October Bandsters?

[jlbachmann 25]

Hi there folks! I'm getting banded on a Tuesday, the 9th and will return to work on the following Monday. I'm hoping it goes as well as my gall bladder surgery did a few years ago. I was back at work on the Monday after I had surgery on Friday.

I've been on Optifast since Tuesday. Lost 6 pounds so far. It's not easy skipping on regular meals and having the optifast but if I can't handle this, how can I handle the band and make the changes I need?

I'm so glad to have this website. I've read a lot of good post and articles. It's been a great encouragement.

I agree. I have lost 11 pounds so far. It has been hard, but I am doing it. Yesterday was really difficult. I was "head hungry." I wanted all of the things I couldn't have. So, I made myself drink a lot of extra Water. But, this is day 8 of Bariatric Advantage shakes and I am getting sick of the chocolate. I am only allowed 2 a day and a cup of Soup and a snack of sugar free jello-o, pudding, or yogurt. Has anyone tried the Jay Robb shakes? They have 24 grams of Protein and are 120 calories. They are not to bad.

[NYTeacher 43]

First day of diet and I'm grump as hell! On what day does it get better?

[Michael S. Grove 3]

I am scheduled for October 9. I have been through my initial timeline of 4 months to an extended timeline of 6 months. I am really excited but anxious at the time. Best wishes to all my fellow October bandsters.

[jessica513 5]

I am finally getting my surgery after meeting all of my insurance requirements! My surgery is on October 3, 2012!! I'm excited and nervous but most of all ready to get it over with.

Jessica

[secondchancesally 43]

Congrats! I'm oct 22nd self pay. Where are you having surgery? Please post under the monthly october 2012 bandsters forum, I'm on here every day looking for support, advice and friends. Good luck on your surgery in a few days. Keep us posted. We are all here with you!

[jessica513 5]

Congrats! I'm oct 22nd self pay. Where are you having surgery? Please post under the monthly october 2012 bandsters forum, I'm on here every day looking for support, advice and friends. Good luck on your surgery in a few days. Keep us posted. We are all here with you!

My surgery is in Cincinnati Oh!!

[donnynguyen 2]

October 8th Surgery date....I hate this 2 week liquid diet though...

[journeygirl28 18]

@andrew2780. We have the same date. October 11th can't get her fast enough. How's the pre-op diet going?

[JB'snewlife 12]

First day of diet and I'm grump as hell! On what day does it get better?

After a couple days. The first few your body is screaming for sugar and carbs it does get better! I'm on day 18 of mine lost 21lbs and surgery is in 3 days!! Did all my pre op stuff today now I just show up Thursday for this life changing event;)

Good luck everyone!

[JB'snewlife 12]

First day of diet and I'm grump as hell! On what day does it get better?

Just give it a couple days I promise it does get better! it's the beginning of the rest of your new life!

[NYTeacher 43]

Just give it a couple days I promise it does get better! it's the beginning of the rest of your new life!

Ok, I know I can do this, I just feel so p'od at everyone. I'm so glad I'm on sabbatical right ow and serious kudos to everyone doing the diet, working, and not getting fired.

[ponderingLB 9]

Yay!!!! I have the date and everything, but haven't got insurance approved yet.. Lol. Did your insurance approved yet?

Same here! Scheduled for the 8th ... Finished pre op clearance and everything.but no approval that I know of. I am hungry but I am doing the diet.. Lost 6 lbs since last week.. Funny thing is I'm freezing all the time now.. Go figure.. Re: insurance I'm just putting it in Gods hands if it's his will I will be in surgery Monday . If not I'll be trying to maintain what I've lost on this diet.. I'm so hungry i think im going a bit loopy anyway so I can't think any deeper on it than that good luck October bandsters!!!!

[linda0084 15]

IDK how ya'll can stand going through all of this without approval! It would make me crazy! My doctor's office wouldn't even schedule surgery without an approval letter. I think this is a hard pre-op thing to do, but I know we will all be better for it down the road.

Good job to all of us!!

[Mara005 70]

I don't think I've lost any weight while on this pre-op diet

[jlbachmann 25]

Ok, I know I can do this, I just feel so p'od at everyone. I'm so glad I'm on sabbatical right ow and serious kudos to everyone doing the diet, working, and not getting fired.

Ok, I know I can do this, I just feel so p'od at everyone. I'm so glad I'm on sabbatical right ow and serious kudos to everyone doing the diet, working, and not getting fired.

Well, as a teacher I know how you feel..It does get better around day 3. I can't wait until next Monday! Diet over and surgery.