Hello, any October banisters. I was originally scheduled for September 23 but the drs office called yesterday and moved my date to October 3.

Tomorrow is my pre op weigh in day. Today I received pre registration calls from the hospital where my surgery will be. Weds I will find out my surgery time. So excited but my GI tract tells me that I am nervous. I am almost there

Breath and go with the flow.

Well i banded Wednesday. Woke up in the hospital because doc said there was a lot of scar tissue from previous surgeries, with a drain and I've oxygen everything ! Actually the overnight helped me feel better and I am home now . Pain is manageable I have a new respect for hot peppermint tea, helps me feel better

Doc had me do a long set of fluoroscopy photos to make sure everything was in place, nothing exceptional was found whew! Glad to be on this side of the surgery!

My surgery it's today! In like 15 mins! Woohoo!

Pre op Appointment done!!! This AM my Dr's Scale surprised me down 13 lbs on my pre op diet.

Manda you and I must have the same banding date 10/17. I also did my pre op stuff today and while there I got an email from my surgeons office that they got my insurance approval today!!

Yes maam! Thursday at 8:30!! Whoot Whoot!

Just got my medical clearance letter the other day and I had my doctor cracking up at how excited I was. Although after the year I've had waiting for this - I'll wait to get excited when its over!

My surgery it's today! In like 15 mins! Woohoo!

CONGRATS!!!! HOPE YOUR'RE FEELING WELL! <3

Yes maam! Thursday at 8:30!! Whoot Whoot!

Just got my medical clearance letter the other day and I had my doctor cracking up at how excited I was. Although after the year I've had waiting for this - I'll wait to get excited when its over!

They will be calling me on Weds 10/16 with my surgery time. I really want it to be earlier in the day. Crossing my fingers

They will be calling me on Weds 10/16 with my surgery time. I really want it to be earlier in the day. Crossing my fingers

I hear that! Im glad mine is at 8:30 - althought the hospital said to call the day before just to make sure it hasnt changed. I have to check in at 6:30. If they change my time, Im crackin skulls! LOL (just kidding!)

My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 23rd and I see the doctor for the first time tomorrow - this seems weird reading everyone's posts, sounds like you have to go thru a pre surgery liquid diet? For how long? I'll have less than two weeks from by 1st appointment to having the surgery.

Anyone have time to post what the first few weeks are like?

I saw my director the first time back in May or June. Now that I have been approved I will see him on Monday, the day before surgery. He doesn't require a pre diet. In fact they told me to eat whatever I want and have that glass of wine if I want to. I will be banded on October 15th. Let me know how your preop visit goes.

My surgery it's today! In like 15 mins! Woohoo!

Prayers going up. Congrats!

I'm in bandland! I'm def a little sore but it's not too bad! Thought i would send an update. NoW for a little rest... Update tomorrow!

Officially banded! I'm sore and gassy but nothing crazy. Going to get some rest. Will keep you guys posted.

Officially banded! I'm sore and gassy but nothing crazy. Going to get some rest. Will keep you guys posted.

Yay! I feel the same way. Nothing terrible. I think the most annoying thing is everytime i have to pee i have to call someone because i have these boots on my legs and i can't get up alone

only three more days of liquid diet but can be worst i suppose Oct 7 my day it it coming fast good thing i will not have to return back to work until 11/1 even tho sounds like a lot of missing work it only be 11 working days for me

Right now I am no where i never drank while eating even before the banding, but my problem, now is i have my mind set not to eat that i am not hungry , i ate something small last night and full me up was banded on Oct 7 2013 so not sure when i should start to eat i was told by my doctor eat next day nurse told me wait a few days still have no desire to really eat. i had a protein shake earlier today just to maintain health. am i the only one feeling like this or not.