Are there any others set to get banded in February? My doctor's office called to tell me my insurance approved me & set my surgery date for the first! After going back & forth for a couple years & now just completing the 6 months (well technically 7 months) weight loss consultations, it's going to happen. I'm not so sure how to feel about it. Nervous? Excited? Worried? Happy? I thought I'd see if anyone else is getting ready for it all, & see how they're dealing with it. Input from veteran bandsters would be great too! Tips on what to expect, need, & advice would be greatly appreciated.

2 more days..... And I'm getting really nervous. Very happy that I've lost 20 lbs on my pre op liquids. Surgery Thursday at 9. I can handle pain but am so afraid of being nauseas all day.

I had to stop reading all of this the week before my surgery b/c it made me more nervous. . Everything went well! Good luck!

How are you guys doing? Some banded last week? Some this week? I'm this Friday ...

I am Friday too. I wish us both the best.

I had surgery a week ago today. Still a bit of pain in my shoulder but I feel good. A bit dizzy at times but I've got major headaches as well (another health issue not related to this). I haven't been hungry at all. I'm getting 50-70g of protein, have yet to get the 100g of protein they are wanting me to get each day. I'm working on it. Drinking about 64 oz of fluid. With the headaches it's been hard to start much exercise. My first appt is Fri. One problem I have had is I haven't had a bowel movement yet. And I haven't had any pain meds since Saturday. Hoping something moves soon. I'm on magnesium for headaches so I should have something because on full liquids I've been eating puréed eggs, yogurt, and cottage cheese.

I had surgery a week ago today. Still a bit of pain in my shoulder but I feel good. A bit dizzy at times but I've got major headaches as well (another health issue not related to this). I haven't been hungry at all. I'm getting 50-70g of protein' date=' have yet to get the 100g of protein they are wanting me to get each day. I'm working on it. Drinking about 64 oz of fluid. With the headaches it's been hard to start much exercise. My first appt is Fri. One problem I have had is I haven't had a bowel movement yet. And I haven't had any pain meds since Saturday. Hoping something moves soon. I'm on magnesium for headaches so I should have something because on full liquids I've been eating puréed eggs, yogurt, and cottage cheese.[/quote']

The Greek yogurt got me going .

I have my surgery tomorrow morning. I have not cheated at all for 2 weeks on the liquid diet until just now. I had 4 Ritz crackers.... Not sure why but I was so hungry and the nerves are kicking in. I'm really excited and ready for this journey but am mad at myself that I folded the night before..

Tommorow is the day! I will finally be a bandster! Goodluck to all of you who are also getting banded tommorow

We both share that date, hope your surgery went well.

I was done feb 8th barely able to swallow. The doctor decided to unfill my band. I guess I was swollen too much from surgery. Now I'm starving!

I was banded the 8th as well and find my self not very hungery at all! But I still find it hard to get in all the protien I need! But yet I am so ready to move on to real food!

Scheduled for surgery Feb 27th and I'm so excited!!! I am so ready for the change.

My surgery is scheduled for 2/19. My doctor told me today that he will have to cancel it if the insurance company doesn't approve by Friday.

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oh no I had my Feb date cancelled after my insurance made me do another visit with my Nutritionist. If they approve me by next week the Dr can perform March 4th. Any day works for me I have waited this long..

I will stay in touch with this group for sure!! Happy Valentine's Day All...♥♥

Happy Valentine's Day my friends!!!!this journey is forever let's all keep in touch healthy happy &motivated and remember WE asked for this!. XO.

Today is the day. 9 a.m. surgery time. Yesterday I was an anxiety ridden mess, this morning I am calm as a cucumber. Ready to get banded. Good luck to everyone else being banded today as well.

Good luck akwright68!

I am Friday too. I wish us both the best.

Best of luck to you.. ope that it all goes well for you.. keep us poated on your status..