Let's all post our dates!

I am scheduled for May 19th!! Can't wait! :biggrin:

OMG!!!!!

I just got a call from the surgeon's office....due to a cancellation, they've moved me up from the 13th to the 7th!!!!!!!!!!! :redface: PTL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only, now I'll have to do clear liqs on Mother's day-HA!!!!

may 1st ladies we have 7days we all bandtwins we must stick together!!!!!!!! how is the liq going and how the emotions

Wahooooo for you!!!!

You must be doing a happy dance!!!!! Much better than having your surgery pushed back!!!

Congratulations!!!

7 more days for me!!! :redface::scared2::hurt:

Natalee: Congratulations on your band date!! I know how stressful it is waiting for that date!!!

You can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Welcome to the site!!! :redface:

My name is Chelsea and my date is May 7th:biggrin:

questions...I am being banded on May 1st and my dr has said NOTHING about Clear liquids or any special diet before (well except the day before) my questions are...Should I go ahead and start liquids on my on? AND what is everyone else "eating" and suggestions would be greatly appreciated...I am so excited, but very nervous about doing this!!!!!

Jamie in Louisiana

Looking at all of the posts from the May week 1 bandsters is getting me more excited each day! My Hubby (who is not particularly in favor of the surgery) is becoming more supportive and is volunteering to cook spaghetti and take me out to dinner before the liquid diet starts....

Congradulations. I am Scheduled for MAy 13th. I am so excited. A little nervous too.

my husband was totally against it at first (his frist wife had gastric bypass...got skinny and left him with 2 kids which i am now raising) so I can see his concerns, but when he heard my dr tell me that If i didnt do something about my weight(high bp and diabetes) that I would die young and leave our 4 young children without a mother ( children are 13, shes mine from a previous marriage...10 and 8, his boys from his first marriagem and we have a 9 month old together) So now he is all for the band!!! I am still very nervous!!!

Jamie in Louisiana

questions...I am being banded on May 1st and my dr has said NOTHING about clear liquids or any special diet before (well except the day before) my questions are...Should I go ahead and start liquids on my on? AND what is everyone else "eating" and suggestions would be greatly appreciated...I am so excited, but very nervous about doing this!!!!!

Jamie in Louisiana

Hi Jamie: My doctor also doesn't require a pre-op diet. However, I am drinking 2 Protein shakes a day with greek yogurt and fruit and a mostly protein dinner. I am with a "Center of Excellence" group, so I trust their judgement.

The main reason for pre-op diets is to shrink the liver to make surgery easier. Many obese people have fatty livers. I am doing my part before surgery by staying away from all fats, low carbs and high protein. I'm not going to starve myself... I will have plenty of time for that post-op :cursing:

After the clear liquids for 2 days post-op, I am only allowed the equivalent of 1 8oz can of Slimfast per day!!!! This is the part that I am very worried about. I was told that I won't be hungry for about 11 days after surgery, but the last 4 days will be rough...:thumbs_down::scared2::cursing:

THANKS...bandfan!!!!!!!!!!

May 23rd for me!!!:crying:

:crying: I am May 9th! Happy Mothers Day Weekend!!!

Great Lakes Weight Loss

Dr. Scott Laker

I just looked at my ticker and I can't believe how close this surgery is. I am so excited, and I'm so happy for all of you who are coming up in this next week!

May 1- Monica, BandFan1, feelgoodagain, Jamie, Awomangodcanuse

May 2- Christal

May 5- Tracy, Sandy, KathrynRose

May 6- Shawna, Jemo97, Cherj60

May 7- Makeupqueen, Mely, Ellen, Pix, JRFAN88, Brenda, Chelsea

May 8- Mae

May 9- Nicole, casscitymom

May 13- Jessica, Molly, Bella, Michele, Crystal115, njudono

May 14- Perky66, Cathy

May 19- Lexy, Amy

May 20- Coco

May 21- Sarah, Pen, Ailie

May 22- Helen, Krysten, Jaime, Lena, Di4AU, Natalee

May 23- LaMonica, Michelle

May 26- Shelly

May 27- Kammi, Sydney, Tina

May 28- Nora

May 30- Three Sixty Six

May 31- Tonya

Let me know if I'm missing anyone!

I just added myself to the 14th. YAY!!!

May 1- Monica, BandFan1, feelgoodagain, Jamie, Awomangodcanuse

May 2- Christal

May 5- Tracy, Sandy, KathrynRose

May 6- Shawna, Jemo97, Cherj60

May 7- Makeupqueen, Mely, Ellen, Pix, JRFAN88, Brenda, Chelsea

May 8- Mae

May 9- Nicole, casscitymom

May 13- Jessica, Molly, Bella, Michele, Crystal115, njudono

May 14- Perky66, Cathy, Kristey

May 19- Lexy, Amy

May 20- Coco

May 21- Sarah, Pen, Ailie

May 22- Helen, Krysten, Jaime, Lena, Di4AU, Natalee

May 23- LaMonica, Michelle

May 26- Shelly

May 27- Kammi, Sydney, Tina

May 28- Nora

May 30- Three Sixty Six

May 31- Tonya