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?

I am getting my band on November 8th, and what an emotional roller coaster I have been on for the last couple of weeks! I just want to get this done already. As sure as I am that this is the right decision for me, it has not been an easy one to make. I am so excited for all the changes to come, but I am so scared of giving up my security blanket (food). Just sitting here writing this has brought up feelings of excitement, fear, sadness, nervousness...these feelings are wearing me out. Thursday cannot some soon enough!!!

I'm getting banded on the 12th, I'm a week into my 2 week pre-op diet. I have decided its not that bad I'm hungry and on day 4 I was pissy like a pregnant teenager but its tolerable now and so gonna be worth it. I really like this forum and you all have been very helpful in answering any questions I had so thanks. I also wouldn't mind joining the fb group (Richard Francia)

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.

Looks like you just need to stay from sugar, I was not given a diet but I did protein and sf fruit in the am, ff lunch meat roll and veggie for lunch , protein drink and low cal frozen dinner, mix it up don't get bored, protein drink helps fill you up good luck 3rd day post op

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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Good luck

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!

Good luck !

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

I'm on the 7th too!! Do you have a FB? We have a page for November bandsters :-)

I would love to join the Novmber Bandsters FB page. Do you need to invite me?

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. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

We looked for you under LD Duran and we couldn't find you...

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. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

We can't find you....try friend request mrskstrange@yahoo.com

Make sure your FB isn't on complete privacy or we won't be able to find and add you :-)

Looks like you just need to stay from sugar' date=' I was not given a diet but I did protein and sf fruit in the am, ff lunch meat roll and veggie for lunch , protein drink and low cal frozen dinner, mix it up don't get bored, protein drink helps fill you up good luck 3rd day post op[/quote']

Thank you! I did buy some protein drinks today and I did loose 2 pounds, is I'm glad I have not gained any.

I would love to join the Novmber Bandsters FB page. Do you need to invite me?

Yes -what is your Facebook name??

I am getting my band on November 8th' date=' and what an emotional roller coaster I have been on for the last couple of weeks! I just want to get this done already. As sure as I am that this is the right decision for me, it has not been an easy one to make. I am so excited for all the changes to come, but I am so scared of giving up my security blanket (food). Just sitting here writing this has brought up feelings of excitement, fear, sadness, nervousness...these feelings are wearing me out. Thursday cannot some soon enough!!![/quote']

I totally know how your feeling-- I use food for comfort. It will be a drastic change-- but we can do it! We will learn to use food for energy and health and find a more healthy way to deal with feelings!! ❤❤

I would love to join the Novmber Bandsters FB page. Do you need to invite me?

I sent you a PM with my page! I will add ya!

Waiting, waiting, waiting, 3 more days!!! Could someone please invite me to the November banders FB page, thanks.

Could someone please invite me to the November banders FB page, thanks.

Barbara Furlong