DH & I will be getting banded in January. I would love to share this experience with others.:closedeyes:

Hi Christy, so glad you found the web site and have decieded on the LAP-BAND®. I am scheduled for Jan 4 if I can get rid of the shingles before then. I came down with a bad case the day before Thanksgiving and been battling ever since.

Let's stay in touch. We all need each other's support.

Good Luck

Marge

Thanks Marge hope you are feeling better soon so you can procedue with your surgery! That will stink if you have to reschedule. I'll cross my fingers for you to get well soon.

1.) What is your current and goal weight?

275/175 (my doc thinks I can get to 145, but I will stick with 175 for now)

2.) What is your surgery date?

January 27, 2010

3.) What is your age?

36

4.) Where do you live?

Bedford, TX (DFW area)

5.) Where are you having surgery?

Hurst, TX (DFW area)

6.) Who is your doctor?

Dr. Adam Smith

7.) Insurance or self-pay? Self pay

8.) What was your deciding factor? It was a culmination of things, but the three main ones: having a health scare early in the year, not being remotely comfortable in a 9 hour plane ride, and seeing a picture of myself. The picture is my avatar. It made me sad.

I'm a little late to the party, but I'm being banded in January so I wanted to introduce myself. I can't wait to start the journey with you all!!

I was approved today and may get a surgery date before the end of the year but I don't think so. I expect to be an early Jan. bandster. I am very happy to share the experience with you all.

Hi Shannie, I'm writing because I see you have managed to put a TickerFactory weight loss graphic on your posts. I went to the site and made a graphic I like but can't manage to import it here. Can you help?

Edited December 16, 200916 yr by Bree99

Well my surgery is exactly one month from today. January 15th. And I couldn't be more excited! In one month I will be sitting by the pool, relaxing, sipping clear broths and recovering and getting ready for the beginning of a new life. I've been waiting so long for this.

Congrats JGF,, I found out tomorrow my band date...

Just got to read everyone .. We have a lot of use getting band in Jan.. I just know everyone is going to do great though it.

Hi Shannie, I'm writing because I see you have managed to put a TickerFactory weight loss graphic on your posts. I went to the site and made a graphic I like but can't manage to import it here. Can you help?

Hey Bree....sorry I couldn't respond earlier....looks like you got it figured out!!!! Good luck with your surgery!

We're getting closer!! Everyone getting excited?

I have a 10 day liquid diet that will start on January 3. Anyone else have that requirement? I'm tickled that I am not required on a CLEAR liquid diet, the regular liquid is bad enough. I've decided that I'm going to think of it as a per meal kind of thing instead of the whole 10 day thing. I figure if I break it down, it's a more attainable goal.

Whoo-Hoo! This is so very exciting!

:thumbup:I just got my date. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC with Dr. Voellinger. WOOHOO!!

my date is the 21st of jan

i could use a cheering section

:thumbup:I just got my date. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC with Dr. Voellinger. WOOHOO!!

That's great new Marilyn!

I went in today to get the results of my sleep study and unfortunatley I have sleep apnea and RLS....gee didn't know I had so many problems...LOL! I have to go back in on Monday the 21st to wear and c-pap and get it titrated and fitted. Fun Fun! Hopefully after I loose weight I will be able to get off it. I hope it's not too horrible. For those who do have it....how bad is it getting used to sleeping with the c-pap? I am most comfortable sleeping on my stomache or side...sounds like that might be difficult now. Well I'll try and adjust I guess....I know they say you feel better after using it and more rested. That can't be a bad thing I guess. Well back to work...talk to you all later Christy

CONFESSION-

My newest guilty pleasure is online "window shopping" for the clothes I will be buying when I start to lose. I know this is jumping the gun, but it is super exciting to think that 2010 will be the year I can finally wear that silky sexy backless dress from Victoria's Secret. Anyone else have a guilty pleasure they want to confess?? Vacation to plan, Sport to play, Swimsuit to wear, guy/girl to ask out, anyone else?? I'd love to hear it!

Just catching up on fellow January Bandsters.

In response to question on CPAP, I have had to use one for several years now. I hated the idea at first, and even told my physician I did not want to use it. He pointed out the heart damage it can cause and convinced me to try it. After starting to use it I was shocked at how much better I slept. I remember the first night I slept so good I don't think I moved all night. Since then I can't sleep without it. I feel like I can't breathe. I have to admit, it is about the ugliest thing anyone ever created. Too bad they can't make make a CPAP mask look so silly.

I am trying to find liquid diet that does not taste so bad. I have tried the Muscle Milk and it has an awful aftertaste. My surgeon requires they have at 20 grams of protein but less than 200 calories which rules out instant breakfast or SlimFast shakes. I would appreciate any recommendations anyone has.

CONFESSION-

My newest guilty pleasure is online "window shopping" for the clothes I will be buying when I start to lose. I know this is jumping the gun, but it is super exciting to think that 2010 will be the year I can finally wear that silky sexy backless dress from Victoria's Secret. Anyone else have a guilty pleasure they want to confess?? Vacation to plan, Sport to play, Swimsuit to wear, guy/girl to ask out, anyone else?? I'd love to hear it!

Lol--mine is dual--we take a family cruise every October, so I am planning it and window shopping!