Sorry if this thread has already been started but I looked around a bit and couldn’t find one. I think that those of us who are scheduled for September need a place to support each other, help pass the time, and not spam up the boards with a thousand approved threads:tongue2:!!! I am so excited to being this journey. So, how about it? Any lost September banders out there? :ohmy::)

hey ladies - i'm getting banded on the 14th - anybody else? we, at kaiser, have to do a 1200 calorie diet until we lose 10% of our body weight - I should mention this is california Kaiser rules LOL

Hi ColoradoMom - 3 days of clear liquids and no protein shakes even? That would be really challenging. It's interesting how the surgeons are so different in their requirements. It will all be worth it! Good luck!

Thanks for the encouragement Boo! I'm trying to avoid gaining and just maintain until my pre op diet. I don't want to just dig myself deeper and be discouraged from having even more weight to lose! I'm on the lower end of the BMIers (35), so I have about 75lbs to lose. I was probably about 15 or 20lbs lighter in my profile pic. Plus I've learned to deceive the camera pretty well

Well, thats some good deceiving then! You should share your tricks. LOL I am in the same spot...I've lost some during the 3 month dieting and DO NOT want to gain it back, but I've been in a stale mate the past couple weeks. I don't care if I don't loose anymore presurgery, but I don't want to gain. It's too hard to loose it all, but to loose it twice is a bummer (as if we haven't all done this anyway!).

Let me know how you do on your surg mine is on Sept 16th

Another 9/16...there is a few of us now I think!!! :w00t:

I am in guys! I was approved by Aetna last week and have surgery scheduled for September 28th with Dr Matin at Baylor Hospital in Grapevine, TX. I am very excited! I hope my signature and ticker work - this post is sort of a test of my updated profile.

That is wonderful news. I am still waiting from Aetna and was submitted last Wednesday. I'm so excited but getting more and more nervous? How long did it take for your approval from when you were submitted?

Hang in there BonanzaMan, I'm getting banded the 1st. I was put on a 2shakes,one reasonable meal a day diet till Sunday. Then it's an all liquid diet till the Big Day on Tuesday. I haven't lost any weight, I hope they don't re-schedule. I think is the stress of the surgery. I've tried to do all liquids but, like you I give in.

Hang in there Soco, it will start falling off any day now!!!! One more week!

I am going to Puerto Vallerta Mexico to have procedure done on Sept. 1st and will go to Paris Texas for my fills.Not sure where Hurst Texas is but have a list of places that do fills for lap bands done in Mexico and most are in Texas. Will email to you if you want. Most charge $350.00 for the fill. Hope this helps.

Rose

I am I am LOl just kidding my name is Devvon and Im new to this website but Im having my lapband placed on 9-10-09 I need support and lots of encouragement lets all get together and help one another out I need all the support I need so help me gather some friends on here thanks

Welcome Devvon...I'm in PA too!!

I ordered my little utensils from CB2.com They are perfect and not pricey. I also found some pretty cute appetizer type dishes that were unbelievably cheap..so I ordered them and today I tossed every plate larger than 5 inches from the house! It was TOTALLY liberating!

First off, GREAT JOB on the weight loss!! Way to go girl!

I just wanted to tell you I just checked out them little utensils and ordered some for myself. I have been really worried about the little bites and chewing and stuff and figure they might help get me started and in a routine and I won't be eating with a baby fork. LOL Thanks for the tips!

Boo

Today was a much better day. i made it thrpugh on program with no deviations. The bullion really helps curb the hunger, and it counts as liquid as well.

It helps to stay busy too, so you don't just sit around and think about food. Tomorrow is another day, I am hoping it will be a good one.

I have a sept 9th date and I can't wait .. but yes I am also doubting myself already.

I find these boards keep me on my toes.. : )

I will be banded on 9.4.09. Next Week!!! I am very excited. Thanks for starting this thread!

hi!!! my lapband date is 9/18...so excited!!! good luck!!!!

alright all my September bandsters lets get a head start on our journey and start cutting out some of the things we dont need now I think thats a great idea to get some of these pounds off early!!!

Welcome Devvon...I'm in PA too!!

Great maybe we can meet up someday where are you having your surgery done at Im having mine done at HUP