Hi,

I'm Maggie from Cincinnati. Dr. Trace Curry is doing my band on July 20th. I meet with his office on June 29 to do the pre-op tests and get the liquid diet supplies to use for the 2 weeks before the surgery.

Anyone else getting ready for surgery in July? Are you nervous? I'm actually not. I feel really great about this decision and have no second thoughts. I'd love to hear from you!:blushing:

I hear you! I just started my pre op yesterday...and im all about headaches (last night and this morning) and no energy at all....

But I get banded on 7/7 and i can hardly wait! I view this as all temporary - its bound to get better.

So many different pre op menus..mine is totally strict. Purely protein--and liquids...no milk products...every one of these is soooo different!

I am being banded July 22nd! I'm so excited, and nervous and all of the emotions that go along with it. I told my boss today, I was so scared he was going to be mad at me for having to miss work, I just got my hand out of a cast and I was a little worried that he would be mad, but he was really supportive and excited for me. He's is by far the best and most understanding boss I've ever had, simply amazing.

I have preop appointments on the 8th and 14th, I only have a 10 day diet, I did medifast for three months last year so, I'm sure I can handle it. One of my biggest fears like many on this post is sugar, I'm addicted to the stuff. I keep telling myself I'm allergic, but still having problems. I've heard the craving goes away after being away from it for a while...I PRAY this is true!

Good luck to all of you!! If anyone is having it done around the Columbia MO area send me a message maybe we can be support buddies.

I'm a July24th Bander! Paying for it myself, so I think I am most worried about paying it off and the post-op diet.

I totally understand you. I am scheduled for the same day 7/8 and I am very excited, anxious and nervous. I weighed 196 and gained four pounds to be approved for surgery and was denied.. After a long hard battle, I was approved and now I am on my way..... We are surgery twins so we have to keep intouch with our progress...:smile2:

Hey guys im pretty new and dont know how to do all the fancy stuff yet! I am also getting banded on the 8th!! i started my preop last weds. and do my preop test on the 2nd! I am also self pay because of denial. :thumbup: I hope we all can be good support for each other:biggrin: love making new friends! Oh and if anyone knows how i can pimp out my profile ( like adding a ticker and goals) please let me know!

Is anyone else totally preoccupied as it gets closer to the date? It is constantly on my mind!! Will it be painful? Will I be able to really lose weight? What if it doesn't work for me? I am driving myself crazy thinking about it constantly!! I just want to hurry up and get it over with! My surgery is in 8 days on July 6.

Me toooo! My surgery is scheduled for July 20th!! Anyone in the Grapevine/Southlake area?? Would love to hook up and visit!

Good luck, July people!!

I hope we all can be good support for each other:biggrin: love making new friends! Oh and if anyone knows how i can pimp out my profile ( like adding a ticker and goals) please let me know!

Good luck to you! I'm being banded on the 7th...its exciting and scary at the same time huh? I can hardly wait!

July 14th. YAY

Is anyone else totally preoccupied as it gets closer to the date? It is constantly on my mind!! Will it be painful? Will I be able to really lose weight? What if it doesn't work for me? I am driving myself crazy thinking about it constantly!! I just want to hurry up and get it over with! My surgery is in 8 days on July 6.

Yes, I am preoccupied and not focusing on work as I need to or anything else. I actually lost my flight confirmation number and had to call the airline today to get it. Duhhhhh.

I'll be leaving in 2 days and going under the knife in 3 (if all goes well). Oh boy!! I'm a bit nervous. :rolleyes2:

Hi. I have my insurance approval and my surgery is July 23rd. My doctoc doesn't require a pre-op diet.

July 9th here, Currently on 2 week all liquid diet :tongue2: but it will all be worth it in the end. I am excited, nervous, anxious, all rolled into one. If you ask my wife Crabby would fall into that category too :cursing:

I am totally with you on the feeling drained aspect. I cant stand it. My body is aching from being so weak. I am being banded on July 9th - 6 days into my 14 day liquid diet.

i really hope so. all my preops are done. paperwork goes in within the next few days and I wait for insurance (tricare) approval. The plan is for a July surgery date once we get approval. Tricare usually gives a quick decision.

I hope i am a July bandster with you!!!!

-kat

I have Tricare also. My surgery is July 13th and I can't wait. This is one of the MANY times I have been happy to have Tricare.

Hi everyone! Well, I had surgery yesterday and everything went wonderfully! I lost 14 lbs during 2 week preop diet and that's a good start. Today I am in no pain and am sore, just feeling like I've done a ton of ab work. :tongue2:. No gas pains or anything. Can't tell about incisions yet, as the gauze is still on...but overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Today I have been soooo thirsty but am limited to 4 ounces of clear liquids per hour...and that's not quencing my thirst! So if that's the biggest gripe, then I consider myself blessed!

Hi everyone! Well, I had surgery yesterday and everything went wonderfully! I lost 14 lbs during 2 week preop diet and that's a good start. Today I am in no pain and am sore, just feeling like I've done a ton of ab work. :tongue2:. No gas pains or anything. Can't tell about incisions yet, as the gauze is still on...but overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Today I have been soooo thirsty but am limited to 4 ounces of clear liquids per hour...and that's not quencing my thirst! So if that's the biggest gripe, then I consider myself blessed!

Wow!! I pray that I have a similar experience (no pain). I am so glad that you are doing well and thanks for posting to let us all know that your experience was a good one.

God Bless:thumbup: