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?

threebeauties~

I love that idea! A reunion would be great! We could meet somewhere fun and take lots of pictures because we will look fabulous!

I live in Austin, Texas!

Kstar, I will be thinkin about ya tomorrow morning. You will do fine. This is truly the best decision I have made. I already feel better physically and emotionally. Keep us updated on your progress.

Great would be a bit stong. I feel really good. Just got home today after running through customs and connections. Took all day. I felt the gas thing creeping up as I made my way through the airport. Luckily I knew what it was(felt like a bubble in my side) from reading all of the posts here otherwise I probably wouldnt thought I was having a heart atack. I had my handy dandy Gas x and it really helped. Heres a tip that I really havnt seen and its somewhat obvious but on my way to getting banded I sat coach and was crunched up like a contortoinist? spell? so I upgraded for the way home to first class and Im sure glad I did. If you can, I highly recomend it. One word of caution however, I saw some amazing food going by me and couldnt have it but, as much as it looked good I really didnt feel like eating anyway. I was very comfy and happy though. I asked for lots of water instead and I got lucky- they did have the option of soup.

Banded 10/10

Dr. de la Garza

Monterrey, Mex.

Im done I am done I am done and I am home abit of pain today but otherwise feeling good Had some problems second night with pain and nausua and then blood pressure was really low yesterday but I am fine now on my liquids and moving towards a new me Good luck to all who are a bout to go in you will bee fine

YAY!!!!!

Came back from the Dr..... I've lost 15 pounds... AND!!! ... I graduated to creamy liquids for a week!!!

Well I made it! It was one of the best times I have had in a long time! The surgery went fantastic, the center was more than I could have expected, the shopping was awesome and I jsut can't say enough good things about Dr. Ortiz and his wonderful staff. Mrs. Ortiz chased down Dr. Ortiz for me so I could get my book signed by him! She brought it back later that afternoon for me at the hotel. IF ANYONE IS SERIOUSLY THINKING OF HAVING SURGERY WITH DR. ORTIZ, AND HAS ANY DOUBT, PLEASE ERASE IT NOW! If you want to talk about my experience please PM me and I will be glad to give you all of the details about our trip! I had the time of my life that's for sure! I feel great, made some habenero jelly today. Went shopping for groceries for hubby and me and been cleaning house and doing laundry today. Had surgery on Monday. I want to thank everyone posting here for all of the help and suggestions and ideas that I will now be able to use since I am now officially a BANDSTER!

Good luck KStar. Let us know how you do. I'm particularly curious because Dr. Naaman is doing my surgery NEXT Friday!

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. Relax and enjoy the day of "rest".

Congrats Kellie, Roxy & Kilcollins!! Way to go Houstongirl - 15 lbs is great!

Threebeauties, I'm from MA as well. Where do you live? I'm in Mansfield. Also, where did you have your surgery?

Question

Am I doing something I'm not supposed to be doing???.... I've looked through page after page and I haven't seen anyone else use color in their text??

Thanks

Joanne

Hello to all my October Bandsters! And a special hello to October 19th bansters. Here we go gearing up for a change of life. I am excited and nervous.Plus a little cranky from the liquid diet. I don't think i have been having enough liquid meals so i need to take some time for myself.

Hello to all my October Bandsters! And a special hello to October 19th bansters. Here we go gearing up for a change of life. I am excited and nervous.Plus a little cranky from the liquid diet. I don't think i have been having enough liquid meals so i need to take some time for myself.

Hello everyone! Hope all October Bandsters that have had their surgery are feeling as well as can be expected. Can't wait until I join you all.

Today I received the phone call telling me that I was approved by CIGNA, HMO, TX. My appointment with the surgeon is Tuesday, 10/17. I was told I'd probably have my surgery a week later - but I will officially let you all know so that I can be added to the October roster.

YIPEE!!!

Thank Chrispygal & AZA for the compliments. i'm really trying to change my way of thinking and make the best experience of this.

Cowgirl74, I'm glad to read that all went well for you. Keep us posted of your recovery.

I have 4 days to go before i go. i getting a little nervous

Congrats Kellie, Roxy & Kilcollins!! Great job Houstongirl - 15 lbs is great!

Threebeauties, I'm from Los Angeles.

I am so glad everyone is doing so great! It gives my alot of courage to get my band done on Tuesday the 17th, Today I weighted in and lost 10.2 in a week with the liquid diet. Just got off the phone with a very nice nurse and am signed in I have to be there at 5AM YUK surgery at 7:30am I am 1st on the list for the day.I started this back in May and am now just getting this done. I can't wait. I also asked not to have a resident do surgery on me. Just my surgeon and she said no problem. Just when I sign the paper the hospital gives me, cross off the res. part and I will put my name by it. I want experince doing my surgery. no students. Dont mean to be mean, just had bad experinces with students. Well good luck to everyone tomorrow will be looking to hear from you soon. Mary