I am looking at mid month , if all goes well :-) Lets keep each other up to date!

My surgery date is august 25,2009 and I'm very nervous and scared of the procedure does anyone have any advise on this matter.

Yvonne

First time user

hello all...my surgery date is 8/7...i'm sooooo excited...things are going really fast for mee...can't wait!

Congrads TeriLu on obtaining your surgery date. Mine was Aug17th but it has changed to July 28(next Tuesday) I am so excited and ready. I am actually getting the sleeve. I was getting the band but after doing some research, I personally think the sleeve will be a better fit for me. Good luck to everyone and I will keep you all posted as I will be traveling to Mexico to get mines done!!!

I found a liquid protein that gives you 40 gm of protein. It's called Isopure and has zero carbs, it comes in different flavors. I like Apple Melon. You can find it at Vitamin world. They are about 3.50 per bottle, but it's worth it if you can get all of your proteins in easily.

August 25th!:tongue2:

I only found out about lapband early in July. Made 2 appointments for the 20th July, but decided to go with the first one I saw. He was very young and very confident and it was an immediate bonding.

August 13th for me at Baulkham Hills Private (Dr Brendan Ryan from Circle of Care)

Start diet on 30th July. Did it for 2 days just to try - no probs with Optifast vanilla at all.... but terrified that 14 days IS JUST SO LONG!!!!!!!! and then the same again on the other side of the surgery!!!!!!!!!!

OMG HOW?!?!?!?!?

Willpower is something I just dont have!!!!!!

Plus I smoke (Far too many)

Sooooo nasty as anything for me.

I work from home doing accounting etc. so am hoping I can continue to work even if a bit slower.

$4950 AUD less Medicare rebate $450 = $4500 which sound s pretty good to me, then I have to pay $500 hospital excess with Medibank Private - so out of pocket is $5000.

Have to pay for ultrasounds etc $250 and pathology which I get done on 3rd August, but any retesting after that is bulkbilled. Need to fast 10-12 hours before both some having them an hour apart, first thing in the morning which should make it easier.

Pre-op review on 4th August to look at test and see anaesthetist, answer any concerns etc discuss technique to be used. I have noticed some adverts on this site promoting single incision through belly button - I am going to ask if he can do this way - if not no probs - but what the hell might as well try.

Big hurdle for me is that I have booked a big cruise for Christmas... our holiday of our lifetime.

Hopefully lapband will be in full swing by then and I don't circum to all the evils of the 24 hour buffets...

What do I do about cocktails - he said that liquid sugars are the devil to lapbands. They run straight through and are the main cause of failures/disappointing results.

He was very matter of fact about it. DON'T DRINK SUGAR!!! that includes fruit juices. zero calorie soft drinks are ok, and sugar substitutes in coffee/tea are ok... no smoothies milkshakes cordials alcohol icecream (it melts to be liquid) or chocolate (same - melts)

WISHING US ALL LUCK AND ANY TIPS APPRECIATED

:thumbup:Surgery date August 25th, 2009. Can't wait!!

August 12th!

I do, I am booked for Aug 17th...sooner the better,just waiting for my companinion to get her passport organized

I don't think you are allowed to drink carbonated beverages so zero calories soft drinks are a no no unless you let them go flat first. The bubbles stretch the pouch.

August 18th with Dr. Ortiz in TJ, Mexico... Can't wait to see the new me!

I'm Aug 17th with Dr. Ortiz, maybe we will see each other there!:tongue2:

surgery on August 7th. Am on pre op diet now.

I don't think you are allowed to drink carbonated beverages so zero calories soft drinks are a no no unless you let them go flat first. The bubbles stretch the pouch.

Gee thanks - I was just assuming that he meant any soft drink - wasnt thinking about bubbles/fizzy. Another thing to stay away from!!!

This protein drink is not a carbonated beverage, just to let everyone know.

This protein drink is not carbonated just loaded with 40 gm of protein.