MzNelly

I was just wondering what brand of ice pops you use and what flavors would you recommend. I am trying to compile a list of necessities ill need for pre and post-op, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

I've been to the road to being banned since April. It took me a while to decide on a surgeon that i felt had my best interest at heart. The past few months I've been running around getting all the necessary paper work. In June i was FINALLY ready to submit my paperwork and wait on approval... Only to have the PA call me to tell me that i don't have insurance SAY WHAT?!?!? I immediately called my healthfirst and found out that i had what you called a lapse case. Even though i submitted my renewal forms in February, my case worker had not "gotten around" to approving my renewal so i was in a grey area waiting until the paperwork was filed. So here i am BEYOND pissed, I could practically feel the steam flowing out of my ears... For the next couple of weeks i had to play the cat and mouse game with my insurance company. Speaking to supervisor after supervisor try to expedite my case. Here's the good part =) My insurance was reinstated on the 1st of August, I called my surgeon's office on the second to submit the paperwork and i was APPROVED today!!! Less then 24 hours to approve my surgery how freaking awesome is that. I am so ecstatic that i am practical bouncing in my chair while typing this post... I know the excitement will die down when i see my surgeon and get the liquid diet but for now ill bask in the glow of happiness for a little while longer Cheers to all the August Bandsters I will be a part of the club

I would so CHANGE my doctor if I was having the issues you are having now,,,, That's totally UNACCEPTABLE. When I went searching for a surgeon I thought of it as a marriage (weird thinking right?). A lifelong commitment there will be no divorce....so i told my doctor hes stuck with me. He chuckled, little did he know i was so serious. If they cant handle something as simple as your paperwork how would they handle your fills or god forbidden if you have a complication? That would be making me so weary

I see my surgeon on 9th and ill be scheduled for my surgery in 2 weeks so it will most likely be on the 24th

your not the only one... I am in the same boat as you though im not banded yet i'm so scared of the what ifs and what will be i have no idea how to deal with the opposite sex though i talk a good game in front my friends im a grade A punk when it comes to being intimate and sexy

You're a better person than me.... there would have been some F bombs and telling him to do somethings that are anatomically is impossible. I can't handle disrespect...

@Dawn..... Hey girl, I messaged you a few days after your surgery and got worried when I didn't hear back from you. I',m glad to see your ok and banded. I didn't know you got the band through your band, I've was looking into it and couldn't find anyone that did it through the belly button. Where did you get your surgery done? @Jonathan I'm also from NY, still going through the process of getting insurance approval i go for my psych eval/nutritionist/endo on fri. I am hopeful that my insurance company approves my request quickly. I am ready for this journey

Not banded yet, but i LOVE LOVE your honesty and your posts! I have noticed from lurking that some of these bandsters are plain mean and snippy when it comes to giving advice. As a future bander I want an environment where i can say darn i did this without fear of being crucified for my slip up.....Are we NOT all here to help each other get through this? /my 2cents

I am doing the surgery with my mom, so she, my aunt and a close friend knows. I haven't told my bestfriend which was strange now that i think about it. She's an amazing person but she's the typical girl who eats a ton and doesn't gain a single pound and i personally don't feel she'll contribute anything to my process as a whole. As for the rest of my family, i love them to death but they are somewhat judgemental and dont know how to keep information to themselves. So they are not allowed on this journey with me.... @Dawn you had your surgery today I hope your making a speedy recovery=) Random thought: I was just thinking i need a buddy/mentor when i get banded but i want someone close that we can maybe meet up once in a while to just sit and chat. I've learned that surrounding your self with likeminded goal really pushes you to succeed

I am an anxious excited ball of energy right now. I go for my sleep study on Thursday and next week Friday. I have my 3 in 1. So i see the nutritionist, psychiatric and gastroenterologist (not sure if i spelled that right). I'm happy they offer the 3 in 1 i can get everything I need to get done on one day @ one location. I love being efficient

I most likely be having my surgery done @Maimonides

@Dawn we are as young as we feel~ Good luck on your surgery i'll be sending you positive thinking! Hope you have a speedy recovery and don't worry soon your inner diva will shine

I'm in the process of doing the necessary steps to get insurance approval. I've been contemplating this surgery for 3 years now. I would really like to form a small support group (i plan on being a closet bander). I live in brooklyn hopefully we can help each other through this amazing but somewhat scary process.