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::)

I am proud to report that I have made it through my first day of clear liquids without a single bite of food! Nothing but broth, sf drinks, sf jello. And I am still alive, amazing! :mad:

I also had the best Last Supper with my husband last night. I described it in detail in my blog, for those who enjoy "Food Porn."

Two days and a few hours left.... :wub:

Someone has started a thread for a September 2009 bandster nickname. Post your suggestions: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f22460/any-ideas-september-bandsters-nickname-101287/

Hi everyone! I just got my surgery date!! Sept 30th! WOW!!! YIPPIE!! I am soooo ready. Now to just get through the next week. We leave tomorrow for a week cruise to Mexico so I am hoping I can stear clear of the all you can eat 7 day buffet. I figure as long as I dont gain I will be good. Then after we get home we have a 3 week liquid diet before the big day. I say we because My surgery is at 9am and my husbands is at 11.30 am the same day! YIPPIE! I have AWESOME SUPPORT!

That's great that you guys will be doing it together. Good Luck!:wub:

I am proud to report that I have made it through my first day of clear liquids without a single bite of food! Nothing but broth, sf drinks, sf jello. And I am still alive, amazing! :mad:

I also had the best Last Supper with my husband last night. I described it in detail in my blog, for those who enjoy "Food Porn."

Two days and a few hours left.... :wub:

That is a huge accomplishment and by golly you should be darn proud of yourself girl! I hope my day one goes as smooth as yours.

Catch up time....

Colorado - How is the pure liquid diet going? How was your last pre-band meal? I have your blog as one of my favorites! Hope everything is going good for you.

Smilin - you are not to far North of me. It is nice to meet others in the same state going through the same thing. :wub: Some of my pre-op info said headaches will be common in the pre-op and 2 week post op phase. Where we are not getting very much. I bet you are really excited with only a few days to go. I know I am too. I go in on the 4th.

Pookie - you are lucky, no pre op diet. I wish I did not have one. Well really now I don't mind I am pretty used to it. I know how excited you are for it as I am just as excited for mine. Nice to meet another floridian

Amanda - wtg on your additional weight loss. :mad: I am sure you can get the two more pounds in the next few days. :thumbup:

jmtmb - I go in on the fourth and I am so excited and can't wait. Best of luck to you!!! :thumbup:

Megan - I have been trying to think of a nickname too. I really want to start a yahoo group for all of us so it will be easier to keep in contact going forward. So I will have to rack my brain and think think think!!!

TicTac - I go in right behind you on the 4th :tt1: I am getting so excited about it coming up so soon!!!

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I am ready for this week to start. Monday I have my cardiologist appointment and hopefully he will approve me for surgery. Or clear me from my abnormal ekg. Then the rest of the week will fly by.

Right now my weight seems to be at a stand still. I have hoping to lose a little more before the surgery...

I have started a Yahoo Group for all of us being banded in September. (I also am including those in Aug and Oct since we can all share how it is going) I just need to finish setting everything up and will share with the group.

Hope everyone had a great Saturday and have an even more wonderful Sunday!

Goodmorning everyone...

Yesterday was a tough day for me. My dad is in ICU and had congestive hear failure and a pulmonary embolism...scary stuff.

I am normally a stress and emotional eater, but I did prettty good. I am proud of that because I am trying to change my habits!

Well, off to the hospital again.

I wish your family the best. I hope you can find the time to be available for your dad. I cry thinking about going through something like you are going through.

Even if you don't have time for yourself right now, it's important to be prepared for your daily food intakes. Have 64 fluid ounces of bottled fluids out and ready for the day. Rely on the protein shakes and quick foods, like string cheese, the protein bars, whatever fast food that fits in with our agenda and works for you. Keep some in your car in a cooler, so some more walking can be done to and from the car.

Keep us posted, remember, this forum is great for support.

Anita

Goodmorning everyone...

Yesterday was a tough day for me. My dad is in ICU and had congestive hear failure and a pulmonary embolism...scary stuff.

I am normally a stress and emotional eater, but I did prettty good. I am proud of that because I am trying to change my habits!

Well, off to the hospital again.

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...

Goodmorning everyone...

Yesterday was a tough day for me. My dad is in ICU and had congestive hear failure and a pulmonary embolism...scary stuff.

I am normally a stress and emotional eater, but I did prettty good. I am proud of that because I am trying to change my habits!

Well, off to the hospital again.

Hope your Dad gets better. Hang in there. PE's can be very scary.

Well I made it to 250. I am so happy, but I have a terrible headache today, so I will keep this to a minimum. I wonder if I could lose 5 more by Tuesday, I doubt it but you never know. LOL:biggrin:

Atten all of us being banded this week. PLEASE post after surgery if you feel up to it! I am starting to stress (trying not to) but we can give info to those coming up right after us and also support each other!! Maybe start a thread on the post op page of Sept bandings? (Including end of Aug bandings) Good luck to anyone getting banded tomorrow.

i am getting banded in 2 days and am having a hard time with the last few days of the pre-op liquids. i just keep thinking that most Dr.s don't require the full 2 week liquid diet anymore, but i hope all goes well. if i had more will power i wouldnt be needing the lap band, right? trying as hard as i can to stick to it, but have to be honest, i have had a few solids here and there.

Hi TicTac and Mosean6278and others Sept Bandsters. Two days until banding for me also - Tuesday Sept 1 at 11:30 EST. I am also getting nervous - thinking about the discomfort and missing work. I only plan on being off for 2 days and then working from home (desk work) on Thursday and Friday. Hope that is enough. Even though I have been on liquids for 12 days, I still am hungry. Hopefully it will go away after the surgery. Good luck to you!

Hey mosean, JW what kind of a liquid diet are you doing? Like how much protein and how many calories and such. Anyone else who is one the liquid diet I would appriciate you sharing this information also.

my Dr. said to drink at least 3 protein drinks a day, and as much sugar free liquids as i want. juice and low fat milk in moderation. also allowed sugar free popsicles or fudgesicles, yogart and cottage cheese. i have been drinking the slimfast and eas protein drinks and sugar free carnation instant breakfast.