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It really does go SO quickly. My PCP visit was in August, and I'm being banded Tuesday!! I think if I hadn't had to go through so many hoops, I wouldn't have been so well informed and eventually would have chickened out. Good luck!!

I'm Tuesday, too! ^5 and good luck!

4 1/2 days left for me!! Yay us!

Thanks, everyone. I guess I just felt like I was failing before I began, regardless of what I already lost. Seven days left! This is why I love this forum! Good luck tomorrow, the bug!!! Keep us posted!

I will be banded next Tuesday morning (17th). I started the liver reduction diet on January 5th and lost almost 30 lbs. I've now gained 5 back because I'm panicking about never eating what I want again and binging . I know I shouldn't but I can't stop. I've begun second guessing my decision. Any one else have this problem??

There's a very good possibility that I may be on my period the day of surgery. Only 10 days left. Does anyone know if this is a reason for surgeons to reschedule?

I'm scheduled the 17th, too!! ^5 us!

Does anyone have Dr. Selzer in Carmel, IN?

I'm May 17th, too! I started my pre op diet January 5th, but my pre op visit and labs are May 3rd lol. Must be good days. Good luck!

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I'm down to 3 weeks till I'm banded! It seems like I've been in this process forever, but as soon as I got my approval it flew by! ^5 to all of us!

A friend of mine was banded last April (one year today) and LOVED Dr. Selzer. My surgery is scheduled for May 17th. I'll report for anyone interested!

Congratulations! My surgery date is May 17th. I can't wait to be were you guys are! Good luck and keep us posted!

In my opinion, you have the best mind set for success! If you set a number of any type and have it in your mind that is the only way to succeed, you may be sorely disappointed in yourself. Even if you are doing great feeling better! Good luck!!

Most insurances at a BMI of 40 will approve. At 35 they require comoridities, but not at 40. I have United Healthcare and was approved with no comorbidities with BMI of 48. There is no harm in asking insurance questions. You may be surprised what they say. Good luck and keep us posted!

And happy birthday to your son!

May 26 is my wedding anniversary:)

I found this morning I will be banded on May 17th!! I'm terribly excited! It also happens to be the day before my oldest's 13th birthday , Going to be a big week for the family!!

I found out this morning I will be banded on May 17th! The day before my son turns 13!

Thanks guys! My diet is no carb, no fruit, no fun. Basically lean meat and carbless veggies. It's gotten very boring.

I've been on the liver reduction diet since January 5. I started doing very well, and was losing weight. Now that I've been approved and waiting for a surgery date, I'm losing all control. I'm eating things I know I'm not supposed to and slipping into old habits. I feel like crap:(

Thank you, everyone! I didn't tell a lot of people that I was getting banded. I wanted to make sure I would be approved first. Now I'm finding that so many people are rooting for me! I have great friend and family support, and I think this will be a great tool for me to start a whole new life. BTW- good luck tomorrow, Mark!

Woohoo! I got my call today! I'm so excited! Don't have a surgery date yet, but I know it's going to happen now and I can't wait to start my new life!!

Got my vote, too! Good luck!

UHC told me that I had to have a BMI over 40 if I didn't have any comorbidities. I've met all other requirements, I'm just very nervous because I know the decision is theirs.