TENaciousTENS "roll call" as promised!

[NEW ORLEANS GRL 0]

I have noticed that everyone has a pre-op diet, but my MD had not given me a pre-op diet to follow, is this normal? my pre-op is scheduled for the 4th of October, and my surgery is less than a week later(Oct 9th).

[MistyDTX 0]

New Orleans Girl - My doctor doesn't have me on any pre-op diet either. I am being banded 10/2 and was just told to not eat anything after midnight the night before. I am truly grateful I don't have a pre-op to follow!

[Shrinkage 0]

No pre-op diet for me either. Just instructions for the day before.

[nicnaknut 0]

Gosh you guys are soooo lucky that you don't have to do a pre-op diet... Apparently your Dr's are not worried about a fatty liver being in the way of placing the band.... I only have to do a high Protein, low carb diet.. Like Atkins or South Beach... So that isn't too bad, since I've been on them before and I know I won't be starving...

Since you all are going in early in the month, be sure and give us an update on your progress as soon as you feel up to it after your surgery.... We will be thinking of you on your day...

[babs0101 1]

I don't have a pre-op diet either. My doc said I already lost enough during my 6 mos supervised program to shrink my liver. I just can't have anything after mid-night the night before surgery. Yahoo!

[karenr204 0]

Hey Hope,

I am having it done in Mexico. Like you patience is not my strong point. However, we are almost there. Its nice to have someone to encourage or vent on while we go through these stages. How's the preop going?

Karen

[foxychick04 0]

Me too - 8th October :whoo:and feeling very nervous . I don't have to do a pre-op but will be cutting back from next week.

:clap2::clap2::clap2:

[LSzeliga 0]

:clap2:Well Today spoke with Dr K on the phone and he sounds like a very caring person. I am heading to CO on 10/10 and Surgery is on 10/11 @ 1:00pm... Nothing special PreOP just no bread, rice,etc 7 day before Sx which I have already cut out a month ago.:whoo: Can't wait.:biggrin1:

Will be Banded 10/11/07

By: Dr. Kirshenbaum, Aurora, Colorado

[nicnaknut 0]

Hi LSzeliga.... I'm going to Dr K too.. My surgery is on the 16th.... Did I read one of your posts right, that your laptop got stolen.... So sorry if it did... I couldn't live without mine.... Did you ever find out the phone number to the limo company you were looking for....

Good luck to you on the 11th.. We will be thinking about you..

[shermy58 0]

hey there!!! I am not on the roll call!!! Carol Oct 4th!!! (shermy58)

I start pre op today...sounds like everyone is on theres for a couple weeks....except me. well, here it goes!!!!

[NEW ORLEANS GRL 0]

Hi Mistydtx,

I now live in Dallas(thx to my friend "Katrina"!!!!, lol, lol) I will be banded by Dr. Carter as well(10/9/07), can't wait, I have not even met him yet, but i heard alot of great things about him. how about you?

[woodsk 0]

I'm in!!!!!

Oct. 1

woodsk

Kerry

[NEW ORLEANS GRL 0]

Congrats Woodsk,

I know all to well the great feeling you get when you hear" Your Approved" Good luck,God Bless!!!!!!!!!

[bbjerseygirl 0]

I am going 10/9/07 as well as some others. Was suppose to be 10/2 but it got changed. No biggy. Just waiting like the rest of you. Good luck to all having surgery. Keep Us Posted! Thanks Holly for the site:)

[MistyDTX 0]

Hey New Orleans Girl! Yes, I am being banded by Dr. Carter 10/2. I was supposed to be banded YESTERDAY but it got pushed back a week. It was very hard for me yesterday knowing I was supposed to be banded! I guess everything has it's reasons though...postponing a week means I get to go to the State Fair this weekend! Woohoo!! LOL!

I met Dr. Carter at his seminar in August and thought he was great. His office staff has been great so far as well. I went for my pre-op last week and have to go in for my blood work this morning. When my surgery was postponed I started to cry and he put his arm around me and said "We will get it done, don't worry", he was very sympathetic and understanding.

I think we're in good hands with Dr. Carter! I've read noting but great things from other bandsters that have used him. Good luck and keep in touch - we're only 1 week apart on our band-days!