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I won't know how much more wieght I have to lose untill I see the doctor Sept. 25. I weigh 416lbs and I am 6" tall. My bmi is 56. I was told two months ago when I first started this process that I would need to lose 40 - 50 lbs. I hoping I won't have to lose more than 20 - 30 more since I've lost 17 already. That may take me another two months. I'll let you know what he says.

I've been giving this "pre-op weight loss" concept some thought.

I think doctors want to see that you are motiviated to lose the weight, in general, before they put you through the surgery process. I say this for several reasons, the most important of which is that my doctor has done thousands of these, and he simply does not require a pre-op diet, at least not for banding. So do the math (so to speak). If our bmi is over 50, it may be that they have professional experience which tells them to be sure that the patient is motivated to see the process through, before they do surgery, with a test of motivation, i.e., a diet. I've heard all the yada-yada about dieting to reduce the size of the liver before surgery, but as I understand it, one of the 5 holes in my stomach was put there to insert the tool to push the liver away from the stomach. In other words, so what if it's fat. Jus' sayin'.

but what the hell do i know.

Good luck to you, and God Bless US.

greg

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I am soo sorry that I am just now posting this! Good luck to tomorrows bandsters! Good luck to gurlygirl and Katmeg99! Please get on as soon as you can! I wish you both and quick recovery with no gas pain!!!

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I am scheduled for my surgery on September 28th. I'm very nervous.. Any pre surgery tips. What do I need to expect???

I was soooo nervous before my surgery. I stressed out sooo much! After I had my band (Sep. 6th) I was shocked to see how easy it was and have had almost no complications at all. I am sooo glad I got this done and have never regreted it! Just relax, it will be much easier than you think and when it is all over you will wonder why you didn't have this sooner!!!:car: Good luck!!!

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Hi everyone!

My cousin just told me about this site and I am soooo glad to have a place to go to ask questions, and go through this journey with someone!

I'm scheduled for surgery THIS wednesday ( in Massachusetts) and I'm so excited - but getting nervous!

Brenda

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Hi everyone!

My cousin just told me about this site and I am soooo glad to have a place to go to ask questions, and go through this journey with someone!

I'm scheduled for surgery THIS wednesday ( in Massachusetts) and I'm so excited - but getting nervous!

Brenda

Brenda,

Welcome and good luck on your surgery Wednesday. My surgery is Monday. I'm really excited too. I have so much to do this weekend that I'm hoping I won't have time to get nervous. We'll have to compare notes.

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Hi everyone

My husband and I were banded on the 20th and home the next day. We're both doing very well except for the gas in my left shoulder. I'm so glad we did this for ourselves and wish everyone luck.

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Hey Kellymovingon -

good luck monday - let me know how it goes! I see we are similar ages (I didn't post mine originally) - love to hear how your progress is doing -

Are you on a pre-op diet? My doc wants 2 meals liquid/day and 1 regular meal. I had a few parties to go to, and I was so surprised how I was able to not snack! I didn't sit AT the table where all the food was (which was where I normally would be). I just mingled everywhere else. Getting into the mindset of not "what can I eat now" has been half the battle. I can't wait to surprise people at my weightloss during the holidays this year!!

Good luck to everyone else getting banded next week :

Kellymovinon, legalmandy,supermamaof4,marywalker20,rachel1972,libby,chelle, and say a prayer for me too - luv2laugh....

Brenda

surgery date 9/26 - gettin' nervous!

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Brenda,

Thanks and good luck to you on Wednesday. My doc requires an overnight stay at the hospital, so I won't be home until Tuesday afternoon, but I'll check in when I get home.

I didn't have any special diet since I had lost weight during my 6 month medically supervised weight loss program. I would have had to do a liquid diet if I had gained, but luckily I stayed the same weight. I say luckily because for about 4 days after they submitted my paperwork to insurance, I was a bottomless pit. On the 5th day, that all changed and I went back to eating better.

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I was Banded on 9/19 and lost 7 lbs as of yesterday ...and feel great.....I love this band....

Woo Hoo! I'm glad to hear your doing well.

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Good luck to everyone scheduled for banding this week. Be sure to let us know how you are when you are up to it.

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Wow - so much has happened since I was banded. I am taking notes and writing it all down! Kellymovingon, thanks for keeping up for me! You all are doing so wonderful!

I was banded on 9/19 and had a problem with nausea. I am doing much better. Make sure to walk walk walk. That will help so much. I got to have yogurt this morning and it tasted so good! I have lost 12 pounds since last wednesday! I feel great! I hope you all have great success as well!

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Ok all, I probably won't get back on here again today - so I want to wish all of you tomorrow the best of luck and least amount of gas possible!

Good luck to deetrayn, globetrotter, lexysmommy, kellymovingon, and legalmandy!

Please post as soon as you feel up to it! Best wishes!

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