BandedKitten

thanks! I'll keep an eye out for your posts--and good luck to you. Yes, it was meant to be. I have waited a year with tons of testing and preparing. I'm truly ready. I have to go on liquids last three days...(thankfully starts day after mother's day)---and even just three days on liquids makes me nervous...But i know I can do it. Thanks for your support. It's funny how just knowing someone out there is going through the same thing can help. God Bless and looking forward to reading our posts on the "other side" of banding.

Hi there fello banders. I am scheduled for May 12th. I am getting nervous! I had been previously scheduled for October 24th but in pre-op testing they found a large tumor during pelvic sono. FORTUNATELY it was benign but I had to have open abdominal surgery and a 2 month recovery. This was the earliest I was eligible for the band surgery. I'm truly grateful that they found the mass in pre-surgical testing---i was grumbling about the "waste of time" but it turned out to be an important thing to do! I am very short and petite and the weight really shows up on me. I have about 80 lbs to lose..but frankly I'll be really happy to lose 50. I'm wishing everyone out there who is having surgery a good experience and wonderful outcome. I am excited and nervous all at once! I went through all of my clothes this past weekend..i haven't donated my winter fat clothes yet...and won't till after the surgery is definitely done. sending hugs to all of you, Banded(hopefully!) Kitten

Looking at your pics reminded me of why I'm going to be banded later this month. I needed to see it! thanks!

yay! you ARE on the journey. Can't wait to join you. thanks for the inspiration!

I am hoping a week from Thursday is my day. Waiting to hear about the insurance. Have the pre-surg testing tomorrow. I'm really nervous. Wish my husband was happy I am doing this--but I think he'll like the results. I'm ready to work hard. Just nervous about the post-op diet. I hope I can stick to the liquids. But from what I hear you don't really Want to eat that much right after. I'm just nervous in general..and excited. I'm SO ready to have this all done