Hi - my name is Judy and I live in north central Ohio. I've been thinking about and planning to be banded for a few months, but now its really going to happen. I start my pre-op 'drinking' on October 10th. My surgery is the 16th.

I'm not too worried about the six day starvation, but wonder how it went for those of you who are far past that and on your way to some 'thin-ness' ??

Nice to be here with you all!

Am I doing something wrong? I haven't had any responses yet ... confused here...

Am I doing something wrong? I haven't had any responses yet ... confused here...

Nothing wrong. Just the way of message boards, I suppose. Some posts get responses and others don't.

I'm way behind you but good luck!

Hey thanks Longhorn! I was starting to think I had some spinach caught between my front teeth. :-)

I was banded 7 days ago. It really wasn't bad at all. I was sore, like I had done too many crunches, the first few days and now I have just a little soreness on my left side. I have been on a clear liquid diet since last monday and at times it has been hard but all in all not that bad. I have lost 20lbs. I would do it all over again and I am looking forward to my new self. Good luck! It is so worth it! Sarah

Wow Sarah! 20 pounds already! Congrats!! How awsome you must feel! I'll keep you posted...

I lost 7 pounds on my pre-op diet. I was just banded on Friday, September 28 and the gas is bothering me the most. Good luck to you on your journey!

Hi Top down bug, Congrats on getting your date and weight loss so far. I'm from NE Ohio, and my date is Oct. 2nd. Have you checked out the October monthly board (the TENacious Tens) or the Ohio board, we would love to have you on both. Anyway good luck, and keep us posted on how your are doing.

I didn't have to do a pre-op "liquid" diet. My surgeon put me on the Sugar Busters diet for about 3 weeks and I lost 13lbs. Congratulations on getting a date. Good luck!:clap2:

Pamela

Banded 9-20-07

330/299/150

Welcome to the board everyone!!! Donna

Hi, my name is Kathy and I'm flying to Mexico to have lap-band surgery done. My surgery date is Oct. 9th. Have most of you had this done in the states or in Mexico? I'm afraid of getting sick especially on the flight home. ( yes my daughter just posted in a differant area to show me how to do this, so bare with me) Is there anyone out there from Wisconsin? I also have severe fibromyalgia and hurt all the time so I'm scared this is going to effect me in negative ways. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

Sbee - no, I haven't looked at those two. How do I find them? I'm new and don't know my way around here yet. Thanks for the invite though!!

Hey Topdownbug! Congrats! Looks like I am one step behind you ( I will be banded the 17th) How long are you taking off work?

Hi everyOne.... it is so inspirational to read messages on this board!!! congrats to all! I will be banded on October 18, 2007!!! I am excited, but starving... 3 weeks pre-op diet... I'm on day 4 and already sick of yogurt and cottage cheese!!! lol...

Hi and welcome Topdownbug! I will be banded on the 15th in Topeka, Ks. This support group is great and it will answer a lot of your questions.

Hi fluffyinks, My inbox said I received a thread from you but I don't see it. I must be the only one, but I'm new to the world of computers. Please bare with me and also please respond. I'm really searching for support right now. Thanks. Love the name fluffyinks!