September 4th bandsters????

[AngelWhispers 0]

Anyone else getting banded on September 4th at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell?????

[Melolo 0]

Hey!

No... I'm not but just wanted to send you well wishes from another 4th day banded baby. I just had mines done August 4th. Good Luck:biggrin2:

[skyelassie 0]

Hi, everyone

I am new to this site, just joined today. I am getting banded on September 4, too, but in Baltimore, Maryland. My doc is Andrew Averbach.

I am so excited! I can't wait to get this done and start my new life. Right now, my knees, legs, feet and back hurt so bad, I could scream.

Looking forward to participating in this site.

Kathy

[AngelWhispers 0]

Melolo: Congratulations! How are you feeling so far?

Skyelassie: Goodluck! I'm very excited! I have this constant back pain that I can't wait to not worry about! I'm so ready!

[debbieperez55 0]

If you would like to check us out. Go to the 2008 Support Groups, September 2008.

We are getting quite a croud and everyone is fantastic:thumbup:

I can only say that personally I have received enormous support from everyone.

[Melolo 0]

Thanks,

I feel a lot better since my post op checkup yesterday. The doctor put me on a puree diet until Sunday 8/17/08. It was confirmed that I did loose 12lbs since last Monday 8/4/08 (surgery day). They also made an appt for my first fill 9/12/08. Yeah:lol:

And I've found some relief from that pesky itching. They told me to take Benadryl and put some Hydrocortisone on my wounds. Aahh! What a relief.:crying:

[Bubblyblonde 0]

I just wanted to chime in and wish you luck I am going in the day before you on the 3rd but in Central Dupage in IL

[nicsmama 0]

My surgery is Sept 2nd and I am in North Carolina getting a little bit scared. Pre-op is Aug 27th and meet with nutritionist on Aug 19th to go on special diet to shrink liver.

[Linda J 0]

I am getting banded Sept 3!

[Linda J 0]

I am in NC too! Where are you?

[nicsmama 0]

Linda I'm in Greensboro

[regang30 0]

Acck I can not believe that I will be banded on Sept 4th!!! I am going to be banded in Austin, TX by dr Stephen Fass. I am on my two week pre-opt diet at this point which consist of high Protein / low carb (yummy :tt1:). I am so nervous at this point. I had to do the 6 mo weight study before insurance would approve me and I never thought this day would come, but now it is right around the corner!!!!! :tongue_smilie::thumbup::biggrin:

[BLUEZBANDIT 0]

4th Sept. for me to be banded in Tasmania, Australia

[CrisBela 0]

Hi,

I am in the Uk and getting banded on the 3rd Sep.

However I am not sure I made the correct choice.

I am still not sure if I should have gone for the by pass.

How did you make your decision and why?

The reason I am not sure is because I am a finacing it myself and can not afford it not having results.

CrisBela

[AngelWhispers 0]

The reason I chose the band is because there is no cutting and rerouting of anything inside me, its reversible, and it is adjustable. I would say my favorite thing about it is that it can be adjusted according to how much restriction you need. The bypass is a bit riskier and it can not be adjusted like the band can.