Let's get to know each other before our surgery...I'll go first.

My name is Amy (37 years old). I live in central FL with my husband and two kids, 3 yo DS and 4.5 yo DD. I work in IT doing technical writing and operational readiness. I love photography and have a small side business, and when I'm thinner, I really enjoy running and spinning.

I was banded in Nov 2009 at 374 lbs. From my banding until Dec 2011 (2 years), I lost 198 lbs. I was thrilled! Despite the occasional vomit and inability to eat certain foods, I was still 99.9% happy with my band. Right after Christmas this year, however, I got a terrible upper respiratory infection. I coughed and coughed and coughed. I coughed until I puked, which caused a slip.

I got a complete unfill in early January. Once the slip was fixed, I started getting fills. But then my band developed a leak and slipped once again. Since the surgeon I was seeing was less than helpful, I found a new surgeon, Dr. Domkowski, who finally treated me without acting like I was crazy, as my last surgeon did. Based on his recommendations and test results, we decided to do the removal and sleeve in two separate surgeries.

Dr. D removed my band on August 3, 2012. Because of the extent of damage done by the band, including scarring and pulling the fundus through the diaphragm, I am waiting around four months to be sleeved. I'd love to be banded on November 25, which would have been the three year anniversary of my band.

I've gained about 70 lbs since December. Sigh. The good news is my surgeon is not at all concerned about my weight gain. He is 100% convinced that I'll lose it all once I'm sleeved, since I was so successful with the band. I'm a bit of a goody two-shoes, and I followed the rules to a "T", and I intend to do the same with the sleeve.

I hope the next four months fly by!

Hi' date=' All!

I had my pre-op yesterday. So looking forward to this...

He said he expects me to be at goal within 10-11 months. I am ecstatic!

I got all the pre- and post-op instructions as well. Pre-op for a week. Post-op is clear liquids for days 1-3, add Protein Shakes for days 4-7, then pureed foods for weeks 2-4. After that, it's slowly adding in other foods.[/quote']

Thats wonderful! Sooo happy for you! i have mine on monday I cant wait

_{Glad to see November has it poppin. Ready to see the changes in you guys as well as mines in the weeks to come. Hopefully we dont lose anybody along the way so we can write one another to keep each other motivated. Im sure glad I have you all being out here in Afghan away from friends and family and without being able to get the food that I need is going to be a challenge but I will be calling on you guys for encouragement and will be here to push others as well.. I love November not only is it the best month on the calendar ( WHERE MY SAG's AT) but its full of some of the most wonderful and supportive TO BE SLEEVERS!!! KEEP IT UP GUYS!!!!}

Ok...we are all wicked excited about our respective surgery dates. So how many days left for everyone? I know I have a countdown! Lol.

33 days for me!

_{Glad to see November has it poppin. Ready to see the changes in you guys as well as mines in the weeks to come. Hopefully we dont lose anybody along the way so we can write one another to keep each other motivated. Im sure glad I have you all being out here in Afghan away from friends and family and without being able to get the food that I need is going to be a challenge but I will be calling on you guys for encouragement and will be here to push others as well.. I love November not only is it the best month on the calendar ( WHERE MY SAG's AT) but its full of some of the most wonderful and supportive TO BE SLEEVERS!!! KEEP IT UP GUYS!!!!}

Sagittarius/Capricorn cusp here!! Lol. I have the dreaded 12/21 birthday! Lol

40 days to GO!!! WHOOP WHOOP !! @TALLYSFUNNY that would make you a SAGICORN!!! I LIKE IT...LOL!!

40 days to GO!!! WHOOP WHOOP !! @TALLYSFUNNY that would make you a SAGICORN!!! I LIKE IT...LOL!!

I dig it! That's awesome! I'm gonna tell my sister that one. Hahahaha

Only 2 weeks to go! I;m being sleeved on 11/05/2012!1 Im starting to get really nervous Never had surgery before..

Ok...we are all wicked excited about our respective surgery dates. So how many days left for everyone? I know I have a countdown! Lol.

33 days for me!

21 days here, but hey whose counting lol .. our time will be here before you know it!

You are the day before me! I'm November 9th. I don't have to do a pre op diet, but i'm doing one any way. I'm on day 3. I get a little irritated around 7pm and I do find myself just thinking about food for no apparent reason! Counting the days down!!!

Wow we have three weeks to go ! Thats a long time to do the pre op diet ! Wishing you well

29 days and counting! Can't wait!

29 days and counting! Can't wait!

OMG u got ur date???? Yay!!!! Nov 6th for me I dunno how many days LOL my ticker is supposed to do it for me but it still says 3weeks lol

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Only 2 weeks to go! I;m being sleeved on 11/05/2012!1 Im starting to get really nervous Never had surgery before..

My birthday hey it will be fine don't worry. U will have the best sleep of ur life when getting it done

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FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was getting scared but I got approval from insurance today!!! Woo Hoo. Surgery date was changed to 11/14! Very excited.

Only 2 weeks to go! I;m being sleeved on 11/05/2012!1 Im starting to get really nervous Never had surgery before..

I think we are all nervous BG but know that your thoughts are shared with most here, even the one who may have had surgery before. However I will pray that you will know comfort. Be blessed sir and I cant wait to see you on the other side!!!

My birthday hey it will be fine don't worry. U will have the best sleep of ur life when getting it done

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That's my birthday TOOOO! Hey Scorpio!