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The November 'band'wagon!

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? :D

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I am a go for the 7th. Nervous...happy.

HI

I am also the 8th....so excited Good luck

I am also on the 8th as well! Good luck!

Yes, Lori Mortman Shanahan

Thanks so much.

Ok surgery over, feeling sore and uncomfortable more than pain. The upper shoulders and chest from gas is the worse, my 5 incisions are various sizes, 1 about 1 1/2 in being the largest. My problem I have a nauseous feeling and I don't want to eat, only got down 2 of my 5 shakes yesterday and only about 16 oz. of water. My shake is going down a bit better this morning hope this goes away soon and the soreness goes quicker, down 2 lbs this morning. I think I want something in my mouth to chew well maybe with some substances but have to wait 2 weeks for that don't I . I did have about 1/2 sf popsicle last night it helped, (don't think I was suppose to have it ? ) Would like to hear from others who have just had their lapband done are we on the same boat LOL and best wishes to all November banders

Hi my name is Lori and I am scheduled for November 15th. I started my liquid diet on Thursday. It consist of 3 protein shakes per day plus SF jello and pops. Was having a difficult time the past couple of days but woke up this morning with a new attitude and regained confidence. I haven't weighed my self since Thursday morning but I can tell I've lost weight. My stomach is a little flatter and my pants a lil looser at the waist. I ve only been on this website for a couple of day's but already it has helped me. Thank you all for sharing ur good and not so good experiences. It really does help! Hav a blessed day everyone. Oh and I would like to join the FB page as well. You can find me as LD Duran. Thx again. :)

Hi all im also being banded in November on the 20th .best of luck to everyone being banded this week....

Ok surgery over, feeling sore and uncomfortable more than pain. The upper shoulders and chest from gas is the worse, my 5 incisions are various sizes, 1 about 1 1/2 in being the largest. My problem I have a nauseous feeling and I don't want to eat, only got down 2 of my 5 shakes yesterday and only about 16 oz. of Water. My shake is going down a bit better this morning hope this goes away soon and the soreness goes quicker, down 2 lbs this morning. I think I want something in my mouth to chew well maybe with some substances but have to wait 2 weeks for that don't I . I did have about 1/2 sf popsicle last night it helped, (don't think I was suppose to have it ? ) Would like to hear from others who have just had their lapband done are we on the same boat LOL and best wishes to all November banders

I was just banded Nov. 1st and was pretty sore for days 1 and 2 but by day 3 it was so much better. My doctor told me in advance that I wouldn't be able to get much liquid down but to try my best througoit the day. I wasn't even allowed shakes until day 3. Days 1 and 2 were water,broth, and SF popsicles.

Hello,

New to the group and getting banded on November 12. Currently (struggling) through 2 week Optifast pre-op diet. Nervous and scared on what to expect but still excited about the outcome. Any fellow Nov. 12th banders out there?

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New to the group and getting banded on November 12. Currently (struggling) through 2 week Optifast pre-op diet. Nervous and scared on what to expect but still excited about the outcome. Any fellow Nov. 12th banders out there?[/quote']

Hi my name is Anna and I get banded on the 16th!

My surgery date is November15. My Dr gave me a sugar busters diet. I started low sugar per the sugar busters anything less than 3.5 grams of sugar, all whole grain items are ok. I'm having a really hard time trying to figure out what I can eat and I'm afraid I'm going to gain weight. Any suggestions? I do not know anyone who has had this surgery to get advice from.

It's almost here not sure of the feelings I'm having. Not sure if I'm nervous, excited or both. Gotta be at hospital for 7.

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Tomorrow is the day for me! Very excited and a little nervous. I started this process last December, I am sooo ready. See you all on the other side!

Tomorrow is the day for me! Very excited and a little nervous. I started this process last December' date=' I am sooo ready. See you all on the other side![/quote']

Best of luck!!! Let us know how you are afterwards!!

My surgery date is November15. My Dr gave me a sugar busters diet. I started low sugar per the sugar busters anything less than 3.5 grams of sugar' date=' all whole grain items are ok. I'm having a really hard time trying to figure out what I can eat and I'm afraid I'm going to gain weight. Any suggestions? I do not know anyone who has had this surgery to get advice from.[/quote']

I start my sugar busters diet tomorrow...my surgery date is November 19

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It's almost here not sure of the feelings I'm having. Not sure if I'm nervous' date=' excited or both. Gotta be at hospital for 7.

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You will do great!!! Best of luck!!

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