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Hi all, I got my surgery date for December 5. :) I will meet witht the doctor at 4pm today to go over everything. Not on a pre-op diet YET! And dont really know what to expect after the surgery. But I do have a lot of question to ask.

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Originally scheduled for 11/17 but had to re-schedule because of work and now the date is 12/2. I am on day 2 of pre-op diet and lost 4 pounds yesterday.

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I'm on december 12th!!! and I can't wait. check out the december 08 forum here December 2008 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

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I am scheduled for December 3rd! I can't wait. I was originally scheduled for NOvember 19th, but had to reschedule to find out more about my doc. and help my mom through her emergency surgery on her eyes.

I will be starting my preop diet on Friday. (I did 2 months of preop diets and than took a short break for about 2 weeks) but my Dr. never mentioned the need for a preop diet accept the day before surgery. My dietician suggested the preop diet. Lost 15 lbs, so maybe I'll lose another 5 before surgery!

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December 2nd here! Today is going to be tough ...i'm on the liquid diet on thanksgiving day!! I quit smoking as of 4 days ago....we gonna see what I'm made of today!! The worse part is over with the smoking.....I think it's all a mind game...and I can win that war...but the eating ...that's another story.

Thanks to everyone on this site for the support you give,

Mar

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Hey there, my surgery date is Dec. 23rd. What a Christmas present! Having surgery done in Pueblo Colorado, with Dr James Smith. he's a great Doc. Best of luck with your surgery and all that goes with it :grouphug:

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Here!

Hallelujah I'm being banded on Dec 1 - been on the pre-op Optifast only diet since Nov 17, so I didn't even bother fixing the traditional Thanksgiving meal for my teenaged boys, I made spaghetti for them.

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Dec. 23 @ St. Mary's Hospitla Dr. Bryce Schuster Louisville KY.

Sooooooooo nervous about the pre-op diet, which I will recieve on Dec. 12. Mind over Matter!!

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Being banded Dec 3rd in Ridewood N.J. The Center For Obesity Surgery at The Valley Hospital. Dr Daniel Davis. Did 1st week of pre-op with 2 shakes 1 meal a day. Started my liquid diet the day before Thanksgiving. I was given clearance by my doctor to eat lightly for the holiday. I did not gain any weight because of it either. I ate lots of turkey and veggies. That was it.

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Hey Mr. Mike: I just noticed your surgeon too! He's a busy man...I will have my surgery done in Bronxville. Are you having yours done in Ridgewood? My father's sister lived in Ridgewood NJ ....we went there when I was very young...I LOVED her house ...an old victorian with a huge wrap around porch and a huge yard. They would put the playpens out there ....everything.... We were supposed to move there but ended up staying in Queens. Gosh it feellike a life time ago (an it was ) when I think about those days. Keep me posted on how you are doing? How was thanksgiving? My after care people at the Obesity Center in Long Island are super easy going and aren't too strict with the pre op diet. They have me on mushies 1 day after surgery too! I'm part of a lower BMI study so this may be the reason. It was only a matter of time before I'd grow out of that study. I have been gaining weight every month since age 45. Pls keep me possted......all the best to you MIKE!! Congrats on your decision!!

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Im being banded 12/15 in CA

hi just wanted to day we have the same date, maybe we can chat some times. good luck and to all the other december soon to be banders.

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