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?

Im getting banded January 22nd in Valhalla, NY by Dr. Kaul - Lookin fine in 09!

I'm very relieved to hear that someone else is not on a 2 week pre-op diet. Was starting to think my doctor was mistaken (although I'm still going to call and ask). I am having surgery on January 19th. Not scared, just very excited. I have my moments of apprehension, but the prospect of being healthy, and not fat anymore keeps me smiling 24/7!:tongue2:

Hey I am also getting my band on the 8th in Raleigh, NC. Please keep us updated on your progress.

Good Luck Everyone, and remember we can success!!!! 5 Days way, mamma mia, I getting nervous. But will be GREAT!!!!

Started my pre-op yesterday and I am already down 3 pounds!!! :thumbup: Yay January Banders!!!!!

Are you on a strictly liquid pre-op diet?

January 21st, or is it the 23rd...one of the two at Reston Hospital in Reston VA. Looking forward to it but frightened of the diet...will be worth it in the end.

You look like you've got the graphics figured out. I can't find the directions on the site. I'd like to start the graph and enter my stats but, no instructions. Can you help. Thanks. Judyx3

Go to:

Weight Loss - Diet Ticker

It is fairly self explainitory from there. Choose your bar, choose your indicator, sign up for your account and they will give you what you need to put into your signature :thumbup:

I hope to get banded soon this year My first appointment is the 13th to get the ball rolling. :thumbup:

I found out my surgery date yesterday - January 29th in Charlestown, Indiana. I am starting today to try to change my eating habits even though the pre-op diet doesn't officially start until 2 weeks before the surgery date.

This is my first post. I'm having a vena cava filter inserted on 1/9, then banding on 1/12. I'm more scared of the filter than the banding. Anyone had to have this? It's to prevent a pulmonary embolism (I developed DVTs after knee surgery 2 years ago and have permanent vein damage, making me at-risk for additional blood clots).

I'm almost half-way through my pre-op diet: 4 200-calorie Protein shakes a day, coffee, tea, Water, Crystal Light, sugar-free Jello.

It's been SO tough... I'm so hungry! But I'm committed to doing this and being ready on the 12th. My husband is so supportive, and has taken over food shopping and preparation. Whew!

Hey Teri! Just wanted to wish you the best of luck. I don't know anything at all about the other procedure. Sorry. :tt2:

you all will do great I was scared too, but besides the gas its not so bad.. Just keep thinking that this is the first day of the rest of your life....:}

I'll back up this statement. I'm just home from my banding on Friday. Long as you take your Gas-X strips, you'll be peachy. I'm using liquid Tylenol when I get achy and don't need anything more except reasonable after sugery pampering.

Lena :tt2:

This is my first post. I'm having a vena cava filter inserted on 1/9, then banding on 1/12. I'm more scared of the filter than the banding. Anyone had to have this? It's to prevent a pulmonary embolism (I developed DVTs after knee surgery 2 years ago and have permanent vein damage, making me at-risk for additional blood clots).

I'm almost half-way through my pre-op diet: 4 200-calorie Protein shakes a day, coffee, tea, Water, Crystal Light, sugar-free Jello.

It's been SO tough... I'm so hungry! But I'm committed to doing this and being ready on the 12th. My husband is so supportive, and has taken over food shopping and preparation. Whew!

The vena cava filter isn't as bad as you think Teri. I'm a previous DVT patient as well. <HUG> You'll do fine. Yes, that pre-op diet is a royal pain, but bear up as best you can. Believe me, I walked into the hospital starving and walked out in wonderment. Yes, food still smells good and I remember the tastes, but I'm not hungry. Not a bit. I helped prepare dinner for my DH and roomie last night, and didn't care that I wouldn't have any. A tiny lick off my thumb from a splash of sauce was more than enough. Amazing!

Lena