If you only knew how much excitement I have right now you wouldn't even imagine. I have been confirmed to join the land of LapBand on April 2nd at 7:30am. This has been a true test of patience but I will do it and not take one day lightly. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive and the best part is my cost is only $37 dollars...what a blessing. Now, I have my Pre Test on next week and PreOp Appointment on March 28th.

How should I prepare?

Not sure what a pre-test is...I the the preparation is all mental. I had to do a pre-op diet. Start looking for good sources of protein now. Congrats

Congratulations on making this choice! We are bandster twins as my date is April 2 also! Good luck to you. How do you prepare? Well, here's what I have been doing and will do. However, if your doctor hasnt already given you a preparation before and after list, you should ask him as all docs are different....but here's a few things I would suggest:

1. On this site, join the Springters Group. it's a place for anyone who has a March, April or May surgery date.

2. Read this forum daily, taking or leaving what you want.

3. Find out from doctor what medication you will be required to take before and after surgery and purchase them.

4. Start a shopping list for the things you will need post surgery (protein drinks, chicken broth, Gas-X, etc)

5. Buy the book Bandwagon (amazon.com). It will be a great resource throughout your journey.

6. My doc has me on a high protein/no starch diet the month of March. This will shrink the liver and make it easier (hopefully) in surgery.

7. Exercise daily! Get in the habit now if you don't already.

8. Practice chewing 20+ times before swallowing. Practice taking smaller bites and

eating slower. This will be your life after WLS.

9. Attend support groups. I've been attending for 12 months now.

Again, just things I'm doing. Be sure to join our Springsters Group! We'd love to have you.

Congrats Ready2bfit!

I have my surgery 3 days after you.

Along with everything she said make sure you already know some yummy protein shake recipes as they will be a staple for some time.

Join Springers!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Us bandsters will welcome you on the other side!!!

Thank you all very much. I will take this all into account and I am so blessed to have such a supportive husband...don't know what I would do without him. Right now we will be trying out protein shakes to see how good they are. This might become a staple in our family to have one protein drink a day together.