enjoylifediana 8 Posted December 2, 2011 Had my pre op appointment today. It went well. I didn't realize that they were going to be doing all they did. I thought maybe some lab work, ultra sound and xray. Ended up being that and more. Ultra sound, X-ray, Upper GI, EKG, Respiratory test, blood gas test, and Blood work. It went pretty well. I am getting excited and can't wait get started with my new journey. Not looking forward to this liquid diet but, I will do whatever it takes to get healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnyMiniMe 63 Posted December 2, 2011 12/12 here too band triplets! Ou should join our secret Facebook group inbox me if you are interested! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PA2AK GIRL 6 Posted December 2, 2011 WOOT! Tomorrow is my surgery! Yeah it is finally almost here, and boy did these past 2 weeks go by sooooo slowly, but tomorrow is the first day of my new life. Good luck to all others having surgery tomorrow or this week. I am sure I will be back soon looking for advice and support. Thank you all ! 3 cdwalters65, oliversmomma and kewlshort1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepIToff 6 Posted December 2, 2011 Insurance called today and said everything is approved. Surgery scheduled for the 16th....YES! :-) 3 cdwalters65, SkinnyMiniMe and oliversmomma reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzyA 0 Posted December 2, 2011 I'm getting my band on the 21st of december. I'm in my second week of the pre-op diet, its getting way easier just two and half more weeks to go. Good luck to everyone with their bands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new chapter in life 5 Posted December 3, 2011 Wow---in 4 days I'll have my surgery---I cannot believe that the time is finally here. My pre-op diet is going good, Ive kept active & busy & have been reading up & studying all the material on what to expect/how to live after the surgery!! Looking forward to my future success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeworks 5 Posted December 3, 2011 Two more days and I have my surgery. The 2 week liquid diet hasn't been bad at all. The first week the weight came off fast but then slowed down this week. I've lost about 12 lbs. so far on this liquid diet. I've lost quite a bit of weight since starting this journey and people ask me why go through with the surgery since I'm doing it on my own. I tell them it's keeping it off that's the problem! Anyway, I wish everyone a speedy recovery! 4 kewlshort1, SkinnyMiniMe, GrammyDiane and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jah110 2 Posted December 4, 2011 Happy to hear everyone is having an easy time with the pre-op diet! I start mine next Thursday. I'm anxious to find out what is involved with the diet. Won't find out until my 10 day diet appt. Jen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purpleshell 4 Posted December 4, 2011 Good luck to all of the December 2011 bandsters!! I am a December 2010 Bandster and remember exactly what you are all going through. I just popped into your thread to wish you all the best and a successful weight loss journey. The band has helped me to lose over 100 pounds. Its not always easy but well worth it. 2 SkinnyMiniMe and kewlshort1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrammyDiane 1 Posted December 4, 2011 Well, in less than 24 hours I will be in surgery!! I am so excited and not at all nervous. I am so ready both physically and mentally. As I planned out my food for today, I decided to add in a couple more of the things I am allowed during this pre-op phase but that I haven't had. I've found with the Protein powder that I haven't been hungry at all and really didn't feel the need for many of the extras (oatmeal, applesauce, cream soups) but today I am going to treat myself a little bit. Who would have every thought that a bowl of oatmeal would be seen as a treat!! My, how the perspective changes! - lol There are so many things I want to complete today (work for school that I brought home, cleaning the house, cooking a few meals ahead for my husband and mom, laundry, and on and on). You'd think I was going to be incapacitated for weeks!! But my mom has been staying with us for the past week and is needing a lot of help. She is having sciatica issues and is on some heavy duty pain meds. My poor husband will have two loopy patients to take care of for a couple of days :-) so I want to take as much burden off him as possible. I know there are several other people scheduled this week for surgery so I want to wish everyone well! I'll be looking forward to hearing of everyone's progress. 1 oliversmomma reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MellioM 116 Posted December 4, 2011 Hi all. I am new here. I got the call last Monday that I got approved and my surgery is this Tuesday! I simply cannot believe how fast it happened. I'm ready for the post surgery. I am just nervous about the actual surgery. I have never had any surgery for any reason so I worry about anesthesia. Other than that I am excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tandi04 8 Posted December 5, 2011 My date is dec. 14th . I just started my 10 day liquid diet and it is hard! Im getting the iband. Its the band with a plication. I can't wait! 1 oliversmomma reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessianne630 0 Posted December 5, 2011 Hi All!!! My surgery is Dec 8th and I am very excited to continue on this journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karrie88 1 Posted December 5, 2011 Congrats to all the people that are getting banded this week!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites