imaluckydog playing with the band early!

Has anyone ever heard of going early for Lap Band?

I was content with my July 20 band date which is about 21 days away. OMG on this pasted Friday I got a call and the Nurse she wanted to know if I would be ready to have my Lap Band done on MONDAY yesterday? OMG again I said ???? I was not sure I was mentally ready. She said could I come down to the hospital and sign a few papers. She also wanted to go over the teaching classes with me. I had had all my blood work and Pre Op work just done on Wednesday.

When I got to the hospital late Friday it was about 4:30 p.m. she said we have a glitch she just found out about. Yup you guessed it! INSURANCE Papers not complete yet. Well the insurance approved me back in the beginning of May and my hospital sent in the paper work to then as well. She just needed a signature. She said I could self pay to the turn of Fifteen Grand plus put it on my credit card or I could wait.

I had been advised by many NOT to put it on my credit card because that could open all kinds of problems. I had a chance that the company would pay. I just tried not to spend my entire week end worrying about it, with the help of more friends on this site. I kept extremely busy. Thanks to them and their kind hearted souls and advice.

On Monday I got up early and finished a few odds and ends that needed to be done so I could take a few days off. I also called the insurance co and called the hospital and at one point I had two phones on my head and talking to someone on the computer. I had all the bases covered. I was pretty sure I would have the surgery that day. My husband took the day off and drove me to the hospital and he was the one saying I would only have a 50 / 50 chance. I had to shut him out.

We had to drive about an hour and the traffic was light, many must be on vacation this week.

Just as I am walking into the hospital me cell phone rings. It was Elana from the hospital she said everything is all in order and to come on down. I told her we are here and I plan to go meet her at the check in. She must have worked a miracle today. But I also help to create my own destiny at the same time. I had surgery at 4 p.m. it was a long day. I am home now a resting quite comfortably in bed. I have been up walking and have not had much gas. I just spent one night in the hospital. Today I was released at about 2 p.m. So far water, sf Jello and broth is all I can have.

I am NOT a JULY BAND BUDDY I need one from JUNE if anyone reads this and were banded in June would you please let me know? Thanks

imaluckydog playing with the BAND early!!!

WHOO HOO!!! I was figuring since we hadn't heard from you that you had your band!! You go girl..."two phones on my head and talking to someone on the computer"...create your own destiny is RIGHT! That's a telltale sign that you're going to do great! You'll also be taking control of the food starting now! CONGRATULATIONS BANDER!!! Feel better soon! -BG

Hey - I'm so happy you're a June bandster. I was banded June 5th and doing well- sounds like you are too. Feel free to contact me as a June buddy. We also have a social group called June Journeys you should join.

I was banded yesterday also. Let's keep in touch. Good luck to you.

Wow, luckydog, congrats. Sorry we won't be July 20 buddies, but early is GREAT. So glad for you and your new band! We'll still keep in touch and follow your progress. Relax and feel good.

Happy July first to all my Canadian Day Friends.

Thank you to everyone I had a GREAT nights sleep and feel OK this morning. My stomach is sore but I just had surgery. I have a little head ache but NOT that bad. I feel like today is the first day of the rest of my life.

I am so grateful to everyone who has cared about me on this web page. It is a powerful tool friendship. It is amazing what one can do if you put your mind on something that you want so much.

I must admit I do not like the clear drinks or the jello at all so I feel like a child right now. I will consume them but I am NOT liking them at all. Not at all I must say.

imaluckydog who helped create my own destiny.

Dear Band Buddy - Ditto what you say - I'm just tired of the jello and broth. Sorry you aren't feeling well today - I know I didn't get in enough fluids today or yesterday but I'm trying to sip at least. Keep trying - I'm here for you...Laura

just discovered your blog.....i'm a june bandster too. june 16th to be exact. i've seen a lot of your comments on bg's blog. i just love her. i sent you a friend request, hopefully we can be bandster buddies together. great job taking control of your own destiny, which i think all of us have done in getting the band.