So excited!

[Sharilo 6]

I just found out today that I was approved (didn't even know they were turning it in yet)! I will be banded on Sept 7. Start my liquid pre-op diet August 24. I'm so excited!!

[angieband 7]

Congrats!! Let me know how the liquid diet goes

[Legal8y 0]

My surge is sept 2. I start my liquid diet next Wednesday. Still nervous about nausea vomiting and regerg.

[txdiva 13]

I am being banded on Sept. 15 in Houston. Any advice or suggestions would be great.

[katyana 1]

I am being banded on 9/1. I am hugely excited and hugely nervous, all at the same time. And I should add in a dash of hugely tired... haha! I am on day 6 of my 2 week pre-OP liquid diet. Fortunately for me, I looooooove yogurt and Soups, so it hasn't been so bad, but my energy is a little low.

[bg9249 18]

I'm sharing a surgery date with a few of you; I'll be banded on September 8, 2011. There seem to be many early September bandsters; I'm excited to have people to share this journey with. Best wishes to all of you!

[KAYMAC32 1]

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Hello! I'm sooooo excited! My surgery is scheduled for September 2 in Texas. Any other September bandsters out there??

[angieband 7]

How is everyones' journey so far?

[BandedAnnie 0]

I'm in the Chicago area too....My date to be banded is 9/21!

I just got my insurance approval and band date of 9/15!! I'm in the Chicago area, and I'm so excited that I can't sit still. It seems like such a long process, and I'm so relieved to finally get started with this!! It sounds crazy - but I can't wait!

[pugsx3 39]

I'm in the Chicago area too....My date to be banded is 9/21!

Good Luck Annie!! Keep us posted on your progress! I'm on day 14 of my preop diet and I've got a week to go. I can't imagine anything being tougher than this part of the process. The only thing I get that is not sweet is broth, and I'm even burned out on that. I just got back from a week's vacation, and yes - I did my liquids the whole time while everyone else ate. I hope the next week goes as fast!

[blessedmom2fourkids 0]

I just got my insurance approval so my 9/28 date is set! I only have two days of a clear liquid diet since my doc's office requires patients to lose weight before surgery. I'm so ready!

[need2lose2 10]

I just got my date! Sept 19

[Banded9211 0]

That is great! So was my surgery, I am one week and one day post-op as of today! I'm hanging in there, reading my material, and NOW able to drink Protein drinks as of yesterday. For one week, I was clear liquid only, with 20-30 grams of Protein daily. So, my diet consists of popsicles,Water,chicken broth, Jello, and NOW cloudy Protein shakes.

I really don't know what to expect, I plan on just enjoying the ride and doing whatever it is that I am supposed to being doing.

My only concern is the following:

Starting next week (Friday), I can have "soft" foods, like Soups, pudding, potato, eggs etc. BUT ONLY half a cup per serving. When it comes to Soup, how will I be able to only have a 1/2 cup per serving three times per day?...I can now drink more than 4-6oz per hour, up to 8oz, of course these are all sips (not gulping aloud).

I DON'T WANT TO CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY NEW TOOL!!!

Also, are there any questions I need to ask the MD on my 1st post-op visit? I have a few, but for those that have been there and done that suggestions are welcomed!!!

Thanks!!!

[Banded9211 0]

Honey, try two week liquid diet! It was a challange!! But, I am happy that I made it!!! Now post-op one week and one day! Yeah!!!

[Banded9211 0]

Hello! I'm sooooo excited! My surgery is scheduled for September 2 in Texas. Any other September bandsters out there??

Mine too!! How are you doing now since your one week post-op? How wonderful that we share the same day that will change our lives 4-eva!!! I'm very excited about my new journey!!