Hi all! I am scheduled to be banded May 20th by Dr Hall in Lubbock,TX. I have also been scheduled for all of my preop testing on May 13th. This is happening so fast! I am very excited and also a little nervous. Just ready to get the surgery over with!

Welcome!! No need to be nervous...it's going to be MAHvelous! (I wanted that to say MAY but it just didn't look right, LOL)

hey ready4change!

I'm being banded on the 20th as well! In washington state! Man we only have 19 days left till surgery, yikes!

Congrats on your date -- good luck to you on your journey!!

alright i think we need to get all us May 20th's to psych eachother up! who else is being banded on the 20th? where are you at, and who is doing your surgery? any fears? how is everyone feeling!?

I am in Canyon, Texas (in the Panhandle) and Dr Hall in Lubbock, Texas is doing my banding. I am excited and nervous at the same time! I have my time off from work scheduled and haven't even had my pre-ops done yet. I hope I pass everything! Any nurses out there? I am taking off three weeks and hope that is enough.

I would love to chat with others, but am new and cannot figure how to get emails, etc.

I am 58:ohmy: with a BMI of 50 and ready to rock and roll. I am sick of weight and diabetes and plan to get back to my old athletic self real soon. I am in Michigan and going to Port Huron Lap Band Center with Dr. Bhesenia on May 20th. It is 6 hour drive and I would walk if I had too. I am hoping to break even on gasoline by the food I'll save! ChristyC

I would love to chat with others, but am new and cannot figure how to get emails, etc.

I am 58:ohmy: with a BMI of 50 and ready to rock and roll. I am sick of weight and diabetes and plan to get back to my old athletic self real soon. I am in Michigan and going to Port Huron Lap Band Center with Dr. Bhesenia on May 20th. It is 6 hour drive and I would walk if I had too. I am hoping to break even on gasoline by the food I'll save! :cursing: ChristyC

Hey Christy!

Welcome! Glad to know another person being banded on the 20th!! My drive is about an hour away. I hope your drive back after surgery is ok! Does your doc have you on any sort of pre-op diet?

I too am being banded on May 20th. Yes! Can't wait.

I'm pretty excited, as I got my authorization letter today and got to pick my own surgery date. My date is May 20th too! I am being banded in Park Rapids , Minnesota by Dr. Dan Smith. I am driving about 3 hours to get there, but staying near PR with my parents for about a week afterwards. He also has everyone stay in the hospital overnight, which makes me feel a little less anxious. I am kinda in shock that this day has finally come!:thumbup: