least thats behind me. I found out that the day of surgery I have to be there by 6 am, which means ill be up at like 4am. I'm soo excited to be almost to the finish line.

My liquid diet hasn't been too bad but can't wait to eat something lol.

My pre-op consisted of ekg, blood workand upper gi

I'm finally getting banded tomorrow! I'm in Norman,OK staying right across the road so I can be there @ 6:30 AM. I can't wait to bein the loser club!

I'm finally getting banded tomorrow! I'm in Norman,OK staying right across the road so I can be there @ 6:30 AM. I can't wait to bein the loser club!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am right behind you on Thursday.

I am getting ready to go and get my preop tests, have to be there at 9, then surgery tomorrow, nervous but excited to

Banded yesterday. Great team and great hospital (Jersey Shore), was in at 5:30 for 7:30 surgery. I was on my way home by 1:00!

Felt great all day yesterday, today not so much.. but percocet is a big help.

I tried to work remotely this morning but I think I better give it a rest today. haha

Off to the couch..

Hello My October Bandsters!!!

Just wanted to share a victory with you all... Well I met my 1st goal... So about 3 wks I turned on my Wii game n went thru my past weigh-ins on Wii Fit. I was so shocked when I discovered that I was 42lbs lighter back in February 2011. It sometimes seems so unrealistic that we can gain weight that fast. Well, on that same day 3wks ago when I wanted to see how much I had gained... so stepped on the Wii Fit Board & my heart sank when I was told I was over the weight limit for the Wii Board (330lbs maximum weight) & the computer asked me to step off the board.

Well, I'm down 13.9lbs n the Wii Board is No Longer Rejecting Me!!! So excited!!! Might not seem like much but to me it was the best thing ever!!! So overly excited to finally be moving forward with-in my Journey #ThisIsOnlyTheBeginning

Hey all, I am 7 days on my pre op liquid diet and I am HUNGRY. Like burning stomach hungry lol. I know I can do this I'm just ready to get this over with!

Hi all,

I am getting very excited. Tomorrow is finally my day to join bandland. I never thought i would make it through this 2 week liquid diet. I did and I am so proud that I did not cheat (although, I was tempted beyond belief) I have never had so much bad food offered, handed to me, eaten in front of me, than I have had in the last 2 weeks. But I came through on the other side . I am stronger for it. I have built up some will power. I am truly ready for the change that is about to come. I want to say thank you to all of you that have shared your experience, questions, concerns thus far. It has been a huge help and relief to hear from others that are going through the same thing that you are at the same time. Noone else can truly appreciate and understand the process like you all. Best of luck to all upcoming bandsters.

Take Care

Good Luck! I went through it yesterday, It's not bad at all.

Hi all,

I am getting very excited. Tomorrow is finally my day to join bandland. I never thought i would make it through this 2 week liquid diet. I did and I am so proud that I did not cheat (although, I was tempted beyond belief) I have never had so much bad food offered, handed to me, eaten in front of me, than I have had in the last 2 weeks. But I came through on the other side . I am stronger for it. I have built up some will power. I am truly ready for the change that is about to come. I want to say thank you to all of you that have shared your experience, questions, concerns thus far. It has been a huge help and relief to hear from others that are going through the same thing that you are at the same time. Noone else can truly appreciate and understand the process like you all. Best of luck to all upcoming bandsters.

Take Care

Hello to all!

Got my date for my long awaited lap band! Oct 31! Looking forward to a healthier me! Good luck to all!

Brenda

Hello to all!

Got my date for my long awaited lap band! Oct 31! Looking forward to a healthier me! Good luck to all!

Brenda

Yay! You will be a Halloween bandit! Glad you finally get to cross over into bandland!