I know there's a special section for this, but it doesn't seem to be too popular so I'll give it a whirl here..

Anyone here to be banded in February besides me?

My surgery date is February 15th.

Feel free to add me on Facebook for support, etc. =]

http://www.facebook.com/DakotaRaeBanded2012

Still trying to figure out this ticker thingie!

Design your ticker, and when it is how you like it copy and paste the info below that is designed for forums, and blogs. Then after you post something you can paste it at the bottom. It takes a few seconds to show up on your post. I have to redo mine every time I turn my computer off. I hope that hels you!

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If this doesn't work...I give up lol

It doesn't look like it worked! Keep trying you can get it. I know you can!

Keeping you in my thoughts today, sweetsoutherngirl and phatkatblue!!!!! I PRAY ALL GOES WELL!!!!!

Well I did it! I had my surgery at 7:30 a.m. on Monday morning. Everything went great, and the nurses seemed very surprised with out easily I was able to move around afterwards. I was leaving the hospital by 11:40 that morning, so I must have been a quick one! I really didn't have much pain at all throughout the day, but yesterday I was starting to get the gas build-up in my chest which makes things uncomfortable. I would say that the sorest thing for me was my throat from the tube that they had there, but that was completely gone by yesterday afternoon. I just have to say if anyone is worried about the pain, it has to be different for each individual patient. Like I said, everything was fine for me and today I feel 100 times better than I did yesterday. I am so excited to start my journey and I hope everyone who has surgery coming up has the same awesome experience I did! Oh and this was my very first surgery as well, so I was expecting WAY worse! I had a pleasant surprise!

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Congrats to you! I was banded on monday too but later in the day. Home by 6pm. Yesterday felt much better than today and i think i overdid it with activity and am totally sore today. I was expecting WAY worse too! lol

Got my surgery time today---9:45 am. Not too bad! I decided to go home, nothing like the comfort of your own bed. So unless there is complications....I am to go for 2/29/12 at 9:45 am and home same day!! First day of protein shakes, frankly I am shocked that I am not hungry to "chew" or eat. I am using Atkins Advantage---dark chocolate is very yummy especially when almost frozen. Not using a straw is difficult for me because I have to drink it cold but my teeth are so sensitive lol. I am being optimistic (a novelty for me) and going with the flow here!! Thanks to all who write and make me smile with hope throughout my day!!!

Ah!!!!!!!! Just got the call I'm officially approved by my Insurance and scheduled for feb 27! I'm on pre op and cravIng foods I don even like haha I'm so excited and wanted to share with u guys I'll keep u posted <3

congrats Stace! Hope the time goes quickly for you and I am excited for you too!

Congratulations, Stace, and good luck!

And same to all the other February bandsters, those already post-op and those still waiting. I know we'll all do fabulously!

Good luck and congratulations Stace!

So today is my last day at home for a while. I travel tomorrow starting at 5 am to get to Mexico, for my surgery the next morning. I slept like crap last night. I hope I sleep better tonight, even if I am getting up at 3:30 am. I think I am getting a little nerveous, it is hard to tell, I am also so excited. I do have my worries though. Like what if the doctor finds some reason not to do the surgery. That is my worst fear. I have lost 12 lbs. So I am good there. I just couldn't bear it if they don't do the surgery. It is all paid for, so I am good there. I don't know I guess I am nerveous. Crap I hate it when negetive thoughts try and seep into my mind. I guess I will try and keep myself busy today. Cleaning and running errands. I paked 2 carry ons for my husband and myself. I don't want to check any luggage. My husband has a broken ankle, and is on crutches. So I know our trip home is going to suck, does he try to push me in a wheelchair or do I push him? Maybe we will take turns...hahahah. We are going to look like a couple of gimps at the airports on the way back. Anyways, I am just typeing out loud. Have a great day everyone. Lots of love. I am sure that I will post more before I leave. (I know I will, I am addicted to you all) God bless-

You can make arrangements with the airline to transport both you and your husband through the terminal...going both ways. Ask them online or when you check in at the airport.

Wishing you all best wishes and luck...sending positive energy and prayers your way!

Ah!!!!!!!! Just got the call I'm officially approved by my Insurance and scheduled for feb 27! I'm on pre op and cravIng foods I don even like haha I'm so excited and wanted to share with u guys I'll keep u posted <3

Nice to read that you received your approval so fast! Good luck with everything!

What a long day at the doctor's office and hospital for my pre-op appointment...just returned home, and we left here at 6:15am this morning.

All went well, thankfully my new scale and the one at the doctor's office read the same. Now I know for future reference...I weigned in at 9 pounds under what I had to, what a relief!

They want me to increase my exercise to a full hour, 7 days a week. Physically, I am not sure I can comply with this, especially since I have to stop my NASID within the next 2 days and I have arthritis in numerous joints. I will figure something out...not sure what will work.

Surgery is set for 2/24...looking forward to making the next series of adjustments to a healthier lifestyle!