Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

Mine too key!

MissMia9' date=' I glad to have another person being banded the same day. I hope all goes well for you and everyone on here.

Anyone from Pennsylvania area being banded in January?

Daron[/quote']

I'm in PA! I'm in the Harrisburg area.

Hello everyone best of luck! I was banded January 2' date=' 3013 and so far so good! Just learning how to eat again at this point. mild pain but able to get up move shop and eat so Im happy as of yet[/quote']

Hiya donyeil. I was banded on the 2nd also!!! How have you been doing so far. I have been very nauseated and most definitely a new way of eating. I finally felt a little better today. Can't wait to eat some real food tho.

day 3 of my 10 day pre op diet!

Yesterday I had a horrible headache! And it's been rough being around my family while they eat.

However, I am down 12lbs! Woo!

Seven days til I'm banded!

Hang in there xitsbritbabyx, you can do this. I have had to start my pre-op three different times. I have gotten thru a week each time and they have had to change my surgery date. I have lost 9.5 lbs doing it but it hard, starting and stopping.

Try not to think about what the rest of your family is eating and think about the reward you will gain by not eating those things right now. Maybe later on you can have little nibbles of it so you don't feel deprived.

Be strong Girl.

I had my surgery yesterday at 11am, everything went well considering that this is my first surgery ever!!!!! I woke up with a lot of pain right in the mouth of my stomach, Dr also fixed a hiatal hernia.... I was so nervous but the Hospital staff where I also work as an IT analyst, they are all so nice...a few nurses asking why (since I am not that big) why? urghhh...it did annoy me...made me feel guilty....I've been researching for years this surgery and my wife had it done, I was 233 and getting heavier, and 3 morbid conditions...I couldn't lose a few pounds despite several attempts...well Here I go my Lapband I know it will help me in this journey...I know I have to commit a 100 % to follow up as mandated for the lapland and I know I will make it!!! Congratulations to all in this forum...a few things for those who will be getting it later this month...You will have pain, the meds help...the port feels so weird...walk, walk, walk, you will have to take it easy drinking the liquids...I am feeling a bit restricted. I was discharged today..and doing great...a bit pain...

Hello all, I coming to the end of my day two of liquids, I did better today than I did yesterday. Yesterday I had the headach from hell. But I'm doing a lot better today no headach. 12 days to go

I am scheduled for surgery on January 18' date=' 2013. Nervous, scared, excited! Start my pre-op diet on the 4th!![/quote']

I'm scheduled for Jan 18th too. Just got the call this morning and starting my liquid diet tomorrow. Good luck to you!

Good luck everyone! six days later 14 pounds down I am so excited

I had my pre-op appointment today and I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I also paid the money I am responsible for after insurance. Thank goodness for FSA accounts. (The doc is nice and is giving me a pass to eat a regular dinner tomorrow night with my family for my birthday). I thought I would dread starting the liquid diet, but I went so overboard indulging myself over the last week or so that I feel like I got it out of my system. Or I may just be excited about starting the liquid diet because that makes everything more "real." I cannot wait for next Wednesday. I don't know about other doctor's offices, but mine carries and sells protein shakes, vitamins, etc. It is kind of nice to be able to grab them there until I have explored all available options on my own.

Suregry is tomorrow! I will be going in at 7:30 .. very nervous and nauseous...normal???

Had mine done today' date=' everything went will except the surgeon was running late. At home now, heating pad and popsicles are my new best friends.[/quote']

First day at home for me too after surgery. I love ice poles too. My throat is supa sore and I have so much gas.

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Suregry is tomorrow! I will be going in at 7:30 .. very nervous and nauseous...normal???

Yup it's very normal. As I was waiting in the hospital bed for hours I felt like I was going to vomit all the time.

You will be fine. Make sure you gave a heat pack I left mine at home and wish I'd had it in the hospital. Also throat loses gets will help too.

It's my first day home today had my op on the 8th.

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Thank you both for the advice.. I thought I would be out the same day but found out I will be in overnight.. thank you for the advive!!

Suregry is tomorrow! I will be going in at 7:30 .. very nervous and nauseous...normal???

I have to be at the hospital at 6:30!! Good luck