Hi everyone - I have decided to have my surgery in September in order to get financials in order and prepare myself mentally for this journey. I hope to hear from others - I am located in Southern Ontario, Canada

Hi Jen, I am scheduled for September 18th. It seems so far away but I am sure it will come quicker then we can imagine. So excited!!!!

I got my date today! September 11th! I couldn't be more excited! I'm in New Jersey. Good luck and hopefully we can support each other through it!

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Where are you having your surgery done/what doctor? My date is September 25 and I'm going to smart shape with Dr Coburn

Hello everyone! I am scheduled for Sept 27th but i am hoping I can move it up a week to the 19th or 20th. I am going through True Results in Scottsdale, Az

Is there any other true Result Sept bansters here?

I'm being banded Sept 13th with Dr. Ahmad on Long Island. I've been reading a lot of surgery day stories and it seems like people have such a variety if experiences. Is anyone else nervous?

I'm being banded Sept 13th with Dr. Ahmad on Long Island. I've been reading a lot of surgery day stories and it seems like people have such a variety if experiences. Is anyone else nervous?

YES! I'm definitely nervous but much more excited than nervous! I keep saying "a year from now ill be able to do ____". It's awesome. Only 35 more days for me!

When I'm driving to work every morning I see all these people out running and I want to be one of "those" people! I can't wait

I know what you mean! I have three kids under 5 and there's so much I want to do with them- ride bikes, play tennis, and a Mommy and Me gymnastics class with my two year old that I've avoided because I didn't want to be the big out of shape Mommy out of breath and sweaty . I'm not supposed to start the preop diet until the 23rd but I think I'm going to start on Monday. I want to get myself on that kind of structured eating and I also, after all this waiting, just want to get to it! My husband has not been super supportive so I hope that doesn't make it harder. I'm so glad for this forum!

Getting banded Sept. 5th. I'm super excited and have gotten a wealth of info here. Folks are really supportive and helpful!

I got my date today! September 11th! I couldn't be more excited! I'm in New Jersey. Good luck and hopefully we can support each other through it!

I am also in NJ. who is your doctor? I am seeing dr nusbaum in Livingston. I am scheduled for 9/19.

I am also in NJ. who is your doctor? I am seeing dr nusbaum in Livingston. I am scheduled for 9/19.

I'm in south jersey Vanessa! My surgeon is dr goldstein in voorhees. Ill be a week ahead of you so ill let you know what to expect!

I know what you mean! I have three kids under 5 and there's so much I want to do with them- ride bikes' date=' play tennis, and a Mommy and Me gymnastics class with my two year old that I've avoided because I didn't want to be the big out of shape Mommy out of breath and sweaty . I'm not supposed to start the preop diet until the 23rd but I think I'm going to start on Monday. I want to get myself on that kind of structured eating and I also, after all this waiting, just want to get to it! My husband has not been super supportive so I hope that doesn't make it harder. I'm so glad for this forum![/quote']

Did you start your pre op diet when you were thinking about it or did you start it today? How's it going so far? Is your husband more supportive yet?

Did you start your pre op diet when you were thinking about it or did you start it today? How's it going so far? Is your husband more supportive yet?

I actually started yesterday and it's difficult. Three shakes, one Protein and veggie meal, two pieces a fruit a day. One day at a time!

My husband is not being supportive at all, he keeps telling menu should be losing weight in my own.

How about you? When do you start preop?

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I actually started yesterday and it's difficult. Three shakes' date=' one Protein and veggie meal, two pieces a fruit a day. One day at a time!

My husband is not being supportive at all, he keeps telling menu should be losing weight in my own.

How about you? When do you start preop?

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My surgery is not until Sept 27 so I won't start until the 6th and it will be 3wks of two Protein shakes and an Atkins meal a day so not looking forward to it BUT I know there is light at the end of the starvation tunnel!

My surgery date is Sept 10! I am going on my full liquid diet tomorrow i had started a few days early just to ease myself into this diet. its NOT easy. I have caved a few times and ate a cracker or a piece of cheese. I am so excited though Hoping to make a few friends as I go along this journey