:thumbup:I am so excited to be banded. Anyone else waiting for Feb. I'm in Texas and just can't wait.

Edwina I understand the exercise part.... I'm trying to get 30 min in a day and it is just not happening. So tomorrow I start in the am with a walking tape. Motivation is the key. Tam

I have the time to exercise and I do, so that will not be the hard part. I am worried about head hunger. I am hoping the band will help. I will try to push the Feb bandsters to exercise. I really mix up my exercise. I play tennis 2x a week, I do 2 Zumba classes a week ( lots of fun!!) and Yoga 2x a week followed by weights. I have found it helpful to have an exercise buddy and to do it away from home.

It is so important to the success of having the band. I am trying to figure out what I will be able to do immediately postop. I will keep you updated.:cursing:

Hi my name is Erica. I am tentative for a late Feb. band. I can't hardly wait. I think about it all the time. I make comments about what I will be able to do once I get my band.:cursing:

Just found out yesterday that I will be banded on Thurs. Feb 19th in Chicago- start the pre-op diet in 1 week!:cursing:

I have had a minor setback with an enlarged liver. Trying to determine if i want to go through with the surgery. Doctor said I may need a balloon for 3 months. Anyone else have this. He also said he can try to place the band but if he can't get it then he will do the baloon. i confused and my surgery is Tuedsay February 3...Please advise..:cursing:

HI, I'm new and I will be banded Feb 10th. I'm starting to get nervous and want to get it over with already.

I get my Band next Thursday 02/05/2009. I am nervous, but I know this is for me. Besides after all the poking and prodding, of my body, mind, insurance, and wallet I would be crazy to turn back now!

Hey Edwina.. I'm also being banded on the 3rd in Corpus Christi. I was wondering what all you are eating on your low carb diet... I'm also on the same thing but all I can think of is chicken... and eggs..

Good luck... Tam

Hey Tam...I'm being banded on the 2nd of Feb in Corpus Christi also. I'm on a pre-op diet that consists of 5 no sugar added carnation instant Breakfast shakes a day. THAT'S IT! This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Anyways...Good luck to you.

Kristal

Kristal just wondering who your dr. is. Mine is Dr. Griffin. I plan on going all liquid Sunday and Monday just to be on the safe side. I also take a liver pill to remove all the fat from my liver that I've been on for a couple of years. Dr. Griffin is interested to see how it looks with the meds. I'm hoping all is good.

I'm having mine done at Bay Area, they say it is a really nice hospital. I'm from south of Houston.

Keep in touch my email is exumtam@gmail.com if you want to stay in touch easier then on here. Tam

PS Good luck!

Well I went out today and picked up liquid tylenol, liquid Vitamins, chewable calcuim+Vitamin Dand Gas-x. Dropped my perscriptions off to have them filled for next week. I am so excited come on 2/6.

I ordered my Atkins shakes online, so the only thing left it Protein.... off to the vitamin shop. :redface:

Kristal just wondering who your dr. is. Mine is Dr. Griffin. I plan on going all liquid Sunday and Monday just to be on the safe side. I also take a liver pill to remove all the fat from my liver that I've been on for a couple of years. Dr. Griffin is interested to see how it looks with the meds. I'm hoping all is good.

I'm having mine done at Bay Area, they say it is a really nice hospital. I'm from south of Houston.

Keep in touch my email is exumtam@gmail.com if you want to stay in touch easier then on here. Tam

PS Good luck!

I wanted to know about the liver pills.... My liver is enlarged (with fat surrounding it) how long have you been on the pills and are they helping... I am in Kuwait and I don't think my doctor is providing me with enough information about this...he suggest that I have the balloon inserted...maybe I should postpone my surgery...it is scheduled for 3 Feb

I am having my band surgery on February 19th, I'm very excited, I have been researching and considering the band for a few years now and I'm soooo ready to get started. I am a classic yoyo dieter and the older I get the harder it is to keep off any weight. It's a bit scary taking this step, I have to pay for the entire surgery out of pocket since my insurance will not cover it and with our economy in the present condition, I keep having second thoughts about spending the money on myself. :redface: I've come this far though with all the tests and appointments done, I have to move forward. I know the future will be a huge improvement and I can lose the weight I need to get rid of:wink:

Hi Tam who is your doctor

I too live in the corpus area and am looking into the lap band. will see my first doctor feb 13th

Miranda

Hi, I'm from Brisbane, Australia and am being banded on 3rd February. The pre-op diet has been no carb/high protein and I've lost 5kg and haven't really been hungry.

My dietitian warned me to beware that I might get the blues on day 2 post op and think "What have I done" but she assures me it'll will be magic. I won't be able to help losing weight and I'll never put it on again. Wow. Can't wait. The only fly in the ointment is that I resigned from my job due to stress and am coping with the baggage that such an act provides.

As soon as I look decent enough I'm into a business suit and off for as many job interviews as I can.

Joy.

Welcome on board ladies!

It's going to be a bumpy ride but in the end worth it.

I wanted to know about the liver pills....

I'm taking Actos which is a diabetic pill but has been shown to take the fat from the liver and move it to the outside of it. I've been on it for two years and it has worked for me. I'm hoping that eating right after the surgery and exercising more will help in stopping the pills.

They are not cheap.

NEWKID... my dr. is Dr. Griffin... wonderful bedside mannors. He is also very thorough in explaining everything. He takes his time and dosen't rush you in and out like cattle. His office staff are very nice as well. I highly reccomend him.