March Bandsters!

[judych 225]

Surgery date is March 16. Starting to have second doubts whether I shoul go through with it. Currently lost 44 pounds on my own and feel that I can stay on that path yet...I always regain it all back plus an extra 30-40. It's been my pattern for 20 years. I really hope that the band will help me keep the weight off for good.

like you, im having some second thoughts but i honestly thank that if your history has been thats its impossible to keep that weight off then go ahead and have the surgery. i havent even had the willpower or success to that extent. im sure with the band in you will just keep on keeping on.

[jill1981 1]

I'm scheduled for March 26th. Go March Bansters!!! I really hope the time flys by and to those getting banded before me BEST of luck to you! we can do it

[Sarahbear0429 25]

MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW! IT'S FINALLY HERE! GOTTA BE THERE AT 5 AM!

STARTED MY CLEAR liquid diet SATURDAY THE 25TH AND IT HASNT BEEN THAT BAD PLUS WE ARE EVEN HELPING OUR SON AND HIS FAMILY MOVE. I JUST STOP ONCE IN A WHILE TO SIP SOME GATORADE OR EAT A CUP OF Jello. THE FIRST DAY WAS HARD. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING MY DOC HAS TOLD ME TO DO. A LITTLE NERVOUS AND HOPING FOR A QUICK RECOVERY. WISH ME LUCK GUYS!!!

~SHARON~

I'm tmrw too. 9am. Good luck and sending prayers ur way! See u March Bansters on the other side!

[Ladybug28 73]

Congrats mykids36~ will be praying all goes well! Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately I'm not a chocolate lover at all. For those looking for good Protein stuff, unjury mixes wonderfully!!! This evening I tried their chicken soup/broth, it's great!! The best I've tasted so far! Unjury.com if you need to order or try some.

Had a glitch today for approval. Wasn't told that I need a final weigh in doctor appt with the pcp....luckily I can get in Monday to do that....so held up for a few days. Hope and pray theres no more glitches!

Happy banding to all those coming up so soon!!

[waitingpatiently 250]

Surgery date is March 16. Starting to have second doubts whether I shoul go through with it. Currently lost 44 pounds on my own and feel that I can stay on that path yet...I always regain it all back plus an extra 30-40. It's been my pattern for 20 years. I really hope that the band will help me keep the weight off for good.

The best predictor of future behavors are your behavors of the past. Stay on course. No regrets!

[Ladybug28 73]

Re-evaluate your past experience. For me I have no doubts I can lose the weight, it's keeping it off that is the real problem. Don't be like me, 60 and wishing I had done this years ago. Good luck on your journey!

[GLove 44]

Waitingpatiently: thanks for that Dr Phil quote. Needed to be reminded why I'm doing this....

[Patience is the key 1]

I am very new at this but I to will be gettting banded march 21st!! So Excited but just as nervous at the same time. Two thumbs up to everyone!

[GLove 44]

To all March Bandsters: no more waiting. Your time has come. take a deep breath and know you are doing the right thing for your health. Please, please check in and let us know how you are doing. I would love to hear each of your banding stories! God luck! Everyone is cheering for you.

[Ladybug28 73]

Patienceisthekey....I'm March 21 too! Still waiting for approval though. Good luck on your journey!

[judych 225]

I am very new at this but I to will be gettting banded march 21st!! So Excited but just as nervous at the same time. Two thumbs up to everyone!

and to you too... keep posting leading up to your date.. i hope pre op diet goes well..

[judych 225]

and to you too... keep posting leading up to your date.. i hope pre op diet goes well..

you will find that sharing on this site will help you no end... its the best way to learn all about the procedure and what to expect. im hoping to be done in march... will know next week. im in australia so im not sure of the protocol, how long i would have to wait, and how many appointments leading up to the op ive got ... will keep everyone posted on it all. it will be good to see the differences between the two countries with pre op diets etc. we will be able to compare.

[judych 225]

Mine is at I think about 1pm in the afternoon. Well my surgeon told me two shakes and chicken and green veg for dinner no Snacks. Until I contacted the dietician and he told me no meat some veges diet drinks and jellies and three shakes a day oh an some berries blah. Been interesting that's for sure. I was supposed to have surgery in feb but not approved through my superannuation. So i did the diet fir a week back then. I'm in Australia so I can access my superannuation early on compassionate grounds. So government dept of human resources has approved just waiting to hear from my super I'm sweating on it only next week now lol I'd hate to have to do this diet again arrgghh

hi... another Aussie here?? hey there... lol.. im in TAsmania... good to see another 'mate' here. im wondering if i will have to have a pre op diet . dont know until next week about that. ARe you where they are having all the floods now?

[throughthelookingglass 7]

MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW! IT'S FINALLY HERE! GOTTA BE THERE AT 5 AM!

STARTED MY CLEAR liquid DIET SATURDAY THE 25TH AND IT HASNT BEEN THAT BAD PLUS WE ARE EVEN HELPING OUR SON AND HIS FAMILY MOVE. I JUST STOP ONCE IN A WHILE TO SIP SOME GATORADE OR EAT A CUP OF Jello. THE FIRST DAY WAS HARD. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING MY DOC HAS TOLD ME TO DO. A LITTLE NERVOUS AND HOPING FOR A QUICK RECOVERY. WISH ME LUCK GUYS!!!

~SHARON~

Ooh gosh good luck Sharon you are going to go great girl !!!!

[throughthelookingglass 7]

hi... another Aussie here?? hey there... lol.. im in TAsmania... good to see another 'mate' here. im wondering if i will have to have a pre op diet . dont know until next week about that. ARe you where they are having all the floods now?

Hey Judy Kim here. I'm luckily not near the floods thank goodness I'm in sth east qld Brisbane way. Isn't this an awesome site. Do u know wen u have surgery as yet. Make sure u get on to the dietician so u get their version an not the docs version of the diet. I was drinking vegemite Water I was so hungry. Diet soft drinks and jelly have been my best friend It's hard at first but if u don't have sugar carbs u won't crave and ur appetite will die down u would hope!!