Kathie52

I agree with longleggs! I have Cigna and had to wait 6 months, which upset me, but I now realize that it was good for me. I did a lot of thinking. Getting my head right. They just recently changed the policy to 3 months. I know your frustration!

Cupcake, I know how your feeling. I am scheduled for the 6th and freaking out also. My pre op diet is kicking my a$$, hardest thing I ever did. Having that said, it doesn't take away from my mental satisfaction that I am actually doing something about my weight. You are 3x younger than me and my advise is that your so smart to do this before you go through menopause and all the other crap we women have to go through getting older. I always think of 10 yrs down the road. What if I am facing open heart surgery, eye, kidney etc. problems because of diabetes. I look back and say "hmmm, that simple operation would of taken care of all this" I hope I helped here. Please feel free to message me if you need to talk!

Beyonce.....MOVE OVER!!! So happy for you!

On day 4. Anyone else having bad headaches, light head, woozy?

I have a confession to make?!......I am a yankee But for the last 5 years I have lived in TX! AND I love you TX peeps! Please dont hold it against me. I got here as soon as I could!

Oh girl, you bet I will. And on Wed I will be thinking of you! Please post how it went. If you start to get the pre op nerves Tues night, you PM me, K? Sending angels to be with you!

Hi Jessica! I am also from Houston and will be having my op on July 6th. How was Dr Hollis? I have a fear of the gas (general anesthesia) they give you. Can you ease my mind a bit? Do you remember? Welcome to the site! I am sure you will find all the support you need here. THESE are GREAT people here and I have never been on any site so supportive and caring.

Hello all my July bandbuddies! DeAnn N~Are you saying that you never felt them give you the gas(general anesthesia)? That's the only thing I am worried about with the surgery. Had terrible halucinations from that and very scared to go through it again.

Go get em girl! Keep us up on whats going on. Will be thinking about you!

Ditto on what Cazzy said! Keep us informed and good luck Sarah!

Well, I am on the last part of the first journey! Heard from surgical unit today that I am planned for surgery July 6th. This is strange to look forward to something and then be scared! Oh well, buckle up buttercup, were going in!

Me too ! Just found out this morning my surgery will be July 6th, so no celebrating the 4th for us!! I hope we will connect ! Kathie

Houston, well, actually Cypress, here! Just got my date today. Will be banded on July 6th. And, alot older than you. Sorry, but have a good ear<0 so feel free to message me. Cheri, did you go to True Results in Houston? I have Dr. Hollis.

Yes you are absolutely RIGHT! I am with CIGNA and my surgical unit called me about 3 wks ago to tell me. I have now been approved and will have surgery On July 6th. Whats wrong with those people? Don't they know we...(Lapbandtalkers)...are a tight knit group? Seriously, Longleggs, good luck with this! Feel free to contact me if you need anymore info.

I am not banded yet but have been trying to exercise. Has anyone noticed once they loose it gets easier? PLEASE SAY YES PLEASE SAY YES PLEASE SAY YES!

JIM!!! STOP!!! Okay, got your attention? Now that said, I have not been through the surgery yet and like you I am going through all the panics you are right now. And every time I let it eat at me, some one lets me know there is always some one worse off. Lets say this, 10 years down the road, you are faced with open heart surgery, diabetes problems and have to have your eyes oped on, and you think back to this comparably simple operation which you didn't have.? And you wife and child? Now come on! They know this is for YOUR best. SO be a lil grumpy. I am sure they will live through it and be button popping proud of you. Your daughter, although I have no idea how old she is, will grow up and realize what her dad did, setting a great example for her. Job, its just a job and there are more out there! SO ONWARD JIM!! We are heading into it knowing,,,,,,it cant get worse! A wise man once told me, your fondest dreams and scariest nightmares never come true. GOOD LUCK!

I have a vision of a woman setting in the plane crying! THIS is so super! Pat yourself on the back or better yet, let me do it! YOU RULE!

~~~~~ gonna be facing this soon! Deep breath! I have been talking to myself...."Ten years down the road you could be facing open heart, eye ops, etc. So I am doing the right thing by having this small op" It doesn't help, I am still nervous! HAAA Good luck, baby! Keep us in the loop and post as soon as you are able to. Ask your angels to stay very close and help you!

YEAH MISWOO!!!! When your feeling like it, post your surgery experience? So happy for you! Go get 'em, girl!

Okay, thanks Judy! I am experiencing discomfort in my right side, frontal region about 2 inches down from my bra. Feels like a rock. Just wondering if it was a possible hiatal. SIGH~~~ guess I need to see a doc! LOL like we all know this feeling, eh?

Let me ask, what does a hiatal hernia feel like?

Thanks for posting this 316! I am waiting for surgery and feeling rather down. You have inspired me!

OKay....gettin ready for my banding! Let me ask all you LB veterans, which appliances can you NOT live without with your new diet? I do not have a standard blender but do have a hand held one.....is this okay? Steamer for veggies? Anything else? Thanks, Kathie

Good luck.....we will be thinking of you! Just promise you will get on and share the whole day with us! Sending one of my angels to stay with you! (she talks alot but shes pretty good at what she does)

I am very confused! Now, this is not so unusual, but what are ya'll talking about? And does everyone have this pre-banded?