Hello all! I have an appointment Oct. 20th with my doctor and I will get my surgery date on that day. I was told by the office staff that it should be about two weeks from when I meet with him. Which means I will be a November 2009 Bandster. Anyone else out there yet with a prospective November surgery date? What are you going to do to kill time so you don't get too excited and jump out of your skin like I feel like I might!

Hello.....I posted this same question a few days ago. Nice to see I'm not the only one! Nov. 5th is my Big Day! This has been nothing but a waiting process for me, soooo, I finally have a light at the end of my tunnel. It's made me buckle down even harder. Best of luck to you, keep me updated so we can share this adventure...Sue

Hi there :w00t: If everything goes according to plan..I will be banded in November!!!!

I just have to do one more test and once thats completed, my documents will be submitted for insurance approval. My insurance has to respond in 24-48 hours. I also told my surgeon that I have to have it done before end of November because year end at my work lasts from December to March and nobody is allowed to take off unless you are on your deathbed and even then..they will make you work from home lol. they said that most likely i will have the surgery in November so i don't have to deal with my demanding job and recovery.

Hello Sue and Stacy. Nice to meet you both.

Stacy, I know what you mean about work. I am in nursing school and can't really afford to miss too much class. Atleast this semester I am already done with clinical rotation so I dont have to worry about that. They wont start up again till January and I should be OK by then, thinner too!!! I can't believe I just used the words thinner to possibly describe myself. Seems like a dream!

Sue, I feel ya on the long waiting process. We moved from Washington to Alabama half way through the process and I had to start all over. Well lets just use the good old saying, good things come to those who wait!! Keep my posted!

I'm hoping to join your crew! I met my surgeon last week! I am almost thru month one of nutrition counseling and diet hoopla. So, I hope to be a November Bandster....I won't find until next month. This waiting is killer!

Hey Guys :thumbup:

That totally sucks abut starting over. Granted - this process is kind of going fast for me but I think I would probably scream because I had to pay cash for nut and psych appoitments. So i am so glad that you already have set dates for November - its right around the corner.

So what have you all being doing in preparation?

Well, I am required by my doctor to do a 4 week liver shrinking diet, so I will be starting that soon. I am still not sure exactly what day in Nov. my surgury will be so I am planning on starting the diet Oct. 1st just to be on the safe side. Besides that, I am a nursing student so that keeps me busy studying all the time, and I have two small children also. What about you guys? Any thought yet on what your last yummy meal might be?

Good morning November Bandsters! I'm so glad to meet all of you, everyone is so focused on being successful. Thank you for your inspiration, I am really fired up today:biggrin:.

As soon as I had my orientation, I started being more aware of portions and my choices. I have taken it very slow. Smaller portions when I filled my plate (not every time though) cutting down on carbonated beverages ( that was actually not TOO hard, because I was not a BIG pop drinker, maybe 2 a day) and drinking more Water.

I started Sit and be fit (still haven't made that regularly) started reading, still reading and joined this site. This site is one of the best things I have done! I have lost 23 lbs since April:smile:.

At this point I can say I have conquered carbonated beverages ( I still think about it, but can now say, "I don't drink that anymore"):thumbup:.

I'm starting to measure SOME of my portions lol, and have joined Calorie Count. They have great recipes and you can save the one's you like.

I also use Free Meal Planner from About.com, which is a great feature for me.

Sorry this has turned into more of a blog.......I guess I tend to share a lot, I'm like a glass house lol.

Blessings,

Sue

Sue, great idea about stopping drinking soda now. I am actually drinking much less soda now just because it upsets my stomach now - but once in a while I just get this craving for something bubbly. I am going on a girls vacation to California next week for 7 days so I decided to enjoy the vacation, enjoy the food, enjoy the drinks but the second I land...its strict healthy eating. during the trip - I will work on water intake and I will substitute one meal with a protein shake however for dinners - I will enjoy all the wonderful foods especially the fish tacos. yum.

My doctor hasn't said anything about the liver shrinking diet as of yet, but I thought i would give it a headstart as of 9/23/09.

Stacy...... What fun you will have. I haven't had a girls vacation since June, I'm jealous lol. Thank you for your comment about soda, see we are helping each other. Everytime I visit this site I am inspired! How nice to have friends who are going through the same adventure, to support and encourage one another. I would like to add you to my friends list so we can stay in touch. In fact I think I'll ask all of the November Bandsters to be on my friends list.

Where are you going in California? If I don't talk to you again before you leave, " Have a GREAT time!".

Blessings,

Sue

Hello All,

I got my surgery date today, November 3rd and I'm soooooooooo excited. Nice to meet all of you November Bandsters!!!!:thumbup:

Hi there. This is my first post so I'll introduce myself while I'm at it.

My name is Tammy and I'm 33 years old. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I've considered WLS for years, but after having my first child last December, I've put on even more weight. I contacted Dr. Bovard in Raleigh, NC in September.

This has all happened very quickly. My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 12! :thumbup:

Good Morning November Bandsters!! We're getting CLOSER, and I'm getting more anxious. Welcome to the site Tammy, you will find we are all on the same journey. I just had my pre-op appointment, and I was given several samples of protein drinks. My favorite is Unjury(YUM), hands down! I have already placed, and recieved my order. You have to order online at www.unjury.com but it is easy, and it was here in 2 days! They sell individual packets, so you owe it to yourself to give it a try.

My weight loss has just stopped, I teeter back and forth 2-3 lbs. I must say I'm dissappointed, maybe I just need to try harder. My problem is I'm disabled because I need hip replacement, and I can't have that until I loose more weight. Anyone have ideas?

Edited October 3, 200916 yr by sberg

Hi i am to be banded on 11/20/09

i was to be banded on 10/23/09 had to put it off because of my job we go in black out that is no time off the black out in from 10/13/09 to 11/11/09 and this date works out better for me i can be off longer i will be out of work from 11/20 to 12/01 and be all rested up to start the new year and new me

to all good luck:thumbup:

Black out sounds like something to do with war. Glad your new date works better for you. Yes you will be a new you in the new year, as will all the November Bandsters. Let's hear it for 2010!! But first we need to concentrate and get through the rest of this one lol. Good luck to you.

looks like i might be joining you all in November. i scheduled all my required dr appts within a 2 week period. so by Oct 15th i will have all my appt's in. then i sit with the surgeon again to go over results and schedule appt. yey!! i am extremely excited. i was talking to my neighbor today and she already started joking about how i am going to be skinny.. that word skinny hit me so hard.. i have never in my life been called that!! ahahhaha. so how does everyone feel about being banded before the holidays? i am actually ok with it. i will liquify my mashed potatoe and sweet potatoe.. i don't care. as long as i lose this weight already!!!!

cheers!