My origanal surgery date was 8/24 but as an unemployed teacher I was offered a job 5 days before and accepted although bitter sweet. My new surgery date is 12/21 and I wish it was sooner but atleast I will have 14 days over Christmas Break to rest and heal. I am still nervous and having so much time to wait yet again I read some of the horror stories people post and get second thoughts. However I know I will be a happier and healthier me in the long run. Anyone else in the same boat? Having the support system of others has really helped me through.

I, too, am starting my life over on Dec 15 th!!! I'm managing thru the preop diet.... So hard with a 3 yr old and a husband who is my eating partner!!! We are both dong this.... He's not until Feb.....but I am excited to go thru this process... Just nervous for the anesthesia..... But can't wait to feel like a new person!!!!!

I completely understand. My husband and I both love to eat and do it together. He was banded today and I will be banded next Monday. We wear wedding bands and now we will both have matching bands around our stomachs....that's what I call love lol. I couldn't do it without him and I am so happy to go on this journey with him. He is my number 1 supporter. Good luck to you guys too.

I, too, am starting my life over on Dec 15 th!!! I'm managing thru the preop diet.... So hard with a 3 yr old and a husband who is my eating partner!!! We are both dong this.... He's not until Feb.....but I am excited to go thru this process... Just nervous for the anesthesia..... But can't wait to feel like a new person!!!!!

I was just banded on December 1st. Does anyone have a diet they followed the first few weeks. Just want to make sure I'm on track and doing what I'm suppose to be doing ?!

Well in less then 12 hours I will be in surgery! Down 16 pounds with the pre-surgery diet. Now I am ready to get the next chapter in my life started. Unfortunatley everyone around me is coming down with the flu! I just hope I got the right flu shot and don't come down with it.

Good luck everyone!

I was just banded on December 1st. Does anyone have a diet they followed the first few weeks. Just want to make sure I'm on track and doing what I'm suppose to be doing ?!

Your DR didnt give you one? Well I am got a juicers so that should help with the making some Soups and juices for the 10 liquid diet. Then I have low fat putting and yogurt as well as sugar free Jello. My Dr aslo encouraged me to do a lot of walking....

Good luck!

Today is my day!! I check in at 6:45 & am scheduled for surgery at 8:15. Getting kinda nervous now!

Ill let you all know how it goes

I got my pre op appointment set up for thursday the 8th if all goes well we are all set to do the surgery on December 19th a lot of people are asking why Iam doing it just days before Christmas I say because that the soonest I can get it done and NO I don't mind missing out on all the Christmas goodies because where I work we do a 12 days of Christmas thing where for 12 days before school is out for the winter break we all sign up to bring our favorite holiday treat to share with everyone so after 12 days of goodies I will not only need but seriously want the lapband and a good excuse to not have to indulge further in holiday mayhem what does 1 Christmas matter in the whole of my life if every Christmas after will be even better because I will be happier and healthier. So no I don't mind one bit missing out on a few goodies on Christmas day in exchange forbeing comfortable in my own skin

I'm being banded on the 19th as well. I have my pre-anesthesia phone interview this Friday, and my pre-op appointment the following Wednesday. I was initially set for the 15th, but I'll make do with the 19th Either way, it's my Christmas present to myself, so I'll take missing out on whatever I have to at dinner on Christmas!

I got my pre op appointment set up for thursday the 8th if all goes well we are all set to do the surgery on December 19th a lot of people are asking why Iam doing it just days before Christmas I say because that the soonest I can get it done and NO I don't mind missing out on all the Christmas goodies because where I work we do a 12 days of Christmas thing where for 12 days before school is out for the winter break we all sign up to bring our favorite holiday treat to share with everyone so after 12 days of goodies I will not only need but seriously want the lapband and a good excuse to not have to indulge further in holiday mayhem what does 1 Christmas matter in the whole of my life if every Christmas after will be even better because I will be happier and healthier. So no I don't mind one bit missing out on a few goodies on Christmas day in exchange forbeing comfortable in my own skin

I have to say, every time you post, I do a double take. Your avatar is the same picture I have for my twitter picture, so it always catches my eye and makes me wonder when I posted that

Your DR didnt give you one? Well I am got a juicers so that should help with the making some soups and juices for the 10 liquid diet. Then I have low fat putting and yogurt as well as sugar free Jello. My Dr aslo encouraged me to do a lot of walking....

Good luck!

Hi December Bandsters! My surgery is scheduled for December 13, 2011. I have been on the pre-op diet since Saturday. I am still exploring this site and all it has to offer.

Hello all, i was banded on 12/2 and also had a hernia repair at the same time. I lost 10 lbs on the pre diet, and have lost 3 lbs since surgery. I also still have a large amount of gas, it seems to just never go away completely. I have had very little pain but have no stamina! I get wore out very quickly. I went back to my office job on wednesday, just half days, but if I get up and walk around too much i get shaky and need to sit down asap. Not sure if this is caused by the lack of calories or from the surgery? Any one else experience this? I started out on surgery day at 252, and currently at 247, my goal is 175 for now. I am 5'4" tall.

What is everyone eating? I am sick of the sweet protein drinks, but don't know what else to eat. Please give me some suggestions.

I had my lap band/hernia repair surgery 12/6. I was on a clear liquid diet till today, but I got super hungry yesterday so I started my pureed food last nite. Can you eat pureed foods? I pureed chicken & it turned into a pate type--not too bad. hope this helps!

I got my lap band tuesday 12/6--and a nice little hernia repair too!! I got out of the hospital Wednesday & I started my pureed food diet. Im still pretty sore, but Ive been doing alot of walking, which really seems to help. As of today, I have lost 12lbs since I started my pre-op diet on Thanksgiving day. yay me!

One week from now my surgery will be all done. I am getting excited. This pre-op diet is going pretty well. I started on Monday and have done very well. I had a little salad tonight which isn't on the pre-op diet but, I figured it couldn't hurt. I am really trying to focus on what and how my life is going to change after this. Eating habits and everything. It is going to be a big change but, I am ready for it.

Hi guys, my name is Germaine and i'm 42 and have 2 boys 18 and 4. My surgery date is Dec 16th and i'm excited and nervous. I've been on this site almost everyday for the past month reading as much as i can. Next week at this time i will be waking up with my new friend. I'm trying to think of a cool name for my band, haven't thought of anything yet. Good luck to all you guys and i'll keep each and every one of you in my prayers that all goes well...