Just got my banding date, Jan. 15, 2009. Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. I live in Bucks County. Any other January '09 banders or Temple patients out there?

January 12th at Harper Hospital in Detroit here!

Hi, after looking back through my briefng notes my pre banding diet consists of only,

Water,

1 oxo cube,

limited milk,

2 yogarts.

it is suggested i start this at least 7 days before D Day,:wink2:

I have no idea how i'll survive this and have warned Husband and children to stay away, :angry_smile:Ha Ha.

Has anybody else been on this diet as all the other posts iv'e read you have all been on "slim fast" or similer products.

HELP.

mmnairn: I just noticed you were to be banded on December 29. I hope it is doing well and that you are feeling good about the experience. Do update us when you feel up to it.

Hi all! I'm newbie who's gettin' banded on FRIDAY! Super excited! Not nervous or scared at all! Woot!

Dunkley, so sorry to hear you have to do an awful starvation diet before your surgery. I am one of the lucky ones. My doctor doesn't require this. I am very grateful because I don't think I could handle the stress of preparing for surgery whilst starving myself at the same time. Good luck and hang in there. It'll be over soon.

I'm getting banded on jan 23rd also at palmyra medical center, albany, ga.

Lap band seminar: 10/18/08

consultation w/surgeon: 11/3/08

psy eval: 8/5/08 thru 11/6/08

nutrition assessment: 11/21/08

ins. Approval: 12/26/08

pre op: 01/14/09

surgery date: 01/23/09

Hello LowFatBut2Sweet, I wish you the best on your surgery. Please keep us updated on your progress. I am going to banded on the 8th. I can't wait for the new me and people can see the progress. Again I wish you well and good luck.

Hi all! I'm newbie who's gettin' banded on FRIDAY! Super excited! Not nervous or scared at all! Woot!

Hey, Sandy! You and I are being banded by the same doc on the same day! How cool is that? I've got the 0930 slot. Isn't Dr. Baptista a sweetie?

Lena

I'm allowed Clear liquids like Crystal Light, hot tea, bouillions, SF popsicles, and SF Jello. It's not easy and I basically told my family to fend for themselves. Every time they cook or eat I lock myself in here in the home office. I've lots of sympathy for you.

Lena

My surgery is Jan. 20th at Virginia Mason Hospital with Dr. Jeffrey Hunter. I have been waiting so long for this that I am driving everyone around me crazy with excitement. Good Luck to all of you and best wishes for the New Year!!!!!:laugh:

I'm getting banded on Jan 16th in Dallas, TX:rolleyes2:

I got mine the 29th and im home doing great I am sore and bloatted But amd so happy .... I wish you all good luck on yours

Jan 13 is the big day! Anxious and a bit scared but very ready!:Yawn:

I'm getting banded in Post Falls, Idaho on Jan. 14th. Starting my pre-op diet on New Years Day. What a way to start the new year and the new me. Anyone in this area?

Getting Banded in Seattle, Jan 7th, Ay caramba!!!

I'm scheduled for 1/20 with Dr. Tomita in Owosso, MI.

Here we go!