The November 'band'wagon!

[LjoL3566 15]

I am scheduled for November 5th!!! So ready to have that behind me and be on the road to recovery.

[KaranK 22]

Had my pre op today Surgery Monday at 7 am. Sooo xcited right now!!!!

I'm Monday too! Good luck, see you on the other side!

[KaranK 22]

I am scheduled for November 5th!!! So ready to have that behind me and be on the road to recovery.

I'm scheduled for Nov 5th too! Best of luck

[Bandedhux 1]

Wow, this thread has really took off! I had my surgery today and I have been up and walking. It was a bit more extensive than we thought but not surprised since it is a revision (band over bypass). A lot of scar tissue needed to be removed from open GBP survey. On my first cup of ice and I have never been so excited to eat ice lol!

[NTAGATWF2012 7]

On Nov. 15 I start my 10 days pre op shakes 3 times a day no solid food' date=' mushy or liquid food. Just shakes! I don't know how they expect me to survive on just shakes for 10 days, and to top it off I have to cook Thanks Giving dinner and I also donate and feed the homeless every year, and not eat anything. That's just impossible task. I'm trying to figure out how to implement some health food so I can cheat and have something to eat on thanks giving with every one else[/quote']

I am on day 11 of my preop diet and I can tell you 5hat you can do it. When you drastically cut your carbs ajd increase Protein your body shifts fluod. At first alot of what you lose is fluod. Remember the purpose of tye diet is to shrink the liver. If you dont it makes your surgery more difficult. Keep saying this in your head "nothing tastes as good as thin will feel!"

[NTAGATWF2012 7]

Back from the pre op visit' date=' now just a waiting game until the 7th, the Clear Liquids, and then surgery at 1:30 on the 8th.[/quote']

Great! I am a Nov 7th surgery date too. I have my preop appointment today. I am a military wife transplanted in Ky so no family here. My daughter who lives in Indiana and my sister from NC will he here for my surgery. Im so excited! I wish you the best with your surgery and journey!

[vsoriano78 29]

Mine is today at 10am

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[Steelerfan1115 7]

Good Luck Leigh! Let us know how it goes. I am hoping to have mine done in November. As December brings tailgating and family functions and I don't want to be down. I have Aetna insurance. They first told me nine days they have to make a decision. We are on day 11, and they told my surgeon's office it was dueto Sandy. I called today and they said they had 15 days, and the storm had nothing to do with the review. I feel that I may be appealing the insurance's decision. Most people I know with the insurance if it was a yes knew within 5 days, and the denials with Aetna took longer.

[Kekebefree 12]

I'm at the hospital!!! About to get my IV put in!!!! So excited ... A little nervous!!! Ready for my next stage in life to begin!!!

Good luck to everyone having surgery today!!!

[Kekebefree 12]

Mine is today at 10am

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Good luck!!! I'm at the hospital now!! Surgery at 7:30 am!!!

[ladymarshall 61]

I'm at the hospital!!! About to get my IV put in!!!! So excited ... A little nervous!!! Ready for my next stage in life to begin!!!

Good luck to everyone having surgery today!!!

Please update us when you can good luck

[Locon 4]

Good luck everyone who's having surgery today. I have been on the Protein Shakes, broths, Jello and ice pops for 11 days. My surgery is next Tuesday. My stomach is not handling these shakes very well. Anyone else having these problems??? I can't wait for cottage cheese. Never thought I would say that. LOL.

[morticha 2]

Well everyone, I got "Banded" yesterday and it went well. Minimal pain, home by 5:00. Stomach tight, still getting rid of the gas anad bloating but even that has improved.

Now, on to the chapter of this journey. Good luck to everyone.

Debb

[stampwithbarb 7]

Surgery today...will leave my house in a few hours.....12noon is my check in time....last night they said I might have to stay over night due to the later in the day surgery. I want to drink something so bad.........

[Bandedhux 1]

Well I have some very bad news. When they opened me up to do revision, there was so much scar tissue that it could not be done. I am left with 5 holes that will take a couple weeks to heal, lots of physical and emotional pain. So glad I believe in the saying, everything happens for a reason or I would be really messed up. Best of everything to all of you in your weight loss and healthy lifestyles!