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"

Just found all of you online.

I am scheduled for September 28th.

Just finished my nutrition, athletic trainer, psychologist stuff today.

Just found all of you online.

I am scheduled for September 28th.

Just finished my nutrition, athletic trainer, psychologist stuff today.

Welcome to LBT. What did you have to do with the athletic trainer??

I just got my date and I will be an official September bandster! My preop appt is this Thursday and my surgery date is 8-22-06

Wooooohooooooo! Finally!

Diane...you are so excited...did you mean 9/22?? LOL sorry I couldn't resist...i am the same way...I am 9/27.

I wanted to make sure everyone saw this pre-op checklist thread. I found it very helpful in making my shopping list.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814

Hello - Can someone please tell me how to get one of those handy charts (that show how much weight you have lost) I just cannot figure it out! I must just be too excited about getting banded that I cannot think straight!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm with you Wanda I can't either. I've tried.

Welcome to LBT. What did you have to do with the athletic trainer??

They just discussed my current exercise habits and set up expectations for after and how long it should take me to get back to my current routine. I also get follow-up appointments to figure out what exercises will work for my problem areas (can you say "everywhere"?).

Thanks for the welcome.

click on my tickerfactory.com and it will take you to the site and you them get to pick what you want yours to look like. If it doesnt take you there just Type in tickerfactory.com! If you need more help let me know!!

HELP! Reality is setting in. Tomorrow I start 2 weeks of liquids before surgery. I am going to need a lot of help to do 2 weeks of just liquids. And....it's the week before TOM! :faint: Geez, 1 week would be so much easier! ARGH!!!! No pain, no gain, huh?

I am getting banned Sept 1st.. I am all ready to go.. other then a cold i have .. that might set it back a day or so.. i hope not i am feeling better but i go in tomrrow for a check up.. to make sure its a go.. wish me luck............ WEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... 3 more days

Hi everyone,

Just checking in and saw the post about the "post-op" checklists. What a great thread!! I copied and pasted to a word document for reference. My 2 week liquid phase starts Labor Day, picnic day! And my first weigh in after I saw Dr Greene 7/8. So far only down 6 lbs. Discouraging when I see what others are doing.

We're all getting closer to LB day. My worries/fears are starting to turn into looking forward to day. Did pre/post op shopping this weekend and cleaned out pantry. Lots of different broths, creamy Soups, puddings, Protein powders. Got sample of unjury powder, didn't like smell or after taste.

Any suggestions from those already on liquid phase?

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There are many differant flavors to choose from and she says tastes good. I plan of using it for my liquid and post op protien when needed.

Hope it helps.

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Linstadt,

Do not feel discouraged about your pre-op loss. At this point I hope not to show a gain by my surgery date! I am eating everything in site, and keep having my "lasts". My last popcorn at the movies, my last fried chicken, my last ice cream, etc, etc. I did give up soda, and am finally moving closer to low carb, high protein diet. I only have to do liquids for 2 days before surgery.

wantolose,

I too only have to do the liquid thing for 1 day prior to surgery, and I too are doing the "lasts" thing. Tomorrow I start the no carb, high protien eating habit. I'm doing it because I really need to, not because I am told to. For quite some time now I have not been allowed to have salt, soda's, or even my beloved coffee. (but I am having a small cup right now) due to other demons in my life that has led me down this path.

but no matter, I'm Still So EXCITED!!!!!!!! I even had a dream last night that I was at the hospital and ready for surgery. LOL Kinda like you dream about your kiddos when you are pregnant before you actually give birth.

Insane in the Membrane I suppose.

Thanks gonnabethin, I finally got my ticker!!!!!!!!!

By the way does anyone find themselves practicing taking small sips and bites? LOL Tell me I'm not alone......

I have been practicing my eating habits (even on my bad food). I'm trying to take small bites, chewing until mush, and trying to not drink with meals. Drinking definitely is the hardest for me (although chewing milk duds until mush was pretty hard too!). I'm also working on small sips of water throughout the day instead of gulping down a bottle. Now if I can just incorporate this into health food, I'll be golden.