Erin O'Donnell

Hi! So I'm getting my surgery done in NJ but I will be going back to school in VA about 10 days after I get banded. Do you think it'd be a good idea to try and find somewhere closer to my school to do my fills or should I just deal with the distance and make the trips back and forth to NJ to get my adjustments? I think it'd be a lot easier if I found someone closer but I really like my doctor and nurse that are here in NJ. Has anybody else had experience with this? And if anyone knows of a good doctor in the Richmond, VA area that would be willing to do the adjustments despite the fact I did not get surgery there then please let me know!! Thanks!! -Erin

I'm on my 3rd day of my 1 week pre-op diet and it's definitely not easy. I feel hungry too. It doesn't help that my little siblings are eating all the foods I'm craving lol! But I just drink a lot of water it kind of makes me feel like I'm filling myself up. Also, try to distract yourself. I've been going in the pool and it helps! Plus it's a bit of a work out. You can do this! Stay strong! It'll be worth it in the end good luck!

That's a good point, I didn't really think of that. I'll probably do that thanks!

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. I don't wanna end up with a doctor I don't like just for convenience sake..thanks

August 13th!!

Oh I was going to have mine on the 6th but they moved my date yeah, I just gotta think about how awesome the results are (hopefully) going to be. Good luck with your surgery! I'm glad you're in a better place now and like you said, from here things can only get better!

@irhodes46 Oh cool! Well it was kind of up in the air about what day I was going to get surgery so I didn't start a pre-op diet yet...but I start tomorrow! how are you doing? I've tried a diet exactly the same, just a different brand, as the pre-op one just on my own and it wasn't terrible..I just couldn't do it long term. I hope your surgery goes well!!

Thank you! Glad everything's gone well for you!!

I go in for surgery on the 13th and I'm terrified. I thought I was afraid of pain from recovery, but I realized I'm more afraid of failure. I'm more afraid of this not working and seemingly being a last resort. I'm afraid of gaining back everything I lose . Meh...we'll see. Good luck and best wishes!

Thank you for the encouraging words! I'm beginning to feel better about the whole thing. I am so grateful I have the opportunity to change my life at a young age