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Hi everyone my husband and I are both May bandsters. Hubby is in first on the 4th of May and I am a week later on the 11th of May.... Great to see we have such a great place to come and catch up. We too are also excited...Good luck to everyone

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I just got my date today. It is on May 22nd. Woo Hoo! :crying: I had been given a date in April just to get insurance approved, but then found out it would be later. I'm okay with it.

I will be on a liquid diet for 5 days before surgery. I am supposed to be on low calorie, low fat, very Protein rich diet now. I am slowly getting adjusted to it.

Has anyone heard of how soon we can drive again after surgery?

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I just got my date today. It is on May 22nd. Woo Hoo! :crying: I had been given a date in April just to get insurance approved, but then found out it would be later. I'm okay with it.

I will be on a liquid diet for 5 days before surgery. I am supposed to be on low calorie, low fat, very Protein rich diet now. I am slowly getting adjusted to it.

Has anyone heard of how soon we can drive again after surgery?

You & I are DOUBLE DEUCER'S!!! I too am on the 22nd!! My Dr. said I'd be able to drive about 2 days after.... I guess it just varies per person. I am not planning on driving for a few days at least.. but I know I'll start going stir crazy after a few. I'm always on the go! Let's keep in touch ok? We'll have to keep each other company during recoup time!

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Thanks Sassy, Yes, let's do keep in touch.

I never expected to be able to drive that soon. After knee surgery it took about 1 1/2 weeks, but that was my accelerator foot side. I may try to just walk for a while instead, but I can see me wanting to take a drive in a few days too. This is too exciting!

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Thanks Sassy, Yes, let's do keep in touch.

I never expected to be able to drive that soon. After knee surgery it took about 1 1/2 weeks, but that was my accelerator foot side. I may try to just walk for a while instead, but I can see me wanting to take a drive in a few days too. This is too exciting!

remember, it's not really a surgery to 'repair' anything.. ya know?? it's just adding something. i think the healing time is more for the sutures so that they don't break/burst open.

this countdown is killing me! i keep having these realizations that this is gonna be my last dot dot dot.... i worked a rodeo this weekend and kind had whatever i wanted. cheescake on a stick, French Fries, burgers.. and it dawned on me, this is the last one. I've been working rodeos for 15 years now.. so it was a kind of farewell. And I know its not like I won't ever have these things again, but it I know I'll never be eating this way again. And it's a good thing. But there is definitely a mourning/goodbye phase going on with me right now as the time clock ticks!

And I keep reading good and bad things... and really hope I am making the right choice. That this IS the tool I need to finally win this battle/struggle with eating and weight.

So that's a mini rant for now! Had to let it out!

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:crying:

I like that name!

WHAT ABOUT A "Definite MAYBE!":lol:

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I am scheduled for May 18. I can't wait this will be the longest 3 1/2 weeks of my life. Its like a kid waiting for christmas. :crying:

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Yeah I know Iam the same Hope all goes well you'll be done before me probably a stone down too

Dx.....

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Welcome, everyone! We've formed a group called the mayo Banditos and we'd love for you to come join us on the May 2009 forum. Here's a link for your convenience: May 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

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:smile:

WHAT ABOUT A "Definite MAYBE!":lol:

LMAO!!! hahahahaha :w00t:

I like that one! Hi can I join?? Im going to have surgery in May too! Im going to Dr Rumbrant in MX. I want to have it done on the 8th but Im waiting on a passport so I dont know if Ill have it by then. I ordered it last Friday. I didnt realize I needed one when I schedualed surgery. Last time I went to MX I just brought my Birth Certificate but I guess things are different now. But my pass port will come close to that date in May and the Dr said he can fit me in as soon Im ready. Im getting nervous! I keep checking the mail everyday hoping for my pass port!

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LMAO!!! hahahahaha :w00t:

I like that one! Hi can I join?? Im going to have surgery in May too! Im going to Dr Rumbrant in MX. I want to have it done on the 8th but Im waiting on a passport so I dont know if Ill have it by then. I ordered it last Friday. I didnt realize I needed one when I schedualed surgery. Last time I went to MX I just brought my Birth Certificate but I guess things are different now. But my pass port will come close to that date in May and the Dr said he can fit me in as soon Im ready. Im getting nervous! I keep checking the mail everyday hoping for my pass port!

We'd love for you to join us! Just click on the link in the post above yours, and you'll be in mayo Bandito land! In fact, there is a thread going right now about surgery in Mexico. You should check it out.

Welcome! :smile:

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LMAO!!! hahahahaha :smile:

I like that one! Hi can I join?? Im going to have surgery in May too! Im going to Dr Rumbrant in MX. I want to have it done on the 8th but Im waiting on a passport so I dont know if Ill have it by then. I ordered it last Friday. I didnt realize I needed one when I schedualed surgery. Last time I went to MX I just brought my Birth Certificate but I guess things are different now. But my pass port will come close to that date in May and the Dr said he can fit me in as soon Im ready. Im getting nervous! I keep checking the mail everyday hoping for my pass port!

Astalvista Babe You'LL be fine Good Luck!

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You dont' need a passport unitl JUNE 2009. They put an extension on the requirement. I know there is a link somewhere on this forum regarding the extension! Do a search for passport Mexico.

Good luck!

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You dont' need a passport unitl JUNE 2009. They put an extension on the requirement. I know there is a link somewhere on this forum regarding the extension! Do a search for passport Mexico.

Good luck!

Ohh Im going to call the airline later today and find out. Im flying into Monterrey MX and the girl who works for the Dr with the US patients told me I needed one if I was flying. Im going to call the airline and find out. That would be PERFECT if I dont need one. Then I could for sure go on the 8th. Im going alone. Im a little nervous to go all by myself but my husband cant go with me because of work. I dont want to go with anyone else. So Ill just strap on a pair and do it. Im going to Dr Rumbrant. Anyone else using him? Ive heard a lot of good things about him.

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