Got a call from the surgical scheduler this morning, and my date is set for July 11th! I was hoping it might be sooner, but not surprised it worked out this way. Means I will be starting my liquid diet while I'm traveling for work - so that will be interesting. I'm also wrestling with not having our annual 4th of July BBQ at my house (which is in a prime location for watching fireworks) - maybe I'll just have ppl over for fireworks but avoid smelling burgers on the grill all day.

Anyone else have a July date set? Wanna support each other through the next weeks?

My date is July 10th! I just joined the site today as well . I have read some good stuff on the site and looking forward to more! Thanks

Welcome! Glad to have you with us!

Was banded on Monday and just got discharged from the hospital today finally! As far as the band I didn't have any complications my lupus added some extra challenges. But all is well now thank goodness. I also have 5 incisions in my abdomen. I will be on clear liquids until my first post op appointment on July 10th. I guess they are all really different. Still in pain but very glad to be home and ready to get on with my new journey!!

I am involved in a study and found out Monday I will be getting my lapband surgery in July. I'm waiting for the surgeon to contact me to set the date. With the study, I had to do my two week liquid diet prior to approval. So, I made it through the two weeks without cheating once. I lost 18 pounds. It was not as difficult as I thought it would be. I think the 3rd day was the toughest for me. I'm also looking for support through this forum and would love to chat with others who are on this exciting journey!

Hi team July banders! My date is July 10th I m returning to work on July 17th. My coworker recently had the surgery and advised that I take more days off. So I did! Praying for a successful outcome!

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Hello my name it Tawnya and I am also having the lap band on July 11th good luck to you!!!

Hello my name it Tawnya and I am also having the lap band on July 11th good luck to you!!!

Another band twin

Welcome to the July Bandsters - good luck to us all!

I'm day 8 today on 2 week pre op diet. Finally getting to a point where I'm not hungry all day - tho it does come on with a vengeance later at night so I've been going to be a little early to avoid it.

Hi all!!

I've been okay on my preop diet just counting down the days until July 11th. Now I'm at the point where I'm forgetting to eat. Today being the 4th of July, I've thrown will power out the door. I've had a little bit of this and that but I've still taken the time to log my calories tho. Nerves are getting the best of me here and there. I figure if I've had 2 c-sections and a hysterectomy, lap band pain shouldn't be near as bad.

Hi Aviva,

I am one day after you--July 12. Would love to be band buddies.

Mine is tomorrow ! I'm still up and nervous as can be !

My surgery is on Fri July 5 and I'm going back on July 15

Good Luck tomorrow !!!!!

I just got my band on july 1 of this year. I was feeling fine once I came out of surgery and then hours later I was hit with an annoying pain of gas. it is from the co2 gas they pump you with. They will tell you to walk it off. its been 4 days and the pain is horrible. I can't really eat(liquid diet) or drink water. I have five incesions and the only one that is tender is the port area. I've lost almost 40 lbs pre surgery and hope to lose even more. Good luck with your band.

Hey all, was banded the 3rd, spent the fourth watching (kinda) fireworks from my hospital window lol. Looking to get discharged this morning. Everything looks good to the surgical team so needless to say I'm ready to go home. Not looking forward to the 2.5 hour drive home but it'll go quick!

I'd say the most annoying symptoms were my own personal anxiety, coughing HURTS (mucus built up for me), and mild to moderate pain near my port. It'll get better though!

Hey all' date=' was banded the 3rd, spent the fourth watching (kinda) fireworks from my hospital window lol. Looking to get discharged this morning. Everything looks good to the surgical team so needless to say I'm ready to go home. Not looking forward to the 2.5 hour drive home but it'll go quick!

I'd say the most annoying symptoms were my own personal anxiety, coughing HURTS (mucus built up for me), and mild to moderate pain near my port. It'll get better though![/quote']

It's good to hear you are doing well.

Hi Aviva' date='

I am one day after you--July 12. Would love to be band buddies.[/quote']

Let's do it!

Good luck today fashionstylist!

Hope the drive home is smooth, Maggie

Hey Maggie. I'm one of ur twinsies. Glad you are feeling well. Make sure you have a pillow for your ride home. It help me with the seatbelt and bumps. Hope your drive is safe. I have had minimal gas pain but lots of port pain how about you?

Christy