Hi, I really would like to be able to keep in touch with all of you waiting for

December surgery and as we progress on our way to success. Maybe start with Date of surgery, Where banded, Present weight and goal weight. Of course, add anything else that is helpful to others or if you need some words of encouragement hopefully someone here will step up and help us.

I will be banded 12/12/06

Banded in Wisconsin

Starting Weight 266

Goal 140

need to check my ticker

didn't work that time but I think it will now

Hello - I had my surgery on Wednesday and I am back home today. How is everyone that had it this week doing. I am a little sore, but feeling pretty good. I am anxious to start my full liquid diet tomorrow, and have somthing that actually tastes good.

It is really funny how different doctors give different diets for the first 4 weeks.

(((Patty!!!))))

Glad you are home and feeling okay. I love when people say they are home and a little sore. I can handle sore...I am deathly afraid of gut wrenching pain! I am so glad you are doing okay. Enjoy those full liquids tomorrow! Take care and keep us posted.

Hello - I had my surgery on Wednesday and I am back home today. How is everyone that had it this week doing. I am a little sore, but feeling pretty good. I am anxious to start my full liquid diet tomorrow, and have somthing that actually tastes good.

It is really funny how different doctors give different diets for the first 4 weeks.

Im so glad to see you back... we've been watching for you and hoping you were ok. Keep us updated on how your doing. Congratulations!

I was wondering if you could send me a copy of those three lists you have for the stages of food?

How did you do today? I can't wait to start my preoop diet on Sunday. My financing is supposed to be coming in and it is really cutting it close. I should be funding Friday and my surgery is Monday!!!! I pray to God I don't have to reschedule. If I don't get the money buy Friday, there is no way I can get it to him on a Sunday when I am supposed to be checking in to the hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!

Audree :faint:

Hi y'all...my surgery date is December 13th. Doing a pre-diet currently...V-8, Protien drinks, broth, yogurt, and sugar free jello/puding.

Chattanooga, Tennessee @ Memorial Hospital with Dr. Land. Very nervous. Weight at start of pre-diet 240, 3 days in 235 (5' 5 1/2 " tall).

Its so exciting to hear our December bandster getting done and home mending! I hope you are all doing well.

I don't know whats going on in my head but I tend to do this when I get real nervous - I hibernate. Seriously, I am so excited and I only have the weekend left - 3 days! - but I just can't seem to get out and get things done! I had planned to go finish my Christmas shopping today and I am just DREADING it. I feel like nesting, just cleaning house, making Soup, washing clothes... that kind of stuff. Did any of you feel like this? Do you think I'll feel up to shopping a few days after the surgery, having it Monday - shopping Friday? I'd love to get your opinion.

Patty, glad to see your home and doing well.

Hi everyone, well I finally got my date, I'm scheduled for Dec 21st. It all happened so fast, I only met with the doctor on the 4th but she had a cancellation and she slid me right into that spot. I have to say I'm excited but VERY nervous....

I just want everything to go o.k. so I can be back home celebrating Christmas with my 2 kids. Does anyone else have a case of the gitters or is that overtaken by excitement?

I am also waiting for my insurance company approval. I have completed all the prep appointments. Hoping for a December date, but might not be til January. One minute I can't wait and then I get scared. I keep thinking about what happens if I fail at this, like I have failed at all previous diets. Thanks everyone for the encouragement I get from reading the posts here.

Levi - your not the only one, I have a case of the jitters too. but i am still excited... but nervous ( i think it is pretty normal).

Steph - I dont want to go do anything either. My mind is so focused on this stupid pre-diet, and the finances... I would just like to sleep away the next two weeks too. :-)

I just started my preop-diet today. Wow, there's that mental hunger! This is really effective for making you take a look at how you ate BEFORE -vs- what your donig now... and how you can make that a happy medium later.

I do however feel like I am REALLY focused on the food right now. I don't think that is ever a good thing (to be fixated).... or maybe it is right now.

I'm confused! ha

http://store.bariatriceating.com/index.html

Just wanted to make sure all of my December girls knew about this web-site. Excellent prices, and selection for many Protein products! Plus she sends free "gifts" (samples with each purchase).

The Before and After Pics there are also very inspirational. I'm looking at them right now thinking, " I can't wait!"

(sigh)

beversman - what a great site!

Are those cat pictures for real?

Babygotback...I sent you my list through PM. I have no idea if they are good or not, I'm sure we will get more ideas when we are there.

Many of you are home and mending, you lucky little devils. I am still counting the days...10 left. I can't wait to join you on the other side of banding.

StephC, you must be so excited. I think nesting sounds like you are listening to your body. That is very good news. I am supposed to go out with the girls on Saturday, they want to take me out to Japanese Village and partying all night for one last bender. It doesn't appeal to me at all. I am going to just tell them today that I don't want to go. I have worked to hard getting these 9 pounds off to blow it that way. I don't want to put myself in that position either, it is not the kind of place where you can just order salad. I would rather go grocery shopping for post op food, so I guess I am nesting too. Good luck.

Hi! I had my banding done Monday 12/04/06. I have been a lurker until now and thought I would report my progress. I did not have a pre-op diet. My BMI was 36 and was told that I did not need it. I was on liquids for the first 48 hours after surgery and I am now on mushies for 4 weeks. Yesterday was extremely hard. I had a really bad headache and a lot of gas pains. I feel much better today. I am glad that the surgery is over with so I can move on. Good luck to everyone having surgery this week!