Hi Everyone,

I'm scheduled for Jan. 27. I'm very motivated - just battling nerves about life after banding. I'm new to LBT (as a registered user) but have been visiting and reading posts for more than a month. I'm impressed by member support and I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

hey, cool! I'm Jan 27 too! I'm really excited about this, but haven't completed all my shopping and still need to get some stuff before I'm ready so I guess I still need those weeks. I know it's not gonna be an easy journey but being overweight hasn't been easy either!

Hi all

Im also 27th, im from perth western australia, i start 2wk of opti fast from the 13th

Hey, I am Jan. 27 also.

Carolina mom

hey, cool! I'm Jan 27 too! I'm really excited about this, but haven't completed all my shopping and still need to get some stuff before I'm ready so I guess I still need those weeks. I know it's not gonna be an easy journey but being overweight hasn't been easy either!

I haven't shopped yet either. I hear that the sippy cup is the way to go. You may want to pick up one as long as you're shopping for the Clear liquids.

Here's to a terrific 2009!

I am January 27th as well! It will be great to chat to others that are getting done the same day. Starting Optifast on the 12th and returning to work from annual leave same day so should be easier to stick to when I am distracted from food. Have to stock up on the 'free' veges for the fortnight and get the kids to lock me out of the pantry. Wish you all well on your Journey. Talk soon........

I'm also January 27th. I'm excited at this point, it's been a long wait. Started my pre-op diet a week ago. Doing pretty good with that. Some days are easier than others.

Jan 27 here!!!!!! Yahoo!!!! I went today for preop visit with doctor and hospital. Trying to do this pre op diet. I hope the rest goes better than today. I am feeling

WAY down today. When I got to the hospital I had to get an EKG and it was abnormal but when compared to an old one the doctor did clear me for surgery. But I am still worried about the EKG. I called my primary doctor for another opinion. Anyone had this to happen? I am scared to death that something is going to go wrong.

Exciting news for me!! My doctor's office called me today and they rescheduled me for the 20th! Next Tuesday for me! I got so much to take care of.....

hey, cool! I'm Jan 27 too! I'm really excited about this, but haven't completed all my shopping and still need to get some stuff before I'm ready so I guess I still need those weeks. I know it's not gonna be an easy journey but being overweight hasn't been easy either!

Have you started the liquid diet yet? I've been adding sugar-free Jello to the shake so it isn't too bad. I finished most of the prep-shopping over the weekend.

I am January 27th as well! It will be great to chat to others that are getting done the same day. Starting Optifast on the 12th and returning to work from annual leave same day so should be easier to stick to when I am distracted from food. Have to stock up on the 'free' veges for the fortnight and get the kids to lock me out of the pantry. Wish you all well on your Journey. Talk soon........

How's the liquid diet going for you? Keep up the good work - we're only two weeks away from beginning a new life.

Good luck.

Jan 27 here!!!!!! Yahoo!!!! I went today for preop visit with doctor and hospital. Trying to do this pre op diet. I hope the rest goes better than today. I am feeling

WAY down today. When I got to the hospital I had to get an EKG and it was abnormal but when compared to an old one the doctor did clear me for surgery. But I am still worried about the EKG. I called my primary doctor for another opinion. Anyone had this to happen? I am scared to death that something is going to go wrong.

I get the EKG next Wednesday so I don't know what to expect. I think I'm fine but I guess time will tell. Have your nerves settled down at all. Have confidence in yourself.

Hi 27ers!

Optifast diet is going OK but I am going to struggle using the box of chocolate dessert I bought......it left a horrible aftertaste .

Love my coffee one in the morningthough, and so far have not felt too hungry.

Had a big craving for a fresh bread roll with salami and cheese today (sorry guys......you can probably feel your mouth watering now:blushing:), but I got through it by going shopping for a 2nd Birthday present for my neice.

How is everyone else doing? Anyone blow it big time already?:tt2: Just read the horror stories about not being banded because of a fatty liver and they will keep you on track!

Keep strong..........check u later.

Tracy

Hi all, I'm being banded on 27th also. Looking forward to starting my new life also. Good luck to you all!

Linda

I'm on the 27th as well!! I'm so glad there's so much support on the site. I started my preop diet yesterday and so far I'm ok. I keep coming to the site to get as much motivation as I can. Good luck to all of you and hope we kick a-- this year!

Have you started the liquid diet yet? I've been adding sugar-free Jello to the shake so it isn't too bad. I finished most of the prep-shopping over the weekend.

How are you using the jello? powder or already mixed up or premade? Dumb question I know but this stuff is not cheap.

Good luck and one week left.