Hi, just thought I would start a thread for being a sept bandster. I received my approval today and my surgery date is sept.5th. Anxious to see who else is out there...

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

Hi- have never posted a thread on a forum before- actually didn't know of thier existence before now. I am having the lap band operation on the 28th Sept. I weigh just over 100kg (don't know pounds) Am feeling excited but am a little anxious, as haven't had an operation before-and feel nervous when I've read stories about people that have regretted doing it.

were are you having your surgery at

In Sydney, St George Private Hospital- and you?

Welcome to our group Libby and Rachel1972!!! I will add you to the list of September bandsters!

Artzygirl, just hang in there, you still will get your band. Just on another date. How much more weight did you need to lose before your dr will do the surgery? I hope that you will get there quickly and safely!

i just had mine 10 days ago and am very happy. it's a process and it's a tool is what i've learned... i have no discomfort at all now and am doing great. my energy level is thru the roof. i'm walking my butt off literally. LOL

my advice would be to listen listen listen and do what you're instructed and on your surgery day enjoy your "nap"!!! i thought of it as a very well deserved rest!!!!! i have a list that i went by; if you would like it just send me a message and i'll send it to you.

try to enjoy the journey!

i just had mine 10 days ago and am very happy. it's a process and it's a tool is what i've learned... i have no discomfort at all now and am doing great. my energy level is thru the roof. i'm walking my butt off literally. LOL

my advice would be to listen listen listen and do what you're instructed and on your surgery day enjoy your "nap"!!! i thought of it as a very well deserved rest!!!!! i have a list that i went by; if you would like it just send me a message and i'll send it to you.

try to enjoy the journey!

Thanks for the encouraging words. I too hope my recovery is as quick as yours. I would love to think of it as a well deserved rest. I just hope I am feeling up to going back to work next Monday.

Having said that I would love to see your list. You can send it to me in a private message it you get a chance.

Congrats on your weight loss to date. :clap2:

Thanks again.

Loserwannb - I would love to get your list too! I have my surgery in just three days! Two more normal days left before my life changing moment!

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 would like a copy of your list too please. It's funny, I thought I was strange to be looking forward to a night away from home where my 3 and 1 year old little boys won't be waking me up all night! Surely, I could have thought of a better way to get a night away from home-sadly not. Thanks for your encouraging words. It doesn't sound like you were very nervous going into the surgery. I'm pretty sure I will be.

loserwannabe - could I also get a copy of your list?? I would greatly appreciate it!

Good luck new September's! I a old one I had mine done Sept.4,2003 and it feels like yesterday I am so happy with it! and I know you guy's will be too!!!! slow but happy!!!! Deeda

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LD 09/04/03

Rachel1972- where are you having your surgery?

Thank you poohlvr- i wish you all the best for the 19th- please let me know asap how you go.

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