We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

Hello! I am about to be 'new' to the whole 'banded' thing! I go in tomorrow (Feb. 14...what a great Valentine's gift:)!) for my pre-op and Monday, Feb. 19 at 8am I go in for the life changing surgery that I keep reading about! My doctor does not require the liquid diet until after the surgery. I am a bit apprehensive and a bit over the top with excitement (if both of those emotions can exist together!). The weather here in Ohio is horrid right now so I am hoping that nothing stops this momentum. I hope that it will not be long that I am posting the same great successes that continue to inspire me!

holy moly!!:faint: My surgery date is February 27th!!!!!!!!!! That's less than two weeks! Now All I have to do is survive the pre op. liquid breakfast, liquid lunch and small protein supper. (I may switch the supper with the lunch for the sanity of my co=workers...:mad: )

hey congratulations!!!

i just got banded yesterday!! that liquid diet is REALLY important, i stuck to it but by the hair of my pants! im SO GLAD i did, i think it makes the most difference right after the surgery.

I had a moment in the hospital after the barium and extra swallow test where i dry heaved, just for a second and then it was over. THANK GOODNESS i didnt have anything in my stomach.

Second day out and i feel alright! im a bit tender in the incision areas but thats about it.

Congratulations on your dates guys!!!!

(ps,it still kinda feels like i swallowed afootball)

oh..DONT FORGET YOUR GAS X. I actually prefer the chewable.

GOOD LUCK!!!

I GOT MY DATE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!! :faint:

March 21st I will be getting my

Lap Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also :Banane20:

Congratulations to the new approvals, and those who've just received surgery dates and to the new bandsters...of which I still consider myself to be. I'm entering my 6 week post-op diet tomorrow. It's the same as it was this week, so no big suprise.

What is amazing to me is how quickly my 6 weeks of post-op healing went. I had an appointment with a nutritionist this past Tuesday, and when I told her my surgery date, she said with a smile, "Oh, so you've been banded a month and a day." To my amazement, it hadn't even crossed my mind, and it took someone else to bring it to my attention.

So, good luck, smooth surgeries and speedy healing to you all.

Thank you so much, I can't believe how excited I am

I just wanted to put in my new stats!!

As of today I hit onederland!!!!

It has been a road and a half, but so worth it!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/199.2/179

DeltaDawn WOW:clap2: :clap2:Congratulations!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I just wanted to put in my new stats!!

As of today I hit onederland!!!!

It has been a road and a half, but so worth it!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/199.2/179

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Any issues with loose skin?

HOORah for lilnena. I was so excited too! mine is the 27th.

Congratulations on a GREAT achievement!

Yeah I have some loose skin, but it is not horrible. I am working out a lot now ran 5.2 k yesterday, so I think that helps too!!

But I will take loose skin over lots of extra weight anytime!!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/199.2/179

Wow that is great news SChick, I can tell you are a lil excited:heh: I was thrilled too, I was walking on cloud 9, still am:D

Congrats DeltaDawn on making it to onederland:wow2: :cheer2: Oh my goodness you're almost to goal!!!!:pound: :humble:

Congrats Dawn!!!!!!!!!

Dawn! Congratulations! I don't know if I'll be able to do it as quickly as you, but you've given me the inspiration to know that I CAN do it!

Delta Dawn - Congratulations!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

That is SO inspiring!!!!!