Getting banded Nov. 20th!

[Marissa 0]

Hello everyone!

My name is Marissa...I'm from Concord, NC. I have been waiting since June to find out if my insurance would pay or not - and I just got the good news the other day! Hooray!! My surgery is scheduled for November 20th. I am so excited, and nervous, and anxious, and and and. I'm sure all of you know exactly what I'm talking about. My surgery is actually the day before my birthday, and two days before Thanksgiving, so, I'm slightly worried about my emotions during that time. I have faith that I'll do just fine though. Does anyone have any holiday tips for a newly banded chic?

Marissa

[tlwempen 0]

hi Marissa, i'm getting banded on the 20th too. holidays are going to be a struggle for me too. planning on having a nice cup of turkey broth, lol

[Hopping To It 25]

Cgts Marissa on your date, I will be banded on the 15th and I plan on turkey broth with sf popsicle for desert!!

[sunshiny 0]

Hi Marissa,

We have close surgery dates. Mine is 11/15/07.

[Marissa 0]

Hi Ladies!

It's good to know that there are several of us getting banded around the same time. We're going to have to stick together, big time!!!

Let's make it a point to keep all of us posted on our status...whatcha think?

Good luck!!!

[tlwempen 0]

i agree! i feel the same as u do. it will be my first time being put to sleep, not looking foward to that all. otherwise glad to be getting it done. my doc wants me on high protiens.. been for a week and i feel like i have been drained of energy. lol.. i need some carbs!

[Marissa 0]

You're going to do just fine! I'm sure of it.

My Dr. didn't put me on any specific diet, he just said to make sure I didn't gain ANY weight...and preferably lose some. I'm doing good with that.

[Firebolt 3]

Wow - looks like 11/20 is a popular date! I, too am scheduled to be banded the same day!

[tlwempen 0]

i haven't even met my doc yet, isn't that weird.. i'll meet him the day before the surgery..i have only been to the clinic once and he was not there. lol.. blew my high protien diet today.. had my daughter left over pizza. oh well, back to the rules tomorrow.

[tlwempen 0]

hi firebolt. hows it going?

[DonHoll1 0]

Welcome to all of you new folks. Best of luck to you all. Donna