I am one of the many having surgery on the 23rd, let's join together and encourage each other through the process. I'm in southern Colorado, where are you? Happy Life Change to us all. Nicci:thumbup:

I am also haveing mine on th 23 yeah.

A perfect "Home away from home". Dec. 23 too. Louisville KY.

More nervous about pre-op testing and the thought of having a catheter than anything else!!!

Anxiously awaiting my pre-op testing on Dec. 12. I will get my "lovely" pre-surgery liquid diet plan then.

My friend's have talked my into getting a bikini wax so I can "prepare" for my catheter. Does the torture ever end??:sad_smile:

Noticing some "friction" and "bad vibes" from a co-worker who was denied for the surgery. She previously had jaws wired shut, joined Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and had her stomach stapled and is STILL non-compliant. I've just learned to "shake my haters off" and go on with my life.:tongue:

Hey guys,

I'm also being banded on 23rd December. I'm from the UK, but flying to Brussels to have my surgery. I'm nervous about flying home by myself the following day, but I'm certain it'll be worth it.

Good luck to you all.

Miss Flump x x x :sad_smile:

hey there, good luck with your surgery. I grew up in Huddersfield, but have lived stateside for 20 years now. we'll be thinking of you on the 23rd!! nicci

same day for surgery for me! merry Christmas everyone. God bless. snoopy

Anxiously awaiting my pre-op testing on Dec. 12. I will get my "lovely" pre-surgery liquid diet plan then. :laugh:

My friend's have talked my into getting a bikini wax so I can "prepare" for my catheter. Does the torture ever end??:rolleyes2:

Noticing some "friction" and "bad vibes" from a co-worker who was denied for the surgery. She previously had jaws wired shut, joined Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and had her stomach stapled and is STILL non-compliant. I've just learned to "shake my haters off" and go on with my life.:cursing:

I didn't have a catherter. It is such a short surgery, you probably won't have one. But then again every surgeon is different. Good luck to you all. Maggies:shades_smile:

Had my pre-op testing on Friday, Dec. 12. Did okay...except the barium from the barium swallow...it didn't like me too well and I ended up having stomach cramps and the runs for 3 hours. UGH!:thumbup:

Got the pre-surgery and post surgery diets. It doesn't look that bad. Did all of my grocery shopping for my "goodies"...Positive thinking.:confused_smile:

Already scheduled my beginning sessions with my exercise therapist. I start on Dec. 29, unless my surgeon states otherwise.

I'm having my surgery on the 22nd - weather permitting. I am near Seattle. Best of luck to everyone. I am getting very excited.

Surgery scheduled on the 23rd with Dr. Rehnke! Very nervous!

:confused_smile: That is my date also! Good luck all :-)

Anyone else getting the surgery done at Palms of Pasadena in Florida by Dr. Rehnke????

Had my pre-op assessment done today at the Med Center, and also met with my surgeon. Asked him tons more questions. Like, did i have a say in where the port went....yes i did! Also found out that he uses the On-Q painbuster for pain control post-op and i am excited about that, i have heard great things about it. Maybe your surgeon does the same thing? Only tests i had to do were EKG and bloodwork, everything else is in place. Getting very excited to move ahead with my new life. Keep in touch with your post-op experiences. Nicci:thumbup:

I am getting mine on the 22nd :blushing: I am excited/nervous!

I can't wait for Dec. 23 @ 8:30am to get here!! On Day 3 of my pre-op liquid diet...UGH! I guess it's not that bad. I've made it through two work-related holiday luncheons/prties this week.

I'm glad to hear that you may have a say in where the port goes. Have lots of questions about fills.

I have the "pleasure" of having to surgeons attend my surgery. I do NOT want Dr. Olsofka. HORRIBLE bedside manner. And seems shady to me.

We're on our way to a healthier, thinner day!!!