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OK November bandsters - i just have to have to make it through Sunday and Monday and then i will be banded :cool2: Tuesday the 17th at 9:25 am==== cant wait - its been a long haul but definitely worth it - I cant wait to be on your side of things ..soon -- patience is a virtue ....

My Rebirthday : Tuesday November 17th :thumbup:

Are you doing a liquid diet?

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yes i am - Bariatric Advantage protien skakes - 4 a day plus i am allowed to have broth , sugar free Jello and 1 cup of coffee or tea a day plus 64 ounces of Water a day -- how about you ?

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yes i am - Bariatric Advantage protien skakes - 4 a day plus i am allowed to have broth , sugar free Jello and 1 cup of coffee or tea a day plus 64 ounces of Water a day -- how about you ?

one Protein Shake a day, apple, grape, cranberry juices, crystal light, Decaf coffee, Fuse drinks, broth... got a bit of a head ache and real tired but really not feeling too bad. i'll be banded on the 18th. Good Luck to u on Tue. :thumbup:

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HEY KNOCKOUTS!

How's everybody doing?

I'm anxiously waiting for Wednesday.... hard to believe in less than 48 hours this will all be a reality...

How are our post ops doing? Pre ops? Anything new and exciting (or old and boring!) to share?

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HEY KNOCKOUTS!

How's everybody doing?

I'm anxiously waiting for Wednesday.... hard to believe in less than 48 hours this will all be a reality...

How are our post ops doing? Pre ops? Anything new and exciting (or old and boring!) to share?

I'm getting excited too! Cleaning house today. Lost 7.5 on the liquid diet. So proud of myself for not cheating.:biggrin: I hope all goes well with you. I will be looking forward to comparing notes.

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Needing some advice/help/info here. I was banded Nov 6th. Can't get first fill until Dec. 7th. Ok heres the problem..first couple days was doing great..no hunger at all, then later towards end of week...im starving for anything n everything. Went back for post op checkup..doing good lost 6lbs. and learnd all about mushies. Been sticking to the mushie diet, but feel as though im still starved. Will it get better after I get first fill in Dec. Feel like when I go back to get it, I will weigh more than when started. :biggrin:

TIA

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Getting more nervous the day is quickly approaching Hope everyone can keep us posted how they are doing and if anyone has anything that they weren't prepared for to let us know so there are no last minute suprises lol

LBT Name Kells0802

Height 5'9"

Surgery Date 11/20 10:30 am

Starting WT 242

Surgery Day WT????

Current WT 235

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Needing some advice/help/info here. I was banded Nov 6th. Can't get first fill until Dec. 7th. Ok heres the problem..first couple days was doing great..no hunger at all, then later towards end of week...im starving for anything n everything. Went back for post op checkup..doing good lost 6lbs. and learnd all about mushies. Been sticking to the mushie diet, but feel as though im still starved. Will it get better after I get first fill in Dec. Feel like when I go back to get it, I will weigh more than when started. :biggrin:

TIA

Hey coconutlatte I am being banded by Dr Snyder this Friday so sorry I can't help you out with the hunger thing but have you been drinking your Protein Shakes? ? I have heard that those can take the edge off. Were you happy with Dr. Snyder it seems so long that I have seen him for my first consult I won't even remember what he looks like lol Where are you in Denver?? Do you know of any support groups in the Denver/Aurora area?? I hope things get better for you and let me know how your first fill goes!!

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Good luck to you!! Are you going to be overnight, or same day?

I'm going to be overnight when I have my surgery, but from what I am told the rooms that I will be in are like hotel suites. Private rooms, pullout bed sofa for a guest, flat screen televisions, private bath, wireless internet...BUT I hear the food service sucks!:tt2:

Be sure to let us know how it all went!:biggrin:

Thanks for your well wishes. I am everything went fine. I was banded at 8;30 and by 6:00 pm was getting ready to leave when I suddenly weak and some nausea so I decided to stay overnight. My room was not like that but the the hospital was pretty nice and the service was excellent. I have not needed to use pain medicine I am just uncomfortable with gas. I am actually at back at work and the hardest part is controlling your desire to eat when everything you can not have smells so good.

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Hey all, I just started my 10 day liquid diet on Sunday which was the worst day for me, today was not too bad till about 3:30 when I got home I was starving.

I have 8 more days till surgery and cannot wait, I am so anxious.

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First time to post here. I had surgery Nov. 12. 2009. All of this is new to me.I have had some discomfort but I will relax and recover. I am anxious to here from you fellow" banders". Let's journey together!:biggrin:

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I just got the call confirming my surgery for Wednesday morning. I can't wait. All of the other November 18th people we have less than 48 hours to go.

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I just got the call confirming my surgery for Wednesday morning. I can't wait. All of the other November 18th people we have less than 48 hours to go.

I know! Do you have all ur stuff together?

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I am also getting band on the 19 of nov good luck . Keep in touch.

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