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'm getting banded on july eleventh I'm excited and nervous

Banding is July 24

JULY 23rd!!!!!

Today is my pre-op and I am on sugar-free OVERLOAD! I cannot stand the taste of so many different artificial sweeteners. I am going to balance it all out. So far so good, I think. I had a half of protein shake and I know I need more protein than that so tonight I'm going to have one before going to bed.

12 Hours and counting! Tomorrow at 7:30 am (or somewhere around that) I will be getting banded!

YIKES!

I get banded July 20th and tomorrow starts my 2 week pre op. I'm excited!

July 30th!

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

Had my Realize band put in yesterday. All went well, and thankfully no gas pains; Second day out and I'm just groggy and a little sore. How about you?

I will have mine July 25th.... thought it was in August but it got moved up.

Anyone know if you can fly after having this.. I have a business conference 3 weeks post op and have to fly....

Yes, I will be banded July 26th. Beginning my protein shakes and low cal liquids on July 10th. This will be a true test of just how serious I am about making this tool work.

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!

I have sort of an advantage as I live by myself with my dog. My girlfriend canceled our 4th celebration so that I could sit here by myself and not have to worry about outside influence. Prio to starting prep liquid, I cleaned out my fridge so there is nothing in there to go to - it works for me. Yesterday I had my pre surgery work basically just a blood draw and hospital procedures. Today I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy, on the endo dr found a little hernia that he will fix during the lap-band surgery. The colonoscopy was a failure as the eves prep didn't do its job and he could not see anything, it sure felt like it did it's job but I wasn't the guy looking down my colon so I guess that will have to be rescheduled but won't interfere with the lap band. Have you had your pre surgery tests yet?

Fred

Only 2 more days to wait!! Who else is getting banded July 9th??? I just booked a hotel for the night before to allow more sleep time (if I can sleep that is), I have to arrive at 6:30am and my Band will be placed at 8am!!

Atttention to everyone banded so far........How are you all feeling after the band?

Only 2 more days to wait!! Who else is getting banded July 9th??? I just booked a hotel for the night before to allow more sleep time (if I can sleep that is), I have to arrive at 6:30am and my Band will be placed at 8am!!

Atttention to everyone banded so far........How are you all feeling after the band?

Yay! I am the day after so I will be checking for your posts. I fortunately only have an hour drive and I don't have to check in until 1030, surgery at 1230. I guess its not that great cause I will be starving and thirsty by then!!!

I'm getting Banded on July 27th. Almost as exciting as getting engaged eh? I'm loving this site. What a wealth of info.

I start my two weeks of protein diet on July 13, just protein drink and green veggies allowed...I'm a little worried about sticking to it but realize how important it is to ensure a good outcome.