here I go... banding on Sep 3rd

I was approved by United for banding on Sep 3rd.  Still undecided on which one.  I will meet with my doctor next week and discuss it with him.  I start the liquid phase this Thursday.... a little apprehensive about 2 weeks of that, but the payoff is worth it!  I am excited to get this "show on the road"! 

I'm the day before you. 9/2/09! I too can't wait!!! Seeing the before and after of other people on this website really helped my to get over the butterflies in my stomach (tho they might make a reapperance on the day of)

Good luck to you on the 2nd.... what time is your surgery scheduled?

7:30AM! I have to be there by 5:30AM!!! UGH!!! But I'm glad it's that early. I won't have time to think and work myself into a tizzy over it. Hopefully be done before by late morning! I just had my last visit with my surgeon today. I am so excited to do this thing and get on with life! I'll be praying for you and the others that are having the surgery around the same time as us.

Hey!!! Congrats on your surgery date!!! I was approved by United Health Care for the Lap Band & my surgery dated is 09/02!!!! Best of luck to you!

Let me know how things went for you.... I happened to be in your area this summer on vac with my husband.  We also drove into Maine..... It was beautiful, but we will need to come back and see what it looks like when not pouring down rain!  When do you have to start the liquid diet?

Hi!
Well, I start the liquid phase of the diet on Wed., August 26th. I have to be at the hospital at 6:60 a.m. on Sept. 2nd. I'm nrevous/excited...never crazy about "going under".... My friend had the surgery in May. She is doing great, lost almost 40 lbs. already (and she doesn't excercise though) and I can start to see her skin sag a bit. I on the other hand, know that the sooner you can begin excercising, the better. Even though I know I'll need a tummy tuck for sure. Anyways, good luck ......