I'm very excited, a little apprehensive, and so grateful to have a date. It's this coming Monday, at Rancho Specialty Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga, California, by Dr. Owens. I don't know if I'm happier about the band or if I'm happier to have my huge hiatal hernia fixed. I've been feeling awful for a couple of months, all associated with my stomach. (Didn't keep me from eating ice cream, though.) Been on a pre-op diet for a couple of weeks hoping that the surgery would be this Monday, and have lost some weight. I didn't keep track of how much I weighed when I started the pre-op, but I'm thinking I've lost about 20 pounds total since I started this journey. Anyway, YAAYYY!!!!!! I'll be an October Bandster!

CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the band. Are you getting the Lap Band or the Realize Band?

I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm not really sure. I believe it's the Lap Band but never really asked my surgeon. I've only seen him once, as he's a 1.5 hour drive away (only 30 miles, but this is L.A.). It never actually occurred to me to ask what type of band it is. I'm sure I'll find out though. :smile: I'll try to remember to reply again when I find out.

Thanks!

Congratulations!!!!! Isn't that the most awesome feeling???

~~anne

Welcome to the pumpkin patch, GratefulHeart. Would you like to smash a few pumkins? You'll be joining the band soon! :smile2:

Hope everything went well and you are feeling good today! Best wishes from the pumkin patch.

hehehe I don't think I could lift a pumpkin right now...but yes! I'm a smashing pumpkin1