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"

Roflmao, Milkduds!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! Got it, copied it ... But how do I get it into my messages (I am really not computer-dumb! But I cannot figure it out!!!!) THanks!

Put me down for 9/4.. I can not wait!! I am currently on my pre op diet now!! I'm so excited to finally be going to band-land!! :mad:

The nutritionist wants me to start the high protein low cal thing now - almost a full month out. Yikes! I'm working on it, but have already given myself permission to eat anything I darn well please at the county fair next weekend.

In the meantime - cottage cheese anyone?

Wanda,

Once you copy it, I used the HMLT version, go to edit your signature and paste it in the area you want. (below your name) or wherever. Preview your signature and it should show up, and then save it. you may have to click on it prior to previewing your signature. I hope that helps.

Mom of many and Want2lose

Thanks, glad to know I'm not the only doing lasts....I have been trying to chew chew chew and tiny bites. Haven't tried the sipping yet..Thinking of getting a baby fork and spoon! LOL

I see Dr Greene in 6 days and today I was told by his office if I don't show enough weight loss, I'll have to come into his office for weekly weigh ins. 5 days I start the all liquid. I really think doing the 2 liquid meals a day 3 weeks prior to 2 weeks of all liquids and then 2 weeks all liquid post op is too much....when it was 1 liquid meal a day, I was losing an average of 2 a week. Made me feel like I needed to do the "last" meals.

Someone I'm e-mailing has lost so much on the liquid phase that they moved her surgery up 1 week!! Wish I had that problem.

What is everyone doing for daily exercise???

I have been walking 30min / day. We got a dog in April, partially because the kids have been begging for one, but more so because I knew it was a way I would commit to exercise. Unfortunatley in May I tripped over the dog walking her at night and broke my hand. I had a cast on until mid July, and couldn't walk her. She is 120lbs and I need both hands on her leash to control her. Anyways, I am finally back to walking her daily.

Whoa, big dog! I do water walking 4x a week for an hour. Now that pool is closing soon, going to do recumbant bike in family room. Walking hard because of my back.......

I do Curves three times a week, and walk the dogs (a mean little chihuahua and a scaredy sheltie) for 20-30 min. most nights.

I have free access to the University gym, but that would require exercising around size 2 18-yr olds in spandex. Not quite up for that.

I'm so proud of all of you, by the way what is exercise? LMAO I know, I'm trying I'm trying to get my big butt motivated. Hey maybe my dog would like to go walking! I suck at exercise.

Damn Spandex!

I'm so proud of all of you, by the way what is exercise? LMAO I know, I'm trying I'm trying to get my big butt motivated. Hey maybe my dog would like to go walking! I suck at exercise. Think I'll hire someone to do it for me.

Damn Spandex!

mine has been changed to SEPT. 6th 2006

Donna,

Where in MD are you having surgery? I'm in VA and am going to Fair Oaks.

Wow, you are all doing so great with the excercise. I can't detach the couch from my butt just yet! Also, today I started the liquids. I don't want to complain, but I am starving!! It's 3 shakes a day, plus clear liquids only in between. Sounds very extreme. The surgeon orders this for everyone, no matter what your starting weight is. My head is pounding and I am nauseas from hunger. How am I going to last?? September 12th cannot come fast enough!

Donna,

Where in MD are you having surgery? I'm in VA and am going to Fair Oaks.

I will be going to Shady Grove Adventists Hospital~ YIKES in only 1 week!:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: