i've seen threads for december 15th and 17th, but nothing for the 16th yet. the countdown begins!

i started a low carb diet about a month ago before having the date scheduled and lost about 10 pounds. i'm vegetarian and so low carb is extremely difficult for me. that diet lasted about a week and a half and then i just went to an "eat less do more" mentality and have lost another 5 or so pounds doing that. i'm hoping that the loss will be significant enough to satisfy the surgeon and make the procedure safer. i'm aiming for 240 by Tuesday.

any other 16th people out here?

I'm December 16th too! I'm so excited and so nervous at the same time! I'm being banded at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow. Good luck on your banding. Is there only two of us???

just got back the hospital this morning. it went pretty well as expected, though i'm pleased to say that the gas pain doesn't seem nearly as bad as some have had it. some soreness, but my throat is the main issue (very dry and scratcy). i'll post the details in my blog on my profile.

Here is another one. I had mine done @9am on Tues. Dec. 16th. Im back at work today, still w/alot of port site pain. Otherwise doing pretty good. It will be nice to keep up with you'all and see the progression made by us all.

Good luck

Shelly

December 16th here!:biggrin: Surgery was smooth and was home by 1230 that day. Has any of you started exercising yet? I am on full liquids.

Glad to be here!

Hi all,

I was banded on Tuesday as well in the afternoon. The actual surgery was fine, but had some problems with the breathing tube that caused a 2 night stay. Everything is good now and I am home walking up and down stairs for exercise.

Good luck to the rest of you Sweet Sixteeners!!

So goo

December 16th here!:tounge_smile: Surgery was smooth and was home by 1230 that day. Has any of you started exercising yet? I am on full liquids.

Glad to be here!

Not exercising yet, but just about back to my old self today. Feeling so much better. 10lbs. down, also on a full liq. diet.