Anyone else getting banded in December? If so lets keep in touch until our day.

I was banded Dec 5th. Yay to all of us for starting diets during holiday season!

I can't believe that I'm cooking Christmas dinner eleven days after surgery. The good news is that I have lost eight pounds on the pre-op diet and I will have to buy new jeans for our big party on the 22nd. Its worth it.

Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on protein shakes, water, crystal light, jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins!

Congrats to all December gals!

Glad all went well for u today. How's the preop diet going?

Lack of caffeine and lack of sugar.

Yep, if you were used to having caffeine, that'll do it! I can drink tea on my pre-op diet. I weaned myself down to minimal sugar when I started my pre-op diet and within 2 days, even the tiny amount I was using was too sweet. By day 3 I was sugar-free. (and that means no artificial sweetener, either. That stuff gives me a worse headache than going caffeine free would!)

You've also greatly reduced the amount of calories you're getting throughout the day. That could cause headaches as well. Your body will adjust quickly though. By day 4 I really had no "side effects" at all. I did wake up incredibly hungry on Day 10 for some reason, but as soon as I drank a protein shake I was alright.

Do any of you have blogs where you're sharing your journey? I'd love to read them!

Oh, and I'll just add... Pre-op diet Day 11 here and 11lbs GONE! 4 more sleeps until surgery!

I am dec 3... Plication though' date=' but the forum is pretty empty lol. So I joined this one for the wl journey support! Nice to meet you all:)[/quote']

What State do you live in? I thought they stopped doing plication surgery in the USA? I had done months of research so that I could have the band and plication done at same time. At the very af waing to get it done they dropped it,

I am Dec.6th but my doctor just left a message he needs to reschedule. I'm sure it will still be in December. I think they didn't realize I was an overnighter and spaces us out.

And I'm getting plication with my lap band.

I liked Dec. 6 date. Early in the month' date=' time to adjust and be on a new eating phase for holidays.

I want to get a cheeseburger and a beer for the last time. I am also alternating between starting good habits and saying good bye to carbonated drinks and things that will pretty much be off limits.

I'm more nervous as December gets closer and more excited both at the same time.[/quote']

Good luck on getting BOTH. I think you will have a greater chance of success. Let us know.

I'm in NY and having plication with my lapband.

Most of the day I am ok with the pre op diet and so proud of myself for sticking to it. However, everyday there are moments when I feel starving. My nutritionist said to eat (really drink) every 2.5 to 3 hours and it's easier. 6 mini meals a day. 2 of them being Protein shakes. 2 can be Soup (soup can have veggies and it doesn't need to be pureed until post surgery). I can also have sugar fee ices and ft free/sugar free pudding. I don't like Jello or I could have that.

I would love a few oz of lean chicken or fish like others are allowed. lol...someone always has it worse and someone always has it better.

Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on Protein shakes, Water, crystal light, Jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins!

Congrats to all December gals!

Congratulations! We have the same surgery date. I'm in Houston and going through True Results. I'm excited! I'm looking forward to being skinny next Christmas.

My date is Dec. 21st!! It just hit me that I am a December bandster!!

Congratulations! We have the same surgery date. I'm in Houston and going through True Results. I'm excited! I'm looking forward to being skinny next Christmas.

i going through true results too on 12/14.. Dr Hollis

December 7th for me!!

surgery date is tommorrow ,thi clear liquid stuff is hard and im so hungry just had some chicken broth oh what id give for a protein shake about now.. ready to get this show on the road

Im tmrw to so excited but nervous

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

Good luck to all of the bandsters for this week!! You will wake up and BOOM it's done! I was banded Thursday the 6th!! Can't believe it's already done!