Calling all upcoming bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can start to compare notes.

I am scheduled for 9/12. I have ALL my pre-op stuff next Wed & Thurs, including psych eval, sleep consult, lab work, 4 hr nutrition class, and pre-op appt with surgeon. It is going to be a couple of very full days.

My parents are coming for a visit the following week, and I don't plan on telling them about the surgery, so I am rushing to get through all of that before they get here.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

Here is the list of September Bandsters: I'll try to keep it updated for everyone.

9/1 okiegirl

9/1 TexasBr@t

9/1 TruBlueSue

9/1 finallyonmyway

9/1 ashley

9/4 JamesA

9/4 SLHarrison

9/5 Em1125

9/5 kittylover54

9/5 mcw12985

9/5 chabutter

9/5 BigBZ

9/5 TamifromAL

9/6 Ashlee

9/6 Cole

9/6 Kathy S

9/6 r2ht4u

9/6 Gjdf52

9/6 babyjessica

9/6 P McDonald

9/6 harlito

9/6 kareyquilts

9/6 LindaN

9/7 bibytz

9/7 kristyinusa

9/7 sunnshyne411

9/7 MICHELLE43

9/7 cassandra

9/7 green

9/7 happykat

9/8 dovie6523

9/8 valgal1968

9/8 PattyMartin

9/9 mary9

9/9 msgoat4949

9/11 cindyn

9/11 BJean

9/11 SheryBery

9/11 SherryA

9/11 RHCPgirl

9/11 lamamama

9/11 PHAT TX

9/11 drcollier

9/11 fraleyk

9/11 Dana Kwt

9/12 want2lose

9/12 ItsGottaGo!

9/12 TxAngel

9/12 HopeWorks

9/12 kattiegirl

9/12 brendab

9/13 katt

9/13 jewel

9/13 avasa

9/13 whlatimer

9/13 twiceblessed

9/13 suleehci@yahoo.

9/14 gonnabethin

9/14 mom of many

9/14 spike6

9/15 swanny

9/15 fugnick

9/15 coryW

9/15 ericergoman

9/15 melissa0915

9/18 Linstadt

9/18 tayvia99

9/18 April

9/18 Turmoil

9/18 LovinColorado

9/19 vv0710

9/19 susoue

9/19 Elaine53

9/19 reredc

9/19 missSD

9/19 sweet31eve

9/19 lisalee

9/20 mariecarmen

9/20 wantlapband

9/20 samos

9/20 labradoodle

9/20 ErinS

9/20 beechpad

9/20 lifelongband

9/20 mejomojogolow

9/21 jgandg

9/21 WandaKay

9/21 Dallasmist

9/21 JewelsInLove

9/21 YellowRoseKnows

9/22 diane5467

9/22 kellieatkins30

9/22 Lila

9/22 shell04937

9/22 venetiaann

9/22 butterfly1973

9/22 teachmath

9/23 tgjones

9/25 buzz321

9/25 sandranoelle

9/26 marie noone

9/26 christy

9/26 Lin

9/26 The Woman

9/27 Bettina

9/27 tommygirl

9/27 GettinThinMan

9/27 MimIN

9/28 Tracicat

9/28 jumbojet

9/28 "D"-n-OK

9/28 rbabcock61

9/28 Lisa99

9/29 Lapoli7

9/29 ratgirl

9/29 sweetsue

9/29 chattanoogabrat

9/29 phw72

9/29 JessyInSD

9/29 Chrissy "O"

I go in tomorrow - didn't have a pre-op diet - thank goodness - food fest up to yesterday - have to just be on liquids today (plus the laxitive to clean me out for tomorrow). I know it's gross, but what if the laxitive doesn't do a good enough job????

I go in tomorrow - didn't have a pre-op diet - thank goodness - food fest up to yesterday - have to just be on liquids today (plus the laxitive to clean me out for tomorrow). I know it's gross, but what if the laxitive doesn't do a good enough job????

You will be fine. I didn't have to do any "cleaning out", just 2 days of liquids.

What time is your surgery??

Wow, the month is flying by -- so many folks banded already! I can't wait to get mine!

