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 tomorrow morning. So nervous.

Best of luck to you!! I'll be praying for you. My date is the 25th.

I'm getting banded on July 25. I'm 2 days in to my 2 week pre op. is hard I'm trying! Ahhhhh ð

I'm so with you!!! Today was my second day of liquids and I swear I could eat my dogs' food! It seems like food is never far from my mind. I have to pray to keep focused. I know I can do this. Help friends!

2 weeks? that seems like a long time!

Hi guys. I a new to this site but I am getting banded July 20!!!! I am getting so excited! It's been 3 years in the making. I started my liquid diet Monday and I can eat a small salad now. I am proud to say I haven't cheated. I want this so bad!!!!

My procedure date is for July 25, starting my pre-op meal replacement tomorrow. I am planing to spiritually and emotionally enjoy the 14 days of only drinking chocolate shakes and water. Good luck to you guys!

I'm getting banded July 25th - EXCITED but nervous too :-)

I'm getting banded on July 25. I'm 2 days in to my 2 week pre op. is hard I'm trying! Ahhhhh ð'

Me too :-) - July 25th, 2 days in, and hungry LOL!

My procedure date is for July 25, starting my pre-op meal replacement tomorrow. I am planing to spiritually and emotionally enjoy the 14 days of only drinking chocolate shakes and Water. Good luck to you guys!

I'm trying to do the same :-)

I hear ya' date=' I had my last shift at work and now I'm just getting ready.....shopping for all that I need so I don't have to do anything but heal! lol Cleaning ahead, laundry ahead of time...How's the pre-op diet going? Today is the 1st day I'm hungry for food, but it's probably because I'm actually sitting still...I'm nervous too, if I think about the actual surgery itself, so I'm just going to preoccupy my mind with things to do! [/quote']

Well the diet is going : / ... Lol is not fun I get so hungry some times ... But the good thing is that my doctor told me if am to hungry eat beef or chicken so I have ... And yes even then I cheat it !!! But I don't think it was that bad .. 4 more days AHHHH .. The only time I don't think about it is when am working ... Is like I can't wait but nervous ... All at ones ...

Had mine done yesterday, had a bit of a panic attack but came round really well, The only thing is the trapped wind, hurts really bad, anyone who has had it got any tips to help release this bloody gas!

Thanks very much and good luck for those who still have to get it done!

many people have mentioned gas x & lots of walking will help the gas!

Me too - this Monday. Good luck everyone ???Š

I'm on the 25th as well. Im not required to do the 2 week of liquids, though I may do it the week before anyway. Good luck to everybody , I can't wait till I'm on the flipside of this procedure. The anticipation is the worst part the pre op life style change has been great though, lost 24 pounds on my own since February . Just by really clean eating & eliminating anything processed. Have a great weekend guys...

Well the diet is going : / ... Lol is not fun I get so hungry some times ... But the good thing is that my doctor told me if am to hungry eat beef or chicken so I have ... And yes even then I cheat it !!! But I don't think it was that bad .. 4 more days AHHHH .. The only time I don't think about it is when am working ... Is like I can't wait but nervous ... All at ones ...

What I would do for a turkey burger or turkey hot dog, lol. Man, I want some beef or chicken, might have to have something to get rid of this "want"...Staying busy is the only way to get thru this and make it Tuesday already! lol I'm waiting on my Prescriptions as we speak for surgery and then hitting walmart for my list of needs, maybe splurg and buy some 45 calorie turkey dogs! I totally understand how nervous you are, it's nice to have people that really understand! Hope you have a good day!

Hello All,

My name is Monisha and I am new to the forum. I am excited for my journey to begin! My surgery date is July 17 I hope to make some friends who I can turn to for support! Thanks!

Good luck! You will be surprised at how soon you are feeling better. Mine was a week ago (Realize band). I was flip-flopping between Lapband and Realize and didn't decide until an hour before my procedure! Just follow all your doctor's advice, attend support meetings before and after and you will do very well!