Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

Hell Michelle, I must say that Im so nervous to. My srugery is on the 14th and I can't wait. All I can think about is being able to shop in a regular store and walk out with more then just socks, lol

Good luck betelnut.. I have 8 days and couting. I will keep u in my prays

Hey Smashing Pumpkins!

I did all of my pre-admit stuff today and my consent with the doctor..really excited..can't believe one more day until Band-Day! October 8th :crying:

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow and of course Wednesday.

Renita

:scared2:Hey everyone!!!

My name is Michelle - im 28 yo from VA Beach. I will be banded on October 16. I'm sooooooooooooo nervous but excited at the same time. If anyone has any words of encouragement, I'm all ears. I've never had surgery before and I guess I'm just scared that something will go wrong.

I'm the 16th as well. Wahoo! We'll be fiiiiiine! :crying: Are you staying overnight?

I swear I blink and this thread gets bigger. lol

I start my liquid diet on saturday and I'm ok with it. I've done a short stint of a month on liquid, so I know I can do it for a little bit.

I'm starting to get nervous, not scared, just uneasy. I have to go get an EKG, chest xray and bloodwork for preop b/c of my age. I just turned 40.

I love hearing that so many of you are doing well after surgery and that calms me down.

Wishing us all luck. I know it'll be hard, but I love the quote.

"There are no triumphs without struggle" So those triumphs will mean so much to us b/c we fought for them!

Lori - love that siggy!

how soon after lap band surgery can u start the protien shakes?i thought right away?

Hi

I think I am going in on October 22 :crying:, very nervous...Any words of wisdom?

Hi I think I am going in on October 22 :thumbup:, very nervous...Any words of wisdom?

Um, don't eat yellow snow? Sorry I couldn't help myself. :crying:

Chuckling...Thanks you made me laugh.

good luck, everything will be good. You start a new chapter in your life.

Oh good! I was afraid you thwap me in the head! I think the most common suggestion that I've is to use the Gas-X strips that melt on your tongue...that and get in enough fluids.

Good luck, I am also having surgery on Oct 14th also, in St. Petersburg, Fl., Dr. Ernest Rehnke.

Have some of the regular gas x available too. I couldn't tell that the strips did any good.

Thanks Renewed. I don't know how the 'regular' Gas-X comes - is it a pill, a liquid, or a chewable??