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Hi everyone, Iwas Banded as of 12 PM Yesterday! I'm home.Feeling okay,I've had mild pain on site. No shoulder pain thank God! I hope everyone is doing well.

I'm on My way to Hospital! Good Luck! I'm Praying for all of us!!!!!

Tomorow is my day as well. I can't believe I'm still up! I guess I'm Nervous! I don't know what your belief is but I will be Praying for both of us & all being Banded! God Bless you! Good Luck! You'll be GREAT!

Today is May 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM. In a few mins it will be May 21, 2009 & I will be banded in about 7 hours. I am so Nervous. God Bless me and may the Lord be with me. I go in at 6:30 AM and I am so Nervous, Excited and Scared! I pray to God my experience is a good one. I want to lose weight and start a FAMILY! God Please Bless Me and keep me forever safe.

HI Everyone, I'm being Banded in 7 hours I AM SO NERVOUS!!!!!! PRAY!!! PLEASE!!!!

Is Everyone AS Excited As I Am? Hi All, I'm so Excited & Nervous it's Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please share your feelings. I go in tomorrow and I'm scared. I wish you all the Best and hope to share how I feel tomorrow. Best wishes to all.

Thanks SarahB....Your Awsome!!! Sassy I'd love for all the May 20 somethings to continue to write!

Quick side Question... How do you get your ticker to come out on each entry? Where do you paste the link in order for that to happen? Please let me know

Hi Everyone, SO EXCITED!!!! I am being Banded May 21, 09 this THURSDAY! Good Luck! I'm Praying For All of US! Please Share as much as you can!

Hi Everyone, My surgery is a week away... well 5 Days now...since I'm still up. Nervous as I don't know what. I have been doing great on my pre op diet until today. It was my sister's birthday and we took her out I had bread and salade and felt so sick I threw up. I also felt gulity.(But that's another story. The guilt mostly comes from not telling everyone I will be having surgery. I have told my parents and my sister. Have not informed my cousin who is like a sister because of fear she may tell her parents and the word may get all over the family. See my sister had Gastric Bypass about 10 years ago and although she did great losing over 285 lbs. she is and was constantly judged. I really do not want this to be my life. After she got down to the 100's she became pregnant after being told there was absolutely No way she would ever conceive. Needless to say she has a Beautiful 6 year old now. She has gained a little weight which she is constantly dieting off. Family and Friends often ask why did you gain weight after you lost it all she is only 20 lbs away from the weight she was when the family and friends made her feel too skinny and anorexic (Which she was not EVER). I guess my fear is not being able to live up to what they will feel the surgery should be. I also, have not gone into full details with my husband. Only telling him I am seeking ways to be healthier and preparing my body to one day become a mother. He knows I plan on having something done on Thursday...but what .?, has not been reviled. If anyone has had this problem or has been dealing with anything simular, please write back.

Thanks SailorChristy. i went Great! I talked to him and he is supportive. Thank you LindaD for sharing your experience. I understand your views on sharing information and educating others, however, for me it was the right thing to do. I am glad I started this thread to get other peoples feedback. My surgery is in 4 Days I hope to see you all here before and after to share my feelings.

Hello All, I am getting Banded on Thursday May 21, 2009! YEAH ME!!! I really wanted to write to say Congrats to ALL the new Moms and those who are planning on becoming Moms...You are all in my PRAYERS! I am so happy for all of you, I sat here reading, laughing, and crying at all the postings. You are all great!!!! I too have PCOS and have been TTC for many years. Husband is 45 I'm 32 (turning 33 in Aug) ! We have been TTC for 6 years. I decided to have the Lapband to help me in my efforts. Never had a normal period either too few times or ongoing for 3 months at a time 90 days even :rolleyes2: I knew I had to try something. They have checked my tubes(they were fine_) Blood test, x rays, Clomid 3 cycles, YET Nothing. Miscarried once. SAD:( I know in my heart I will be a Mommy. I plan on waiting about a year or so before I start TTC! But I really don't want to take BCP because I took them when I was 13-17 to try to regulate my Period which it never did. I stoped at 17 then started again when I turned 21-22 and started having sex. I stoped once again and when my husband and I decided to marry we TTC but to no avail. I am concerned because of my Age and his age. I really want to be healthy for my child and I want my husband to enjoy our child as well. Just my thoughts! Any advice will be appreciated!

Hi Dana, I saw your entry and could not help but feel complied to write to you. I have been reading tons of information regarding the Lap Band. #1 YOUR ARE NOT A FAILURE!!!!!! #2 IT IS NORMAL TO GAIN WEIGHT ONCE THE LAP BAND IS IN DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOU WERE ON A PRE-OP DIET AND NOW YOUR BODY IS LEARNING TO EAT ONCE AGAIN!!!!!! #3 TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR AND TO YOU NUTRITIONIST AND ASK WHAT THEY SUGGEST #4 I READ THAT IT MAY TAKE UP TO 2-3 FILLS FOR THE SYSTEM TO WORK WITH YOU. NOT TO SOUND PREACHY, BUT REMEMBER THIS IS JUST A TOOL TO HELP US LOSE WEIGHT NOT A MIRICLE! I wish you nothing but success and I know it will all start to work with you real soon. Please keep working with your DR.

Hi, Thank you all very much for your advice. Scorpioqt, SailorChristy, GonnaRide, & Crazylady.... You will all be happy to know that after reading this I have spoken to my Husdband. Thank you all, I don't feel so alone because my Banditos are with me on my journey.

Good Luck. Your in my prayers I know all will go well.

