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!

Although I am very upset about my postponed surgery due to extra testing, I am proud of myself for staying on my pre op diet today. Its already been two weeks and I have to stay on it just in case I can have surgery on my new date the 17th. After getting the call today that it was a "no-go" I got really depressed and called a chinese restaurant. But guess what!! I ordered steamed brocolli with no rice or sauce. Yeah...it was like someone else was talking for me. I realized later I totally wasted money buying a container of steamed brocolli. LOL! But hallelujah I didn't cheat!!!! Besides my protein shakes, I can have two cups of non-starchy vegetables a day. I am still feeling really down because instead of getting my band, I will be at work tomorrow. But I DIDN'T SMOKE, I DIDN'T BINGE ON CARBS AND I DIDN'T DRINK!! Woo hoo! Why can't I have this kind of will power any other time?

Good Job!!!!! I am proud of you ! I know how hard it is when things get messed up ... you done good sister!

today is the day, My sugery is scheduled for 8:45. My stomach is a little upset, I hope it is just nerves. Not a good time to get a stomach bug. I am not really worried about the surgery, just about going under. I am sure everything will be fine. Wish me luck!!!

Today starts my pre-op "Opti-fast" diet. Almost couldn't get the shake down this morning... but I did.

Nutrition class from 11:00-2:00 today.

Surgery in 8 days!

Hooray for you!!!!!!!!! You did it!!!

I hope I can do it. I go for my pre-op appointment on Friday 11-13. I am so excited.

I know you can do this, just remember this is the first step of your new way of life and a new you.

Today starts my pre-op "Opti-fast" diet. Almost couldn't get the shake down this morning... but I did.

Nutrition class from 11:00-2:00 today.

Surgery in 8 days!

Okay so today's the DAY!!!!!!!!! I leave in half an hour to the hosp to prep me before my surgery at 12:30... I've not been this nervous ever in my life. But I'm also excited for my life to change soon! LOVE YOU guys!!!

Thank you all for your support. <3 <3 <3 see y'all on the flip side!

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Although I am very upset about my postponed surgery due to extra testing, I am proud of myself for staying on my pre op diet today. Its already been two weeks and I have to stay on it just in case I can have surgery on my new date the 17th. After getting the call today that it was a "no-go" I got really depressed and called a chinese restaurant. But guess what!! I ordered steamed brocolli with no rice or sauce. Yeah...it was like someone else was talking for me. I realized later I totally wasted money buying a container of steamed brocolli. LOL! But hallelujah I didn't cheat!!!! Besides my protein shakes, I can have two cups of non-starchy vegetables a day. I am still feeling really down because instead of getting my band, I will be at work tomorrow. But I DIDN'T SMOKE, I DIDN'T BINGE ON CARBS AND I DIDN'T DRINK!! Woo hoo! Why can't I have this kind of will power any other time?

BIG THUMBS UP TO YOU!!!!!! :tongue2:

I'm very proud of you for not falling off the bandwagon!

Kudos to you for being strong and not giving in... that's gotta be TOUGH, girl- I know I would feel so down too if I was you.

Nevertheless, your DAY will be here before you know it!

Keep the chin up!

Okay so today's the DAY!!!!!!!!! I leave in half an hour to the hosp to prep me before my surgery at 12:30... I've not been this nervous ever in my life. But I'm also excited for my life to change soon! LOVE YOU guys!!!

Thank you all for your support. <3 <3 <3 see y'all on the flip side!

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Good luck! I'll be thinking about you! Check in when you can.

It's my turn tomorow...eeek!

Okay. Made my appointment with the hematologist. Tommorrow @ 10:30. If all goes well, I might have surgery on the 17th. buts that's a big IF. I'm trying to go with the flow. Didn't imagine that I would be at work today instead of sleeping off anesthesia. LOL! I guess the Xanax I took this morning is keeping me in check, SERIOUSLY. Yesterday was rough getting the bad news. But GOD pulled me through it.

today is the day, My sugery is scheduled for 8:45. My stomach is a little upset, I hope it is just nerves. Not a good time to get a stomach bug. I am not really worried about the surgery, just about going under. I am sure everything will be fine. Wish me luck!!!

Good Luck!!!! Hope everything went good. Let us know how you are doing.

Okay so today's the DAY!!!!!!!!! I leave in half an hour to the hosp to prep me before my surgery at 12:30... I've not been this nervous ever in my life. But I'm also excited for my life to change soon! LOVE YOU guys!!!

Thank you all for your support. <3 <3 <3 see y'all on the flip side!

:tongue2:

I hope everything went smoothly. Let us know how you are doing.

i was banded yesterday -- 11/9. all went well. took me a little while to get past the discomfort but today i am great. just minor soreness around my stomach.

full report can be found here: Shrinking Mommy

good luck to everyone!

Hello! I'm backkkk and banded! :smile:

Here's my story...

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great job ladies

Okay. Made my appointment with the hematologist. Tommorrow @ 10:30. If all goes well, I might have surgery on the 17th. buts that's a big IF. I'm trying to go with the flow. Didn't imagine that I would be at work today instead of sleeping off anesthesia. LOL! I guess the Xanax I took this morning is keeping me in check, SERIOUSLY. Yesterday was rough getting the bad news. But GOD pulled me through it.

I hope your appt goes well and you are set to go! No matter what you are in control. Keep working on those elements you can control so when you have surgery it will be easier! You're doing awesome! Be stronger every day!

My LapBand surgery is scheduled for 11/20/09.