On June 14th I met with the doctor and began the journey of testing and evaluations. This coming Wednesday I will (hopefully) have my meeting to review my sleep study results and receive my final green light of clearance!

I am praying all goes well and that Amerihealth Insurance doesn't deny me after all these months of testing and anticipation.

I think a little puree turkey will do just fine this year for Thanksgiving… here's to crossed fingers for a November banding!!

Anyone else in the same boat?

So day 6 of 10 day pre-op diet. So far it's been ok I haven't really been that hungry. However last night was hard. My hubby and kids ordered poppa johns. I made sure I was out and about when it got here, but there was left over. It took every ounce of willpower that I have not to eat a bite. Speaking of left overs I have been the main one to actually eat them, that is a habit I am going to have to break. I was always taught to not waste food so it will be a hard adjustment. I am nervous and excited. Only 5 days away. I haven't really told anyone. Just don't want to hear all the negative comments like why don't u just diet etc. I think I will send something out late the night before, so everyone will be aware but won't be able to say anything. At that point they are just going to have to deal with it.

I'm set for November 2nd I'm excited but slipped up a little bit on my pre diet which I was suppose to start yesterday. So I'm try and do two shakes a day with a healthy dinner and hopefully that will help me out since I messed up some.

Well my Doctor just recomended 3 shakes 2 times a day and thats all.

Well my Doctor just recomended 3 shakes 2 times a day and thats all.

He only wants you to drink shakes for meals?

yeah thats all! If it was that easy I would not need the surgery.

19th Nov for me... Excited and terrified

I too am November 19th!

I get banded nov 6 anyone have upset stomach from Protein shakes or just me??

Yes, I think it's normal. I get banded on the 6th also. I am on my 6th day of Protein Shakes and I am absolutely starving. How about you?

Im on just shakes too and today has been rough. Very rough.

November 16th is my date!!! So nervous!! Can't wait though!!!

November 16th is my date!!! So nervous!! Can't wait though!!!

I am November 16th as well! so excited..but very nervous!

Im on just shakes too and today has been rough. Very rough.

My date is also November 6... There are a lot of us! I think that makes it a lucky day!

Keep up the good work, it will all be worth it!

Good luck to those who are on pre diets during Thanksgiving, I know it will be hard but keep in mind the end results and how GREAT you will look and feel next Thanksgiving, Keeping all of us November banders in my prayers, count down for me 5 more days to surgery Nov. 2nd. only 1 problem now I was to have lab work and my pre Dr and dietitian appointments on Monday and we are in the middle of Hurricane Sandy hope they will move it to Tuesday and not cancel my surgery lol to all I will be here if we don't lose power which is expected

Novemer 2nd for me. I am excited and ready to go!!! Seems to be a lot easier if your self pay, my insurance will not pay, so I have not had to clear some of the hurdles alot of you folks have had to. Good luck all!!!

My date is also November 6... There are a lot of us! I think that makes it a lucky day! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Keep up the good work' date=' it will all be worth it![/quote']

I'm going on the 7th!! We're going to have a great November group!!

Im on just shakes too and today has been rough. Very rough.

But you can do this, I just know you can !!!

November 5th here! Excited and hervous too!