LOL I am never first for anything... but looks like I may be the only one so far looking ahead to May. I thought initially I would be scheduling for April, but I hadn't taken into account the two week pre-op diet. So... I will be booking tomorrow for the first week of May.

Hope to see more people join me!

Well, now it is official... I just booked the surgery for May 14. Hopefully I will see a few more people around here soon!!

I'm here too for May 7th. I love your tag name too...perhaps you can help me whisper my cats into submission...I have two. I'm looking forward to surgery and it'll be nice to know that someone is going through it at the same time as me.

Yay! I'm not alone here anymore Good to see you. From the Canadian flag I gather you are Canadian - I'm in Sask., how about you?

Haha - yep, I am something of a cat expert I currently have four very well-behaved cats - let me take a crack at any problem kitties you may have, LOL

Good to see you here, and I'm sure as time passes we'll see others here too

I'm in Sask too. Having my surgery with Dr. Pooler at the Aspen surgery centre. How great is that?

Ps...we are literally a week apart but I imagine at the same clinic. How awesome will that be. I'm only a week ahead of you so can tell you how things are going. I just bought the Big Book on the Lap-Band from this website...its truly awesome. More info than I know what to do with!! Makes me a little nervous honestly...but happy with my choice!

Hey, that's really cool that you are at the same surgery centre, same surgeon... and only a week ahead of me! I will truly appreciate hearing about your experience There is another lovely lady on these forums who had her surgery with Dr. Pooler a couple of weeks ago... I may ask her to join our little "group" even though she isn't a "May" bandster like us - she may appreciate the comraderie I actually live in Yorkton, so will have to stay a night or two in Regina - a bit nervous about it. Let me know what you think of the book as I may purchase it too!

I'm in Indian Head but thankfully my.parents live in Regina so I can stay there. I commute in every day for work anyway. I hope you find somewhere good to stay! I can recommend a few places that are very close to the clinic if you need. The book is amazing...gives you a ton of information on the actual surgery and what you're allowed to eat. I can't believe how much less its going to be. I'm a fast food junkie and I'm also totally in love with diet pop so this should be a real eye opener. Holy its getting real. I go to Hawaii in two weeks and when I get back I literally go on the liquid diet. Quite the shocker to my system I'm sure. I look forward to the consultations too.

i am schedule for May 30th

Congrats Irish and Happy St. Pattys Day!

Welcome, SJ Irish!! How are you feeling about the upcoming surgery?

Leanne, I will probably order the book. I know what you mean about fast food, and rich food in general. My husband is constantly cooking gourmet "treats" - probably why I am heavy in the first place. I have tried over the years to change, in fact did lose 50lbs on my own... but it started to creep back on. This will be a shock to my system... a shock that I need.

I have always wanted to go to Hawaii... my dream vacation. Yet something else I want to hear about! I hope you have a very good holiday.

As for places to stay - I have stayed in a hotel right on the outskirts of Regina (near the HOliday inn - Inns and Suites, I believe??) what would your recommendation be? I'm a bit worried about how comfortable I'm going to be in a hotel...

Man I can't say I blame you for being nervous about the hotel stay...especially after surgery. I was going to recommend that Holiday Inn and suites. We do a lot of our business functions there and they're really great. Is your hubby going to be able to come too? I'm hoping to be back at work by then...I can stop by with ice chips or anything you might need...its five mins from my work!! if you have a blender...pack it with you...sounds like those ice chips are a real saviour. The book is excellent! So much info...

Awww, that is so sweet of you! I really appreciate your offer. My hubby is coming with me, though and he is very good at looking after me after surgery (I had another surgery a few years back and he was like a nurse, LOL) It's a bit tough as we will have to leave our daughters behind with their Grandpa who isn't used to looking after them, but it will be fine. I will def. bring a blender with us.

I'm thinking at some point you and I should meet for an outing or something - I gather at some point we will be able to eat out!! I usually make it to Regina at the very least every couple of months.

I hate to say it too as I feel for you going first but you will prob .be able to give me some tips once you go through the experience. You are brave going back to work a week after - do you have the option to extend your time off if necessary?

one more thing.. now I can't find the link to order the book!! can you send it to me or tell me where to find it? thanks so much!

I booked my vacation to Hawaii for two weeks so I won't have any other days ti take from work. I was honest with the hr department answer got told that I couldn't use sick time for elective surgery. I'm not too worried...my desk jockey position shouldn't cause too many problems. I'm so glad he'll be there with you! It'd be great to get together and it'll help me stay on track if I can help someone else. I'll make sure and tell you everything. I'll find the link and post it for the book.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/lapband_book.html

This link will take you to the website for lapbandtalk.com. You need the full website to find it. I ordered from my phone though...off the full website and it worked great!