Hi! I'm Wendy. First time on here. Completed my weigh ins and saw my doc, Dr. John Groves in Boaz, AL on Thursday. I am scheduled for band placement on May 7th. That's soon!! The prediet I am to follow is for 7-10 days prior to surgery. I am supposed to drink 4-5 protein shakes a day and have one small high protein meal a day. Going today to buy the protein powder. I'm scared but excited; nervous but hopeful. I didn't realize I was so emotional about the surgery until I was having presurgery teaching and the nurse gave me some examples of how much weight I could lose by next year. I actually teared up! I'm a nurse myself and have learned to control my emotions, but it just hit me this journey is about to really change. I've been reading some of the posts on here and am looking forward to all the support and advice I can get.

good luck Wendy. you'll do great!

Hi Wendy,

I'm Wendy too!! Good luck on your upcoming journey. It is scary and exciting as well. It occurred to me what i was doing when i had to have root canal and they wanted it all done before surgery because they didn't want a temp tooth when i was intibated (sp). Thats when it hit me!

Come back for the support! and give us updates

Wendy