Will be BANDED August 25th....Anybody Else??

[Parshuter 0]

Hey Everyone,

I am going to be banded August 25th, 2009. I am very excited, no very nervous right now, but expect to be as we get a little closer.

I am on my pre-op diet. I have to do it for 2 weeks. I get a shake for B-fast and lunch, then a small meal for dinner(meat and a veggie). The last day or 2 will be Clear liquids only.

Anybody else scheduled for this day? What type of diet, if any, are you on. How do you feel right now? Excited, nervous?

Good luck to all of you,

Par

[ruthpets 77]

8/25 for me, too! Going tomorrow for pre-surgical testing. My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet so have not been doing liquids, but I am trying to 'watch it' -- not gain any more weight.

Good luck to you, too!

[momsthecoach2 0]

Hey I have a August 26th date...I start pre-op diet August 16th, not really excited about that but hey we have to keep our heads up and be ready huh?

Good luck on your journey and keep in touch...

[Parshuter 0]

Ruth, the 25th will be a great day for us. Good luck to you!

Moms, the 26th is your big day, and good luck to you also!

My doctor wanted me to lose about 10 pounds before the surgery, to help avoid the fatty liver. If the liver is too fat, then they have a hard time working around it. So just to make sure he has enough room in there, he needs a little help from me. Its the least I could do. Although I'm not having much fun with this part. lol

Pars

[Twnkl2os 0]

I am getting banded on Aug 25th as well at Thomas Jefferson Univesity in Philadelphia, PA. I am super excited as well. I just had all of my pre op testing and my pre op appointment with the DOC yesterday. Everything went well. I started my liquid diet on Tuesday and so far so good. I do get a little hungry throughout the day but I just drink Water or a Protein Shake to get over it. I must warn you to take a shake or Jello with you to pre testing. I had no idea I would be there for 3 1/2 hours. I just took a shake to drink for Breakfast and ended up starving. I must admit I was tempted to go to Wendys which is across the street from my surgeons, I just didn't have the heart to do it. Hopefully it will be a little easier post op. I wish you all the best. We can keep each other posted with our success.

[Hopeful in Maine 0]

Hello! I'm scheduled for August 25th as well!!! I am very excited and super duper nervous!! I started my pre-op diet on Tuesday so 3 down and 11 to go. I love the fact that we will be able to chat and keep each other posted...it also looks like we are all similar in age. I'm 39 but will be 40 on Nov 7th. Any chance anyone else is single and wondering the impact on our dating lives??

[48Cyns 0]

I'll be one day ahead of ya'll, August 24th with surgery at Presby Hospital in Denton, Texas. It's too early to be nervous but I'll get there I'm sure . My pre-op diet is different from everyone elses it seems. 14-days of 800 calories, 95% protein/fiber and almost zero carbs/fat.

Good luck to all of us!:confused:

Edited August 14, 2009 by 48Cyns

[Parshuter 0]

Woo Hoo for all of us!

It looks like next week, will be a turning point in all of our lives. I am really looking forward to getting banded. The pre-op diet is getting easier. I am now getting prepared for the liquid diet, I need to have ready for post-op.

I hope to keep this thred going as our journey continues!

Pars

Edited August 17, 2009 by Parshuter
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[2livesmart 0]

I was banded on Dec 31st and did a 2 week liquid pre op diet starting on 12/24. I guess when you want something you go for it. You will be fine. The first few days were a little difficult but after that I was fine.

I wish you all the best. Get ready because the journey starts now!!!

[NiceWillSuffice 0]

August 25th is my birthday..i was banded in April so that I could turn 40 on 8/25 being at my desired weight.

I will remember all of you getting banded on my birthday too.

Its so great so many people are fed up..had enough..and doing something that WILL work instead of all the things that WONT work.

Congrats - 8/25 will be your new birthdates too.

Hey Everyone,

I am going to be banded August 25th, 2009. I am very excited, no very nervous right now, but expect to be as we get a little closer.

I am on my pre-op diet. I have to do it for 2 weeks. I get a shake for B-fast and lunch, then a small meal for dinner(meat and a veggie). The last day or 2 will be Clear Liquids only.

Anybody else scheduled for this day? What type of diet, if any, are you on. How do you feel right now? Excited, nervous?

Good luck to all of you,

Par

:hurray:

[Parshuter 0]

To all of the A-25 Bandmates!

Then there were 6 days left! We are almost there. Keep up the good work team. Next Tuesday is the 1st day of the rest of our lives.

We will be healthier and happier than we will know what to do with. I myself am excited over the prospect of being healthy.

My biggest issues right now are high blood pressure and sleep apnea. However, with my current weight at 279 (down 6 lbs), I would not be lucky enough to stay that way. My family history shows heart surgeries and diabetes in my furture. I can't take that chance. I NEED to be healtier! If not for me, then for my wife and kids!

Good luck to all of us!

Pars

[momsthecoach2 0]

It's getting closer guys...how excited are you?

I am nervous as all get out.

[Jdz035 0]

Hey I have a August 26th date...I start pre-op diet August 16th, not really excited about that but hey we have to keep our heads up and be ready huh?

Good luck on your journey and keep in touch...:biggrin:

I am scheduled for Aug 26th as well with Dr. Mehta. The hospital will be at Saint Barnabas in livingston NJ. Not such a hop skip and jump for me. I am a little nervous. I hope this surgery works for me. I had an unsuccessful gastric bypass several years ago.:w00t:

[MaggieGT 0]

Hello fellow August Bandsters,

I'm the 25th also. I'm very excited.

I hope for easy recovery for us all!

I'm glad we all can share this good journey together.

Maggie

[girleefigure 0]

Hello,

I'm to be banded August 28th. My pre-op diet consist of a clear liquid diet for 7 days, I begin on August 21. I'm trying to hit all my favorite spots because I know, It'll never be the same (eating). I'm excited and nervous.

Two of my friend have been banded. One was 3 years ago, and the other was 2 years ago. They both explained to me that its a total lifestyle change, and explained it was a little depressing at first. Wanting to pig out on your favorite foods like they used to, and not being able to eat much. They said you should find you a hobby, or something to do to keep you busy.

Both of my friends, firmly say they have no regrets and that the benefits far out way the negatives. Which they describe as merely an adaption. And look me add they both look gorgeous!

Good Luck!:biggrin:

Edited August 19, 2009 by girleefigure
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