September Bandsters

Calling all upcoming bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can start to compare notes.

I am scheduled for 9/12. I have ALL my pre-op stuff next Wed & Thurs, including psych eval, sleep consult, lab work, 4 hr nutrition class, and pre-op appt with surgeon. It is going to be a couple of very full days.

My parents are coming for a visit the following week, and I don't plan on telling them about the surgery, so I am rushing to get through all of that before they get here.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

Here is the list of September Bandsters: I'll try to keep it updated for everyone.

9/1 okiegirl
9/1 TexasBr@t
9/1 TruBlueSue
9/1 finallyonmyway
9/1 ashley
9/4 JamesA
9/4 SLHarrison
9/5 Em1125
9/5 kittylover54
9/5 mcw12985
9/5 chabutter
9/5 BigBZ
9/5 TamifromAL
9/6 Ashlee
9/6 Cole
9/6 Kathy S
9/6 r2ht4u
9/6 Gjdf52
9/6 babyjessica
9/6 P McDonald
9/6 harlito
9/6 kareyquilts
9/6 LindaN
9/7 bibytz
9/7 kristyinusa
9/7 sunnshyne411
9/7 MICHELLE43
9/7 cassandra
9/7 green
9/7 happykat
9/8 dovie6523
9/8 valgal1968
9/8 PattyMartin
9/9 mary9
9/9 msgoat4949
9/11 cindyn
9/11 BJean
9/11 SheryBery
9/11 SherryA
9/11 RHCPgirl
9/11 lamamama
9/11 PHAT TX
9/11 drcollier
9/11 fraleyk
9/11 Dana Kwt
9/12 want2lose
9/12 ItsGottaGo!
9/12 TxAngel
9/12 HopeWorks
9/12 kattiegirl
9/12 brendab
9/13 katt
9/13 jewel
9/13 avasa
9/13 whlatimer
9/13 twiceblessed
9/13 suleehci@yahoo.
9/14 gonnabethin
9/14 mom of many
9/14 spike6
9/15 swanny
9/15 fugnick
9/15 coryW
9/15 ericergoman
9/15 melissa0915
9/18 Linstadt
9/18 tayvia99
9/18 April
9/18 Turmoil
9/18 LovinColorado
9/19 vv0710
9/19 susoue
9/19 Elaine53
9/19 reredc
9/19 missSD
9/19 sweet31eve
9/19 lisalee
9/20 mariecarmen
9/20 wantlapband
9/20 samos
9/20 labradoodle
9/20 ErinS
9/20 beechpad
9/20 lifelongband
9/20 mejomojogolow
9/21 jgandg
9/21 WandaKay
9/21 Dallasmist
9/21 JewelsInLove
9/21 YellowRoseKnows
9/22 diane5467
9/22 kellieatkins30
9/22 Lila
9/22 shell04937
9/22 venetiaann
9/22 butterfly1973
9/22 teachmath
9/23 tgjones
9/25 buzz321
9/25 sandranoelle
9/26 marie noone
9/26 christy
9/26 Lin
9/26 The Woman
9/27 Bettina
9/27 tommygirl
9/27 GettinThinMan
9/27 MimIN
9/28 Tracicat
9/28 jumbojet
9/28 "D"-n-OK
9/28 rbabcock61
9/28 Lisa99
9/29 Lapoli7
9/29 ratgirl
9/29 sweetsue
9/29 chattanoogabrat
9/29 phw72
9/29 JessyInSD
9/29 Chrissy "O"

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)

I am doing all my pre-op next week also. ( Also chaning jobs maybe, will have to by Cobra to be covered for my band.. YIKES more stress! ) Pysc on Monday, nutrition on Wed. Hoping they will call with a Sept date after that . They told me they were booked up until the 2nd wk of Sept. So I am thinking 3rd or 4th week of Sept. I am excited and nervous all at once. I almost feel like staying at this boring Job just so I know everything is covered and I can miss work for all my appointments.

