March 2014 Bandsters - Let's Do This!

[valarie kk 103]

I will also be working full-time as well!

Im only taking 3 days off. We are already short one nurse and it's just not possible for me to take more time. One of the ladies I work with also has the band and said that was all she needed.

[kayzoog 129]

I get banded on March 26!..I got so excited and forgot that I am signed up to resume working on my doctorate degree on April 3rd. I didn't even think about till my advisor called me today! My question is do you all think I will be able to start April 3 being 8 days post op. It's online classes but the doctoral program is pretty demanding, I wondering if I need to change my start date. I started working on it March of last year, my mom passed so I had to withdraw! Thought I was gonna start November classes and my dad passed!! No need to say I prob packed 30-35 lbs in that 8 month span!

I'm working on my masters taking two online classes plus working full time. I am being banded exactly a week from today and taking that whole week off from work. However, there is no time off school so I'm hoping to feel better toward the end of the week to do my assignments. I hope I don't need pain meds for too long because that will really put a dent my ability to keep up!

Good luck!

K

[betty_s 476]

congrats and good luck everyoneee!!! so jealous, because I want my dateeeee! I completed my 12 month insurance required program, so i'm hoping to hear good news from the surgeon at my appt on Friday! it will be my first appt with the actual surgeon!

[valarie kk 103]

Ugh second day of preop diet. It totally sucks, but I keep telling myself this to shall pass. I absolutely refuse to fail I can and will follow my surgeons instructions exactly. On the plus side down 3 pounds already.

[Clairebeth1 2]

Hi guys, I'm am having my band fitted on March 6th. Soo nervous but excited for my journey to begin.

Im really grateful for all the posts I have read and videos I have watched so far it is really helping me to get an ideas as to what to expect.

Hopefully we can all support each other and get over this mountain we have been climbing most of our lives. X

[kayzoog 129]

Ugh second day of preop diet. It totally sucks, but I keep telling myself this to shall pass. I absolutely refuse to fail I can and will follow my surgeons instructions exactly. On the plus side down 3 pounds already.

I am on day 8, so I know how you feel. People say it gets easier. I think it just gets more boring. I am so tired of those shakes! But, I'm 11 pounds down so can't complain too much.

Keep at it!

- Kristi

Edited February 26, 2014 by kayzoog

[fghtffyrdmns 17]

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!

We will be banded the same day! : ) Don't be nervous... Thinking that this won't work is already setting yourself up for disappointment. You HAVE THIS! : )

[chrissy10 159]

Got my official date today, March 4th. I am on day 4 of pre-op diet. I'm so excited but yet nervous all in one. Good luck everyone!

[IvonneBX 10]

Hello all,

Mine is on March 3rd, I am feeling a bit anxiouse and nervous.

[RedStorm 139]

I got my date and I am a getting banded on March 18th. I have my pre op appointment on the 6th and will find out about what my doctor wants me to do for a pre op diet then. So excited and nervous as well.

[delove32 91]

The hospital called today and pre-registered me for the surgery over the phone. Got my pre-op date, it's March 5th, also have to pay my out of pocket expenses on that day! It's beginning to get really REAL!! It's really gonna happen!.. So excited!

[Wm Breedlove 13]

dlove:

Congratulations we have the same surgery date. I just had my last meal and will start my pre op diet tomorrow. Have to go see the dr. in the morning and get final instructions as to where to go on my surgery date. I live more than an hour's drive to the hospital so found out I will have to stay in a Motel for 5 days. Well, we have to do what we have to do. Got all my diet stuff at Walmart and now set to go. Good luck. I'm not taking my computer so won't be able to post until after the 11th.

Bill

[delove32 91]

Congrats to you as well Mr. Bill. I only pre-op on the 5th. My surgery date is March 26. I hope you enjoyed your last meal and your pre-op diet goes well!

[kraus042608 0]

I'm so excited to start this new journey and yet freightened that I'll be in "mourning" over food. My surgery is March 12th!!

Good luck to everyone!!

[kayzoog 129]

I'm so excited to start this new journey and yet freightened that I'll be in "mourning" over food. My surgery is March 12th!! Good luck to everyone!!

I thought I would mourn food more on the pre op liquid diet but it's not too bad. It actually takes some of the guess work of eating right so my stress over dieting is gone. I've been around tons of delicious food over the past 10 days and I think I only craved something once.

I won't say I LOVE the shakes, but it's really not as horrible as I thought it would be.

K