YIPEEEEEE, I'LL BE IN BANDLAND ON NOVEMBER 20TH:party:

Anyone joining me? Anyone as nervous, excited, scared and shocked as I am? I'm doing tons of reading on this site and I'm really trying to grasp how much my life is going to change!!!

I'm another November Bandster! My surgery is scheduled for the 7th and I too am soooo excited! Glad to hear others went through the "Last Supper" syndrome. I have eaten my last solid food this evening. My doctor has me on liquids for the 5 days before surgery. I am scared of doing without caffeine for that long. Good for you amylynns for starting early. I can't say I'm nervous or shocked Cappy but I am trying to grasp how this will truly change my life.

Hi Everyone

November 17th for me. I'm scared and nervous and excited all at the same time. For me the main reason for doing this is to get off my CPAP machine (I have severe sleep apnoea). I really hate it.

Good luck everyone - we're into November now so we're all getting closer

Hi Everyone!

My "band date" is November 18th. I had my "last super" for lunch today. Tomorrow I meet with the nurse for a two hour mandatory "what to expect" meeting and then the surgeon tomorrow afternoon.

I have so many emotions running right now. I'm scared, more of the acutal surgery than anything else. I haven't been in the hospital since the birth of my son who's 18yrs old.

WOW it looks like lots of us have the 18th for a date. It's got to be lucky...lol... I don't have to diet until 5 days before surgery so I have one more week of Solids trying not to go through the "Last Supper and pack it on before surgery. I have to take up a hobbie to keep my hands busy!!! Good Luck to all.

I will be having my surgery in about 4 1/2 hrs. I am so excited but scared that I can not sleep... Pls pray that I come out of this ok with a safe return to my family.

I'm another November Bandster! My surgery is scheduled for the 7th and I too am soooo excited! Glad to hear others went through the "Last Supper" syndrome. I have eaten my last solid food this evening. My doctor has me on liquids for the 5 days before surgery. I am scared of doing without caffeine for that long. Good for you amylynns for starting early. I can't say I'm nervous or shocked Cappy but I am trying to grasp how this will truly change my life.

I will say a prayer! Take a deep breath and picture how you will look in one year! You will do great and it will be over quick. Before you know it, you will be back home!

Hi Everyone

I haven't been told to do anything before my op on the 17th. I have to go for pre-admission app on the 13th. My letter just says to fast the morning of my actual operation. Is this normal or should I expect to be told something different of the 13th? My friends and I are planning to celebrate my birthday on the 14th cos I will be in hospital on my actual birthday. I don't want to miss that too

Good morning All-Stars!

It's officially 2 weeks until my band date and I am so excited I can't stand it! I start my self-imposed semi-liquid eating plan today...2 protein shakes during the day for breakfast and lunch, fruit as a snack, and a "normal" meal for dinner. "Normal" meaning high-protein, low fat. Probably a WW meal, a Lean Cuisine, or some such.

I'm holding steady at a 10 lb loss right now, but would love to lose a little more before surgery. I figure anything I can do to help the surgeon's job be a little easier, I'm going to do!

Increasing my water intake as well - anytime I feel hungry, I'm going to drink water (unless it's time to eat). I'll also pick up my knitting and crocheting again so I can keep my hands busy. I've already got a home improvement project that I'm going to do while I'm home recovering, and a plan to do multiple short-range walks while recovering.

I want to be one of my doc's star patients...and I have an ulterior motive. I've read in several magazines and books that African-American's don't seek out LB surgery because they either don't know about it, or don't feel it's for them. If it's God's will, I'd love to be a spokesperson for the surgery for my doctor. I've done some public speaking, so if I can help someone else get this life-saving procedure by talking about my experience, I'll do just that!

Hang in there! With God all thing are possible to him tht believes. You must place yourself in his hands and trust him. I did say a prayer for you.

Well - finally - Tomorrow (Tuesday Nov. 4) is my surgery. I am both excited and a little aprehensive. I am trusting the Lord for the results. I am doing this so I might do a better job physically living for Him. Also, I do this for my spouse and children. So I might be more for them. Finally I do this for myself. Oh to be healthy again. What a joy that will be.

Hip! Hip! Hooray!

I got my approval !!!! Aetna HMO, was great and all the nurses at my PCP & LI weight management in Smithtown, NY. Surgery date is Nov 10.

Pre-op diet started on Oct 26th I'm doing 3 optifast drinks and sensible dinner, no Carbs, its okay, just part of the decipline. I am so excited!! Good luck to all !!

I will be having my surgery in about 4 1/2 hrs. I am so excited but scared that I can not sleep... Pls pray that I come out of this ok with a safe return to my family.:thumbup:

GOOD LUCK!!! I have my surgery today also at 1:30pm PST. I am scared also.

November 6th is my lucky date.

I'm new to the site, and extremely excited, apprehensive, ready, not sure, and on and on. I've watched my daughter's success over the last 18 months and am greatly motivated by that.

best of luck onyour surgery.

YIPEEEEEEEEE! YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAW! Just got approval from insurance.....getting banded on 6th of November! I am soooo excited! Life as I know it will change so much! I am going to buy a full length mirror tomorrow!

My surgery date is November 20th also. I am very scared about it and sad that I don't have the family support I want. Hopefully, they will be there for me when they finally see how much I want to do this and feel better, mentally and physically.

Raphaella