Any May 2011 Banders?

[BandedKitten 0]

Hi there fello banders.

I am scheduled for May 12th. I am getting nervous! I had been previously scheduled for October 24th but in pre-op testing they found a large tumor during pelvic sono. FORTUNATELY it was benign but I had to have open abdominal surgery and a 2 month recovery. This was the earliest I was eligible for the band surgery.

I'm truly grateful that they found the mass in pre-surgical testing---i was grumbling about the "waste of time" but it turned out to be an important thing to do!

I am very short and petite and the weight really shows up on me. I have about 80 lbs to lose..but frankly I'll be really happy to lose 50.

I'm wishing everyone out there who is having surgery a good experience and wonderful outcome.

I am excited and nervous all at once!

I went through all of my clothes this past weekend..i haven't donated my winter fat clothes yet...and won't till after the surgery is definitely done.

sending hugs to all of you,

Banded(hopefully!) Kitten

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Hi there fello banders.

I am scheduled for May 12th. I am getting nervous! I had been previously scheduled for October 24th but in pre-op testing they found a large tumor during pelvic sono. FORTUNATELY it was benign but I had to have open abdominal surgery and a 2 month recovery. This was the earliest I was eligible for the band surgery.

I'm truly grateful that they found the mass in pre-surgical testing---i was grumbling about the "waste of time" but it turned out to be an important thing to do!

I am very short and petite and the weight really shows up on me. I have about 80 lbs to lose..but frankly I'll be really happy to lose 50.

I'm wishing everyone out there who is having surgery a good experience and wonderful outcome.

I am excited and nervous all at once!

I went through all of my clothes this past weekend..i haven't donated my winter fat clothes yet...and won't till after the surgery is definitely done.

sending hugs to all of you,

Banded(hopefully!) Kitten

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

It is so amazing how things happen for a reason! If you didn't decide to get the lap band, your discovery of the tumor could have been way down the road and more serious. If this isn't a sign that the lap band was the right decision! :-)

Best of luck to you on the 12th. I am hoping for my surgery to be shortly after yours, so will look forward to your day by day accounts leading up to the surgery date and after!

[kris7 0]

Ok went to the doctor's office today to follow up on my pre-op labs. I am anemic and he had concerns and thought about postponing the surgery for a couple of weeks. Thankfully he isn't (though he is going to transfuse me prior to surgery) and I am still getting banded on the 9th. YEA!!!I only have less than a week left on the pre-op diet, which has been very hard. At least I have lost 13 pounds on the pre-op diet so far!!

[avilla22 0]

im getting banded on the 18th!! I am sooo nervous! I wish us all the best of luck!

I'm getting banded on the 18th also. So nervous! Good luck!

[Itsmichelle2you 0]

I am actually getting my band on May 10th

Just seeing if anyone else is being banded in May. Our time is coming quickly and before we know it, it will be here.

[LB_Annie 0]

Me too, Michelle I can't wait. I have been doing the liquid diet since April 25th. I'm ready to be banded

I am actually getting my band on May 10th

[MCCLB 16]

I am having mine done on May 12th....Day 2 of my 10 day liquid diet with a horrific headache I was reading some of these and wonder why the pre op diets vary so much. I would love to have just a 3 day diet!

I'm on day 3 today and yesterday I had a headache as well. It's probably the blood sugar being thrown for a loop and just a lack of calories in general. I'm feeling much better today as I think my body is adjusting. Good luck and I hope you feel better!

[SIPS in Seattle 344]

Tomorrow is my big day!!!

Have to be there at 6am... today is going to take forever!

Good luck everyone!!!

[e in ny 0]

My surgery is May 9th, and I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. I only have to do it for 1 week, thank G-d. I am having bad headaches and queasiness. My surgeon is Dr. Ren, at NYU...anyone else havinig surgery there next week ? Good luck to everyone !%20[/url][/img]

[rowekins 1]

Does anyone have Dr. Selzer in Carmel, IN?

[shutterbug6 0]

I just got the call also and my surgery is scheduled for May 31st!!!!!1

Hi I'm new here but my surgery is scheduled for may 31. I probably could have scheduled it before then but I'm in college and as much as I want this surgery done I also want to pass my classes. I'm so ready for this to get here and be done with it and move on with my new life in which I won't physically be able to eat everything in sight. I'm excited at the thought of feeling full for once without having to first eat more food than one should be able to at one time. Thanks for listening to me ramble my soon to be banded friends!

[Hydun2 0]

Tomorrow is my big day!!!

Have to be there at 6am... today is going to take forever!

Good luck everyone!!!

Good Luck!! Let us know how it goes!

[Hydun2 0]

Had my History & Physical with my PCP today!! Papers off to insurance, hopefully will get the approval soon! Scheduled for the 18th and don't want to have to change it, or when I start my pre-op diet. Luckily I only have to do that for 6 days prior.

Getting nervous....

[Tricia Lewis 0]

Hello All! Day 2 after being banded Monday(May 2nd). I feel great. So, thankful things have been this good. No nausea or vomiting. On day 1 of Clear Liquids. Start full liquids on Saturday, for 2 weeks. Energy's a little low, but expect that to pick up once I start on Protein Saturday. Hope all of you have as great of an experience as I have so far. Looking forward to hearing everyone's journeys...