nursesandy 0 Posted May 30, 2010 Well, I must say that I am so excited. I posted earlier about losing 10 pounds since Sunday, but I took my measurements and couldn't be more excited. Neck - 0.5 inches, Arm - 0.25 inches, Thigh - 1.5 inches, Breast - 2.75 inches,:cursing: Waist - 2 inches, Hips - 2 inches for a total of 9 inches lost in 6 days. YIPPEEE, for me. lol Hey if any of you guys hasn't found it on your own you can go to realizemysuccess.com and find a website set up by the makers of the realize band (Johnson and Johnson). You can log your food diary, record your weight and measurements and a bunch of other features. I really am enjoying using it and it is free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilda2bthin 0 Posted May 30, 2010 Hi there I'm getting my Lap Band on the 10th of June. I feel the same way. Just wish this pre-op diet was over, I'm getting sick of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emma33 0 Posted May 30, 2010 I just found out yesterday that my surgery is on june 17th. The approval procces was vague and it feels like its all happening so fast! I'm so excited and so scared. Not too worried about the liquid diet...but I'm still smoking(very addicted) and so scared to quit yet scared to be smoking after all I have read about going under anesthesia as a smoker. I had planned to quit afterwards but now I know I have to before hand and its causing 90% of my pre surgey anxiety. liquid diet starts Wednesday...how can I give up eating and smoking at the same time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lll7lll 3 Posted May 30, 2010 As of now my date is June 14th (pending final approval) with Dr. Fielding (NYU Langone) I am sooo nervous, as this will be my first surgery ever!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1reign 0 Posted May 30, 2010 I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet and I must say it is not as bad as I thought it would be, although I am allowed one meal a day as long it has no carbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottish_lass23 0 Posted May 30, 2010 Hey guys!!! I'm getting surgery on mon 7th June at dolan park Birmingham, I am sooo worried too, I'm 3 days into my pre op diet, lost 6lbs already which I'm really pleased with but boy is it hard!!! Xxx good luck all xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottish_lass23 0 Posted May 30, 2010 Hi there I'm getting my LAP-BAND® on the 10th of June. I feel the same way. Just wish this pre-op diet was over, I'm getting sick of it. Where r u getting ur surgery done!!! X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottish_lass23 0 Posted May 30, 2010 I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet and I must say it is not as bad as I thought it would be, although I am allowed one meal a day as long it has no carbs. I am also on day 3 of the pre op diet, although I finding it very hard, they told me to do the milk n yoghurt one, ohhh roll on surgery even tho I'm really worried, when r u getting op??? Where about??? X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1617 1 Posted May 30, 2010 I am being banded on June 9 by Dr. Mindy Lane in Lansing, MI. I am on day 5 of the pre-op liquid diet. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I am so nervous/excited. My doctor has her patients use the New Direction shakes. I recommend the chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. The best part was that during the mandatory 6 week nutrition/educational classes she has you attend you get to try a different flavor every week. It was nice to know what to expect. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to read all the week 1 stories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocobean83 0 Posted May 30, 2010 Hi everyone, This is my first post on the site! I am scheduled for surgery on June 17th (pending approval) with Dr. Kurian at NYU Lagone and I am so anxious and nervous. I start my pre-op diet this Thursday June 3rd and I find myself getting sad over this whole liquid diet situation! I've bought some items already as a trial basis to see what I like and don't like as far as Protein Shakes but I think more of my anxiety is coming from the fact that I feel that I is all happening so fast (not complaining because I've been FAT for way too long now). I'm just a little concerned because I have to start the pre-op diet without actually having insurance approval. My pre-admission testing is also scheduled for the 3rd so I honestly feel that there is a lot going on right now. I don't really see any reason why my insurance would deny me since I fall under the criteria of morbidly obese but you just never know! Any way I've been trying to mentally prepare myself to start and I am extremely excited to have chosen this procedure as I feel that this as a way for me to take control of my eating habits and weight! Good luck to all the June Bandsters, much success on your journey and I look forward to reading about your successes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crsti41 0 Posted May 30, 2010 I am getting mine June 1 and i am anxious excited nervous emotional scared you name it i am it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lridings 0 Posted May 30, 2010 My surgery is june 4th I am really excited and nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anneduck 0 Posted May 31, 2010 Hi, I am getting banded on June 2. However, I am a little confused. The drs' office called and said that they wanted me on all liquids from here til the surgery.. does that mean my Protein Shakes that I have been having or does that mean a clear diet? thanks for your input. anne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursesandy 0 Posted May 31, 2010 I made us a list of all the surgery dates so we can tell who our buddies are and wish those having surgery that day good luck. If I missed someone, I'm sorry. Surgery Dates: June 1st vjack TanyaSc criveraarroyo Kim175 Angie-B crsti41 June 2nd Mexican Canetoad JenniferInBoston anneduck June 3rd dsinhouse ashley2369 JazzyRayne KBertinelli dallen June 4th nursesandy ccsweetss ssmom cactusmom sixtythreenova lridings June 7th agiudice Waiting2BMe Michele70 frankiesbaby Finetnredbone scottish_lass23 June 8th Houstontx 1prettygirl1983 The Big Boy Redhead4947 Caylarene June 9th photoman cbbrink hollygrovecarole 1reign Niki1617 moniquesplace iJenny samanthea June 10th Fluffy1 MaggieB Hilda2bthin June 11th Asteenho rucsac1971 June 14th Jenniferczap Collettakay madpassion JessicaMills Tracytma JaxsMom lll7lll June 15th Jpsomers CurvyCat Rsilversea BossLadyJ smiles79 June 16th FallnXAngel duncansmom xenay CarolD771 June 17th chicomaya79 emma33 cocobean83 June 18th Jonelle143 June 21st Bklynike bwilli June 24th misszizka June 25th Hephania June 28th maries Anyajasmom June 29th bigpops Kelleigh710 candy rain KS_sxychoc Mommy2Ps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1reign 0 Posted May 31, 2010 I am also on day 3 of the pre op diet, although I finding it very hard, they told me to do the milk n yoghurt one, ohhh roll on surgery even tho I'm really worried, when r u getting op??? Where about??? X My surgery is scheduled for June 9th, by Dr. John Dietrick and University Community Hospital in Tampa. Im a little nervous but after going through gallbladder surgery 5/12 with the same surgeon I am less so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites