I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?

[TROPICAL6 0]

Haven't been on the thread in a while, but all testing done and surgery is next Thursday, November 13. I haven't seen my dr. since approval but at my first appointment he said I should try to lose 5 to 10 lbs before surgery. I haven't gained but I haven't lost. I see him Friday--I'll probably try to do 2 shakes and a Protein & salad meal Wednesday and Thursday--that'll help with a pound or 2 (maybe)--tonight I'm having Chinese and watching election coverage.

How are you bandsters doing that have been banded already in November?

Oh--to the person that asked, I have Aetna and was approved in about 5 days.

Good luck and Happy BandDay.

Crystal:biggrin:

I had surgery yesterday and just got home today. I'm doing great.

Good Luck to You!

Surgeon: Ross L McMahon,MD, Director

Swedish Weight Loss Surgery Program

[Froggi 4]

Congrats Tropical!!!

[jmegirl 2]

My surgery is in 12hrs, I'm freaking out man!!!!

[Froggi 4]

YAY and Obama is the next president!!

[andrea11 0]

Great news! My surgery is on the 7th...My only concern is that I may have my period that day...Does anyone know how this is dealt with?

[twinmommy2014 7]

My surgery is tomorrow am. I cant belive the day is almost here. Not too nervous. Enjoying cake and icecream. Can't wait to have the procedure over.

[DANAFJ 0]

Crystal,

We have the same surgery date. I feel mixed emotions about the surgery , as well. However, I know that this is the right decision for me, and so I pray for covering, protection and commitment to be successful with my choice.

D.

[jsz24 0]

I am going to banded in about 6 hrs, when the hospital called me, they told me if i am on my period to not use a tampon to use a pad and if i start while i am being banded they will take care of me, they say it happens all the time.

[jsz24 0]

My surgery is in 12hrs, I'm freaking out man!!!!

jmegirl, dont freak out, we are going thru this together, we are going to do good, i am in 6 hours. I will let everyone know how it goes, I have to stay over night since I have sleep apnea, wished I could come home tomorrow but oh well, the doc knows why he wants me there i guess.

[scanlon21 0]

My surgery is tomorrow November 6th -- All the emotions are hitting hard -- want this -- don't want this -- want to eat real food instead of liquid nuts (even ate eggs this morning -- just wanted something to chew lightly) Now on my stuff again.

Just want to get this started and done mostly !

[Marisol 0]

Scanlon

I have my surgery tommorow also, I am nervous now. I had to take the Phospho-Soda to cleanse myself this morning. It was really gross , I have just been on the liquid diet for a day, today is day 2 and man i give props to the people that have done it for 2 weeks!

[gentylwind 1]

I start my pre-op diet on Friday, meeting my surgeon today. We'll probably take my pre-op pics tomorrow. I am getting both nervous and excited!

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Hey Notorious Novembers!

I'm thrilled that we have a new President, and I'm on day 3 of my self-imposed pre-op eating plan (I hate the word diet).

I've had a minor setback - my GP called and said my Iron levels are low - 28 when he wants them at 32 - 34. I told him I was taking iron pills (2 per day) and he said if I was taking one per day to take one per meal! He's not sure if it will postpone my surgery (scheduled for Nov 17th) and I'm praying that it doesn't.

I've bought additional iron pills (ran out of the old ones) which have 50 mg of iron per pill, and I'm taking 2 per meal, Breakfast and lunch. Hopefully that will be enough that I won't have to reschedule my surgery. I worked out the time off from my job and everything!:biggrin:

Please send prayers and good wishes my way that I get to have my surgery on the day I was scheduled and that all will be well with me.:biggrin:

[gentylwind 1]

Hey ER, I am thrilled with our new president as well! SO hopeful for our country and the world.

You may already be aware, but if you take your Iron in conjunction with Vitamin C it will bind better and be better absorbed by your body.

I found this website helpful:

Iron

Good luck!

[phillyfawn 0]

My surgery is tomorrow morning. I am so excited, but also really scared... I am having the sleeve rather than the band, but I bet the pre-op jitters are the same!

Any advice on how long before I can be up and playing with my littles ones (5 & 7) after surgery??? My doctor was vague about how long till I will feel 100% (understandably)... I am also nervous about pain.