Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[cingee72 15]

I am scheduled for surgery today - Friday the 13th (lol). I was previously scheduled for surgery yesterday but it had to be cancelled because of an emergency with my surgeon. So - I'm nervous but I'm looking forward to my new life!

Things I'm looking forward to:

1. Being able to sit on the floor & get up gracefully (lol).

2. Looking in the mirror and not seeing that second chin.

3. Feeling full.

4. Being able to bend over to buckle a sexy shoe/sandle.

5. Having less pain from carrying this weight around.

6. Not being the most overweight girl at my office.

7. Being

7. But the best things of all - comments from everyone ! "You look great" "look at you - you've lost so much weight" and from my husband: "you're hot" (let me just say here - my husband and I have a great relationship and we are very close - he's my biggest inspiration and he doesn't say anything about my weight at all. But I know that he has to notice it.)

I'm doing this to look better & feel better & I'm taking charge of my health right now & putting myself first for once! So- I will post afterwards to let you all know how I'm doing. For me - since I've been on this forum I read the posts from everyone and how they have done after surgery and the days after that to get an idea about how it might be for me. Telling your story (no matter what the progress is or what stage you are in) helps someone else! You all have helped me through this and I read your posts for information and a little guidance - so I'm thanking all of you who've read what I have to say and have commented or just liked them!

I'm going to get my lapband today! Going to get my lapband today! I'm going to get my lapband today! Yea!!!!!!!!!

So Super excited for you. Please let us know how you are doing? Much success to you on this journey.

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

Thanks so much! Good luck to you as well

[whittycent 4]

I had my surgery this am! I'm in pain in my stomach ugh it's so very uncomfortable! I don't know how I am going to sleep in bed ugh!! Hopefully it goes away tomorrow! Good luck to all

I had my surgery Tuesday am. I had a lot of pain and some vomiting due to the anesthesia, but once that worked its way out of my system, I felt worlds better. Now I just have mild stomach pain which I expected and some gas discomfort. But moving around, heating pad, and not laying flat for too long (I sleep on 3 pillows to help) has made the residual gas pains bearable and I feel better everyday. I also could only fall asleep for a few hours at a time that first day/night and had to sleep sitting up. But that passed after the first day.

[Isailalu 11]

I'm getting ready to head to the hospital!! Wish me luck!

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[PuraVida37 715]

Lsail, good luck! Please be well and let us know how it goes!

[Marycusa29 60]

Every day surgery gets closer I get more nervous :/ I know once I'm asleep it will be official... I'm terrified. Lol

Me too. I getting more nervous the closer Tuesday gets here. Like its getting for real now. :-)

[PuraVida37 715]

Since August 1st I have lost about 30lbs. I can't believe my own will power. I know the band will only help me keep it off, whereas if I went it alone I would be back to 300 or even more in no time. I have to keep playing this in my head so I don't either chicken out or give up!

[TheDuchess 106]

What did people have for broths? I'm just having chicken from top ramen broth but it was a lot of sodium, so I'm nervous it might be bad for me? Another week and 2 days on this liquid diet. I don't like the Protein Shakes because I don't like sweet things. If I do one it's usually a pb one (I use PB2 powder so it doesnt have all the fat in it).

I'd love any other easy broth recipes!

[karenlamorena 20]

Day 7 and has not been that bad .The day getting closer and closer ahhhh cant wait ,but so nerveous:O

[LapbandLo 294]

Me too. I getting more nervous the closer Tuesday gets here. Like its getting for real now. :-)

Less than 24 hours we will be at home on the couch and newly banded! Lol!!

[Marycusa29 60]

Less than 24 hours we will be at home on the couch and newly banded! Lol!!

Yippie!!!! Can't wait. I dont think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight. Good Luck!!!

[LapbandLo 294]

Yippie!!!! Can't wait. I dont think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight. Good Luck!!!

You too!

[PuraVida37 715]

Start of week 2's pre-op diet and I AM STARVING!!!! I have already eaten everything allotted for the day except my last shake. I'm saving that for after my workout. What can I do??? I've already drunk a ton of Water.< /p>

[GeorgiaRN 36]

I am scheduled for 9/26 and very excited! Feeling a tad anxious too! Just trying to get everything I need before hand. I have seen a lot of people on a clear liquid diet before surgery but I've been instructed to do Sugar Busters 2 weeks prior. It's interesting to see the differences in pre op requirements. Good luck to all! I will take any advice anyone has as well! Thanks!

[GeorgiaRN 36]

No pre-diet' date=' my doctor says i dont need it but I work for a Vitamin company that makes a secure soy and secure whey Protein Drink powder mix so I plan to start on my own the week before surgery to start getting my mind in the game. My boyfriend took me back to Minnesota to meet his family - I had a great time! I've been eating like I will never get to again after surgery though and feel I need to start changing my mindset soon so I'm ready again for what lies ahead![/quote']

I'm the 26th!