Any March 2014 Bandsters out there? My date is March 3. I've been trying out different Protein powder mixes and I got my Magic Bullet blender ready for action. Other than that, just counting down. I hope there are others getting banded on my same timeline... are you as nervous as I am?

- K

Very! My date is March 11th. I haven't started the pre-op diet yet, but will soon.

I am hoping for a March surgery. I have been waiting on the counselor to fax over his letter to the doctor for a week now. I have been trying the meal replacements from GNC and they are pretty good. And yes I am very nervous. Good luck to everyone!

My date is March 10th and I'm not nervous at all but I think that's only because I worked in surgery and I know exactly what to expect. Congrats to everyone on their date.

My date is March 4th!! I am soooooooooo excited!

March 26th! Can't wait!! Start pre-op diet on March 12th! Congrats and good luck to all!

My date is set for the 4th March!!!! Im flying out to Brussels on the 3rd March! To say im nervous im nervous is an understatement!

I think Im just worried that I believe I am such an overeater nothing will work!

My surgery date is March 11! My pre-op diet starts February 25. Birdyellowhoney, I'm right there with you. I have to admit I have self-doubt. What if nothing works with me? What if I'm destined to always be big? I've failed so many times on diets, maybe I'll fail with this. But I have to overcome that.

With that being said, I am super-duper excited at the possibility of good health! Here's to HOPE!

This is gonna be great for all of us!!!! The end of searching for what works!! Let's stay positive and keep each other motivated!! My surgeon says to give the first year all you've got!!(since that's usually when the majority of weight comes off) Cheers to the beginning of the end of our weight struggle. My pre-op diet officially starts on March 12th but I've began incorporating some things into my diet now! Monday I will start 100% Monday. I figure why wait till then to start. Hoping I can get at least 20-25 gone before surgery date.

This is my very first time writing anything. I have my surgery date set for March 5th. Have not started pre op diet yet, but going to Walmart to get Protein drink mix and Vitamins Monday. I am excited, but a little nervous. Good luck and just keep thinking of the end results as a positive thing.

Bill

Keep us all posted Bill! I think we all are a bit nervous! Congrats and best of luck to you on your journey.

Hi everyone, Im having my surgery either on the 20th or 21 of march. I´m feeling kind of anxious because my surgeon has not given me any info other than asked me to check out "the lap band solution a partnership for weight loss" so I don't even know if he has some sort of pre-op diet or not. By the way, he just started doing the ops here, in the past people would fly out to the UK to get it.

I have lost this last year 28 kg, or 61-62 lbs on diet and exercise and guessing my diet os ok enough for my liver to be an ok size. Anyways Im getting more and more nervous as the days go by that I don´t hear anything from my doc or his team.

Don't get me wrong, SUPER excited also!

Cant wait to get the ball rolling.... Wish you all good luck with your ops!

My date is March 12th. I want this to work so badly. I'm so eager to start right after failing at all diets. I start my pre-op diet on Feb 26th.

It seems like there are a few of us with a march date. This site has really helped me. So much support and advice. I feel like I've learned exactly how to make the most of wls because others are so willing to share their stories and experiences. Honestly im not nervous at all, I mean really im going to be healthier, more energy, more self confidence. In essence im getting my life back and that excitment out weighs everything else. Im realistic I know it's taken me years to put the weight on and it will take time to lose it, but I feel like I'm being given a gift and plan on making the most of it. Good luck to everyone on this journey.

I finally got word yesterday that the counselor finally sent in the letter needed. Now I am just waiting on my insurance company to approve the surgery. I am getting so excited and ready for a change. I am hoping that I have a March surgery date.

I just started my liquid pre-op diet. First day was ok... I'm on day two now. I almost didn't make dinner for the family last night because I didn't think I could handle being around actual food. But I told myself that I just need to overcome that because other people have to eat, and I can't just avoid being around food for 5-6 weeks. So I went ahead and made pulled pork and broccoli for the fam, and sipped a Soup myself during dinner. It wasn't too bad. The trick was to not be hungry as I cooked, so I sipped on a Protein drink during the preparation.

- K