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:

Found a couple of sites that I thought might be helpful for those of us doing Full liquid diets and clear liquid diets!

Full liquid:

Full Liquid Diet: What You Can Eat and Drink on a Full Liquid Diet

Clear Liquid:

Clear Liquid Diet : What You You Eat and Drink When On A Clear Liquid Diet

Well tomorrow is the big day for me also. I have to be at the hospital a 8:00am surgery is at 10am. I'm kind of nervous but I have put everything in Gods hands and I'm ready to make this change in my life. I will be praying for you all being banded tomorrow and the rest of the December Bandsters.

Wish Me Luck.

Well tomorrow is the big day for me also. I have to be at the hospital a 8:00am surgery is at 10am. I'm kind of nervous but I have put everything in Gods hands and I'm ready to make this change in my life. I will be praying for you all being banded tomorrow and the rest of the December Bandsters.

Wish Me Luck.

GOOD LUCK ICE!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like you have done very well on your pre-op diet. Hopefully everything will go smooth and you will continue on your journey of change. I'm due to be banded on the 30th so we will be close. Let us all know how you feel after - as soon as you are up to it.

Good luck!!

Good luck! <3

Just got call from doctor to set pre-op for Dec. 21 with surgery on Dec. 29 (which I already knew) . . . pre-op diet is ten days with Slimfast . . . seems like most everybody has other protein shakes type things. . . should I be concerned about this? As I've said before, I'm scared--not by the surgery itself, but the life adjustments. I'm going to need your help, please! thanks.

Barbara (I still can't get ticker to work right

Just got call from doctor to set pre-op for Dec. 21 with surgery on Dec. 29 (which I already knew) . . . pre-op diet is ten days with Slimfast . . . seems like most everybody has other protein shakes type things. . . should I be concerned about this? As I've said before, I'm scared--not by the surgery itself, but the life adjustments. I'm going to need your help, please! thanks.

Barbara (I still can't get ticker to work right

Just click on the pic of your ticker select copy and then paste it in the signature - that'll work.

Also - I heard there was just a huge slim fast recall - be careful.

Hi Everyone,

I have been following this forum for a few months, there is so much useful information I am thankful I have found you all. My surgery date is Dec 30.... and I started my two week diet today, so far so good.

I am home from my surgery. All went great. The actual surgery took about a hour. And I was heading home 3 hours later. My only pain is at my port site. I don't even have gas pains. It is just hard because my kids don't understand. My 16 month old just want me to hold him and I can't. It breaks my heart that I can't hold him. But I have a good support system at home to give both my kids extra attention.

Best of luck to everyone. I am excited and still in shock to say that I am officially banded!

I am on day 6 with my pre op diet and I hate to say it but I cheated. I am a teacher and we had a pizza party today and I gave in and ate a slice. I am going to exercise today in order to make up for it. Surgery is this Saturday.

I admit, I cheated a tad during my 2 week pre-op diet too. I would have a bite of something every 3 or 4 days. Shoot last night I had a small bowl of chilli as my last meal before being banded.

That 2 week diet can be a killer. I think you would go crazy if you didn't reward yourself with at least a taste every now and again.

Edited December 17, 200916 yr by TracyW2

I was banded last Friday and havent had much of an appetite..but still really hurt! Is this normal..anyone?? Im waking up in the night with pain...My doctor is 5 hours away so I dont see him until my first fill next month the 14th...I've only lost 6 lbs..and feel very swollen...I will be glad when this part gets better!

POPPYred

I'm feeling the same way poppyred. I just took some more hydrocodone. The pain is more around the belly button area. I had a single incision and I'm thinking maybe that is around where the doctor put the port. I can't bend because it feels like a log is in there. Other then that pain and still swollen I feel good. I have more energy. And I'm dropping weight. I go to my doctor next tuesday I will let you know what he says.

Me!!! Tentatively scheduled for 12/28

So since my cardiologist NEVER sent the paperwork my surgeon needed to get the ball rolling for 12/28 my surgery is now on hold. :sad: I was doing this surgery as a self-pay patient bc my insurance doesn't cover this procedure. My fiance is looking for work and I am hoping that when he finds a job it will have insurance that covers this procedure. So, now I am in date limbo :biggrin: I would love to do it ASAP because I am so ready! Most realistically it'll be March or April.

wow I don't think i could do it that long a week is enough for me lol

Trust me, there are days I don't think I'm going to make it. I did cave the other day and allowed myself a slice of 2% cheese just because I NEEDED some kind of real food. But it could have been a giant plate of cookies and it wasn't, so I'm not being too hard on myself. Besides, a lot of people on here are allowed lots of real food as long as it's low carb, so I figure of all the things to give in to, that wasn't so bad. But in only 18 shakes I will be having surgery, so I'm finally beginning to see that light at the end of this verrrrrrry long tunnel! I can't wait to get some sugar-free jello and applesauce!

So since my cardiologist NEVER sent the paperwork my surgeon needed to get the ball rolling for 12/28 my surgery is now on hold. :sad: I was doing this surgery as a self-pay patient bc my insurance doesn't cover this procedure. My fiance is looking for work and I am hoping that when he finds a job it will have insurance that covers this procedure. So, now I am in date limbo :biggrin: I would love to do it ASAP because I am so ready! Most realistically it'll be March or April.

Mariposa-

So sorry to hear you got bumped! That totally sucks, especially since you've been prepping yourself for it this whole time. But hopefully your fiancee will land a job that will pay for the procedure and then you won't end up paying out of pocket, so while it totally stinks you have to wait, maybe at least there is a silver lining!

Thank you Abby! Good luck with your journey! Your surgery date is right around the corner! :biggrin: