Getting banded December 17th. 9 days before my 49th birthday. For years and years all I ever wanted for Christmas or my birthday was to be smaller. I was given a healthy body that I have slowly and steadily ruined with food. I have been blessed with a second chance to undo the damage.

Please wish me luck.

Thanks so much Effie! I'd like to friend you so we can keep in touch .

Good luck to you. I'll be thinking of you on the 10th!!!

Banjo, I would love to be your friend and thank you for asking.

Tomorrow I start my preop Protein Meal Replacements. I've written out my food dairy tonight and that's what I'll follow. My doc is a strict on getting in 5 meal replacements and at least 48 additional liquids.

I'm pumped and planned to keep my life as low key as possible. I know if I do not follow the docs plan he will not do surgery. That's an insentive and I am so ready to get on with this.

Your day will be coming soon.....I'll keep you posted. Blessings to you, Banjo. Effie

Hey guys, I'm nearing the end of day 2 on my preop diet. I've been baking cookie bars for my church's bake sale and fixed my hubby a nice meal.....did fine with the help of vicks save under my nose. I could not smell the goodies. I think I had an out of body experience when I go look but not smell ! Anyhow it helped me. Might help one of you as well. Nite nite .....Effie

Gee Banjo every time I see this thread I get so excited for you! Just think you are starting out as a princess how can you possibly fail! Love you girl! We will be out here December 17th thinking only of you! Post when you can!

Cheznoel, can you extend your thoughts to me too? Getting banded on Dec 17 also and would love good thoughts sent my way. Btw, I'll be turning 50 (!) in January. Really looking forward to the coming year!

Banjo, I wish you ALL the best!