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.

Abbie, welcome! I made the group before I saw we had threads here. But I'm told that the groups will be getting a face lift in the next few weeks so it should be easier to navigate and follow.

THere's about 20 of us right now in the Feb group.

I know everyone is different but i would like to know (if anyone can answer) what is the average weight loss per month? Sara

Well got the phone call from the hospital and my surgery in feb 8th!

Hello everyone. I am new on thiz sight but I am learning my way around. My surgery date is Feb 8. Nervous and excited.

Congratulations to Erin and Twinbad.

im for surgery in belgium 26th feb.anyone else on that date?wasnt given an actual diet' date='just told to eat low fat for 2 weeks.anyone know whats the best option.low fat diet or Protein shakes?worried that liver will not have shrank enough(it must be massive by now!!)and will cause surgery problems[/quote']

I just met with my surgeon today. He said ANY diet will reduce the liver but Atkins and liquid (most common in us) are the most reliable.

All of my pre op testing was done today. One more week until I'm banded. I went and got everything at the store today that I'll need. I am ready. 7 days and counting!!!

Congrats to you! I start my pre op diet on Friday!

Congrats to you! I start my pre op diet on Friday!

This is day 6 of pre op diet for me, it hasn't been so bad. Good luck to you.

Are you on liquids only?

Are you on liquids only?

Erin, I can have broth, sf Popsicles, cream Soups, light yogurt, sf pudding sf Jello

I start Friday on my pre op diet I can have sf popsicles sf jello my protien shakes with skim milk 60-80 per day low sodium broth which is fine with me I don't like salt any way!

Prayers Needed!! Day 1 of Five Days liquid diet. Surgery is Tuesday, excited and nervous but sooo ready! Sipping my Unjury protein shake now

Prayers Needed!! Day 1 of Five Days liquid diet. Surgery is Tuesday, excited and nervous but sooo ready! Sipping my Unjury protein shake now

Prayers Needed!! Day 1 of Five Days liquid diet. Surgery is Tuesday, excited and nervous but sooo ready! Sipping my Unjury protein shake now