Is there anyone out there with a February surgery date? I found out last week that mine is on February 1. Was shooting for December 06, then hoping for January 07, now thankful it's finally set for February! My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

I have a DATE! February 15 - Dr. Johnson's 1st surgery of the day! Already packing my bags for the hospital. Might camp out in the parking lot just to be sure I'm not late.

Hi,

I am starting to get nervous and excited. 13 days until surgery. I have my nutrition class tomorrow, and I believe I have to do a liquid diet for a week before. I will get all of the information tomorrow.

How is everyone else doing?

This girl is sooo jealous of those who do not have to do a liquid diet or only have one week of it. My two weeks are killing me and I am only on day 3. I am so sick of shakes and optifast soup.

Hi All, good on ya all!:biggrin1: Hey Baby I am on 3 weeks of Optifast! :biggrin1: Nearly there! Susannah

hi guys! i am going to be a february bandster!!! my date is set for feb. 21st with dr. ortiz. i am SO EXCITED. i might die from antisipation though! :faint:

Yea! I can join a group now! My surgery date is 2/15 and I can't think of a better Valentines Day gift to myself. Who knows, maybe next year I'll have a date for Valentines Day.

I'm being banded by Dr. Malley in Kansas. My Supervisors are throwing a food orgy for me on 2/8 and bringing all my favorite foods that I will no longer be gorging on after my surgery.

I can't wait. Good luck to everyone on their upcoming surgery.

Sharon

Hello everyone!! this is my first post... I'm having surgery in 7 days (Feb 1st). Start liquid diet today. I can't wait to get back in shape!! I'll be the first person that I know of to have the surgery. I hope this works, with out major complications. I am an E.R. Nurse and I really want to inspire others. This is a great site. I've gotten a lot of valuable information here. Good luck to all... I'll be sure to let you all know how I am doing...

Susannah how can you stand it. I hate being such a whiner but I am unbelievably miserable on this stuff. I feel exhausted all the time and totally depressed that I can't eat. Heck I am even craving healthy food like grilled fish or cottage cheese.

Gday Babygrl, believe me it does get easier, and your body becomes used to it more each day. I may have an advantage here as it is summer and the weather is hot. I always eat less and lighter in summer.

Keep at it, the time will pass. Susannah

Thats good to know. I have had to pass on duties like feeding the kids and buying food to hubby right now because I can't even deal with it. Heck I had to fork over my debit card and cash so I won't feel the need to stop for fast food. But hey I am starting to enjoy sugar free jello so I guess that is a plus!Are you getting so ecxited for your surgery?

Gday Baby, I am not really excited, but more nervous to be honest. I will feel a bit more relieved when it is all over and I have recovered from it.

One week to go. Susannah

You will be fine =). I was a bit nervous for awhile but this whole optifast thing has me wishing for Feb 6.

I just updated again... whew..we are growing like crazy!!!

Susannah and BabyGrl: You guys are so close now... I feel for ya though having to do liquids... YUCK

NatalieC: :mad: I laughed out loud when I read your post about camping in the parking lot.... I can TOTALY SEE ME doing the same thing!

Silry: MEXICO BABY!!!!! I have heard all good things about Dr. Ortiz.

Sharon: My fellow Malley Seminar bud! I am so happy for you.... the fact that you are whizzing through the process makes me wish I'd just self paid like you..... but then I remeber that my credit cards WOULD NOT thank me! LOL so I'll patiently wait, and wait, and wait, and wait

CadillacDAVE: CONGRATS ON YOUR VERY FIRST POST!!!! We are honored that you chose our little feb thread... WELCOME to LBT and good luck on the liquids....

To everyone else: HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

I'M A FEBRUARY BANDSTER TOOOO!!!!!! I WAS EXPECTING A DATE LATE IN FEBRUARY. MY DATE IS FEB. 5TH. JUST GOT CALL THIS MORNING. STARTED MY LIQUIDS IMMEDIATELY. (no last meals for me!!)

I'm ..........I'm........... I'm not sure how I feel yet (other then hungery!!)

What about vitamins? Anyone have any suggestions?

I already know that I appreciate having this connection between all of us.

Day 1 of liquid!!:clap2:

Has anyone had to drink impact advance recovery for their pre op diet? If so, how was it?