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:

HAPPY "NEW LAPBAND DAY" TO ME!!!!

Had my surgery early this morning and am now back home with my new LapBand! No problem! Took longer than expected because they fixed a 'surprise' hernia too, but I was drinking water and walking around at the hospital in no time and then they let me go home! The port/incision places dont hurt that much, it is more of a dull pain. I do have sharper pain in my shoulder from the gas, hopefully that will go away soon... Havent taken pain meds yet...

Hope everyone else did great today and best wishes to everyone on the list for tomorrow...

Hi Everyone! Had my surgry yesterday in Vancouver, BC & everything went well. I'm putting up with some mild discomfort but not taking any pain meds starting this morning. Feeling pretty good! Lost 13 lbs on the Medifast pre-op diet, and although not the best tasting shakes, it was endurable for the short period of time. Thanks for the support. Cheers! Lyn

Congratulations ganda and yosemite! I'm so happy to hear that your surgeries were "no problem" and that you're both home recovering in good spirits! That's wonderful! And it sure makes my prospects for tomorrrow look pretty good.

Fingers crossed.

good luck tomorrow banders.

I went today for preop testing was there from 9-3:20! It took three people to find a vein and 5 tries before they found one. A total of an hour! It was terrible. My hands and wrists are so sore they poked so hard looking for them.

Then I met with nutritionist who said I ate terrible when she read my food diary. Hello isn't that why I am getting surgery! I mean I was honest I could have lied but how would that help.

Then I met with the surgeon and the office manager.

So he says I am all set for the 22nd just waiting for the approval.

I am more worried about being denied than I am the surgery. :w00t:

They said I can have sugar free jello and I should shower every day but not take a bath for a month. That is contrary to what someone else said on here.

Is everyone taking their vitamins? Which ones?

Surgeon said if I lost 60 pounds he would think it was successful and 80 pounds would be better. I would be very happy with 80, I don't even remember what it is like to be less than 200 pounds.

Mandze- I will go on Monday for 3-4 hours and meet with the nutritionist, doctor and more. Bloodwork was today and went fine (accept they took 6 viles), and EKG. Sorry you had such a bad experience.

Best wishes to everyone going tomorrow!!! My prayers are with you all!!

Thank you so much!

I guess I'm up! Wow, did that time fly by, or what?! By this time tomorrow I should be dressed, prepped and ready for surgery at noon (pst). I greatly appreciate the well wishes and prayers. Knowing you're all out there really helps.

*Thinking of kslessar who is, I believe, the first 12/4 bandster in surgery... in just a few hours from now.

Isn't this exciting?!

I'll have you and the other bandsters who are up tomorrow in my thoughts. Please keep us posted when you can. Take care! :w00t:

I am new to the group, but my date is Dec 23.

I am excited and nervous at the same time.

I am a little overwhelmed about what I need to do/get before surgery. I have been looking for protein shakes and am having a hard time finding ones suggested on the boards.

Still on the hunt!

Good luck to everyone! And hoping that the ones that have already had surgery are doing great.

Kayrna the no gell or hairsapray is so you don't cause a fire, anthesias can sart your gell on fire

Terri

Thanks Terri. I definitely don't want THAT! I guess I'll wear a headband - I have a lot of hair. No make-up or jewelry either, according to my instructions sheet. Well, I won't be feeling very attractive walking-in that's for sure! Good thing it doesn't matter.

It's how I feel the walking-out (and every day after) that counts.

I'll post here or to my blog as soon as I can tomorrow.

Feeling the love. :w00t:

I am new to the group, but my date is Dec 23.

I am excited and nervous at the same time.

I am a little overwhelmed about what I need to do/get before surgery. I have been looking for protein shakes and am having a hard time finding ones suggested on the boards.

Still on the hunt!

Good luck to everyone! And hoping that the ones that have already had surgery are doing great.

Welcome Nancy! - Your local grocery store should have some sort of protein shake, or GNC/Hi-healthy type of store. Your WLS provider probably has a shake they use/sell themselves. I know true results does, but I haven't bought it or tried it yet, I think I'm good with what I've got now that I've figure out how to make them taste decent.

Congrats and well wishes for a speedy recovery to all those banded and all the best for those being banded tomorrow! YAY YOU GUYS!!! :w00t::thumbup:

I am scheduled for December 16th :w00t: I am having a hard time with this dumb preop diet!!!!!! UGH! I have not cheated, its only day 2...but I cannot handle the protein shakes!

Good Luck to anyone being banded tomorrow!!!!!

Surgery went great yesterday! I was so nervous before I left, but then after they hooked me up to an IV, I realized it was no turning back! I arrived at 11:30 and left at 6:30. They found that I had a hiatal hernia and a hole in my esophogus, which Dr. Hollis fixed during surgery. Incisions are sore, and the gas is awful, but over all feeling pretty good! Thanks to all!

Are your talking about Dr. Kenneth Hollis? If so, he is also doing my surgery on the Dec. 7th. I am so happy to hear that everything went pretty well. I had a tough time with True Results and some of the people from Dr. Hollis's office but I stayed on top of them to make sure all my paperwork got done. I was upset when I found out that I had to pay his assistant $400 because she was out of my network.

:wub:Hi glad to hear you are doing well! I couldnt get my bander to work . My show up time is 730 today.Every one at work think I am on vac ha ha:lol: I do need some down time been working on my days off have 21hr of ot this check !:w00t: Hope I will be able to shop next week .Till later get well soon!