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!

Hello All, I'm new to the site and very excited about my upcoming surgery. My surgery date is September 27th.

I think my hardest challenge will be the two weeks prior liquid diet but I am going to weather that storm and do what needs to be done!!!!

Well I saw the Cardiologist Wednesday. He said all looks well,And he cleared me for surgery on the 6th.. but he wants to do a resting Echo of my heart.. and depending how that looks he may pull my clearance. My test is tomorrow, and I will know something by Monday they said. Friday the 30th, I am to start my Pre-op diet. (crosses fingers)....

I am so ready to begin my journey and get going with it. Its been a long time coming.

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Hello All' date=' I'm new to the site and very excited about my upcoming surgery. My surgery date is September 27th.

I think my hardest challenge will be the two weeks prior liquid diet but I am going to weather that storm and do what needs to be done!!!! [/quote']

Yay we will be band twins! My surgery should also be Sept 27!

Hello all!

Just got the surgery date on Tuesday. My DH and I will both be getting banded on Sep 19th, assuming all goes well with the pre-op testing. It will be 2 days before my 34th birthday, so I guess we'll have to figure out how to get a candle into a bowl of chicken broth.

So far the clinic has been really supportive of us going together and, *knock on wood* the insurance company has been great with approvals. Either his dad or my brother is going to come into town to babysit us for the day of surgery and a few days after.

Liquid diet starts on 8/30. I'm nervous about it, but I'm hoping that we can help each other stay on track. The fear of them not being able to do the surgery will likely scare me into staying on the straight-and-narrow!

Best wishes to all the September folks, wherever you are on your journey!

I'm scheduled for 9/5, I am more than excited!

That's my date also and I'm beyond excited! Good luck and we'll have to keep in touch.

September 26th is my day! Really excited.

Hi everyone, I went for my pre-op and last visit with surgeon yesturday. I thought that I would be there for about 30 mins and then make the long 2 hour drive back to work....wrong!! After I met with the surgeon, I was told to go across the street to the hospital and get pre-admitted. That was a 1 hour wait, and then she put a wrist band on me and freaked out and told her that my surgery was not today. She says that I had to go to another part of the hospital and talk to a nurse. That was a 1 and half a hour wait and I had a whole lot of paperwork to sign and a bunch of pre-surgery scrub down stuff. I did not leave the hospital until 3pm. I have soooooo much information swimming in my head right now. I spent the better part of the afternoon going through the paperwork they gave me deciding what to put in my hospital bag and what to keep at home. Anyway, let's just say, my surgery is Sept. 3rd and I am overwhelmed. The surgeon asked me if I was excited and I said that I have not really thought about it because I am just trying to get through each day. I lost 4 more pounds since my visit on August 12th though. Anyway, I want to be excited like the rest of you guys.

Yes i have cheated a few times but i am trying my best. In fact i wss having a mental struggle about whether or not to eat a mini churro. But the runt71 asked someone else how they were doing and i snapped out of the trance. I have been so stressed that food consumes my mind. I have found that trying on some clothes that are too small helps. Also looking at myself naked in a full length mirror usually stops me from wanting to eat. Hang in there we...one way or another we can get through this.

:-). Everyone will slip. We just have to get back in the saddle.

Having the surgery September 20th. Im paying for it myself my insurance wouldn't cover excited but scared at the same time anybody in South Florida. Would love to To chat with someone local about it.

September 5th for me. Pre-op diet starts tomorrow. I am anxious and excited at the same time. Is it Christmas yet?

That's awesome!!! Keep me posted, and let us know about the pre op liquid diet!! Good luck ???„

I got my insurance approval for my Sept 13th ( yea I know it's Friday the 13th) surgery! I started my preop yesterday and I have the worst headache/ and I'm not a violent person but I would kill someone for a Chips Ahoy. I'm worried about slipping up and I'm feeling some feelings if ...mourning. Like I'm parting with an old friend by saying goodbye to some foods that always were there for me. I'm just letting myself be sad and then it will pass , especially once I start losing!

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Hello All, I'm new to the site and very excited about my upcoming surgery. My surgery date is September 27th.

I think my hardest challenge will be the two weeks prior liquid diet but I am going to weather that storm and do what needs to be done!!!!

We will be band sisters!! I am also tentatively scheduled for 9/27. Just had my EDG on Thursday - they found a hyatial hernia but dr says he can fix when he does the lap band placement.

We will be band sisters!! I am also tentatively scheduled for 9/27. Just had my EDG on Thursday - they found a hyatial hernia but dr says he can fix when he does the lap band placement.

I have not heard anything about needing an EDG. Is this normally routine pre op or just case by case?

I have not heard anything about needing an EDG. Is this normally routine pre op or just case by case?

It's an upper GI and it seems routine for my doctor. It was like an assembly line because many are scheduled on the same day and the surgery center here in Vegas...