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Wondering if there are anymore HEB bandsters and which Dr. you used? Susan

Hi, everyone. I will be banded on May 21st and have my pre-op on Monday 11th. I'm really getting excited and nervous at the same time.

Hi, just checking in. Today I have Bariatric University. I'm excited about getting more info before surgery. Sounds like everyone has this exercising down and are doing a great job. How soon after surgery can you start (besides walking)? Susan

Hi, Sherry. I'm due to get my band on May 21st too! I'm 58 so I'm nearly 60. From what I have read the medications do come in liquid form. Welcome, Susan

Hey Carbgirl. The consultation went great and I now have my surgery date of May 21, 2009. I start the Optifast shakes on May 7th. It will be a challenge, but I'm going to do this like I'm supposed to. I'm really looking foward to my surgery date - I get kind of mixed emotions - scared one minute then I can hardly wait the next. It's a real roller coaster ride. My dh and I are going to bariatric university on May 4 - Monday. Hope I learn a lot there, too. Thanks for responding. I'll be on the post op board in about 18 more days. Susan

Hello everyone. I'm new to this board, but wanted to introduce myself. I'm just starting the journey to a new me. I have my band date of May 21, 2009. Just 20 more days! I'm really excited and scared to death. I know I'm doing the right thing, just a chciken about the unknown. I've read the surgery stories and they all sound like the worst part of the surgery is the gas pain. I can handle that. Will make this my new instead of eating activity. I like meeting and making new friends. Will post more later, Susan

2 weeks pre op do you get any food or just the shakes ? I was lucky only had 1 week preop and I got fish and salad for dinner... I will be having Water, crystal light and sf Jello in addition to the shakes. I will do this because it is a necessary part of my process to becoming thin.

Hi, everyone. I'm Susan and I have a band date of May 21, 2009. I'm really looking forward to the beginning of a new life. I hope to become a regular here and look forward to your experiences and guidance through the days ahead. Thanks, Janet for inviting me to join you all here. P.S. I start the Optifast shakes on May 7th for 2 weeks.

Dr. David Kim is going to perform my lap band surgery on May 21, 2009.:drool: I can hardly believe it. I've been researching the lapband for over 2 years. I guess I got the date quickly because I'm a self pay:eek: I'm sure it will be worth it, though. I actually nearly scheduled the surgery 2 years ago, but dh got laid off and we lost our insurance. Now I have insurance, but I didn't want to wait anymore at my age. I want to live my life now! Looking forward to being able to post about my surgery day. Susan

Mosey, congratulations on your weight loss. I hope to be down in the 130's too. Maybe even the 120's. I've already promised myself that I will walk no matter what. Thanks for the encouragement. Susan

ahb08, Good luck on your banding, too. Have you picked out a doctor yet? Dr. Kim and his staff are really great. Susan

I got my surgery date today. Looks like I will be a May bandster. My new life begins on May 21 (surgery date). Will start liquid diet on May 7th. Hope that goes quickly. I'm going to try to post here often. It will be a place for me to vent and celebrate.

Quilting is a great hobby. Did you feel like quilting while you were recouperating? How long did you take off. I figure since my surgery is on Thurs., I'll take the following week off.

I got my surgery date today. Looks like I will be a May bandster. My new life begins on May 21 (surgery date). Will start liquid diet on May 7th. Hope that goes quickly. I'm going to try to post here often. It will be a place for me to vent and celebrate.

Txquiltlady - Do you quilt? I'm a quilter too. Ever go to Quilters Dream? I really liked everyone at Dr. Kim's office. I'm even getting excited about barriatric University. Was it really informative? Susan

Congratulations on your upcoming date. I'm so glad there was nothing wrong. That's just great news. Susan

Hi, SMS1964. Be sure to let us know when you get your date. What kind of testing are you doing? Susan

Hello, MustLoseIt. I hope we can keep in touch too. You won't be very far behind me. Are you going to have to do the 2 week Optifast? I will start that on May 7th. Maybe I'll get a headstart on losing some of this weight during these two weeks. Susan

Congratulations on your decision. I'm going to my dr on Tuesday to get scheduled for surgery. Looking forward to hearing from you on your journey to the new you. Susan

Hi, all. I'm just as excited and giddy as you are. I have my first consultation with Dr. Kim on Tuesday, April 28th. I am a self pay but think it's going to be the best thing I have ever done for myself. Good luck to you. Susan

I will be going for my consultation and will see how soon I can be banded. My appointment is for Tuesday, April 28. I can't wait. Susan

I went to a seminar tonight and found the dr I'm going to use too. This dr really cares for his patients and knows what he's talking about. I will be a selfpay so I'm hoping to be scheduled soon. Good luck on your journey to a new you and a new life. Susan

Hi, Carbgrl. I'm just starting the journey and I really want to get my band soon. I go to the seminar on Thursday and hope to schedule an appointment shortly after that. My friend is using Dr. Kim and I've decided to try him, too. Do you like him and his officer personnel? I'm glad you wrote and I hope to talk to you more. Susan

I have the same problem with my esphagus and I've sent you a private message. Hope to hear from you. Susan

Thank goodness. I'm hoping I'll be able to schedule in May as that will be a good time to take off work.