September 2009 Band Date

[Loveslady 0]

We need to keep in touch. liquids hasn't been too bad today but I think 10 day will be a little tough. what type of shakes are you doing? Any suggestions?

I'm doing a shake from GNC whey Protein. I originally was doing slim fast and those types but they contain too many carbs. So I had to get the whey. It's not that good. I hear that Unjury, Isopure just to name a few are good.

[Loveslady 0]

mccall I heard that is good. I've heard of people doing the meat as well. chicken breast, a little broth onions and seasoning. I think that would be great especially cause they want us to have protien. Great way to get it.

[gizzymomo 0]

Hello everyone..my surgery is a week away on Sept. 14th and I am nervous and excited....I am down 12 lbs. on my pre-op diet of 5 shakes and Water, Jello and broth..yum! I am hungry :frown:this evening and realize that I will get through this..I am strong and determined! Good Luck to my fellow Sept. Bandsters!!!:thumbup:

[AmandakRangel 0]

Good Move Colorado..:thumbup:

I agree with SoCo!

[AmandakRangel 0]

Soco 9/01/09

Amandakrangel 9/1/09

Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09

Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09

[srenee99 0]

Hi 0909 Bandsters,

I was banded on 9/3 at HAT and feel wonderful. So good that I was able to walk through Cabrillo Nat'l Park and the SD Zoo on the 5th. Today I arrived home in Fl and am looking forward to the bigger journey toward permanent weight loss. Getting used to changes, like having a roaring loud stomach but no real hunger, is an adventure. Looking ahead to many more.

[smallerj 2]

Smallerj......you are with Kaiser? How did that go? I have Kaiser but with them I would have had to gain weight to qualify. Then would have had meetings with them weekly (and my family) and then they also wanted 6 months of weight watchers before they would even consider me. It was just too much so I went with another group....did you have to deal with all of that?

hmm my experience is different. I'm with Kaiser in Nor Cal, are you in So Cal? I think the process is a bit different.

I have comorbids so I was recommended by my PCP. The thing with us is that you have to loose 10% of your weight before you can get a surgery date. I've enjoyed the group meetings though it is not required and reading stories online. I think it has helped me to get ready for this.

[tzn 0]

So its the night before my surgery, and at 10pm I need to stop all liquids other than Water . Then from 10-midnight water only then nothing. I want to try to fall asleep early tonight however that isn't working, tried the hot bath and reading..nope wide awake. How was the night before surgery for all of you postopers?

[Beachburd 0]

Hey Cortney,

I am 6 days out tonight and I just don't feel that great. I just don't know how much gas one person can possibly keep hanging on too! Its miserable, I didn't drink or eat as much today cuz I just feel like crap!

I know without a doubt this was the right choice for me but its easy to lose site of that when you feel blah!

I am doing all of the same things as you, heating pad, gas X, walking, pain meds. I am suppose to go back to work tomorrow night(night shift)-will have to play that by ear as the day progresses.

I hope you are doing better and all of our fellow Sept 1 bandsters are in recovery mode!

Thinking Thin......!!

Kim

[srenee99 0]

The anesthesiologist at HAT ordered a sleeping pill for me for the night before and night after. I think I would of lost my mind if I hadn't had it. I mean, who could sleep?

[tzn 0]

Now that would have come in handy!! I will have to ask for one for post op

[mrsyellis 1]

Tomorrow is my big day! happy, excited, nervous - you name it, i feel it! lol

i am off to pack my bag and get my house in order. My dear mother is here to help me with the kids while i am down.

wish me well, i am off until at least thursday !:thumbup::thumbup:

[BooCakes 0]

FINALLY GOT MY INSURANCE APPROVAL!!!

I'm a happy happy girl!!!

Can't wait to be banded next week! SEPTEMBER 16TH

WHOO HOO!

[one4cat 0]

Hi all! thank you so much for your input here for Sept. Surgery dates & updates, I am new to this site very much excited to be finally starting my first class next wk I need to go thru 4 months of classes 2x per mo. for my insurance to pay, it will be worth it, I feel like I learned so much already from reading on this site, I will be a pro by the time my sugery date comes, Good luck to you all and may many thin body's be here by my surgery date (hope surgery to be in Jan 09) From the newbe, Cathy :0)

[Anni80 0]

Hey there, my surgery is scheduled for Sept. 15th.. Im on this liquid diet as well are you getting crazy headaches?

Are you nervous and up all night googling lap band topics like me :thumbup: