Hi All,

My name is Dawn and I will be banded October 8th in Mpls, MN by Dr. Lederer at HCMC. I am very scared and excited at the same time. I have had a really positive experience with my dieticians, nurses and the surgeon. I have read all I could to prepare for this life changing experience, I'm more worried about the two week liquid diet I have to go on prior to the surgery. But I know I can do it!!! I will continue to read all the posts here for more information and to learn about your experiences, so keep um coming.

Welcome to LBT and congrats on your surgery date! Don't worry, it's only normal to be nervous/scared. Good Luck!

I'm new here too. You have done well to find this site before your surgery. You will do very well with the support everyone can offer here. As well meaning as friends and family can be- it is different when you can talk to someone that has gone through it. The liquid diet isn't so bad and it really does prepare your body for the surgery as the reduced calories help to burn some of the fat pad around your liver and this will make your surgery a little easier for the surgeon. You will never appreciate yogurt and mashed potatoes so much when you finally get to that stage! I am a nuse and have experienced this surgery from both sides and I can tell you that a positive attitude is 99% of it. Just keep moving as soon as you can after the surgery!

Good Luck and God Bless!

Hey Dawn, nice to meet you. I got so excited reading your post. I'm still in the pre op phase and can almost picture myself when I FINALLY get my date. I am alittle nervous about the liquid diet myself, but when I think of all the crazy "diets" I've done over the years.....whats 2 weeks of liquids??? (remind me of that when I'm crying for something to eat in a couple months) Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Ang

Thank you so much for the post and the words of encouragement. I wish I could have the surgery tomorrow. I just want to get it over with. But I will continue to be positive and work at changing some of my bad habits before the surgery.