Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[Jana6603 4]

I have surgery on Next Wednesday September 11th. I'm so excited, not nervous at all.

[MookNana 61]

I am getting so frustrated. I have called the drs office twice to find out about a surgery date. No one has called me back. I was told a week ago that I would get a call last Friday or sometime this week. Well today is Friday still no call

I'm so sorry. How frustrating! Hopefully it will get worked out and set soon!

[MookNana 61]

Officially one week in to the pre-op diet and less than two weeks out from surgery!

I was happy today that a pair of jeans that were uncomfortably snug a week ago slid right on today, no problem. It boggles my mind to think that in 7 days I've lost 20 pounds, even though 10 of it was just bizarre, post-vacation Water retention weight. Even 10 "real" pounds coming off in a week makes me scratch my head!

I know it's going to slow down over the next two weeks and I'm sure I'm going to be a bit bummed about that, just because seeing the scale freefall has been a nice reward to this pre-op diet being so challenging. Still, I know I need to get used to slow and steady. It's for the best, for many reasons.

I've always kind of believed in calorie cycling and I'm going to try having a "big" day today (all of 1100 calories), especially since I've been under a lot in the past couple of day.

Good luck to everyone having their surgery today, and to everyone doing their pre-op preparations!

[MookNana 61]

I am Sept 19th for sure now (unless I chicken out). I am so nervous and excited all at the same time!!

My husband and I are the 19th too! Good luck!

Have you started the pre-op diet yet?

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

I have surgery on Next Wednesday September 11th. I'm so excited, not nervous at all.

I'm also scheduled for September 11! I'm past any fears I may have had and just excited! Good luck to you!

[intelirish 714]

Yay to all us September bansters! Anyone else in Arizona?

Hi Irishflower i'm in Arizona and have a surgery date of Sep 19th

[dmh102 51]

Finally.... I can now join the September banisters. September 23.

[tbatchelor 15]

I was banded Wednesday and I am home, happy and healthy! I can only describe my pain as soreness like I've done a lot of sirups. I haven't needed any pain meds at all. good luck to the rest of you September bandsters

[PuraVida37 715]

Awesome, tbatch!!! That's great. I hope my recovery is as easy. What is is like to eat (actually, drink) things now?

[dohair2013 22]

I will have band placed September 19th and I am both excited and really nervous that I won't be able to handle such a huge change in my life!! Day 2 of pre-surgery diet and today I am not feeling so great...irritable and a little shaky!

[TheDuchess 106]

Finally.... I can now join the September banisters. September 23.

Yeah!!!!!!!!

[PuraVida37 715]

Two things:

1. This morning I got my pre-op supply of Protein shake from the doctor's office. Ready to go!

2. This evening I had my final hurrah. I saved all my carbs all day for Japanese hibachi shrimp and scallops. I could only eat about half because my stomach has shrunk a lot in the last month on the low carb diet. I feel stupid for having a last hurrah, but I think if I didn't I would stray sometime else down the road. ...then hubby suggested ice cream (which actually i have been dreaming of for a month) so I had a small. Now that I am home, I am going to have a bunch of Water (to ease some of the salt) and maybe I should start my pre-op diet 2 days early to compensate for the damage? I have to be on 3 weeks of shakes with one salad/protein a day plus 2 fruits (apple/pear/orange). I know I can recover from this meal. I think it's not the worst I've ever done. LOL And, I have been kicking up the exercise this week too. (I never knew I actually liked certain exercise, like biking and classes at the gym!).

Good luck to those who are getting banded in recent/upcoming days. Please let's keep up this thread and stay together for support.

[chasingadream 1,311]

Looking forward to the 19th...seems like its been so far away and each day its a little closer!

Pre-op diet has been going well after Day #3...today a little mentally tough but keeping my eye on the prize!

Had pre-surgical testing today and tomorrow final clearance from my PCP and then its just me and lots of liquids until sept 19th!

Good luck to all...we are a very busy bunch in September!

[Kyrie15 3]

I'm brand new to this group. I have finished all of my insurance requirements and just got put on the high Protein, low cal diet. Band date in the 16th. I'm so scared, I keep thinking maybe I didn't try hard enough with reg diet and exercise.

[MookNana 61]

2. This evening I had my final hurrah. I saved all my carbs all day for Japanese hibachi shrimp and scallops. I could only eat about half because my stomach has shrunk a lot in the last month on the low carb diet. I feel stupid for having a last hurrah, but I think if I didn't I would stray sometime else down the road. ...then hubby suggested ice cream (which actually i have been dreaming of for a month) so I had a small. Now that I am home, I am going to have a bunch of Water (to ease some of the salt) and maybe I should start my pre-op diet 2 days early to compensate for the damage? I have to be on 3 weeks of shakes with one salad/protein a day plus 2 fruits (apple/pear/orange). I know I can recover from this meal. I think it's not the worst I've ever done. LOL And, I have been kicking up the exercise this week too. (I never knew I actually liked certain exercise, like biking and classes at the gym!).

In a way it sounds like you did just what you'll need to with your band. You ate something you loved, but you stopped when your body said stop and you had a treat but you kept it small and didn't do it often. To me that sounds awesome!

I'm sure the extra Water and a little bit of activity will be all you need to keep moving forward.