"Lucky Losers" (March 2009 banders)

[KarenInOhio 3]

hi there, i just felt like posting a new thread (especially since the other one is 14 pages long).

where is everyone from? and when is your surgery in march?

i'm from northeast ohio, surgery is 3/25. i CANNOT wait !!!

[Rdy4ANewLife 3]

Hey! I am from Oklahoma but currently residing in Tucson, Az due to my hubby being stationed here. He serves in the Air Force. My surgery is March 16th. I'm not on a preop diet because my Doc said he didn't believe in having to do that. However, I have cut my food intake WAY down just to be on the safe side. I am sooo ready to begin my new life!! Good luck to all of the Lucky Losers!!!!

[SillyGoose 0]

Hi there!

I will be banded on March 16th. I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet.

I'm from Central California.

[kerrik54304 36]

Hey everyone!

Just had my preop tests completed today and my surgery date is 3/19. I will be on a liquid diet for a week before the surgery. I am from Green Bay, WI. Go Pack!

[Picklesix 1]

Hi everyone. I was born and raised in the Chicago area, but have lived in beautiful Southwest Florida for 5 years now. I'm on day 3 of my liquids week and will be banded in FIVE DAYS (omg!) on Monday the 9th. I'm excited, nervous, scared and hungry.

[Rebecca09 0]

Hi. I'm being banded March 11. I'm in NYC. Only have to do 1 week pre-op diet, but have already done a few days. Its hard but it will be well worth it in the end.

Good luck to everyone!!!!!

[ashleyb 0]

hi everyone. I just had my surgery on the 3ed and I came home today the 4th. Im so weak and sore. I didn't think it would be this bad but it is. A lot of gas in my abdomon when they do your surgery the fill your abdomon with air so they can see and then you get a lot of gas pain. Sucks. And my throat is extreamly sore I can't hardly talk. So dry. But tomorrow will be better hopefully!! I dont have any trouble eating Im just afraid to cause I dont wanna hurt myself!

[vayiayia 1]

Hey,

I'm from Virginia Beach. I will be having my surgery on April 16th. Just have some pre-op procedures to complete (labs, physical & history). Got it all on the scheduled and on the calendar today, so yeah, I'm going through the mixed feelings syndrome.

I wish you all the best!

vayiayia

[KarenInOhio 3]

i do have to do the Optifast diet for 2 weeks. i start it on wednesday. and surgery in 20 days ! wow, can't believe it's here already !!!!

[dillon1205 0]

Hey I am from North Carolina. My surgery is 3/13/09. I am very excited and nervous all at the same time. Just a quick question.... I dont have to be on any preop diet other than the day before surgery liquids only. Do you all think that it helps alot being on the 2 week liquid diet.< /p>

[bambam 0]

Hi all -

I am from Iowa and my surgery is next Tuesday, March 10th. I am on my 2-week preop diet (only 4 days left after today!)

Am anxious to hear how everyone does.

[El Diablo 1]

March 13, Oregon

[El Diablo 1]

Hey,

I'm from Virginia Beach. I will be having my surgery on April 16th. Just have some pre-op procedures to complete (labs, physical & history). Got it all on the scheduled and on the calendar today, so yeah, I'm going through the mixed feelings syndrome.

I wish you all the best!

vayiayia

:crying:

[skeeterbait8 0]

Hi Lucky Losers!

Live in Virginia, Surgery in Hazard Kentucky - 8 days and counting! :crying:

LUCKY March 13!!!! :thumbup: :ohmy:

[SillyGoose 0]

Hey I am from North Carolina. My surgery is 3/13/09. I am very excited and nervous all at the same time. Just a quick question.... I dont have to be on any preop diet other than the day before surgery liquids only. Do you all think that it helps alot being on the 2 week liquid diet.

The pre-op diet is to shrink your liver before surgery. From what I understand, the liver sits on top of the stomach and it can be difficult to perform the surgery if your liver is too fatty.

Not all doctors require it though.