That's my birthday!
Good luck - it will be a great day for you :-)

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Banded May 1, 2006
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Good luck to everyone that is scheduled in the near future. My date is 9/6/06 and I am so excited. Of course I'm nervous too, but thats without said!!! I have all of my appointments done and now I am just waiting!! Good luck to all!:dance:

Good luck to all of you! Sept is a good month to be banded.

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Dianne

Dr Voellinger
Charlotte NC
Surgery 9/25/05 1.7cc
Starting at 268 well on my way to 160!
I plan to continue to feel good!
The band was Gods plan for my life, so I know I will succeed even when troubles come my way.

My surgery date is 9/21, with pre-surgical testing and clearance from my PCP one week before. I have a 2 week liquid stage prior to surgery. :faint: Not the worst, but I have a wedding in the middle and I'd rather not be tempted. But otherwise I am very excited, a little nervous, and getting very psyched to regain energy!

Best wishes to everyone~~~~~~~

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Hi Everyone,

I Am Scheduled For Sept. 7 At 1pm. Just Finished All The Required Medical Clearances Today (psych, Sleep Study, Pulmon And Heart Specialists, Etc.)

I Started A Protein Shakes And Bars Diet On July 18 So I Am Looking Forward To Be On The Other Side And Eat Real Food.

I Am Scheduled For Pre-op Testing Next Wednesday Along With 3rd Appt With Surgeon And His Team Of Professional.

Not Yet Nervous About The Surgery (had A Laparoscopy Done 5 Years Ago For Gallbladder And It Was Bearable!).

Right Now I Am Only Enjoying Being Done With The Round Of Specialists... What A Releif.

Ciao... For Now.

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Thread Starter

Bibytiz,
Did you lose the 31lbs since the liquid/bar diet in July? That is amazing to lose that in a month pre - banding. You must be so psyched!

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)

I am done with all my pre-op testing and classes and am just waiting for someone to call me back with a surgery date! Cannot wait!

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Banded by Dr. Szomstein, Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL. September 12, 2006!
I have the Vanguard Band
First Fill 10/30/06 - 5.5 cc's
2nd Fill 12/4/06 - approx. 2.3 cc's (dr. says I'm almost at 8 cc's total)

240h/232s/215c/130g

HI everyone

My band date is just 2weeks away. yyyyaaaaahhhhoooo!!!! sep 6

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My band date is September 19th. I can hardly wait, but however, I do not want summer to be over. Ive been thru 12 weeks of what we call New Start which consists of nutrition education, and also 6 weeks of Behavorial classes with the psychiatrists. I also had to have my gall bladder out which pushed my surgery date 4 weeks. I go to a local support group for WLS people twice a month.

All pre-op done, waiting for my date too! GL everyone :)

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Hi fellow September Bandsters! I am scheduled for September 7th with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. I can hardly sit still I am so excited!!! Everything is complete, meet with Dr. K the day before my surgery and then...Hello Band! Can't wait to compare notes with you guys...

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Surgery scheduled - 9/7/06

Hi Want2lose,

Yes I Did Lose The Weight Before Surgery. I Am Now At -34#. I Am Indeed Extremely Psych, Just Could Not Stand The Choking Belly Anymore. Was So Tired Of Pulling On My Clothes And Being Out Of Breath...

The Total Amount Of Calorie Intake With The Protein Diet Is Bet. 800 And 1000 A Day (closer To 800 On Most Days).

Good Luck To Us All September Patients.

Ciao... For Now

(sorry For The Delayed Reply, Could Not Access This Site Yesterday All Day)

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Thread Starter

I have spent the last week eating everything I can get my hands on. I'm pretty sure when I go for my pre-op appt on Thurs, I will be put on a liquid diet, so I keep telling myself this is my last chance to enjoy ______. I truly am my own worst enemy.

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)