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 have been using the protein drinks for 2 months while waiting for my surgery date (Nov 2nd) not everyday but maybe 2 days a week for breakfast w/ fruit. i found Lean Body 0 sugar- 25 protein at Walmart $ 8.+ for 4 -14 oz bottles, and Ensure high protein - 25 proteins at Food lion 9.99 and get cupons for $3 off. I find they are very filling and the hunger doesn't come as early for lunch, and they taste good. I have started a pre-op diet today, I have not been told to do this by my Dr. I go to my dietary class next Monday I guess they tell me about pre diet then, but it looks like most of you started 2 weeks before so I figure it can't hurt.

Hi everyone!!! I am here at my pre op lab appt!!! Start my liquid shakes today and I'm already hungry just thinking about it!! I have downed a bottle water first so we will see how this all goes!!! Anyone that wanted to add me on fb I'm ok with it Catherine Almazan josesgirl4eva@gmail.com hopefully u can find me!! Take care will update you soon

You got this girly! I'll be right there with you tomorrow. hit me up on FB if you need anything.... Also, i will send you my cell phone # if you need to text me. Hang in there!!!

I'm an October 'bandster' but goodluck to the next round of you! stick together and you'll be fine x

I start tomorrow also and my date is 11/5. What does your pre op consist of?

My preop diet consists of the following:

2 Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast with Skim Milk

2 1/2 cups of steamed veggies

2 fruits

As needed for hunger: chicken broth, sugar free jello or pudding, sugar free popcicles

I'm an October 'bandster' but goodluck to the next round of you! stick together and you'll be fine x

Thank you!!!! I am feeling very confident about this!! Hope my procedure and recovery is smooth!

Ill add you to Facebook too if you don't mind! I'm not telling many people about my surgery so please don't "out" me! Lol! Ill also be discreet! So excited we have some many nov 6 banders!

I won't tell anyone. I did get you confirmed. Happy and excited tho very nervous.lol

I won't tell anyone. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I did get you confirmed. Happy and excited tho very nervous.lol

I'm scheduled for November 1st but would love to join your FB group, as I'm bring discreet about the procedure as well, but would love to share ideas/support!

I'm scheduled for November 1st but would love to join your FB group' date=' as I'm bring discreet about the procedure as well, but would love to share ideas/support!

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Did u find me on fb? Ruth Hampton huber

How long did it take you ladies to get dates? My paperwork got submitted to insurance last week and now I'm just anxiously awaiting the call. I'm so ready!

They send my last Monday and I called to day a I was approve so about a week

So I'm getting band on nov 2 started my shakes on Friday and it was hard but it's getting easy just have to keep ur self busy it seem so long til nov 2 I'm scared happy

Did u find me on fb? Ruth Hampton huber

I did find you and sent you a request. Elisabeth Otto Nealon. We're fellow Illinoians

I did find you and sent you a request. Elisabeth Otto Nealon. We're fellow Illinoians

confirmed.

So I'm getting band on nov 2 started my shakes on Friday and it was hard but it's getting easy just have to keep ur self busy it seem so long til nov 2 I'm scared happy

congrats. i start mine tomorrow. wishing you the best of luck!

congrats. i start mine tomorrow. wishing you the best of luck!

Good luck to u too

I did find you and sent you a request. Elisabeth Otto Nealon. We're fellow Illinoians <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Beth, i just send you a request too! Another Illinois nov bander!