kells0802

Hey coconutlatte I am being banded by Dr Snyder this Friday so sorry I can't help you out with the hunger thing but have you been drinking your protein shakes?? I have heard that those can take the edge off. Were you happy with Dr. Snyder it seems so long that I have seen him for my first consult I won't even remember what he looks like lol Where are you in Denver?? Do you know of any support groups in the Denver/Aurora area?? I hope things get better for you and let me know how your first fill goes!!

Getting more nervous the day is quickly approaching Hope everyone can keep us posted how they are doing and if anyone has anything that they weren't prepared for to let us know so there are no last minute suprises lol LBT Name Kells0802 Height 5'9" Surgery Date 11/20 10:30 am Starting WT 242 Surgery Day WT???? Current WT 235

So now I am being banded on 11/20/2009 (the week before THANKSGIVING mind you) instead of 1/8/2010 OMG WTH did I just agree to :biggrin:

I can see us both now dandleon on Thanksgiving day---oh please no turkey and stuffing for me just pass the pureed potatoes and I'll take a teaspoon of gravy with that.--No wine with your dinner?? Oh no a shot glass of crystal light is more than enough for me!!! lmao:lol:

Having my band Jan 8, 2010 and can't wait anyone here from the Denver area that has already been banded? :tongue_smilie:

Hey my date is set for 11/20/2009 the week before Thanksgiving YIKES but I too am a nervous wreck the one thing I don't understand is my surgeon does not have me on any diet what so ever just 24 hours before the procedure a liquid diet. This kind of concerns me cuz if the pre op diet makes things go easier I would be all for it but he says not to worry about it. He also said he wanted me smoke free (yea I am a smoker) for 1 week when I have seen other people say they were to quit a month before--why so many differences from doctor to doctor??? Also it seems like a lot of people having this are in their 20's and 30's are there any 40 + people out there and do you think the recovery process takes longer for us older folks lol??? Anyway glad to see there are so many people starting this journey with me and hopefully we can share our experiences with each other every step of the way!!! Good luck everyone and lets all stay in touch!!! :biggrin:

Brigette I will definitely be praying for you and please let me know how it goes I will be in your exact position a week from tomorrow but I am sure everything will go fine and by the time I have mine you will be an old pro at this good luck and I am anxious to hear from you!!! :biggrin:

lol thanks bluetopaz I guess thinking I had till the 8th of January was a relief for me cuz I wouldn't have to miss out on the 2 biggest meals of the year Thanksgiving and Christmas(how sad that I love food so much that this is going to be like I am breaking up with my best friend) but I have to keep reminding myself that there is always going to be a holiday, birthday, anniversary, cookout so you could keep putting this off indefinitely or just suck it up and do it right?? So wish me luck anything inparticular I should add to my grocery list I so far have GasX strips, a heating pad, cold packs, Protein drinks, SF popsicles,SF pudding and Jello, crystal light, broth, liquid tylenol, tea, and thats about it. by the way I will hopefully be a sexy BABE next year at the Thanksgiving get together and also be able to have Turkey instead of broth lol

Hi Mel nice to meet another Coloradan, My doctor just told me I had to fast for 24 hours before the procedure not sure exactly why because I thought I would have to do some awful fasting for weeks before but anyhow guess my wishes came true I just got a call from my surgeons office and they had a cancellation on 11/20/2009 so I am having this done a week from Friday :biggrin: I will let you know how everything goes and hopefully you will receive your date soon and we can start this journey together!!!

thanks for the welcome wow Vail is beautiful been there many times I am so excited to have this done but I am also nervous and scared but I guess that is to be expected. I wish it was sooner but my doc couldn't get me in till after the first of the year soooo any words of wisdom would be much appreciated I am trying to prepare myself as much as I can now so I am not in for a shock afterwards(like trying to give up my Diet Dr Pepper and drink only 1 cup of coffee in the morning instead of a pot lol didn't know how hard this was going to be) :tongue_smilie: but I am sure it will get easier. but I am sure I will have tons of questions before the big day so any seasoned banders that have any advice or suggestions I am all ears!!