Hello,

I'm Steph in Minnesota and I will be banded on December 30th. I'm looking for other people who will be banded the same day to keep in touch with and to support each other. I would love to hear your story!

Thanks and Good Luck!

~Stephanie:thumbup:

My surgery is Dec. 30th. It is so close! Nerves! Nerves! I need to calm down! Best of luck to everyone!

I can't believe I'm saying this...my lap band surgery is tomorrow morning. I have been very calm up until today. My doctor doesn't do a pre-op diet for anyone under 400lbs, so I'm lucky in that respect. I have been dreaming about being a normal weight again since I booked the surgery. I'm trying to stay focused on that and not let my fears dominate my thinking. I've been told the first ten days are the toughest, and I may have times when I wonder what the heck have I done? However, I have a friend who did this in September and she has already lost 40lbs. She feels great, she's happier than ever and highly recommends it. Her success was really the deciding factor that pushed me over the hump because I have been thinking about this surgery for over a year. Good luck to each of you.

Rachel,

Let me know how it goes. I'm right behind you with my surgery on Tuesday. I wish I knew someone personally who has had it done like you.

You'll do great I'm sure...good luck!

Thank you, Poodles. I'm going to wish you Good Luck now because I won't be released from the hospital until Tuesday morning. WE CAN DO THIS!

Edited December 28, 200817 yr by rachel1969
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Well, I just had my last meal as an unbanded woman...lol

I have to be on all shakes tomorrow before the surgery Tuesday.

I am starting to get nervous. Why now huh? Months ago I was all ready to do it that day....now I have fear.

I need to keep myself busy tomorrow for the day to keep my mind off everything. What to do....

:tongue_smilie:

Poodles, Rachel, Steph, and everyone else being banded this week; This is it! This time next week we will all be banded and God willing come through this healthy. I am a bundle of nerves. I just have to get through these next two days and I am going to try and keep myself busy with cleaning, laundry, and shopping. I am trying to do all New Years preparation tomorrow and Tues. because I will probably be "out of it" Thursday. I do not want the new year to start with a dirty house and dirty clothes...bad luck :tongue_smilie:

Anyway, those going tomorrow, my prayers are with you will be on my mind. Please let's post as soon as we are physically able so we can be abreast of your recovery.

I never thought I would say this, but I am looking forward to the liquid diet post-band, 100% more than the liquid diet pre-band. I guess I am ready to become healthy again.

I think I will also take this time to sharw why I finally decided to get banded. (Give you something to read and reflect on these last two days, I'm sure we all have a "Thats it" moment). In June, I went to visit my parents in NJ with my 4 and 5 year old sons. we went to Sesame Place amusement park and my kids wanted desparately to ride the big Water ride that involves the entire family in a tube then you slide down in the water. Wearing a bathing suit never bothered me, but the worse part was walking up those steps to the top with the tube. By the time I got to the top (by then other kids had passed us along with their parents) I was out of breath, blue in the lips and on the verge of passing out. The ride attendant was so worried about me, she radioed the manager to meet me once we reached the bottom to see if I needed "medical assistance". Needless to say it took me over one hour to catch my breath and my kids only rode that ride once. Bless their hearts they didn't mind, but I did.

Poodles:

Good luck on the 30th!!! I am a little nervous, but very excited! You are lucky your Doc lets you have shakes- I have to have clear liquids for 2 days pre-op! I barely made it through today! Broth, Jello and water- WOO!!!

Please post if you can after surgery and I will be sure to do the same. I am staying over 1 night at the hospital, are you?

Blessings to us all!

~Stephanka917

Yes, I am staying overnight at the hospital. I am doing a self pay arrangement so this was a big decision for me. The cost difference is about $5,000 - so it was a tough decision...but I have a 2 year old and I really really like my surgeon.