Any December '08 Bandsters?

[bethm 0]

My day is Dec 11th!

I started the pre-op diet today and I am sooooooooooooo hungry that my stomach hurts. :/ People have told me this passes after day 3 so I'm just trying my best to stick with it.

[FWWAB 0]

Me too! (Dec 11th) Me too! (started my pre-op diet)

Hope I make it to day 3 without alienating everyone around me.

[Jamtte 0]

December 11th here how is everyone doing on the Clear Liquids? this is day 2 for me and I really want to kill someone oh yea I quit smoking 15 days ago! Any help would be appreciated.:thumbup:

Jamtte

[Locomotive Engineer 0]

Hi, I'm scheduled to get banded on Dec. 4th. Just a short three days away!! As long as my heart tests that I took today come back good I'll be "Good to go". Hell, the pre-op diet has worked good also. I've already lost 41lbs. I started at 376lbs. So now I only have another 100lbs to go!!!

[valentine517 0]

Hello,

I've been cleared and am scheduled for Dec 17th. I just started the liquid diet and really feel like maybe I should shop to help make me feel better. Unfortunately, I'm already done with my Xmas shopping in preparation for the surgery!

[cleanteeth 1]

Jamtte you go! going on liquids AND quitting smoking! If you can stop the cigs you can do anything! I remember quitting smoking and it was the hardest thing I've ever done. although I'm one day away from the start of my liquid part. I have 1 week of liquids + a lean cusine at night then 1 week of liquids. I dread it! I'm sending you all the positive vibes I can muster from Nashville! I made need them back in a few days!

[cleanteeth 1]

Hey Valentine517 we are the same day! We will have to keep each other up K? I do my tests on Friday. Are you nervous? I'm scared, excited.. did I mention scared? I start my liquids on Wed.

[christykennison 0]

Hello Everyone!

I just found this site and I'm so excited. I'm getting banded tomorrow and can't wait. I'm a little scared thou. I will keep everyone posted on the progress and will put my before pictures on after surgery. Good luck to everyone.:biggrin:

Christy

[nfl1 0]

Ok, I thought I'd be a December bander, but today got my date and I have to wait till January 20th!! I'm so disappointed, it'll be harder now with work (I work at a University and the students are away in late December and first 2 weeks of January)...but I'm trying to look on the bright side.

[trina4ufl 0]

Had surgery yesterday and it went well. Some pain, but controlled by the pain meds. They gave me a catheter while I was out, which was a surprise, but other than that, it was what I expected. Nurses were very nice. Surgeon said I had the smallest liver he'd ever seen. (Pats myself on the back for sticking with the pre-op diet). They usually keep people overnight, but let me go home. I've been walking and following the clear liquid diet and feeling pretty good today, though I am taking the liquid loratab. I've had no issues swallowing anything. Liquids go down fine, but I'm on liquids until my doctor's appointment on December 9th. Weight is up about a pound. I'm not sure it that's due to the gas or what. So far, so good.

If you want step by step details, they are on the link on my signature to my live journal.

[HOWLUCKYAMI 0]

Had surgery yesterday and it went well. Some pain, but controlled by the pain meds. They gave me a catheter while I was out, which was a surprise, but other than that, it was what I expected. Nurses were very nice. Surgeon said I had the smallest liver he'd ever seen. (Pats myself on the back for sticking with the pre-op diet). They usually keep people overnight, but let me go home. I've been walking and following the clear liquid diet and feeling pretty good today, though I am taking the liquid loratab. I've had no issues swallowing anything. Liquids go down fine, but I'm on liquids until my doctor's appointment on December 9th. Weight is up about a pound. I'm not sure it that's due to the gas or what. So far, so good.

If you want step by step details, they are on the link on my signature to my live journal.

Trina,

Congratulations on your surgery! It sounds like you're doing wonderful! I'm two weeks out from my banding, and hope it to be half as easy as yours sounds. My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet...just a light meal the night before and nothing after midnight. I'm going to do two days of liquids before just as a precaution and to get my mind geared up for two weeks of liquids. Keep updating us on your progress...

Emily

[dlmyvette 12]

Hi All:

My band date is 12/30/08. I'm very excited. So far I've done my first nutritional class. That was pretty interesting. This week I have my pre-op class then on the 18th my 2nd nutritional class. So far so good. I'm looking forward to my surgery date. Aside from that, I have blood work and an EKG to complete.

Anyway, I wish everyone for December banding luck, especially FLORIDA PETE who will be banded in just a few days. Good luck!!!!! Can't wait to hear from you as you progress.

[Florida Pete 1]

Thanks for the best wishes. Just a few more days for myself but best of luck really goes out to those whom had theirs yesterday and those whom are having theirs today!

I wonder what a Christmas Ham dinner pureed in the blender will taste like. LOL

[ksill18 0]

well I have my surgery tomorrow morning. thank god the pre-op diet is over. never again will slimfast pass through my lips...that stuff is gross but I choked down 5-6 a day for a week. Well wish me luck this time tomorrow night I will be in bandland!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!

[rtdep4 0]

I go for banding tomorrow 12/3/08