Calling all October bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can compare notes.

I am scheduled for 10/18. I have ALL my pre-op stuff done as of last week. I start Protein shake diet on 10/4.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

Thanks for the input about driving myself home. I'll take the train instead so I can get up and walk around while travelling. I'm a single mom and I've only told 2 people about the surgery (I'm not telling anyone in my family) so I don't really want to bother someone to drive 6 hours to come out and get me.

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in a long time, but I've been reading on and off. I finally got a band date - October 20th! I have excellent insurance, but I had a lot of stuff to gather and they took every day of the 30 days to approve me, even though they said it was basically "a formality". Whatever, I have a date! So many October babies. Good luck to us all!

Here we go...

Just tried the tickerfactory and wanted to see if I got it right.

As long as I'm here, momotrips, congrats on getting your band date!

Hello All!

Joanne, I see we are band buddies, Yea! Good job on the 10lbs, WOW! I lost most of my weight pre-op. I have lost 6 pounds since the 6th, but that's because I can't eat. Another pound lost today. I have never lost weight this fast before. It must be the no-eating plus the body ramps up the metabolism to heal.

I started my Protein shakes again today. I definitely feel better having more protein than just the broth.

So, gas pains or tummy spasms for these momentary jolts of pain? I can't help but wonder if my stomach isn't simply objecting.

Aza, I am glad you will not drive yourself home on the second day. I also wish there was someone who would go with you. On my second day I could still barely move around. I am in the small minority for complications, but thank god I had a friend with me. Be very careful and keep us posted so we know you're okay.

My oldest daughter, who is in college, sent me beautiful yellow roses. Her card says: "Mom, I can't wait to start borrowing more than just your shoes." I am so touched and so motivated.

Jess

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Banded 10/06

Dr. Ortiz

Tijuana

250 start /235 at surgery

Good news. Pistol broke the 200# mark this morning. She started out at 225# before her pre-op diet. She is now 198#. YEA!

By the way, I forgot to mention AWESOME! That is huge! Congrats Pistol!

And Congratulations to our most recent bandees as well!

Cute ticker Kayleesmom.

Jess

Ok, whoever wants to send me an IM or private message has to talk me through it b/c I can't figure it out. Sorry. My email is spiraltime@gmail.com

In 6 days I will have my surgery. I have been on the shakes for 10 days. I am drinking the EAS Advant Edge carb control shakes. I am supposed to have 5 a day, one serving of starch, one fruit and one vegetable. I am having trouble drinking all 5. In the morning (I bought a one size blender called the Magic Bullet) and put in frozen strawberries and my vanilla shake and it is actually quite good. I have not been hungry at all. I am looking forward to the surgery. Does anyone know how long before you can go back to work?

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(And I finally figured out how to get to my private messages on this site)

Ooooh - good luck to Jodi-T and Kstar!! You ladies will do awesome!!

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Hello Everyone, just wanted to update everybody on my doctors visit on today. I weighed in originally at 389 lbs and than 379 2 weeks later. i'm so excisted that on today i weighed in at 368.3 lbs and the doctor was amazed and so was I 20lbs total. So, my surgery is on schedule and it's on for Monday 10/16 as planned. This was the best news for me all week especially after sitting at the primary care doctor ALL day on yesterday!

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Hi, just got banded yesterday. I feel pretty good, better than expected. Im still at the hospitals hotel. Just wanted to check in ,feelin a little groggy and my chicken broth just arrived:hungry:

Hi there. I don't post usually but I have been reading the boards lately and I wanted to tell everyone that I'M OFFICIALLY BANDED!!! My surgery was this morning and I'm doing great. Other than some minor tightness in my abdomen, I'm feeling just a tad bit sore. Nothing major. I'm so exited and I'll keep you all updated.

Banded Mommy :biggrin1: :clap2: :clap2:

Dr. Spivak

Congrats to all the new baby bandsters!!! I am so very happy for you. I hope all continues to go well. I was you this time last week!!! My how it flies. Welcome aboard....

Hello all you October Bandsters. I was banded on Oct. 5th in Mexico, but Dr. Rumbaut. I have lost 10 lbs, but I am having lots of problems with gas. I have heard this is normal, I hope so. I seems that it is stuck in my stomach and won't move anywhere. Good luck to everyone!!!

Kimmiechelle

Banded Oct 5th

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