July 2014 :)

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Welcome alisdiane! You are day after me. Coming up on four weeks out . Where is everyone located? I'm in South Florida. I'm going to also look for in person support group. This forum has been so helpful.

[alisadiane 18]

Thank you!! I'm in Oklahoma City

[dford 26]

I'm in south west michigan. I have my scheduled time off from work :-) I'm getting so EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

[GottaDoSomethin' 31]

Just got my date! July 14th!

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Yeah Gotta Do Something!! So happy for you. We are truly blessed to this opportunity!

[Allie89 12]

Hi, I'm the one who is on for July 24th. I haven't seen others yet. What state are you in? I'm in South Florida. Dr Wizman is my surgeon. I am counting down the days on an iPhone app. Can't wait to get this done! I am trying to make some adjustments now in what I'm eating, but still gaining.

Hi I am in Miami fl I get mine done July 7th by dr. Rabaza in south miami hospital!

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Nice Allie! You're lucky to be so close to your date! I'm in Coral Springs. Do you know of any support groups? I'm going to try to find some.

[Allie89 12]

Nice Allie! You're lucky to be so close to your date! I'm in Coral Springs. Do you know of any support groups? I'm going to try to find some.

Hey Alicia! I'm very blessed to be closed to my date and very excited too! I do not attend any support groups but there is one at South miami hospital every last Thursday of the month . What hospital are u doing yours in??

[LeosWifey 7]

Hi all....July 10th here. Just anxiously awaiting that day. It s right around the corner now but seemed so far away just last month. Getting excited and nervous.

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Congratulations @@LeosWifey! I'm jealous so many of you are early in the month. So happy for you too. Can I selfishly ask you keep us updated as you progress? We can cheer you on your way and walk through it with you as those of us later in the month get ready. I'm sure it will come quickly for all of us and we'll be we'll be able to Celebrate our success. Allie, I'm going through an outpatient facility in Delray Beach called midtown. It seems as though there are a few bariatric surgeons that co-own the part of facility that specializes in bariatric surgery. I had my EGD done there and I liked it. They definitely know what they are doing. When I had EGD they said I had a hiatial hernia that would be repaired during surgery. Having the hernia just shows me the damage I've done to my body up to now. So happy for this opportunity to turn that around

[alisadiane 18]

@@Aliciafl2014 I also found out I had a hiatal hernia. I was pretty surprised. They asked me if I suffered from reflux, and I don't..they seemed surprised I didn't have any symptoms. My surgeon will also be fixing mine as well. I am so beyond ready for life after the band to begin..I am terrified to have surgery though. Everyone tells me it's no big deal, but I havent had surgery since I was 3 years old. Just pre-surgery nerves, I guess!

[Kfoslo 23]

Hi! July 8th here!! I'm on day 4 of liquids and getting really excited! I'm ready to get this started. I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone's journey as the month progresses!

[LeosWifey 7]

@Aliciafl2014..I definitely plan on posting and using the boards to gain strength and support. Let's get this party started everyone.

[Aliciafl2014 57]

@@Kfoslo is it Clear Liquids you're on for two weeks before surgery or Protein Shakes? I'm wondering if I'll go on a preop diet when I get to my preop appt on the 10th. I'm hoping I will be. I feel more out of control with the eating then ever. I need to start reigning it in now.

[Kfoslo 23]

@@Aliciafl2014 I do the shakes 4-5 times per day...and really it's more like 3 times a day! At first I was coutning down the hours until I could have my next shake and now I am having a hard time getting through them. If and when you do have to go on the pre-op shakes I would reccomend variety! I made the mistake of just getting the chocolate. I new I didnt mind the taste and it was safe. It's getting old now. chocolate shakes and chicken broth..whith some cyrstal lite in between!

You should call the Drs office and ask what your pre op diet will be like so you can start preparing now!