Just got my surgery date - July 2nd! Who else is getting in July?

Dtobe wrote:

p.s. we are all important...we just need to remember that fact and celebrate ourselves more often!

I agree, Dtobe. I think that having the surgery is our first step towards taking ourselves seriously in terms of providing the "love and care" for ourselves that we do for everyone else in our lives. I love my family, love my dh, love my mom, love my kids, even love the very difficult kids where I work. But I'm tired of putting all of them before me. :biggrin: It's time to take care of me first, so that I can be available for them. :thumbs_up:

July 1 is my surgery, and I mean that date to be my own personal Independence day. Time to take care of myself!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the nice words about the list - unfortunately the only way I can remember anything anymore is with lists!:thumbs_up:

July Butterflies - It's after midnight on Sunday and therefore officially Monday. Can you believe the first of us goes in TOMORROW! Good luck to all the July 1st'ers! We look forward to hearing your stories.

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Just had my last splurge.. said goodbye to beer and fry ups.. just over a week to go.. I'm going to Belguim.. self pay.. from the UK.. so I set of next Sunday.. back the Sunday after.. Some of yopu are getting done any day now.. please all come back and share yourexperiences about the op and how you are coping after.. I'm kinda in a state of disbelief.. just cant see anything stopping me from eating!!..

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE>>

Edited June 30, 200818 yr by siouxsie sioux
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Hi all! Congratulations to everyone getting banded in July. After a very long process that started in September 2007, I have my surgery date!! July 30!!

I'm amazed that the hospital program took over 10 months. but my insurance approved me in 1 day. I have seen many threads over that time for monthly bandster groups. Now I get to join in!

Good luck to all of us!:wink_smile:

Hi, Mich! We'll be band sisters, then! :wink_smile: I'll be thinking of you and all of the others who are getting their bands on our special day.

Orea

HELLO EVERYONE.. JULY 25TH IS MY DAY...CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY ADVICE?:wink_smile:

Hi and welcome.. Advice is plentyfull on this forum!.. I'm off in a week so as I havent had it done just yet.. I'm just like you.. doing as much research as I can.. Its exciting isnt it..

Good Luck to us all

M x

Talking about getting cold feet.....

I am a little nervous about getting put to sleep. This will be my very first surgery aside from having a c-setion which I was awake the whole time.

I am just hoping I am all the way asleep not feeling a single thing.

Has anyone see the movie Awake?

:wink_smile:Thanks for adding me!!

you are not helping yourself are you!!.. I've been 'put out' or 'under' several times and to tell the truth I quite like it!.. I love the fact that you are talking to someone one minute ... and the next.. your waking up!

I'm a July 10er too! I just found this forum today and this is my first post. What a wonderful and informative site. I am a bit scared, but excited also. I can't wait to hear how it turns out for all of you.

I really like the Atkins Advantage Chocolate Royale and the Slimfast Lactose Free and Gluton Free is alot better than regular

This is the first time I have been to this site. I saw someone had seen a list of thing needed post op where or how do I find that list? I am very nervous I will be having my surgery in Nashville. I am to the full liquid dite starting tomorrow.

Just wanted to say good luck to all the July 1 bandsters! Colacoca is this the list you wanted? Whoever originally posted it thank you!

LAP BAND SURGERY SHOPPING LIST

NON-FOOD ITEMS:

BBQ or Toilet tongs, for a good reach in the r.r.

4.98

Heating pad(12inx24in)

16.88

Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in)

14.44

A few books or movies(your choice, I spent about 70.00us)

xx.xx

Squishy pillow for car ride for seatbelt (shoulder pad)

16.88

Make sure you have a good blender

19.97

Kitchen timer (first few days, sip every 15 mins)(analog)

2.88

Kitchen timer (digital – better for travelling)

3.47

Pedo-meter(depending on the one you get – don’t forget to adjust to your stride)

4.88

PHARMACEUTICALS:

Liquid Tylenol/Motrin (Check early in case pharmacy needs to order in advance)

4.98

Chewable or liquid gas-x(I got strips, you will pay more than shown here)

3.60

Gauze Pads 4x4

6.57

Paper/bandage tape

2.57

Wet Wipes

2.64

Pill crusher

3.89

Chewable vitamins

8.97

Hospital Medicine cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct)

1.48

Cough Drops(Halls big box)

6.88

Stool Softener (Dr. asked me not to get this, if needed talk to him)

xx.xx

Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm(got chapstick – cherry – 2for deal)

0.88

FOOD ITEMS:

Protein shakes(these vary from 22 – 55 dollars depending on quality and quantity)

xx.xx

Plenty of water(bottled water for me 3cases 16oz. bottles 10.00)

10.00

Broth or stuff to make broth(several flavors but all about the same cost)

2.98

Sugar free popsicles

2.66

Sugar free jello

0.50

Sugar free breath mints (chewable)

1.33

Crystal Light "On the GO" assorted flavors(I don’t like CL so I got store brand/price per box)

2.50

Bouillon(several flavors but all about the same cost)

2.07

Cream of Wheat

2.92

Creamy soups

0.66

Applesauce

1.82

FAT FREE yogurt

1.76

Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage(on sale)

1.25

Pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box)

0.50

Sugar free hot cocoa

1.87

Decaf tea(got regular, decaf is a little more in cost)

2.12

CLOTHES POST-OP:

Loose fitting, easily removable(one size larger than I wear, sweats, top and bottom)

15.88

Buttons downs or pullover(sale rack found $5.00 per, one size larger)

5.00

Thong shoes/slip-on so no bending and tying(make sure they are a good pair)

12.88

Sports Bra! Sutures will be hurt by under wires(I have a daughter and wife that helped here)

6.88

Oh my gosh this was so incredibly helpful!

Thank you SO MUCH!