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:

I was banded on the 11th....how is your pain?

I am also in Southern California - who was your doctor? I am in "find a doctor phase". I am also self pay.

I am in SoCal too. My doc is Doctor Oliak. Who is yours? I'm being banded on the 16th.

I am in SoCal too. My doc is Doctor Oliak. Who is yours? I'm being banded on the 16th.

I haven't picked a doctor yet, i'm researching several. I am hoping that since I will be self pay I can be scheduled soon and be on my journey will the rest of you.

Other self-pays - how long did it take from your consultation to when you had your surgery?

sorry to bring folks down but I have to vent... been on my liquid diet since Tuesday..my husband and I are at the movies and when we got here, not only did he get popcorn which I LOVE, he looks at me and says "do ya want anything?" and then laughs! what a jerk!

I was banded on the 11th....how is your pain?

Hey Linda, I was banded on the 9th and my pain has been VERY manageable! I have had to take pain meds 3 times. Once was while I was in the hospital and twice were the first two nights I was home and I took it right before bed because I wasn't sure how I would feel lying flat. I've had VERY little gas pain. It seems to manifest itself in my left shoulder, but, after walking a bit and taking some Gas-X, it's managed to work itself out.

carnation instand breakfast in blue boox,sugar free it is great tasting ,i use it with simplt smart milk ..12 grams for 8 oz. protein,,, you can mocro wave it in a.m i heat up milk choclate it tastes like a very rich hot choclate,, but after 6 days it gets boring,, i am having trouble getting protein down????

I have my Pre-Op appointment with Dr.Felts tomorrow. Then Friday is the big day. Have to be at the hspital at 10:30am Kinda starting to get nervous.

I haven't picked a doctor yet, i'm researching several. I am hoping that since I will be self pay I can be scheduled soon and be on my journey will the rest of you.

Other self-pays - how long did it take from your consultation to when you had your surgery?

I had my 1st appt with my surgeon on 9/18 and my surgery is scheduled for 12/22. I could have had it as early as 12/8, but I wanted to wait until my kids were out for Christmas break. I live 4 hours away from the hospital that my surgery will be at, so it that week worked out better as far as the kids.

My surgeon had me do a practice diet and get all my testing done, and had me come back a month later. Since I did everything like he asked and did well with the practice diet, he scheduled my "pre-op" appointment a month later, where I had to bring my support person and get more details on what actually happens with the surgery and what to do. Then I just have to do a 2 week liquid high protien low carb diet...on day 6 now!

Good Luck!

My surgery is in the morning :willy_nilly: Wish me luck!!

Good luck stl!!!!!

Can't wait to hear back from you.

Best wishes to those being banded tomorrow!!! I have 3 more sleeps until it's my turn. Can't wait. The anticipation is killing me!

I went to a GNC store and got some protein powder with low carbs but haven't tried it. I also bought Isopure Zero Carb that has 40 grams of protein. They were $4.00 a piece! So, I haven't opened one yet. But I was reading earlier that they taste nasty! The person who wrote that also said that they did get their protein in though and had energy because of it. So, I'm going to grin and bear it! I might pick up some of that Carnation Instant Breakfast stuff for hot choc. though. I still have to buy Jello and Greek Yogart. But besides that I'm ready. Oh! I have to pack. But let's get this puppy rolling.....I've been ready!!!

I was banded on the 11th....how is your pain?

I was banded the same day as you were. The only day I was nausea was first evening afer surgery. I still taking my pain medicine every 4-5 years. I think I'd sleep better but getting up to go to the bathroom every 2-3 hours. Ive been drinking alot more water than I ever have..and that a tea..has made me not crave diet pepsi like I thought I would. Still feel swollen, and bruised...

How is your pain???

Poppyred:eek:

I haven't picked a doctor yet, i'm researching several. I am hoping that since I will be self pay I can be scheduled soon and be on my journey will the rest of you.

Other self-pays - how long did it take from your consultation to when you had your surgery?

Hi

I was self paid and I got my surgery in 16 days after ..would of done it sooner buT had to do the low carb..diet for two weeks..If you pay up front they seem to get it done quickly. Mine was done in Colorado

POPPYRED

I've been on mine also since tuesday... and when I asked what he wanted for dinner tonight,... I got I don't care you choose...choose what .. broth???

Another hurdle crossed, I told my mom yesterday and she was totally supportive. I was afraid that she would be super nervous about it and unsure, since she doesn't really know much about it, but all she said was "good for you, we'll (she and my hubby) give you all the support you need."

She is awesome. :willy_nilly:

Good luck to all getting banded today and to the ones that have been banded already this month...pre-op visit for me on Weds, surgery on 12/23.

-Nancy