Well, I am scheduled to me with my surgeon next Thursday 7/24/14!! I am nervous but very excited. I have been on a 1500 calorie, high protien diet for the past few weeks. It was hard at first but I am good now and I have lost 12LBS so far!!!!! I have been assured by my nurse that once I meet with the surgeon I will be scheduled very quickly. My birthday is the 17th of August and I would love to Celebrate that day with sugar free pudding! I kow that may sound crazy, but cake is part of what got me to where I am now. This birthday will be just that a "Birth Day" for the new me.

I am trying to make sure I have everything I can think of, so I am prepared. So I am asking for your help. Tell me what you bought, had or did that made your first weeks as a banded bandit easier, better or more comfortable. What were/are your MUST HAVES and things to stay away from?

I look forward to this journey ahead,and to sharing it with you! Be blessed and thank you!

Gasx or phasyme...the gas pains can be bad. Heat pad if the gas causes pain in your left shoulder, extra pillows,ice pack for your incisions, water, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello,and broth. I slept on my sofa. Also wore a band around my belly. Hope this helps and congratulation!!!!!!