It's almost here - I am getting my band THIS Wednesday!! I've decided that this is my birthday gift to myself - I turn 55 on Aug 20th - and the 13th is the first day of my NEW healthier, more active life!!!

Good luck to all the August bandsters!

WOW...2 b-days within 7 days! That's awesome

I know how you feel... I'm so happy for you ... It has almost been two weeks and so far so good.. Where you are the waiting game is the hardest... The unkown... Enjoy... we will all celebrate your birthday...

Dunna,

Congratulations to You. I am being banded on the 13th too. What a great gift to yourself. Soon we will both on our way to happy healthier selves. Good luck to you.

Edited August 11, 200818 yr by htaylor1021
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Hi Dunna, welcome and good luck on the surgery and recovery!!

My concern at the moment is how to get enough protein daily post-op. Since hubby is not a grocery shopper - I want to make sure I have the proper things stocked up ahead of time....and time is growing shorter as we speak!!

I will be having the optifast shake as my protein requirement post op, I know they are available over in the US (I'm from Australia)...but the guys over in the States have been talking about a protein bullet which those doing post op have recommended. So if you search on Protein Bullet, I am sure you'll find out more or alternatively hassle one of the American's on here and I am sure they'll point you in the right direction!! (I think you can order them online and they'll deliver to you anyway!)

But given you only have a few days, you should be able to get the Optifast (I recommend the Chocolate flavour with COLD water) and you can find a place near you by going here http://www.optifast.com/Pages/find_an_optifast_clinic.aspx

Edited August 12, 200818 yr by Roheryn

I know that this is just about the last possible minute, but you can get the 25g bullets at some Wal-Mart stores. They are $1.97 each and they only carry fruit punch. Since you have to drink as much liquid as you can tolerate, putting this in your water or crystal light is a good way to get your protein in at the same time.

Thanks for the suggestions - plus I will still have my EXCELLENT tasting Unjury shakes. These are GREAT with skim milk.

Getting nervous (more apprehensive than anything) - I report tomorrow morning at 10AM CDT.

I will try to post as soon as I am able afterward to let you know I made it through!!!!!

Thanks to all for all the encouragement and information so far. I look forward to MUCH more "on the other side"!!!!

Good night all. See you on the 'other side' of the band.....

Ya-hoo!!!