I recently got approved and surgery is scheduled on November 4th in Chicago! I'd love to talk to and meet others who are getting or have been recently banded. I'm 23 and living in the Chicagoland area. I'd really love to talk to all of you and track our progress together!

Going in Friday. Very excited:)

Officially banded!

Hoping for the best for u.

Going in Friday. Very excited:)

Best of luck.

Getting banded 16th November' date=' getting excited [/quote']

Good Luck

Day 1 of pre surgery bowel prep. Not too bad for the most part. Hoping tomorrow goes just as good, esp after I take the yukky stuff! Can't wait for Thursday!

November 14th, Houston here.

Got my date today, Nov 13th. Have been on 2 wk pre-op diet for a week, 1 to go. Chicken, fish, vegs, no carbs and 2-3 protein shakes a day. I am 62 yrs old and looking forward to a new life. Sick of these limitations on my body(fat). Look forward to the help from sharing here.

Congrats to the recent bsndsters! I'm so glad that everything went well for you all.

I am doing my pre op diet and making lists and preparing. I have a lot of shopping to do. Which is fine... I like to shop.

Hello all.. 2 days post surgery and I'm feeling pretty good.. One more day of clears and then on to full liquids for 2 weeks. I am so looking forward to a Protein shake..lol never thought I'd be saying that!. Still have some gas but gas-x seems to be working fine.. Minimal discomfort where the insiicions are..I have nothing in my band yet but I am not hungry at all. Gained 8 lbs in the hospital, I guess from the iv but I lost 5 yesterday..I hear that's pretty normal though.. I'll keep you all posted on my progress and you please do the same...this is a new chapter in our lives! I'm ready

Hello all.. 2 days post surgery and I'm feeling pretty good.. One more day of clears and then on to full liquids for 2 weeks. I am so looking forward to a protein shake..lol never thought I'd be saying that!. Still have some gas but gas-x seems to be working fine.. Minimal discomfort where the insiicions are..I have nothing in my band yet but I am not hungry at all. Gained 8 lbs in the hospital' date=' I guess from the iv but I lost 5 yesterday..I hear that's pretty normal though.. I'll keep you all posted on my progress and you please do the same...this is a new chapter in our lives! I'm ready

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Glad to hear everything is going well. Keep on going.

I wish I could get my surgery(nov14) moved up also! The person that submits and schedules is out until Wednesday. I am going to try and get mine moved up also!

Same here only a select few know about the surgery everyone else will be under the impression I'm having a hernia repair

Surgery in two days. A little nervous but more excited than anything. Can't wait !!!

Post Op Day 1 doing well ..going to try to get more liquid in today...pain is moderate... Not really hungry though....

I'm not sure how long I should be out of work ? I thought of going back today but decided to take today ...anyone have suggestions experiences what's best

So went to my last 6month pre op appoinent today everything has been submitted to insurance.. Now im just praying and keeping my fingers crossed that it comes back quickly..

Surgery in two days. A little nervous but more excited than anything. Can't wait !!!

Surgery tomorrow!!! Super excited!