I hate the date but it will be memoriaable that is for sure!! I am trying to cut my carbs to lose 10 or so pounds before this. I bought the new scales yesterday and am going to really try. My Dr said it would be helpful as 10 pounds at least shrinks the other organs that are in the way!!

I am getting excited/nervous about this. I love this website. so much great stuff. Some is scary, (PB sliming etc..) I will take good with bad and I think the end result of most of you is you do not regret the band!!!

I'm being banded on Sept. 11th by Dr. Ortiz, TJ. I haven't started a pre-op diet. I'm leaving on a cruise Saturday, so I will really have to buckle down when I get back to try to lose my 10 lbs.

I am so ready to start this journey.

I just watched the video and it definately shows why we need to lose at least ten pounds!!! My hsband and I have booked a cruise to the western CArribeen on April 22.

I'm going to Eastern Carribean...my first cruise. My goal is just to try not to gain at this point: ) I hope I don't eat everything on the ship knowing that it will be liquids for the next 7 days when I get back...lol.

RHCPgirl, congrats on the upcoming band surgery! I am getting banded with Dr. Ortiz as well on the 6th of Sep. I know he will be a great doctor, I have read so many positive things about him. I am nervous and excited about the surgery, but I know it will be worth it! I hope I can meet someone else going to TJ on the same day as me~ Good luck!

I hate the date but it will be memoriaable that is for sure!! I am trying to cut my carbs to lose 10 or so pounds before this. I bought the new scales yesterday and am going to really try. My Dr said it would be helpful as 10 pounds at least shrinks the other organs that are in the way!!

I am getting excited/nervous about this. I love this website. so much great stuff. Some is scary, (PB sliming etc..) I will take good with bad and I think the end result of most of you is you do not regret the band!!!

Hi Cindyn-

Although, I am not being banded until the 14th of September by Dr. Gonzalez in Tijuana, my thoughts went to September 11th and the fact that I would be flying around that date. I have only flown once as it is, so for me that is a scary deal. I had started September 11th of last year on Jenny Craig and it was a very easy date to remember as to when I started my diet, for the obvious reason. Nobody in the united states will ever forget what they were doing and where they were at when they heard the news of the attacks. Good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well.

I'll be banded on Sept.11 (9/11) by Dr. Gonzales in TJ.

I'm having the surgery by Dr. Kuri in TJ on September 11th. I figure that anytime I hear 9/11, I'll think of my surgery first!

I'm right on your heels! 9/11 at 1:00, Dr. K in Denver, CO

We're getting closer!!!

9/11 at 8:15 in Cincinnati, Ohio for me!!

I am so excited and nervvous all rolled into one.

I too am going to be banded 9/11 in San Diego, CA by Dr. Horgan. :whoo:

My date is 9-11 to and i also hate that date!! let me know how you are doning

Okay everybody......starting this Tues., you ALL will have a good reason to remember 9/11. Myself will be just starting my journey with going to SF for my orientation on 9/11. I can't wait till I'm at the point your at and on my way to being thinner and healthier.

My thoughts will be with all of you on Tuesday......happy thoughts! :whoo: :bounce: :clap2: :nervous

Tomorrow. At first the date borothered me then I thought why not have a life changing operation on a life changing day?

Best of luck to everyone being banded today. it truly is a life changing experience.

Hello again folks - Had it done Sept 11. Am I the first to report back in? Feeling like heck, but that is to be expected, I guess. Every time I take a long nap I feel better. Sweet dreams, all.