Hi all! I'm a newbie here and just wanted to let you know how helpful I have found the info posted here. I've been lurking here a few hours now (not getting much else done! LOL!) I'm scheduled for my surgery on 8-15 and I'm starting to panic that I don't have all my ducks in a row. I wanna make sure I'm prepared.

I live in New Jersey and my doctor is Dr. Nussbaum in West Orange. A few friends went to him and were pleased. My mom is scheduled for a consult right after my surgery. I have a 2 year old boy that deserves a healthy mom.

I'm sure I'll be posting a lot more once I have my surgery. Right now, I'm reading all I can.:bananapartyhat:

Congrats and Welcome to LBT.

Myra

Im in perth, western Australia and my surgery is scheduled for that day too so looks like we are both going in on the 15th.. how wonderful!

everything will be ok I actually cant wait for the surgery and to be put under because when i wake up it will be the start of my new life..

Well that makes three of us. My surgery is Aug. 15 in Indianapolis IN. I am very excited, but a little nervous. I go for my dietary preparation and clinical education on July 9, 2007. I am like you libra I am not sure if all of ducks are in a row. I would like a list of fooods I can have 1,2,3 weeks postop and an exercise plan. Good luck to both of you.

JP

Hi jpayton, I live in Greenwood, IN. I am targeted for the first of Aug. but who knows. Dr. S. Clark will be doing my lap band. Good luck to everyone.

Judy

Judy,

Dr. Clark is my Dr. too. I am so happy to meet someone so close to home. Good luck to you and email me any time.

Jackie

Hi I met with the Doc yesterday and i am scheduled for Aug 15 also. I'm in Oakville Ontario Canada. Would love to chat with others that have the same date, a few friends travelling the same road at the same time!

<p>Michee,</p> <p>Looks like we are in this together. I am starting to get very nervous. I do the pre-op testing Aug. 30. Hope to talk to you soon.</p> <p>JP</p>

Hi JP

based on your ticker we are starting off at around the same weight, with the same amount of weight to lose, and we have the same date.... cool. I went for blood work a couple of days ago, having the preop with my doc on Aug 02, which is also the day that the balance is due on my surgery. I just received my case o Optifast in the mail. I'll be on it for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do you have a preop diet ? Love to chat

Hi There! I am August 15th too. I will be done by Dr. Cobourn in Mississauga, Ontario.

Hi DoxieLover

I think we chatted briefly on the Canada forum? You have surgery scheduled in the morning at 9:20, mine is at 1:20. R U Local ? I am going to the bansdter lunch in Mississauga today cant wait to meet all the success stories!! Also I must say I love the picture, I assume that is your doglet? Lets compare notes. I sampled the Optifast shake this morning for brekkie. It was not terrible!

Hi Michee,

I had all of my pre-op testing yesterday (July 30). I meet with the dietician on thursday to find out about the pre-op diet. It must not last too long, because my surgery is Aug. 15. I am getting worried.

JP

I think it depends on the Doc, my diet is 2 weeks of Optifast. Which means no actual food for 2 weeks, just this powder that you mix with water to make a "shake" (I use the term loosely).

August 13th for me. Good luck to everyone

Aug.15 here tooo. It's getting soooooooooooooooooo close. Were gonna be losers sooooon. WOW that sounds so great. Good luck all.

Libra - Welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery date! It sounds like you will have lots of others jumping on the band wagon with you.

Good Luck to all of you!