I wasn't assigned a pre-op diet, but I sure feel like I'm on one -- I've been sick all weekend and pretty much just drinking Soup and eating popcicles. Lost 5 pounds!

I will be banded on the 27th!!! I start 2 week optifast diet Wed. Good luck to all!!

Hi There,

I Think It Is Just A Matter Of Your Taste, I Like One Of The 5 Different Atkins Flavor Protien Shakes... Chocholate Royal Only.

I was banded 9/5/06 and am just now starting to feel like myself. It was alot more painfull than I thought it would be, I stayed overnight in the hospital and had to have have help getting out of bed because my left side was so sore, I couldn't twist my body to even get my legs over the side of the bed. I am now into full liquids, drinking Farina w/milk and beneprotein, Optisource (yuck) cream of chicken soup and yogurt. My stomach growls and gurgles all the time, gas is a factor as is bad breath.

Am I happy I did this? YES! Even thou I am in some discomfort now, I now its going to get better and better

The only diet I needed to do is one day before the surgery. I had to do liquids. Every surgeon has different rules on dieting before surgery. I did start eating lighter the week before. Other than that, I pretty much maintained my weight. I have lost 7 pds in 6 days. Don't have much of an appetitite since the surgery.

My advice to you is to call your surgeons office and ask what he expects before the surgery.

Good luck.

Good luck tomorrow to by fellow 9/12 bandsters: ItsGottaGo!, TxAngel, HopeWorks, kattiegirl. I am scheduled for 9:00, and have to be at the hospital at 7:00. I'll fill everyone in as soon as I can.

I also want to wish our Wed group good luck: katt, jewel, and avasa. I hope everything goes smoothly and everyone has a quick recovery.

I will pray all goes well for all of tomorrow's bandings and thanks want2lose for your well wishes. I started my 2 days of liquids today (not to bad so far and it's almost bedtime). Amazing. I am so glad I have you guys to hang with! It's kind of comforting to know you are having the same feelings, doubts, anxieties, and excitement I do. Again, you are in my prayers. Katt

I just realized I posted this on the wrong thread.

Want2lose, Im with you all the way. Wishing you the best tomorrow for a quick and painless surgery. I'm thinking all good things.

For all of you who are having all kinds of anxieties, and probably will have some right up unitl you go into the OR Room --REMEMBER: Beautiful thoughts. When you lye down on the operating table, close your eyes and picture yourself at goal. Picture yourself thin, sexy, and living the healthiest lifestyle. Picture yourself at your favorite vacation spot, walking the sandy beaches sporting your two piece bathing suits. Picture every wonderful image in your head. Picture everything that makes you happy and safe. It truly works. My girlfrend helped me use this positive imagry. It helps having a psychologist as a best friend. lol

Everything will go smoothly. God Bless and Good luck. My thoughts and prayers are with you all who will be banded tomorrow and throughout the week.

Ok. I feel better now that this post is where it should be.

Regards,

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Emily:)

Banded 9/5/06

Dr. Roslin

Manhattan Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery

My surgery is scheduled for the 19th at Fair Oaks Hospital in Virginia. I decided to have this surgery about a year ago and am really looking forward to it. But I am also a little bit scared as I've never had surgery of any type.

My Dr. has me on a low-carb high protein diet to shrink my liver and I've lost 10 lbs. in the past two weeks. However the last two days have been last meal syndrome from hell. Will I be weighed the day of surgery? What if I've regained some of the 10 lbs? He said I should "keep up the weight loss" and do liquids only on the day before surgery.

Picked up my post-op pain and nausea prescriptions today. Got a robe and some slip-ons. Ready or not, here I come!

I'm scheduled for Monday 9-18-2006!!! I wish all you other September bandsters good luck.

Good luck to all the "band ers" for 09/12... what a thrill. I am scheduled for Tues, 09/19... best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Hats off to you all!!

Good luck to all the "band ers" for 09/12... what a thrill. I am scheduled for Tues, 09/19... best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Hats off to you all!! :clap2:

Good luck everyone! Going through the month with everyone has been so great, hearing everyone get though this well is making me so much less nervous, scared, and I am excited to go forward with this...