CMom79

I took 3 classes. The last one was today and my surgeryis on Sept. 30. Mine were nutrition and physical assestment (making numbers 1 and 2). Then the pre-op class (#3) which was informing of maintenace, health, diet, Vitamins, Protein, surgery expectations, what to do at home, labs, talking with the anesteciologist (<--spelled wrong), and a complete medical history.

OMG. I went to the seminar first, then met with the doctor, psychological eval, 6 months of diet, pre-op registration, meet with the doctor, and surgery on friday. All between March 3 to Now.

I will be banded on 9/30. I will be taking some slippers, chapstick, gown, pillow, socks, extra undies, insurance info, camera, and toiletries.

CONGRATS!!!! I hope that you get banded fairly quickly. I am on the extreme fast track in my opinion. I was approved on Monday (9/26/11) and I am being banded this Friday (9/30/11).

Congrats, I am right behind you. I will be banded on Friday, September 30th.

Hi Vicky, I wanted to say that I found your advice inspirational. I get banded this Friday and I only had to do three days of pre-op diet, but it is really getting to me. you are so right in saying that everyones journey is different. I have owned mine and I am looking forward to being banded. I like at this liquid diet as the hurdle to cross before I start a new life. Be blessed and thanks for sharing.

Hi Arnetta, How are things coming since you last posted? I am hoping of the best and I know that you are frustrated. I hope that you have prayed. I know that God will make a way for you to have your surgery.

I am glad that you are staying encouraged and motivated. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow (low carbs) and then 2 days of liquids. I have not been scheduled for surgery, but I will find out tomorrow. I have raided the fridge and cabinets to determine what I can and cannot have. I am looking forward to the challenge because I know I will hate the liquid diet. Be bless and keep us posted.

Congrats on your weight loss. Stay motivated and your jouney will continued to be blessed. Thumbs up to shedding more lbs.

I am so happy for you. I just got my approval this morning and I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I was told to do Tuesday on low carbs with no serving being over total cardohydrates, then Wednesday and Thursday being on a liquid diet (broth, jello, water, juice packs less than 10 caleries, coffee, or tea). I am a possible candidate for surgery this coming Friday, but nothing has been schedule yet. I wish you the best of luck in your journey and I know you feel. I too am excited, nervous, anxious, and ready. God Bless.

I was approved over the weekend. I turned in my papers on last friday and got approved this morning. The surgery date depends on the surgeons schedule. When I talked to the doctors office today, she said she could have me in surgery by this Friday. I was totally shocked.

I surely hope that the emotions are normal. I submitted all of my paper work this past Friday and I am a nervous wreck. I am waiting on approval from the insurance company and I do not know what to do with myself. The insurance lady at the doctors office said that I could be banded this Friday, but that was mere speculation I think. I am up in the air right now without the approval or a definite surgery date, so I know that things will be worse when I finally get a date.

Hi there. I was reading your post and I was wondering have you received your approval? I finished my 6 months of dieting on Friday, September 25 and I know how you feel. I am so excited and do not know what to do. The doctors office submitted my paper work before 11am on Friday and they said that I could be in surgery by this upcoming Friday. I am so hoping that approval is that quick and I have surgery this Friday. That would truly put an end to the anxiety that I am currently having. I hope that all goes well for you and that you are banded fairly quickly. I have BCBS of AL (PEEHIP).