Hi Tanya, I have the same date, and I hope they don't change it on me. I think we need the comfort of knowing when things will happen. Take care! Cam

I've been dreaming of having this lapband done for years. When I finally get the money together and decided its time. I had an accident and fell down the stairs breaking my ankle. My doctor meet me anyway and said don't worry about it . He has scheduled me for Aug 19/06 even thought I'll still be in a heavy walking cast. I don't want to put this off anymore , guess my nerves are kicking in high gear already and still have a month to wait. I feel like I'm pregnant for the first time again LOL same thoughts and feelings..My biggest fear is that I'm a diabetic , taking insulin 4 times a day and not sure about how fast things will work on my system. I've only had one low reactions in 25 yrs. Maybe I should just stop thinking so much !

I am the 10th also!

yiiiiiiipeeeeeeeee!!! I know you have got to be thrilled....how exciting! WOW they really had you pay your out-of-pocket prior to the surgery....amazing!!! How wonderful will you feel to be home safe, sound and a LOSER in one week's time....thoughts, prayers and best wishes for you!!!! cls

I'm still pre-op (two weeks to go!) but here a dozen ideas I've been kicking around to keep myself from obsessing about food. Perhaps something may work for you too... Good Luck! 1. Fill up your schedule to keep yourselves REALLY busy with non-food related activities. 2. Get out of the house or at least stay away from the kitchen or the places you usually eat. E.g. go to a museum where you can walk around and food is not allowed; or work on your garden if you have one. 3. Take on craft projects that keep your hands and minds busy. 4. Clean out your drawers and closets - or reorgainize so you can prioritize what to get rid of as you shrink. 5. Pick out movies/books/music to enjoy when you get home post-op. 6. Clean up the house and maybe pick up some candles or flowers or a new plant - something to make your recovery space soothing and supportive. 7. Make a jar of "cookie-less" fortunes. Take a jar and fill it with pieces of paper and on each write a reason why you wanted to have the surgury, or what you are looking forward to doing as the weight comes off, or something encouraging to yourself or spouse. When you need a bit of encouragement, you can pick out a slip to help you true in to why sticking to your eating plan is more important than putting something your body doesn't need into your mouth. 8. Line up a therapist who can support you in dealing with all of the emotions that may come up. 9. Plan activities you can do together post-op. Maybe a celebatory trip, a night out dancing - something that will be special for the two of you. 10. Plan a pamper-spoil day - get your hair done, maybe a facial or a message or reflexology etc. to help you relax. 11. Try yoga deep breathing exercises. I've been told that 10 good slow deep breaths can help shift your mood. 12. Get to sleep earlier than usual.