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"

Sorry I don't have any suggestions yet on good protein drinks. At my nutrition class yesterday they gave us a goody bag full of samples. I'll give you my feedback once I've tried them. Check the food board. I think I remember a thread on good (tasty) protein supplements.

Surgery In Mexico with Dr. Rumbaut on September 14, Gonnabethin and I are scheduled on the same date! Wanted to share something with all.

My sister sent this to me when she found out I was going to be banded, knowing that I have dealt with being overweight all my life, and I really wanted to share it with all of you, Words are powerful I can only hope it makes you smile as I did.

Most great people have something in common:

The all have at least one person in their corner who believes in them.

I'm sure I'm only one of many who admire and think the universe of you.

I hope you can draw endless energy from know that wherever you are, whatever you're going through,

there will always be someone to count on.

There will always be someone somewhere wishing the best for you, rooting for you in spirit.

There will always be someone who thinks of you, cares for you, loves you.

Signed:

Because you are now and always will be my "Little" sister.

One of your dreams is in your grasp.

GO GET IT!

I'm beside you all the way.

Good Luck to everyone! I'm in your corner! :clap2:

I think that is so great!! Nice that your sister is also your friend!!

Hello - wanted to get some input ... is any one else nervous about the 10 day liquid diet prior to surgery?!?!?! I have been given a list of items to "drink", but with no appetite suppressents or anything ... I am nervous that I will get super hungry and how I am going to handle that ... what do you guys think?

I bet you are gonna be so excited you won't feel like eating anyway. You'll be great!! Don't worry!!!

My surgery 9/5/06, is with Dr Paul Guske at St Alexius Hosp Hoffman Estates IL. I am insured with Blue Cross of Virginia, I was very lucky because I got the ok for surgery within 6 weeks of my first consultation.

My Doctor requires liquids the day before the surgery. He also requires 6 days of injected blood thinners after the surgery.

I am starting to get nervous and scared now that the day is getting closer.

Linstadt,

I like the Carb Solution shakes. I mix one scoop vanilla and one scoop chocolate with Water and ice for each shake. It gives me 21 grams of Protein per drink.

If you join the GNC Gold Club, you get 20% off all your purchases for the first 7 days of each month. I purchase through Drugstore.com for more savings as recommended by Dr. Kwon's original dietician, Carolyn.

Hi Guys,

I'm about one week away from the big day, Sept 5. My doctor put me on the 2-week pre-op diet which consists of two Protein shakes and a frozen entree` such as SmartOnes, Healthy Choice, etc for dinner for the first week. Tomorrow I start only Protein Shakes. This has been hard for me. I'm sooooo hungry. I called the doctor's office, and they said I could squeeze an extra shake or Protein Bar in between meals.

My husband is actually trying to GAIN weight and muscle (go figure) and so he has these Protein Bars called ZonePerfect. I usually hate protein bars because they are way too chewy and taste like cardboard. Well, I tell you what, these bars are GOOD. I don't know if I'm delirious from hunger or what, but I actually enjoy them. They are very tasty. :hungry:

Well, I guess it's time for Breakfast... ugh Slimfast. Yuch I hate them.

Good luck to Everyone this month,

Mallorie

This reminds me of that little boy that just can't go to sleep, because he knows that tomorrow he is going to Disney World. I'v been saying his words for a week now.....

"I'm soooooo Excited!!!!"

September Band-it's Rule!

I Love that comercial. I have the same excitement level he has!!

I can hardly wait to embark on this journey!!

How are all the September Bandsters doing? Can you believe Sept 1st is Friday??? I have to plan out my first 3 days of mushies for my dietition. I'm looking for good mushy protein suggestions.

Hello Everyone,

I am scheduled to be banded on 9/7, and yes I am excited. There are a few things that have me nervous like how will I respond to the band, how will I maintain on a liquid diet, etc. Like many people I have not told many people about this, and I don't intend to.

I have already received the approval from my insurance company, so that is a sigh of relief. i am waiting to have an endoscopy, and that will complete my pre-op testing.

So wish me luck, and good luck to everyone!!!!!!!

Well pick from what you like:

Cottage cheese

yogurt

tuna with mayo or yogurt

chicken chopped with cleaver and yogurt

soft boiled egg chopped

roast cooked to tender & slight puree with beef stock

any fish cooked and juicy

what do you like?

Oh and don't forget Yogurt! lol

Well, tomorrow I start my 2 week pre-op protein shake/clear liquid diet! YIKES! I was supposed to meet with my surgeon and anesthesiologist tomorrow, but thanks to Ernesto, it was cancelled. I won't meet with them until September 6th and luckily it will not delay my surgery (I was so worried about it being delayed), but I still have to start the shakes tomorrow. I'm glad I like protein shakes, I used to drink them all the time. I feel bad for my family for the next two weeks, hopefully, I won't be too unbearable to be around.

I just got my date and I will be an official September bandster! My preop appt is this Thursday and my surgery date is 9-22-06

Wooooohooooooo! Finally!