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?

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 am a July 18 bandster as well. I can't wait for my surgery today I went to buy the Vitamins, gas X and Calcium. Next week I will shop for Protein shakes etc. Doctor suggested atkins shakes but I found that Premier Shakes have more protein than atkins. Does anyone knows if I can use premier instead of Atkins.

My lap band surgery date is July 5. And I am so nervous, I pushed the date back from June 7 to this date. I don't really have the support I did when I was preparing for it. That's why I came on here.

Me, too (postponed from May 23 and now July 5)! Glad you've got the support now. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

I am a July 18 bandster as well. I can't wait for my surgery today I went to buy the Vitamins, gas X and calcium. Next week I will shop for Protein shakes etc. Doctor suggested atkins shakes but I found that Premier Shakes have more protein than atkins. Does anyone knows if I can use premier instead of Atkins.

I think it just depends on what you like taste wise and that you are getting enough protein. I can't remember the exact number, but I think it is 25 grams that your body can consume at one time. Good Luck!! I plan on using www.unjury.com , they have unflavored so you can put it in anything.

I'Am July 3 2012 Iam Freaking out!!!!! but happy

My surgery is July 5th..less than a week! Omg ready to be healthy & not tired & obese!!!

I just got my approval call and I will be banded July 11th. So excited!! It took 13 days for approval from my INS. Good Luck everyone!!

I am getting banded July 11 too. I am so excited. How is your preop diet going? What are you allowed to have? I can have 3 shake and Water only. But it is all good because it is worth it whatever I have to do. Did have a moment of weakness for some egg drop Soup, but I made it through.

Preop dite is ok but water and sugar free anything are my new bFF lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone I'm getting mine July 9.....

Any one getting psychotic on this pre op diet? I am constantly feeling like I am having a panic attack! Cant get interested in anything. Trouble concentrating. I am ready to take the gas pipe.

OMG, I start my pre-op diet Tuesday, getting very very scared of how it's going to effect my mood, Ughh!

I am on day 2. The hardest part is the time before my dinner meal which is when ur making it on only two protein shakes. I won't lie I'm a little edgy. But you will be fine. Just think about the beautiful after pics u can post next year.

I am on day 2. The hardest part is the time before my dinner meal which is when ur making it on only two protein shakes. I won't lie I'm a little edgy. But you will be fine. Just think about the beautiful after pics u can post next year.

Thanks for the kind words! I work nights so my schedule is all messed up, I will be having a shake before work then at work eat my lean cuisine and snack and breakfast shake when I get home. I think I've already started mourning, lol...I cleaned out my fridge & shelves and I'm having my last Cherry Coke Zero's, Good Luck to you to, keep me updated!

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Cherry coke zero? My fav!!! What I wouldn't do for a sip of that!!! Lol.

I START MY PRE-OP ON 7-5 & I'M NERVOUS!!!!!!!!! IT"S ONLY FOR A WEEK I'M SURE I WILL BE FINE.

I START MY PRE-OP ON 7-5 & I'M NERVOUS!!!!!!!!! IT"S ONLY FOR A WEEK I'M SURE I WILL BE FINE.

I'm nervous too, bigtime! But I have to do it for 2 weeks, ughhh