Hi guys...Today is my birthday, and I received my surgery date. I'm sooooo excited!! My date is Oct. 16, only about 2 1/2 weeks away. I'm so excited to have this battle with food over with. I'm looking forward to loosing weight and finally feeling confident with myself. I am nervous though about the actual surgery. Does anyone know how long the actual surgery is?? I'm having some anxiety about my daughter and her saying byebye to mommy and that sort of thing. I think that if I knew how long the actual procedure was, I might feel more at ease.

It is very interesting reading all the other treads on here. I would love to hear comments from people who have had a great and positive experiance with this. I'm trying to keep myself positive and tell myself that everything will go fine.

I dont want to be one of those who gains weight with this process and I have read about some that have. Any tips at staying away from that sort of thing??

Any tips to great success would be appreciated!!

Thanks!!

Sabrina

Anniesmommy,

I am seeing the surgeon tomorrow morning and I guess they will set my surgery date then. I am hoping for a Birthday present. My Birthday is October 15th. I am like you I am trying to stay postitive. Have they put you on a diet to shrink your liver yet? If so, is it a high Protein or liquid diet? Also, have you heard anything about prepping with that drink they give you for colonoscopys. I sure hope not.

Cheryl

Edited September 29, 200817 yr by cheryl1952

Whoooo! HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Come over to the October Oddesy thread and join the rest of us

SMASHING PUMPKINS!!!

:cool2:

Edited September 29, 200817 yr by Bimbabe

The procedure takes about 45 min to an hour. I woke up in the recovery unit about an hour or so after going into the OR and I went home the same day. I had my surgery on the 25th and my pain is actually at a minimum now, I haven't taken the prescribed pain meds for a couple days now, I am able to get up and go out without much trouble. Congrats and good luck with your surgery!

I am almost certain I will be an October bandster. I will let you all know tomorrow. I will see my surgeon in the morning. How are things going for you?

Cheryl

Anniesmommy,

I am seeing the surgeon tomorrow morning and I guess they will set my surgery date then. I am hoping for a Birthday present. My Birthday is October 15th. I am like you I am trying to stay postitive. Have they put you on a diet to shrink your liver yet? If so, is it a high Protein or liquid diet? Also, have you heard anything about prepping with that drink they give you for colonoscopys. I sure hope not.

Cheryl

Hi Cheryl, I am also seeing my surgeon tomorrow morning !!! I super can't wait ,, I hope to have a date set in October as well , maybe talk tomorrow after our visit with the surgeon. My surgeon is Dr. Beausoleil in Moncton, who is yours? Ellenjacq.

Congratulations . . . what perfect timing!!!!