My operation day s set for Jan 27th and I couldn't be more excited. I have told very few people about my surgery and I cannot help but feel a little embarrassed about people finding out. I live in a very small community and I can already feel people judging me. Has anyone else felt this way? If so what you suggest is a good way to get over what other people think? Also hoping for some advice for the first few weeks after surgery??

It is almost time! Can you believe it? We have almost made to that magic day. I cannot wait. I went to a store yesterday that is going out of business. I had a great time looking at the smaller clothes. I am ready to buy some small stuff. My husband while I was shopping and said what are you doing. He was worried I had been gone so long. I told him I had bought a me a small shirt. He thought you are crazy but I can't wait to proof I can do this.

Small size did sound funny when I usually get xlarge or xxlarge sizes. I just hope to get off some meds and feel better about my self. Good Luck everyone. Here I come January 27.

Isn't it funny how sometimes things just work out? Yesterday I had my pre-op upper GI study done and no surprise, I have GERD. However, what I didn't know was that I also have a hernia! Too funny.

Holabbie, Will they do a hernia repair at the same time at your band?

Carolina Mom

Hi Carolina Mom and Everyone - I called my surgeon's office this morning as it dawned on me last night that what if this hernia is a surgery stopper!! I thought "Oh no, I don't want to have to start this whole process all over again in a few months".

My surgeon was at the hospital preparing to do surgery this morning but thankfully he hadn't started yet and answered the page from the office with my question of whether or not this hernia will be an issue.

To my absolute relief, he replied "Oh no, not a problem. I will just plan to add a bit of time to the surgery and take care of that hernia at the same time".

Whew!!!:scared2: Talk about relieved. Final weekend before surgery. Wish I could go out for Chinese food to Celebrate. Has anyone else been planning their first "real food" meal? I told my husband I want to go to Noodles & Company for the Parmesan chicken. I told him I will order the small portion and be able to eat off of it for the next four meals! We are going to save some serious dough on eating out!

I would get a kick out of hearing what all of you are planning for your first "real food" meal. I just hope I remember how to chew after sliding Jello and sipping broth.

I am new to this forum, but am also scheduled to get my band on 1/27/09. I am so excited, but this 1 week clear liquid diet is hard. I've broken down twice, but both times I ate a lot better than I did previously, and I am trying again to get back on track. Hopefully, this won't delay my procedure at all because that would be devastating. My dad is driving down tomorrow to help us out this week until I get back on my feet.

I just felt like chiming in. Good luck to all this week!

good luck to everyone who is getting banded for the rest of january..i was banded 3 days ago & all went well & no pain, just a little uncomfortable & very little gas pain in shoulder, keep walking/walking/walking..