and it can't come soon enough!!!!!!!!!!

I plan to have my band late july early aug, i been thinking more aug 4th, Im just waiting on my insurance company to give me my approval.

Hi Moon! Hope it comes through quickly for you!!

I'm August 5th as well. I started my pre-op diet today. I swear I've lost 5 pounds just today.

I was in my bathroom this morning and was trying to get some clothes off the floor. I scooted the scales over with my foot and it hit the stool. The scales shattered into millions of pieces. Must be some kinda omen for the first day of the diet don't ya think?

UGH!!!

I am hoping to get banded in late July or early August. The Dr.'s office told me that they schedule a month out and I go in on the 24th to schedule my surgery. I am very nervous about the liquid diet I am trying to get lots of ideas on liquids I can have so that I will be prepared. My doctor only requires one week liquids prior to surgery so that is good for me. Good luck to you.

Shelby - I LOVE your August AllStars banner, but couldn't figure out how to add one (at least not with the star - which is the best part)... How do you do it?? :thumbup:

and it can't come soon enough!!!!!!!!!!

AUGUST 5th FOR ME TOO!!! I am excited but nervous.... :thumbup:

My band date is the 5th too!! I start the pre-op diet on the 22nd. Maybe we can grump through that together!!!! I am so excited!!

Hey Tonni - I live in Cincinnati, am getting banded on the 5th, and also start my pre-op diet today (had nutrition class yesterday). Who's your surgeon? Mine will be Dr. Curry...

i'm august 5th too! :svengo: started that fun fasting two week diet. so far today has been the worst...i'm not hungry...but man i have the headache of all headaches. i think it's the withdrawal from sugar and carbs. i'm still drinking diet iced tea...so i know it's not from lack of caffiene. but you know in the end this will all be so worth it!!! so glad i found you all!!! :biggrin:

It's almost time!!! Just a few short hours and we will be banded! Good luck!

Yaaaaayyyyy for everyone! We hope to see you all back after your exciting journey. :cool2:

ok so here i sit in my hospital room...not too bad so far. i'm just so thirsty all the time and my throat hurts. but this is just the beginning! i can so feel it! the lady that was in the room with me had her band done yesterday. she said she had some issue with anesthesia but wow...one day and she was buzzing around this room today getting ready to go home. i hope i bounce back that quick!

hope everyone else is doing well!!!!!

My surgery was at about 12:30. I'm staying overnight. It really wasn't as bad as I thought. I just feel like I've done about 5000 setups. I've walked a little bit. I got a wee bit dizzy though. Hope everyone else made it through without complications.

Hope you are feeling better today guys!! Congrats on the start of your journey!