Hello Everyone, I went in yesterday for my pre-op appt. They took blood and I met with Dr. and Nurse Prac. also had X-ray done and met with anesthesiologist. I was so nervous I prayed the whole time asked family to pray with me. In the end it went ok. I am still a bit nervous but I think it will be ok. I was not told I had to start pre-op diet but I have started eating less. I was simply told not to go out and do what some banders do; which is to try and eat everything right before surgery sort of a last super mentality. I have lost about 13 lbs.-15lbs on my own no pre-op diet but I intend to follow a pre-op diet any suggestions? When I first started this journey I was 289lbs. went up to 297lbs (mostly because I had given up on having the sugery done. I was turned down 2 times and this point) I started thinking of what to do next and the girl who handles insurrance at the hospital I will be banded at told me I should appeal and try again. I did after the 3rd time and was approved! My point is hang in there. I started eating a little less mostly because I was scared and thought I should learn how to eat less now while awaiting surgery. About 3 weeks ago I was approved and have come down to 282. lbs. I have been trying since November of last year! Please give me ANY PRE-OP DIETS ANYONE HAS!!!!:thumbdown:

Thank you! You have all been Great! I appreciate all you answers and advice.

Please Give me some answers! To all BANDER WHICH DO YOU HAVE AND WHY?

Today is May 5, 2009 The 1st to many Blogs I hope..... The day after my Pre-op appointment. Where do I begin... I was so scared and nervous most of all because of the Blood work, the date approaching and just overall scared. I have been praying for so long that I could have this surgery and after being turned down 3 times the date was set for June 18, 2009 only for me to receive an email stating that my date could be pushed up to May 21, 09 !!!! This is Great because it will be done sooner than later which is also very stressful because I am scared. Just a little. I have so many High hopes and expectations! I really truly want it all to go well and I really want to lose this weight, for several reasons the most important Health and the ability to finally become a Mother! I started my journey at 289.1 lbs on November 2008 only to increase to 297.3 lbs after being turned down 3 times. I called and nagged the hospital for an answer I call and asked the insurance company for an answer. I submitted an appeal and went off to visit realities in the South. upon my return home I phoned the hospital for any update to which I learned "nothing as of yet sweetie" The very next day the young lady who handles the insurance company calls and tells me I HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR SUGERY! I would have to wait however till the letter the healthcare provider mailed out. I received the letter the very next day. My surgery was set for June 18, 2009. A week or so later I received an email stating it could be pushed up to May 21, 09, if i wanted? If I wanted?! I jumped on it! My pre-op was set from 2 weeks from April 20,09 I was overjoyed! I started thinking "Oh no I'm fatter now than when I started I need to lose weight". I also needed to learn how to eat right and start putting the lap band rules into practice, so I did just that. I now weight 282 lbs. down from 297 lbs. I went in on May 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM to meet with the Dr. have blood work done, X-ray and meet anesthesiologist. I was so Nervous! I am on my way to a better life and God willing a step closer to becoming a Mommy! My surgery is scheduled for May 21, 09 at 10:00 Am. I will arrive at 8:00 Am and look forward to being health and safe through out the surgery! I will continue to pray for myself and others. I hope you all reading this will do the same!

Today is May 5, 2009 The 1st to many Blogs I hope..... The day after my Pre-op appointment. Where do I begin... I was so scared and nervous most of all because of the Blood work, the date approaching and just overall scared. I have been praying for so long that I could have this surgery and after being turned down 3 times the date was set for June 18, 2009 only for me to receive an email stating that my date could be pushed up to May 21, 09 !!!! This is Great because it will be done sooner than later which is also very stressful because I am scared. Just a little. I have so many High hopes and expectations! I really truly want it all to go well and I really want to lose this weight, for several reasons the most important Health and the ability to finally become a Mother! I started my journey at 289.1 lbs on November 2008 only to increase to 297.3 lbs after being turned down 3 times. I called and nagged the hospital for an answer I call and asked the insurance company for an answer. I submitted an appeal and went off to visit realities in the South. upon my return home I phoned the hospital for any update to which I learned "nothing as of yet sweetie" The very next day the young lady who handles the insurance company calls and tells me I HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR SUGERY! I would have to wait however till the letter the healthcare provider mailed out. I received the letter the very next day. My surgery was set for June 18, 2009. A week or so later I received an email stating it could be pushed up to May 21, 09, if i wanted? If I wanted?! I jumped on it! My pre-op was set from 2 weeks from April 20,09 I was overjoyed! I started thinking "Oh no I'm fatter now than when I started I need to lose weight". I also needed to learn how to eat right and start putting the lap band rules into practice, so I did just that. I now weight 282 lbs. down from 297 lbs. I went in on May 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM to meet with the Dr. have blood work done, X-ray and meet anesthesiologist. I was so Nervous! I am on my way to a better life and God willing a step closer to becoming a Mommy! My surgery is scheduled for May 21, 09 at 10:00 Am. I will arrive at 8:00 Am and look forward to being health and safe through out the surgery! I will continue to pray for myself and others. I hope you all reading this will do the same!

I am so Happy for you! We will be banded in the same Month. I go in in 16 Days...I'm counting. I am praying all goes well and I will pray for you as well. Good Luck!:thumbdown::thumbup: I hope we will both be Success Stories on here Soon!!!!

Thanks Doug, Good Luck. Thank you so much for writing back. I'm on my way now just a little bit of nerves left. I will write back once I'm done.

Hi Everyone, Is Anyone up at this time? I am so Very scared and Excited!!!! I go in for blood work in a few hours but I can't get to sleep. Is anyone going through the same things I am? I over think this. I am so afraid. I am healthy. But still Nervous, is it normal,...whatever that is? I just want to know it will be ok. I am 285lbs now I was 295 then 289 then 295...I have been trying to lose weight before the pre-op date which is now fast approaching...