November bandsters unite!!

[DebWS 1]

My date is November 3rd, so I am in the 36 hours or so state. I took my first shower with Hibiclens, an antiseptic which Brigham and Womens Hospital requires all pre-op patients to shower with for three days up to going in-patient. Executing a health care proxy tomorrow, cooked enough for my family to nosh off of while I am out of commission.

I am excited but not very nervous...don't know if this will change. I do yoga 3xweek, and am hoping that I go into the hospital late enough on Weds. to get my yoga class in first, which I think will help my state of mind. And my yoga/massage friend is doing a Reiki session on me tomorrow, which I think will also be a great thing.

Would it be best to post messages here - for this community -- or to move to the post-op site?

Deb WS

[Blackbutterfly719 0]

They have them for each city I believe. It is the way they get to offer the sites for free. Crazy I know.

[Queenslander 0]

Hi all. Good luck to everyone. My date is 5th November, only 3 days left. I am very excited but very very nervous as well. So far on the pre op diet i have lost 9 lbs which i am very happy with.

[maggierose 0]

Hi guys! I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow!! Nov. 3rd!! Its been a long time since I started the process and I am so happy that its finally here. I am also on the low end of BMI..34 but have comorbidities which got me approved! I am turning 55 on Nov 9th so this is my present to myself.

Good luck to all my fellow november bandsters. Will let you know how it goes!

[Karen397 0]

HI!!! My surgery is on Nov 16th and I could not be more excited!! What a wonderful birthday gift to give myself to take control of my weight FINALLY and get healthy!

[Karen397 0]

Good Luck Maggierose! Keep us posted on how you are doing and Happy Birthday!!!

Edited November 2, 2010 by Karen397

[DebWS 1]

I have opened a new page in the post-op section of this forum: November 2010 Bandsters - post op.

Deb WS

[lashonda23 0]

Congrats to everyone who has had their surgery yesterday and for the ones who will be having theirs today. So proud of you all We are Strong and can do anything we put our minds to.

I will be banded on Nov. 9th at 7:30 am. I have been on my pre-op diet for a week and has lost a total of 10 lbs. Which I must say feels very nice, and makes me super happy.

Started My journey at 403 LBs

Current Weight 383.00

[latrice35 2]

Good morning November banders

[mebutbetter 0]

Today I meet with the psychologist and Thursday the Dietitian. I'm hoping to hear from the surgeon's office today so I can schedule the actual procedure. Hoping for Thanksgiving week. Good luck to all and please keep posting!

[latrice35 2]

My insurance approved me in 6 days. Thank God for the quick approval now I'm praying everything hoes smoothely.

[AKessler731 2]

I started my 2 week pre-op diet today. Only Protein Shakes, broth, SF Jello and SF Popsicle... This is going to be the hardest thing I have EVER done! I pray for all of us to get through this and have a safe surgery! I can't believe that in two weeks I'll be banded and on my way to a healthier life style!

[latrice35 2]

Goodluck to all of you: )

[ashley3819 0]

Hey all! I'm scheduled for Nov. 5th and I'm a little nervous. I know the procedure is safe and I have nothing to worry about but I'm nervous.

I'm on day 2 of liquids and I'm starving!! I miss chewing and can't stop thinking about all the foods that I would love to have one more time. I guess that's what goes along with an addiction.

I'm really excited to start my journey.

[latrice35 2]

You will be fine I will be banded on nov5 I'm also nervous. Make sure you stay in touch for support