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.

KarenK,

Thanks! Right now I am happy how everything has went. Today I did feel some hunger pains...which is why I am up this late eating a jello cup.

The nurse had me out of the bed around 3 (went into surgery around 9:30 a.m.) , I walked around the block of the floor "just made the loop" every hour on the hour from 3 until 8. I see you only have 1 more day until your surgery! It is going to go great! I will be praying for you!

That's really great, MississippiGirl. Sounds like you're handling it all well.

Tomorrow is my day. I'm driving up this evening and have to be at the hospital at 7:30am. I am second on the schedule. I am really hoping I get to go home tomorrow as well, but since I don't live in town they may keep me.

Good luck to all surgeries this week! Its so great hearing how everyone is going through surgery so well. It gives the people (me) hope who haven't had it yet.

Im on day 2 of my liquid diet:scared2: Im starving!!! I do think its good that I have to do this so I'll be use to it by the time of surgery. :cry_smile:But Im still starving!! My doctor also puts us on an exercise regimen. I can't wait to see the pounds melt away.

I also was raised on southern cooking. :drool:Creamed peas yum!! And everything fried!! I'll miss it but it will be so worth the sacrifice.

You are all in my prayers.

I have finally been approved by my insurance co. My LBS date is Oct. 24, I start my pre-op diet on the 14 of Oct. I have been told that the protein shakes my Dr. gives you has a nasty taste. Can anyone tell me one of your favorites? Keep me in your prayers, I hope I can do this

bradley18:thumbup:

I LOVE this thread! I feel so connected to everyone!

((( Group hug!!! )))

I LOVE this thread! I feel so connected to everyone!

((( Group hug!!! )))

Thanks for the hug I really needed it today!!:tt1:

Good luck you will do just fine i get banded on 10/28/08 sooo excited........

Greetings Saninbham - Best of luck to your tomorrow with your surgery. I go in three weeks from today and am excited to have it done. I LOVED your explanation of AA women and lapband!! You are too cool! You are obvisously intelligent and know what you have to do so my bet is that you will do just great! I'll be praying for you tomorrow. - Jim

Hey everyone.. Just wasnted to stop and say hi and wish everyone well.. I am one week post op today and it is my last day of liquids and can i just say i HATE PROTEIN SHAKES.. and not it is not because I am hungry.. it is not because they are just so gross ..after 7 days straight and 2 weeks pre op of protein shakes. I dont want to see another one.. I don't feel hungry right now, but it is time for my 5oz of shake and it takes everything in me to choke it down.. YUCK.. i hope everyone else does better with these, but word on the street (my doctors office) everyone says what I have said.. So just prepare yourself and have many different protein shake options ..

Take care everyone.. Good Luck to the upcoming surgeries and I hope everyone in post op is feeling great..

Hi KarenK - Good luck to you tomorrow. Soon you'll need to change your username to "Petite in Pocatello"!! Please let us know how everything goes for you; we will all be saying a prayer for you.

wow,wtg all

I"m back from hospital since last night. My surgery was a successful one. I am in soo much pain and didn't think it was that bad, but today it's getting better each day. I'm in good spirits and keeping a positive mind on healing. I"m glad I had it done.. Congrats to all the OCT. banders and good luck to the rest this week. Let us know how ya all are doing when you get the chance. I am sore as crazy, but in good mood.. I had about 4 shots of blood thinners during my hospital stay overnight..Not bad at all, didn't even burn..I also got a flu shot as well..Everyone should get a flu shot, because we will not be getting as much nutrition from food after band. I wore a long t-shirt only going home, nothing else..Makes it easer w/o having to bend over for pants.

Don't let the pain stop you from getting in & out of bed, it's gotta move to release gas..I had dry heaved twice and belched up gas twice thougth I was going to throw up..What an experice..eeeww....LOL No vomiting yet here, which is good.. I weigh the same before & after surgery. I guess because I have already lost weight 2 weeks prior on liquids!!! Glad I did well...Now, waiting for Post op follow up..

Feel free to add me to your friends list to stay in touch,

Sweet Gothic

OCTOBER IS HERE!!!!!

I have a date w/ destiny.. OCTOBER 17! I started the pre-op diet.. and am starving! But I can definitely afford to live off the "fat of the land" if you know what I mean!

SO excited to see that there are so many of us getting banded in October. I'm new to the forum and THIS IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! :sad_smile:

Hi all.. had my surgery Monday morning, spent the night in the hospital and home on Tuesday. Other than some nausea and port site pain I feel great! Been outside walking today..the fresh air feel good.

welcome JAVABEANS..

AND glad you are donig well DEE

Hi Javabeans, My date is the 17th also! I can totally relate to the whole "starving thing"!