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?

Having it done on July 17. i am on my second day of the total liquid diet of 5 shakes a day. Was only able to drink 4 yesterday as they are very filling.

I'm also having surgery on July 17th, we can be buddies!!

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

how are you feeling

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

good luck tomorrow have a happy 4th of july

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.

Good luck tomorrow

Good luck tomorrow

How long is the process before surgery? I have my Dr's letter and my first appt with the surgeon is on the 11th. What's next?

I'm also having surgery on July 17th, we can be buddies!!

Ok buddie I will be watching for you. How is ur pre-op going. I am suppose to be doing 5 shakes a day but the best I could muster is 4. I find they just bloat me and fill me that I am just not hungry.

How long is the process before surgery? I have my Dr's letter and my first appt with the surgeon is on the 11th. What's next?

For me it was about 6 weeks. 2 nutritionist meets, a physc meeting, a stress test, tomorrow a pre-surgery meeting at the hops and Friday an endoscopy/colonoscopy. The colonoscopy is not part of the lap-band but I was due and they said they cud due them at same the. my surgery is on the 17 july.

Ok less than 24 hours I will begin my new life an healthy life I'm due at the hospital @ 6:30 am

Ok less than 24 hours I will begin my new life an healthy life I'm due at the hospital @ 6:30 am

Good luck. I'm July 23.

how are you feeling

Feeling OK Sore Just sore thank you Good luck.

Hi Yall!

I am new to the site... I am getting banded on July 12... Currently on some nutty liquid and one meal diet! Its giving me migraines like a BLEEP.... I am excited, just nervous to finish my last week of prep! Good luck july band buddies!

@ Big jj77: Glad to hear you are doing great enjoy your 4th of July holiday but don't over do it I'm praying for you a speedy recovery

Ok buddie I will be watching for you. How is ur pre-op going. I am suppose to be doing 5 shakes a day but the best I could muster is 4. I find they just bloat me and fill me that I am just not hungry.

Pre-Op is going, today was hard being with the family for the 4th of July BBQ and not really eating what I'd like to, of course...but I survived, so that's good! Wow, 5 shakes that's a lot. I have to do 1 shake for Breakfast, 1 for lunch and a lean cuisine or equivalent for dinner, 1 snack that can be another shake but I got popcorn/cheese stick/yogurt to mix it up. I need to go buy some unflavored Protein to add more to stuff. Not sure I could do Only shakes, I might go more nuts then I already am, lol..you're lucky you're not hungry, I'm waiting for that phase, lol. Keep me updated! Best of luck!

Agh 5 days!!!

July 20th today's my pre-op