April 28th is the Day!

[melliott74 0]

I am being banded on that day! :thumbup:Anyone else going on the same day?

Any advice from people already banded?

Starting weight in Jan 2008 = 264.0 lbs

Weight when starting the process for Lap Band = 251.8

Weight as of 4/14/08 = 242.5

Goal Weight = 175

Ulitmate Goal Weight = 154

[oneder_woman 0]

I am being banded on that day! :thumbup:Anyone else going on the same day?

Any advice from people already banded?

Starting weight in Jan 2008 = 264.0 lbs

Weight when starting the process for Lap Band = 251.8

Weight as of 4/14/08 = 242.5

Goal Weight = 175

Ulitmate Goal Weight = 154

Hey! the 28th is the day for me, too!

[melliott74 0]

I have a very loving family but still feel alone in this process.

It will be great to have someone to talk to that will be going through the same stages at the same time.

Maria

[tammygirl 0]

My date is the 28th also! I am excited about improving my health! You are not alone! We will do well! There is a wealth of support on these boards and I am glad for it! See you on the other side of Bandland!

Tammygirl :cry_smile:

[angelface 1]

I'm being banded by Dr. Oliak in Orange County, Ca. Where will yours be done? I'm very nervous about the whole thing. I'm not worried about the actual surgery, but the pain after and all the new changes -PBing, getting stuck, etc. Does anyone else feel the same?

[Ibprettyle 0]

It is so good join you all. I am on day four of my Optifast diet. :thumbup:

My surgery will be at St. Vincent Cleveland Center Bariatric

Surgery, my surgeon is Aviv Ben-Meir.

[jrob281 1]

I am being banded on that day! :thumbup:Anyone else going on the same day?

Me too! Good luck to all of us that day.

[BandedInNY 1]

I am suppose to be banded on the 28th too. I am stilll waiting insurance approval. Good luck to you all.

[angelface 1]

Hey everyone, let's keep in touch.

Where are you all having your surgeries? Do your doctors require a pre op diet? Mine just says to drink liquids after 3:00 pm the day before.

[melliott74 0]

Hey everyone, let's keep in touch.

Where are you all having your surgeries? Do your doctors require a pre op diet? Mine just says to drink liquids after 3:00 pm the day before.

I am feeling more supported than I have in a long time being on the board with all of ya'll.

I am having my done by Dr. Huerta in TN @ 9:00 in the morning:thumbup:.

I was on the induction phase of adkins for over a month. I am currently on two whey Protein (adkins or slim fast low carb) shakes a day. On Saturday, I will switch over to only liquids. I have had a few slips:eek: but do not feel guilty about it.:rolleyes2:

[melliott74 0]

I'm being banded by Dr. Oliak in Orange County, Ca. Where will yours be done? I'm very nervous about the whole thing. I'm not worried about the actual surgery, but the pain after and all the new changes -PBing, getting stuck, etc. Does anyone else feel the same?

They say no pain, no gain. I am ready bring it on. I am worried that I will not reach my goal:scared2: but I am going to do everything within my power to succeed.:rolleyes2: Let's all do it together!

[jrob281 1]

I have a very loving family but still feel alone in this process.

It will be great to have someone to talk to that will be going through the same stages at the same time.

Maria

I tried to accept you as a friend on here, but it didn't take. I'll try inviting you.

[ljf911 0]

Hey, I'm on the 28th also, went for my final weigh today and got my final instructions. Now I have to go on phase I of south beach for the rest of the week. My emotions are in high gear. I have been through the process before and had the surgery cancelled at the last minute because on lung problems and of course I want to be safe than sorry but I also want a chance at a healthier life.

Good luck to everyone!

[Ibprettyle 0]

Do your doctors require a pre op diet?

Yes, and I'm currently struggling with headaches,irritably and bad breath on my 6th day of the Optifast Protein shakes (I am physically shaking too....) :thumbup:... no food allowed not even Soups just fat free broth.

However, I am going to hang in until the end with my purse full of breath mints and minty gum :blushing:.

On a good note, I have lost 8 lbs :scared2:since I've started the Optifast.

Edited April 23, 2008 by Ibprettyle