I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

I am getting so frustrated. I have called the drs office twice to find out about a surgery date. No one has called me back. I was told a week ago that I would get a call last Friday or sometime this week. Well today is Friday still no call

I'm so sorry. How frustrating! Hopefully it will get worked out and set soon!

Officially one week in to the pre-op diet and less than two weeks out from surgery!

I was happy today that a pair of jeans that were uncomfortably snug a week ago slid right on today, no problem. It boggles my mind to think that in 7 days I've lost 20 pounds, even though 10 of it was just bizarre, post-vacation Water retention weight. Even 10 "real" pounds coming off in a week makes me scratch my head!

I know it's going to slow down over the next two weeks and I'm sure I'm going to be a bit bummed about that, just because seeing the scale freefall has been a nice reward to this pre-op diet being so challenging. Still, I know I need to get used to slow and steady. It's for the best, for many reasons.

I've always kind of believed in calorie cycling and I'm going to try having a "big" day today (all of 1100 calories), especially since I've been under a lot in the past couple of day.

Good luck to everyone having their surgery today, and to everyone doing their pre-op preparations!

I am Sept 19th for sure now (unless I chicken out). I am so nervous and excited all at the same time!!

My husband and I are the 19th too! Good luck!

Have you started the pre-op diet yet?

I have surgery on Next Wednesday September 11th. I'm so excited, not nervous at all.

I'm also scheduled for September 11! I'm past any fears I may have had and just excited! Good luck to you!

Yay to all us September bansters! Anyone else in Arizona?

Hi Irishflower i'm in Arizona and have a surgery date of Sep 19th

Finally.... I can now join the September banisters. September 23.

I was banded Wednesday and I am home, happy and healthy! I can only describe my pain as soreness like I've done a lot of sirups. I haven't needed any pain meds at all. good luck to the rest of you September bandsters

Awesome, tbatch!!! That's great. I hope my recovery is as easy. What is is like to eat (actually, drink) things now?

I will have band placed September 19th and I am both excited and really nervous that I won't be able to handle such a huge change in my life!! Day 2 of pre-surgery diet and today I am not feeling so great...irritable and a little shaky!

Finally.... I can now join the September banisters. September 23.

Yeah!!!!!!!!

Two things:

1. This morning I got my pre-op supply of Protein shake from the doctor's office. Ready to go!

2. This evening I had my final hurrah. I saved all my carbs all day for Japanese hibachi shrimp and scallops. I could only eat about half because my stomach has shrunk a lot in the last month on the low carb diet. I feel stupid for having a last hurrah, but I think if I didn't I would stray sometime else down the road. ...then hubby suggested ice cream (which actually i have been dreaming of for a month) so I had a small. Now that I am home, I am going to have a bunch of Water (to ease some of the salt) and maybe I should start my pre-op diet 2 days early to compensate for the damage? I have to be on 3 weeks of shakes with one salad/protein a day plus 2 fruits (apple/pear/orange). I know I can recover from this meal. I think it's not the worst I've ever done. LOL And, I have been kicking up the exercise this week too. (I never knew I actually liked certain exercise, like biking and classes at the gym!).

Good luck to those who are getting banded in recent/upcoming days. Please let's keep up this thread and stay together for support.

Looking forward to the 19th...seems like its been so far away and each day its a little closer!

Pre-op diet has been going well after Day #3...today a little mentally tough but keeping my eye on the prize!

Had pre-surgical testing today and tomorrow final clearance from my PCP and then its just me and lots of liquids until sept 19th!

Good luck to all...we are a very busy bunch in September!

I'm brand new to this group. I have finished all of my insurance requirements and just got put on the high protein, low cal diet. Band date in the 16th. I'm so scared, I keep thinking maybe I didn't try hard enough with reg diet and exercise.

2. This evening I had my final hurrah. I saved all my carbs all day for Japanese hibachi shrimp and scallops. I could only eat about half because my stomach has shrunk a lot in the last month on the low carb diet. I feel stupid for having a last hurrah, but I think if I didn't I would stray sometime else down the road. ...then hubby suggested ice cream (which actually i have been dreaming of for a month) so I had a small. Now that I am home, I am going to have a bunch of Water (to ease some of the salt) and maybe I should start my pre-op diet 2 days early to compensate for the damage? I have to be on 3 weeks of shakes with one salad/protein a day plus 2 fruits (apple/pear/orange). I know I can recover from this meal. I think it's not the worst I've ever done. LOL And, I have been kicking up the exercise this week too. (I never knew I actually liked certain exercise, like biking and classes at the gym!).

In a way it sounds like you did just what you'll need to with your band. You ate something you loved, but you stopped when your body said stop and you had a treat but you kept it small and didn't do it often. To me that sounds awesome!

I'm sure the extra water and a little bit of activity will be all you need to keep moving forward.

Two things:

1. This morning I got my pre-op supply of Protein shake from the doctor's office. Ready to go!

2. This evening I had my final hurrah. I saved all my carbs all day for Japanese hibachi shrimp and scallops. I could only eat about half because my stomach has shrunk a lot in the last month on the low carb diet. I feel stupid for having a last hurrah, but I think if I didn't I would stray sometime else down the road. ...then hubby suggested ice cream (which actually i have been dreaming of for a month) so I had a small. Now that I am home, I am going to have a bunch of Water (to ease some of the salt) and maybe I should start my pre-op diet 2 days early to compensate for the damage? I have to be on 3 weeks of shakes with one salad/protein a day plus 2 fruits (apple/pear/orange). I know I can recover from this meal. I think it's not the worst I've ever done. LOL And, I have been kicking up the exercise this week too. (I never knew I actually liked certain exercise, like biking and classes at the gym!).

Good luck to those who are getting banded in recent/upcoming days. Please let's keep up this thread and stay together for support.

This sounds like you actually did pretty good! You're being concious of your decisions, way to go!