This may be too soon or maybe already started but I got my date for December 2nd and thought us December Bandsters should start to follow each other. Any takers? How's the preop appointments going? the preop diet? Any news is good news! (except for the fact that I have to quit smoking!!!!) :blushing:

December Delights is the winner. How does that sound for a name and My Best Christmas Present Ever as a motto?

I'll be starting a new thread entitled December Delights for us in Post Op. Be sure to post there too to keep the thread at the top.

Best Wishes to all new Baby Bandsters!!!

Yay!!! I got my date December 11th and wow it's been a year everything I had to do for this life change....I am so EXCITED...The problems I had is BMI is 35 but, I have sleep apnea, Type 2 and a few others....I can lose but, always gain it back this time atleast I will have a TOOL to help keep it off....I am so excited for this life change..Smooches good luck everyone and let's keep in touch on our progress....Also I am on aim instant message if anyone wants to chat harleyhottieeee I know funny hoping to look like a hottie once again....

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My Surgery is December 7th. I am coming around the bend on this last week of liquids. Man, 3 weeks of this stuff is very trying BUT I have come down 19 pounds as of today. Can't wait until monday.

my date is the 7th also, i didn/t have any restritricted diets except no food 24 hours before surgery ,just liquids. it is so wierd how different doctors work, where you having your surgery done????good luck larry

I have 1 question they want me on a liquid diet but, starting tomorrow surgery the 11th Dec. but, how do I keep my diabetes from going crazy? Good luck to everyone....

hey my dr doesn/t want pre op li diet i am glad too

my doctor also just wants me on all liquids the day before surgery - i'm practicing chewing my food REALLY well and waiting until i'm done eating until I drink. Having clear liquids is pretty straight forward I guess, my concern is what about the next step after that - the baby food consistency - does anyone have ideas on what they will eat during this phase? I've seen yogurt, oatmeal, etc... anything else?

Hi! I've been reading this thread for a couple of weeks now, but this is my first post. I'm scheduled for December 4th and I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I'm so glad to have found this site - it's been so helpful already! I had my pre-admit blood work done today, and it suddenly became so real. Even though I've been working towards this for over 3 months, all of a sudden it seemed to come up so fast!

Best of luck to everyone having their surgery tomorrow..smooches

I like the name and I am now at home with my band. Everything went great. Very little pain...wonderful experience (as wonderful as surgery can be, I mean). Let's just say it ws delightful :smile:

OH and for the recipes, I too am thinking about that. My doc has me on clear for another day. Then it's full liquids/some mushies until Jan 8.

I was thinking that a good mushy meal might be:

puree a chicken breast in the food processor and add a little lite mayo plus salt and pepper for a chicken salad

with a side of mashed potatoes or carrots or turnips or cauliflower, etc.

But I am looking up recipes next. I will post with any more that I find.

I'm very happy to say that I have my pre op visit tomorrow and am tentativley scheduled for 12/21. I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time. Don't know what to expect from the pre op diet, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes. I'm wishing all of you the best of luck in your journey.

Woohoo Kimmi! We're goin' in on the same day! I started my pre-op diet today just to get used to it and in case I mess up or have any cravings.. Tryin' to psych myself up I guess.. Well correction, I bought all the stuff for my pre-op diet today and then I went through the drive thru on last time lol... My Pre-op visit in the 8th... I'm super excited for this life change.

Our best life is ahead of us! Life solutions not resolutions!

Did you come home same day? What do they give you for the pain? Sorry all the questions my surgery is the 11th...smooches

My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 22 also. I will be starting the liquid diet (Optifast) on Tuesday. Good luck!:smile:

Don't know if December Banders have a name yet but, DECEMBER DIVA lious.....