I am new to the boards and just got my date today - August 17! I am so excited! My surgeon is Dr. Allan Geiss in Syosset, NY. Looking forward to talking to everyone.

I'm nervious, excited, and having just the slightest bit of concern about feeling the port. But overall I can't wait to get healthy!!

If your surgery is in August too, come on in!

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Hello everyone!

Can I join? Puleeze?heehee

Seriously, I'm getting banded August 31st! by Dr. Mumford in Mississauga Canada. soooo exited!!!!

Hello everyone!

Can I join? Puleeze?heehee

Seriously, I'm getting banded August 31st! by Dr. Mumford in Mississauga Canada. soooo exited!!!!

We have the same surgery date!

I've gone through the pile of clothes in the back bedroom, that I tossed there in disgust as things got too small, and organized them all in nice little plastic tubs. I'm looking forward to wearing them again.

That is funny because just last night we were talking about how we need to put our clothes into bins, so that we know what size they are, and then when we leave that size for good, the bin goes to Goodwill (or ebay).

My weight loss is in honor and memory of my father who died too soon at 71. Having struggled with weight most of his adult life, only to die of coronary heart a few years after finally losing the weight and gaining a healthy lifestyle filled with good nutrition and exercise.

I am nervous about the surgery. I have already called or visited my best friends to tell them I love them - I know nothing will go wrong, but life is life, and I just want them to know why I was doing this and how much they have meant to me and will continue to mean to me during this next phase of my life.

I have lost about 9 pounds on the pre-op diet. I just don't seem to have a large appetite right now, and am not really sleeping that fitfully because I am excited about the surgery.

That is funny because just last night we were talking about how we need to put our clothes into bins, so that we know what size they are, and then when we leave that size for good, the bin goes to Goodwill (or ebay).

LOL-yep, exactly what I was thinking. I've got them by type and size.

Ebay is great. I've bought a few things there, and sold a lot.

Wow..you guys have just totally inspired me to organize my closet between the 4 to 5 size difference piles..I am getting more antsy as time goes by. I have most of my "places I want to eat before I get banded" crossed off and I have made my living will just in case. It dosent wig me out at all to do one, I just happen to be one of theose people that watched in HORROR during the whole Terry Schivo thing..

August 9th- Reston, VA

Wow..you guys have just totally inspired me to organize my closet between the 4 to 5 size difference piles..I am getting more antsy as time goes by. I have most of my "places I want to eat before I get banded" crossed off and I have made my living will just in case. It dosent wig me out at all to do one, I just happen to be one of theose people that watched in HORROR during the whole Terry Schivo thing..

August 9th- Reston, VA

No kidding - me too.

I think having all that stuff in order might be comforting. One less thing to worry about. So, I need to take a look at my stuff!

What a good idea. I need to find a living will and have us both do it.

During the whole Terry thing, I told EVERYONE I knew, friends, parents, now all of you, if that ever happens to me, I DO NOT!! want to be kept like that.

A lot of it comes from the fact that I work with people with severe mental and physical disabilities. The three men in our house are 20, 19 and 9 and all of them function on about a 1 year old level. I love them, and am happy they are around, but would not want to live that life.

I am on the 1st of August. I got the confirmation on my date today. No they aren't making me wait long at all! WOOOO HOOO!!!

We have the same surgery date!

Where are being banded?

Where are being banded?

NWWLS in Everett Wa. Dr. Montgomery, he banded my DH two years ago.

You are in Canada?

Hi everyone, Add me to the August Club. I'll be banded on the 21st by Dr. Foster in Burlingame, CAlifornia. I can't wait, my body is full of aches and pains. They haven't told me about a pre-op diet yet....I wonder if they will. Did you all on a pre-op diet find this out right after they booked your surgery date? My husband will be banded 3 weeks after me so it should be an interesting journey for a husband and wife who like to eat.

NWWLS in Everett Wa. Dr. Montgomery, he banded my DH two years ago.

You are in Canada?

yup, in ontario, no insurance coverage here at all, EVERYONE is self pay to the tune of 16,000! I sure hope its worth it.

did your hubby lose all he wanted? without any major health issues?

I will be banded August 7, 2006

Arlington TX

Dr Richard Carter

Not sure if I am excited. More scared than anything

Hi all,

I have been ghosting this forum for a couple of months while I researched the band. I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and frank discussions. You have all been a great help to me (is that called band-aid? - sorry; couldn't resist) in making this decision. I will be joining the TJ bandsters on August 9th, with the aid of Dr. Ortiz and his crew. If there is anyone else who will be in Tijuana between the 8th and 12th of August, shout out. I'd love to hear from you. I'm excited, nervous and determined at this stage, and of course, can't wait 'til the day.