vanaman

What a great way to look at it!

July 12 for me if nothing showed up in the labwork yesterday to spoil things. I started the pre op diet today. I'm trying to stop thinking about food, but two Slimfast's since 6:00 this a.m. is hard. But I have the lapband group tonight so I think I can make it.

I too was glad to find some folks from VA. I'm soon to be banded (7/12/07) @ St. Mary's - Dr. Schroder. This morning I go for the labs and then I start the pre-opt diet. I've never had surgery or been in the hospital before and I guess if I allowed myself I'd be more nervous, but maybe its just too soon. I'm more worried about the labs today because I don't want a single thing to get in the way now. I'm a self pay and it's a whole lot of money to have something throw a monkey wrench into the works at this stage. I just can't wait until October when this is all behind me and the weather is better. lol I'm very interested in all you've all written about the hospital/Surgeon/post op experience. You have told me so much more of the things I really wanted to learn about. Thank you! Best Wishes to all of us who struggle with this issue every waking minute of every waking day. We are strong!

Tomorrow I get my labs done and then I start the Liver Shrinking Diet - and I just have to take things one at a time until the 12th. I hope you get good news and like your surgeon. I'm in Richmond and so far the medical personnel has been excellent - along with all the support groups they offer. I remain hopeful.

Thanks for the help. I apprecite it!

I just got my date - July 12! I'm full of anticipation and trepedation, but full speed ahead, ya know? I've been reading and don't know what the term "PB" means. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks! I've learned so much from everyone here.