October 20th date

[rhc66]

My surgery date is Oct. 20th at OCC. Is anyone else having surgery that day with Dr. Ortiz?

Sharon

[shrty835]

I had mine done on June 10th, But congrats on you desicion and keep us posted. Time will fly. And you will soon be on our side.

[Kittycat]

Congratulations!!! I had mine on June 10th too!

Welcome!! You will love it here, lots of info and support...best of luck to you!!!

[julieburns]

:lb11: :lb10:

How exciting you have a date. Glad you came to the forum also. Now all you have to do is read, read, read, post and reply and you'll know all you need to know before surgery.

Welcome

[afterwannabe]

My surgery date is Oct. 20th at OCC. Is anyone else having surgery that day with Dr. Ortiz?

Sharon

HI Sharon,

I too am scheduled for Oct 20th. It's getting close!!! WOO HOO

[afterwannabe]

Hi Sharon,

I too am having surgery on October 20th. It's almost here!!! WOO HOO. I travel down on the 19th.

Billie

[lovinlifedfw]

I am also having surgery done Oct 20. BUT I wont be going to the OCC.... I'm having mine done a little closer to home

[rhc66]

HI Sharon,

I too am scheduled for Oct 20th. It's getting close!!! WOO HOO

How is your pre-op diet going? I have only lost 6lbs so far and I'm supposed to lose 10lbs. Hope it doesn't affect the surgery.

[afterwannabe]

I've lost about 8 pounds, not as much as they wanted, but I'm hoping it will be ok as long as I've lost some of it.

[JazzyJude]

Sharon and Billie - Congrats on your decision to be banded! It is awesome! I was banded on OCt 8 at OCC, and it's a good change for me. I've lost 10 lbs since the surgery and I am going strong for the rest of my journey. Just remember to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk! Walking helps with the gas alot! I also take Gas X or Phazyme too. Another thing that helped me focused on my goal, is to keep a daily journal for the time being. I jot down what I drink/eat, my feelings and reinforce my goals. Make your goals reachable ones to start with!

Anyway, as far as losing on your preop weight, do as much as you can, for it's for your benefit. The more you lose, the less fatty tissues around your liver. Have lots of protein...which I did protein shakes for breakfast and lunch.

AND, Amy! Good luck with your surgery in Texas!

We will think of all of youse tomorrow! :lb11: We will see you on the other side soon! :bye:

[Jann]

Sharon and Billie - Congrats on your decision to be banded! It is awesome! I was banded on OCt 8 at OCC, and it's a good change for me. I've lost 10 lbs since the surgery and I am going strong for the rest of my journey. Just remember to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk! Walking helps with the gas alot! I also take Gas X or Phazyme too. Another thing that helped me focused on my goal, is to keep a daily journal for the time being. I jot down what I drink/eat, my feelings and reinforce my goals. Make your goals reachable ones to start with!

Anyway, as far as losing on your preop weight, do as much as you can, for it's for your benefit. The more you lose, the less fatty tissues around your liver. Have lots of protein...which I did protein shakes for breakfast and lunch.

AND, Amy! Good luck with your surgery in Texas!

We will think of all of youse tomorrow! :lb11: We will see you on the other side soon! :bye:

Wot Jzzy said! Let us know how you are feeling!

Jann

[jhawkchick75]

Ohhhh....I will be thinking of you all tomorrow!!! Please be sure and let us know how it goes! I leave for San Diego on Wed - have slipped a couple times on my pre-op, but I have lost some so I feel good about that. I've tried really hard but being out of town has taken me out of my routine.

Good luck!!!!!!