August Band Crew!!!!!

[smalldreams 0]

I found out yesterday :think that I will have to move my surgery from this Friday to the following Monday, August 7th.

Although I was disapointed... It isn't really all that bad.

Except I have to change my tickers! ha ha!

Anyway just wanted to wish everyone good luck and I cannot wait to hear everyone's stories.

I will keep you all in my prayers for a speedy recovery!

:gluck:

NOW STICK TO THE PRE-OPS... You can do it!:clap2:

[natashiki 0]

I want to join the aug band crew. I am scheduled for the 17th. I am very nervous but know I have made the right decision. I look forward to giving and recieving support.

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[Josette 2]

Dancing... Dancing... DANCING!!! We're a Dancing MACHINEEEEEE!

:Banane52: :bananapartyhat: :not_ripe: :bananapartyhat: :Banane47: :Banane57: :bananapartyhat: :D :bananapartyhat: :Banane23: :Banane32: :bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat:

It's August! It's August! It's August! That means we're all getting BANDED soon! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Anyone care to join me in a happy dance? :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: Ok, can you tell I'm a bit excited that our month is finally here?! 2 weeks from today for me. Now I'm starting to get nervous, mainly because I'm afraid the surgeon will get in there and for some reason not be able to do the band. Call me paranoid, but I so don't want to have to go through all this only to have it not happen. So I plan to stick to my pre-op liquid diet 100%. Of course with the way I've been eating this week I'm going to be glad to not eat for a while I think.

Good luck to all! Can't wait to hear how everyone who's being banded this week did.

[lisah25 3]

I want to join the aug band crew. I am scheduled for the 17th. I am very nervous but know I have made the right decision. I look forward to giving and recieving support.

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Welcome to the August crew!!

:welcomeB:

(having fun with smilies today!)

[Scribby 0]

Well, tonight is my last meal before the all liquid diet for a week!! Starting to really wigg out now!! I cant beleive how close it is!!!

WOW

[TerryB 0]

I will be banded on August the 10th by Dr. Ortiz. I had a gastric bypass in 2000 and experienced a staple line disruption in 2002. I am starting aboutn 30 lbs smaller than I did with the RNY. I am ready to move in the right direction again.

Terry B

[joliesmom 0]

Just scheduled today for August 16th with Dr Ortiz. No time to graze last supper syndrome since I have to start an "Atkins" type diet tomarrow followed by the liquid diet. Hope to see someone from the site in Tijuana.< /p>

Patti

[bandster16 0]

Well tomorrow 8/2 is my band day. I have been on Clear Liquids all day. I am starving and have the worst headache. I feel like I could eat the table I am sitting at! Multiply that with the laxatives they gave me to take and it's not been the best day of my life! I will be really glad when tomorrow has come and gone and I can can get on with the banded life with all of you. Please keep us 8/2 banders in your prayers!

[LittleBird 0]

Did I already say "me too!". I got a head start on Atkins, but taking it more seriously today!

[StephM 0]

Well I have almost made it through my second day of the Optifast drinks, broth, and Water. Today was definitely easier than yesterday, but I am still STARVING.ffice:office" /><O:p></O:p>

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I am a little confused about the pre-op Optifast diet though. When my surgeon explained the program to me he said that I could have a little chicken, fish, vegetables and fruits along with the Optifast if I got hungry. Then when I picked up the Optifast, the lady (office staff, not a nurse) told me I could not eat anything due to the possibility of developing gall stones. God knows I don’t want gall stones, but I don’t think my surgeon would have told me I could eat something if it was a danger to my health.<O:p></O:p>

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[Diva Girl 3]

Hello all your August Bandsters!

Good luck to those of you who had surgery today....may your recovery be painless and smooth.

Really good luck to those of you who have surgery tomorrow. I imagine you'll be pacing the floor tonight. Take heart...all will be well. We're all with you.

I'm on the second day of "full liquids" (only pourable foods) and doing better than I thought. The best thing our nutritionist from the hospital told me was to never let myself get hungry. So as soon as I feel the hunger pangs, I get a shake or broth or something to fill the gap. So far, so good. My husband made me the BEST chicken Soup tonight. The fact that I'm starving probably has something to do with it, lol.

Losin' It....I'd always advise you to go with what your doctor said.

Take care!

[joliesmom 0]

Did I already say "me too!". I got a head start on Atkins, but taking it more seriously today!

We're getting banded that same day!! I'm so nervous about flying with nothing to drink. Look for me I'll be the big girl :nervous (ok a little pre-band humor).

[Josette 2]

surgery is in less then 24 hours. Yikes!!! I'll be a bandster tomorrow at this time.

[NewDay 0]

Friday August 4th bright and early for me. YIIIIPPPPPEEEEE!!!!

[Scribby 0]

God, I am freaking out for all you first week bandsters!! I know I will be a mess next week! Today is my first day of liquids and it blows..I am starving! Well, off to eat my broth

Good luck ladies!!!