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Im a newbie, I decided I would join for support. I came to my decision to be banded after suffering over a year of consistent hypertension and a new discovery of sleep apnea! I am tired all the time and lack the energy to do the things I want. In any case I am scheduled to be banded December 21st :thumbup:(Merry Christmas to me) and the pre-op diet sucks! smoothies, broth, supplement Water and juice!! If anyone has a yummy filling suggestion I would greatly appreciate it! Best wishes to you all out there and Happy Holidays!

Day 3 of being banded and each day gets easier. It hurts when I belch and take deep breaths which I am trying to do often. The other pains are subsiding slowly and I am only on Tylenol so I know it's getting easier. Yesterday it was hard to drink, but today I think I will do much better, Isopure is my best friend right now. Tomorrow I can start shakes so we'll se e how that goes - I really just want to go shopping! :-)~

I only met with Dr. Geiss once, but have met with and spoken with his staff on numerous occasions. I would imagine he does sound rehearsed since he has performed thousands of these surgeries. Everyone has their own preference on what makes them feel comfortable. I feel comfortable knowing this man can do this surgery with his eyes clothes. He is an expert at it and is known within the Long Island medical network as one of the best. Every consult I received from medical professionals felt confident in his work. As for his staff - they will fast track your pre-surgical requirements nearly hassle free. They know what they are doing, it would be safe to say you are in good hands. I will keep you posted on post surgery interactions. Well I am now off to bed all ready for tomorrow! Good night and thanks for the well wishes!:thumbup:

. . .I am certainly comforted by not being alone, it just makes better knowing I can do this because so many others have . . .as for my liquid holiday - not a problem - a very small price to pay for lifetime gift! I am getting more and more excited, but I need to go broth now, my tummy is growling lol!

you will be fine - fear does nothing for you, although it is natural to have some anxiety but try not to let it overwhelm you. There is nothing more you can do at this point but just wait, keep visualizing yourself in your skinny jeans a year from now, or one month from now your health beginning to get better! Fear is is but a distraction...

HI AE09: MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW TOO!!! I AM STAYIN ON THIS SITE ALL DAY FOR SUPPORT!! LOL! Not sure where you are but I bought Isopure at Rite Aide in the section where they sell Ensure. OMG Best wishes to you! How do you feel??? T. :thumbup:

Thank you all for your support... Plain it turns out I began my pre-op too early, my BMI/current weight did not call for me to be on a strict pre-op, so I was able to enjoy some Soups and few Protein bars along with the liquids and only ONE WEEK! Thank God! Michelle Dr. Geiss will be doing my surgery at 7am tomorrow! You will be very happy with the people in that office, they are experts at fast tracking your pre-op process. Stay on top of your primary physician to send them the info they need and you should be fine, if you are in need of good specialists everyone I saw was great, I will be more than happy to give you some numbers. Best Wishes! AJ I am happy to know that you are doing okay? Did you or do you ever feel hungry? How hard is the liquid sippy diet those first few days? I am reading a lot of peoples post op experiences and they are so different I don't know what to expect... Everyone thanks for your support I am goin in with a strong and positive heart! Happy Holidays!:mad::thumbup::thumbup: