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?

So I went to my family doctor today to follow up on my anemia. It turns out that they found blood in my stool so now I have to go in for a colonoscopy and an upper GI scope! I was scheduled for Lap-Band surgery on October 5, but now I have to go in for this stupid scope on the 5th instead. The doc seems to think it's nothing too serious, but she wants to check it out becasue my iron is very, very low. But now I just keep thinking of these horrible diseases I could have and I'm freaking myself out! I hope things will be ok and I can still get the surgery done in October.

Sorry to hear about the delay Jessica. I'm sure you're bummed. Better to make sure you're healthy though and like you said hopefully they'll be able to reschedule you for October.

So I had my pre-op testing today. It was a snap. They made me take a pregnancy test though, which I had to laugh about. I never got my period this month, which is bizzare, but I haven't had sex in almost a year so I know I'm not pregnant. They had to do it to cover their bases though. Oh well. lol.

Just 7 days to go until I'm banded. yipee!!!!!!!!!

Im getting my band on the 18th. I just made my pre-op appointments and they it is on the 5th of October. I have been waiting and waiting for this and it is almost here. I'm a little scared but I know I will love being banded. Good luck to everyone.

Tracey

Hi all I was suppose to be done 09/22 but surgeon cancelled because he was tired:faint: now have a new date 10/10 14 days today hopefully I will be done then

Jessica,

I'm so sorry to hear about the delay. I hope everything turns out ok with the testing you have to go through, and you can get banded in no time.

Audrey

My date is October 19th. My first appt with surgeon is on the 3rd of Oct. Not yet scheduled for pre-op. but it should be soon.

Jessica-

I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. Keep your chin up! You'll be banded in no time!

Hello, I am seeing everyone ( DRS.) on the 3rd too and starting the liquid on Oct 4th. I start at 8 am and won't get done with appointments till 1:30pm. I am seeing everyone on the same day I guess. I have seen about everybody to get this banding. I have had 4 appointments just to get this started, then EDG, Colon thingie, counseling 6 wks, sleep apena and treated for 4 wks. And all along everyone kept telling me that it would only be 2wks longer.HA. But it is finally here. The count down starts.

I would love it if everyone would start telling us all of their stories and then go right into our surgeries.

I am going to the MMPC in Grand Rapids, Mi and they have good food chili and soups, pudding, oatmeal, shakes, drinks,and bars, its part of their medical weight loss program. Soy Protein! Was on it for 5 months before this. Over a year ago. You have to do that 1st did lose 42 but gained it right back, plus more.

Lets make October the most sucessful month of all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mary

I'm getting banded by Dr. Rumbaut October 3. I'm getting really nervous, and wish I could have done this locally, but still definitely looking forward to it.

Shellybeans we are band-mates!! Wahoo!!

So October bansters, are you getting anxious at all? Up until this week I've been excited, but the past couple of nights I've noticed I've had a hard time sleeping and I have a ton of nervous energy during the day. I'm not sure if it's worrying about getting work caught up, or worrying about the surgery. I'm not nervous, so to speak, I just feel really anxious about the whole thing. Kind of like a kid the week before Christmas though. lol. I just know that my world is going to change so much and even though I am looking forward to it, it is still nerve-wracking.

Also, I think I know now why doctors put you on a pre-op diet. Either from the stress or the feeling that I'll never be able to have "this" again, I've been thinking of all the foods I want to eat this week. lol. Today I had a turkey sandwich on a roll for lunch and a cheeseburger for dinner. Not bad, but certainly not any kind of a diet. lol

I just got my approval for the financing end of things today, yeah! Im not sure what day but I wish to have it done the second week of October with Dr. Rubaut. Im soooo excited for everyone!

I can't wait until Friday the 13th..hehehe. I am sick of eating so much. Do yall ever get disgusted with how much food you can put away.:hungry: I swear I have a hollow leg...lol. I am so tired of being able to eat more than my husband. I just can't wait. Seems like the days are just putting by so slowly. I am ready to stop the maddness...lol:help:

Hello everybody. I start my liquid diet in the morning. My band date is Oct. 5 with Dr. Ortiz. I do my pre-op work a week from tommorrow.

Hey Anna,

I love our list! Can you change me to 10/23? I start my pre-op diet on 10/9 but the surgery is 10/23. Sorry for the confusion!

Are we awesome or what!?

Here's our list so far of who is being banded when. I'll update it as we go.

Good luck to all.

OCTOBER

1. Dani-X, Kilcollins, Ladyred
   
2. Kellieatkins30
   
3. .
   
4. Jodi-T
   
5. KStar
   
6. .
   
7. .
   
8. LIHIVE, tiredepot
   
9. purtynailz@aol.
   
10. mzsmartypantz, traceylb36
    
11. macdeb59
    
12. .
    
13. .
    
14. .
    
15. Laurenm13, Auntie Aud

Goannabanda,

Add me to the list on Oct. 20th. I will be banded by Dr. Ortiz.:clap2: