My tentative surgery date is July 23rd because of my work schedule. It may change by a week but it looks like I'm gonna be a July baby. Anyone else out there that will be banded in July?

I can finally join the ranks of the July bandsters. I am scheduled for July 19, but I still feel this is totally unreal and not happening. Like I'll believe it when I see it. They still haven't given me a total for my 10% and I think that pisses me off most. How friggin hard is it to determine that. WHAT IS 10% of the cost of the lap band surgery at your practice?

So I am scheduled at Memorial Hermann on July 19th. yay!\

July 3rd for me..got insurance approved and official medical clearance. Now on the pre-op diet, yuck. Getting a little nervous now.

I'm having it done July 2nd... it can't get here fast enough!!! The 2 week diet has been surprisingly easy

July 18th!!!!! Starting a new life!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm having it done July 2nd... it can't get here fast enough!!! The 2 week diet has been surprisingly easy

July 6th is coming soon!!!

I am doing protein shakes or meal replacement bars for breakfast and lunch (I just found out they aren't 100% whey isolate though so I will have to find something else for post surgery), and a similar dinner. Last night i had this shrimp and crab salad (2oz fresh shrimp, 2oz fresh crab, 1/2 cup fresh diced tomato, and 1/4 small avacado) + a wedge salad (1/4 iceburge lettuce, 1 strip bacon, 1.5oz blue cheese crumble, 1 tbsp blue cheese dressing).

According to myfitnesspal.com it was around 450 calories, 35g protein. I stuck at 1,027 calories for the day!!! I am down to 279.6 this morning from 292.8 last friday!!

My tentative surgery date is July 23rd because of my work schedule. It may change by a week but it looks like I'm gonna be a July baby. Anyone else out there that will be banded in July?

Yes ! In three days!

I started my liver reduction diet today. Protein shakes aren't too bad and my doc allows me to have 4 - 1oz of protein in addition. I got some string cheese to munch on.

I am going through caffeine withdrawl and have a massive headache. Can't wait till that ends. It's amazing how caffeine can effect you.

My surgery date is July 12, so I'm looking for a band-buddy! Anybody having surgery July 12th?

I am having lap band July 5th. My doctor is not requiring pre-op diet. Wonder how common that is?

Yeah the Dr said I have to be on the Atkins diet for 2 weeks prior to surg. This way my liver will shrink and there will be more room to work and I won't have as much swelling

I have banding date for July 25 2012 also. Question: any suggestions how to take ground up Rx meds? Will be on liquids for required days. On Atkins now.

I just got my date July 26. So less than a month away until I'm banded!

July 11 for me. I am very nervous...

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July 18th for me. Just found out yesterday! Ahhhhh, i never thought it would come (fighting insurance) but i can officially say it now! Good Luck to all the July babies!

I'm getting banded on July 5th an can't wait

I am July 5th too! My doctor doesn't require pre op diet. Is that unusual?