January 2013 Bandsters!

[lvaughn12 15]

January 10th is my expected surgery date. I'm excited and can't wait to begin this new journey in my life!!

[Hopefully 6]

January 17 is my date! I have to get an EKG and some blood work done prior to my date' date=' but that's it.

My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op liquid diet either. On one hand I'm glad because my birthday is a few days before surgery (who doesn't love a good meal and some cake on their birthday?!) but I worry that I will gain during a celebratory final goodbye to gluttony and alcohol, thereby making my liver a big hot mess for surgery :-/

Best of luck to all of us in "Band-uary 2013"!!![/quote']

My surgeon does require 10 days of pre-op liquid diet. I have to go to my regular doctor on Friday for blood work, etc. my date is January 10th. I am excited but also scared. Enjoy your birthday and all happy wishes.

[Hopefully 6]

Anyone else getting banded in January? I'm scheduled for January 23rd. It all feels so real now that a date has been set.

My date is Jan. 10' very excited and looking forward in feeling better.

[CatLady0626 45]

Catlady what a great birthday present. I do have to do an all liquid clear diet. I am dreading that. But I was talking to my surgeon and he said they recommend no alcohol for 3 months however wine is like Water he said. It goes down easy. So I was thankful for that.

However, I am nervous I have my pre-op on monday I have gained 30 pounds since my six months even though I am still on a 1300 carlorie diet. I had to go off my meds so we will see yikes.

One of my biggest concerns is how to answer all the questions about my weight loss.

I actually gained a good deal during my 6 month pre op diet. I still had no problem getting insurance approval, but I am worried that my surgery will be more difficult. Just hang in there! There is a reason we are gettin this surgery: we need help!

[Hopefully 6]

Congratulations! I start my pre-op diet the day before your surgery. Keep me posted on your progress.

We sare the same date let keep in contact.

[CatLady0626 45]

My surgeon does require 10 days of pre-op liquid diet. I have to go to my regular doctor on Friday for blood work, etc. my date is January 10th. I am excited but also scared. Enjoy your birthday and all happy wishes.

Thanks for the early birthday wishes! It is always a little scary to go under the knife but these guys and gals know what they're doing. And we are ready for a new, healthier lifestyle!

Best wishes!

[Mimi1980 27]

We sare the same date let keep in contact.

Yay! I will definitely keep in contact band buddy!

[Mimi1980 27]

January 17 is my date! I have to get an EKG and some blood work done prior to my date' date=' but that's it.

My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op liquid diet either. On one hand I'm glad because my birthday is a few days before surgery (who doesn't love a good meal and some cake on their birthday?!) but I worry that I will gain during a celebratory final goodbye to gluttony and alcohol, thereby making my liver a big hot mess for surgery :-/

Best of luck to all of us in "Band-uary 2013"!!![/quote']

No pre-op diet?!?!?! I'm super jealous! Happy early birthday and best of luck!

[McTeacher 4]

Me!! Jan 7 is my preop and Jan 18 is my surgery date. Can't wait!!

[babykins529 189]

I start my pre-op diet officially the first week of January. My paper work will be submitted on January 9th and hopefully banded by end of January!

[Steelerfan1115 7]

That is awesome. I was done in November and my date is Jan 10th... hopefully you will be banded by end of January. There is a lot of 10th out there. We will all have to check in. No pre-op diet? Super Jealous. Mine is 5 days. My pre-op is on Monday

[lvaughn12 15]

I start my pre-op on the 3rd so i will have 7 days of it. Great way to start the new year.

[Steelerfan1115 7]

It def is a great way

[babykins529 189]

Agreed!

[2013bandgirl 4]

I can't wait to get it started!

Pam