Hi everyone!

On reading everyone's dates on another thread, it looks like I have the honour of being the first bandster in February!! (op on 2nd Feb)

I'll introduce myself, I'm Sarah, 34 (35 on Feb 11th), married with 2 children. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland and I've been overweight all my life. I first looked into surgery 8 years ago but was told I wasn't too overweight! If only I had a crystal ball back then - I've put on another 70lbs since then!

Anyway, I started my pre-op diet last Saturday, 2 weeks before the big day. Its actually not as bad as I thought it would be. I've lost around 18lbs in the last 3 1/2 weeks anyway so I'm doing ok. (must update the ticker!)

I'll keep you posted as to how things go. Would love to hear the differences between the UK and USA bandsters. Here's one to start off, my surgeon told me I'm off work 8 weeks after - I have desk job!

Sarah :smile:

Hi Sadie....

I'm Feb 5th...less than two weeks!! Wow...you're doing awesome on your pre-op diet!! I just started mine yesterday. I have to do 3 shakes a day and a small low carb meal, then I do Clear liquids only the two days prior to my surgery.

I'm 37 and happily married. I live in San Diego in work in public relations. I too, have been overweight all my life. Oh my gosh.....8 weeks off, I don't think I've heard that one so far!! My doc said I will be outpatient and can go back to work within a week. Well, I'm happy to see you on these boards and glad that we have such a great group of support.

Amy

Can't wait to hear how your surgery goes! Kick us off to a good start!

8 weeks off, huh - I only have 1 week off, then back to work. I'm on my feet all day - no desk job for me.

Definitely an interesting comparison.

Anna

I get my band on the 7th. I start my pre-surgery liquid diet tomorrow. I'm so ready for this after 6 months of dr.visits, dieting , and whole lot of paper work.. I'm ready to start this journey...

good luck to you all!!