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Surgery on 10/26- cant get here quick enough!!

That is the same day as me! I'm in NY. Also very anxious to have the day arrive. Really excited and want to be on the other side of it!

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Best of luck!

You too! Where are you? Please post to let us know how it goes and what to expect!

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Well, I was suppose to have surgery yesterday (monday, october 15), but they called sunday and said they had to move it back to friday because the surgeon was out of town and stuck there due to bad weather. Aggravating because that means 4 more days of the preop diet! Definitely ready to be banded!!

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Well' date=' I was suppose to have surgery yesterday (monday, october 15), but they called sunday and said they had to move it back to friday because the surgeon was out of town and stuck there due to bad weather. Aggravating because that means 4 more days of the preop diet! Definitely ready to be banded!![/quote']

Awe! Bummer.

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This time in 2 weeks (Oct 30) I will b banded :) Can't wait. Go see my surgeon tomorrow to sign the final papers & Get my blood work Done.

My Daughter had her surgery for the Gastric Sleeve today in Texas. Talk to her earlier & she is doing great has already been up walkin & not in much pain.

Is there any one else getting banded on Oct 30th?

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How fun to go through this experience with your daughter! I wish my Mom and I could have done this together.

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Surgery day tomorrow. I am a mix of emotions today, Happy, scared, excited, but mostly can't wait to do things like ride a bike and walk the mall without my knees and feet hurting. I already feel so much better having lost the 40 lbs during the last 7 months (since seeing the surgeon the first time) that I can't wait to lose more. I have already put away the NEED for the large portions that got me here. I know there are more challenges along the way but as another poster's said being overweight is a challenge. One I've fought since about 3rd grade. I am ready to see what else is out there in this thing called LIFE.

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I've started an October 2012 Bandsters thread in the post surgery forum. I'd love to keep in touch with you all.

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So much respect for those already banded and made it throught the two week liquid phase! This is such a struggle for me. I'M HUNGRY!!!! I miss food and chewing. My surgery date is 6 days away, so I'm going to stick with it... but i just had to vent, lol.

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So much respect for those already banded and made it throught the two week liquid phase! This is such a struggle for me. I'M HUNGRY!!!! I miss food and chewing. My surgery date is 6 days away' date=' so I'm going to stick with it... but i just had to vent, lol.[/quote']

Hang in there! I really kept to the pre-op diet, although my doctor allowed two cups of non starchy veggies, so at least I could chew something once a day.

The good news is that my doctor said she could really tell I had been following the diet because I had a really "skinny liver" LOL,The only part of me that's skinny. That made my surgery go very smoothly. My pain is easily controlled by my meds. Walking isn't too difficult, I just tire easily.

So, the good thing is--the pre op diet leads to multiple benefits: lost weight, easier surgery, knowledge you have the strength to make changes!

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We'll oct 25 is the day. Preop diet is not so great. Traveling the next two days unexpectedly for interview for new position. Preop diets were not designed for last minute travel plans. So far so good losing weight before banding.

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