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I am on my third surgery date. This time it is the 17th. If all goes well only two more weeks.

I getting banded on the 17th as long as they don't moved date again. I would live to have some friends on here to talk and share with. Buddy me ???Š

I have to be on a two week diet that consists of, 2 Protein shakes, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 3 cups of raw vegtables, and a can of progresso light Soup. I have made it thru 1 week twice when they have called and stopped me and said I have to wait, they have changed my surgery date for the third time now. I use EASvantage shakes (premixed); dark fudge chocolate is my favorite so far, if I had to choose. They taste like the carnation instant Breakfast to me.

I am so frustrated and mad, I need some help and support from someone going thru this process too. I started my journey 8 months ago. In order to get approval from my insurance I had to go thru 6 months of supervised nutrition. I was ok with that. At the end of the 6 months, they scheduled my surgey. Then my psyc eval came back and I was denied because the guy said I was too depressed and nervous. I then got approval because I have been treating with another doctor for my depression (and who isn't a little depressed when you are so far over weight). Anyway, I got approval for another surgery date for January 11th. When I got home from work last night the hospital had left a message that said my surgeon wanted to take the 11th off and that they were rescheduling my suregery date AGAIN for the 17th. This was on a Friday evening too so I couldn't call them back and talk to anyone. The hospital is wanting my copay up front before I have my surgery because it is elective surgery. I don't know whether to cry or scream. I don't think they are taking me into consideration here. Not only is this physically exhausting but mentally. I have started my pre-op diet twice now and through the holidays to boot. I am almost to the point of just saying the heck with it all. I have thought about consulting another hospital and doctor or at least asking for a different surgeon. I have had to go for 2 EKGs and blood work already because of the time period of the surgery dates. I would really like someone else's oppinion and thoughts on this. PLEASE HELP!!

Thanks The BandingMi Princess I am sorry you have issues also but glad that someone else has heard something similar. Just hoping it doesn't affect my insurance decision.

I am scheduled for surgery on the 19th. I was supposed to start my preop diet on the 6th but just got the paper work in the mail today. I was just at the doctors office on the 5th and they did not tell me anything about it! I am also SCARED to death that my insurance is going to turn around and deny me because my psych evaluation came back and said I may need counseling to make this work. I have been through hell the past 6 months jumping thru hoops to get this far and if the insurance turns me down after pre approval I will be devistated. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or had any problems with the psych eval and insurance before? I am in need of some encouragment and support here. Thanks

Just found out it looks like I will have my surgery on December 19th. Starting to get nervous a bit. I have been on a 6 month supervised diet. Bummed I haven't lost but 3 lbs, but like I said I wouldn't be doing this if it was easy. Just praying it gets easier after the surgery. So just a few more support groups a physic eval and seeing the doctor 2 more time and my new life stars. Saying lots of prayers )

Good luck on your surgery day secondchanceatlife. Prayers for you. I can not wait to find out when I will have mine. Just like your name it is a second chance at life and I can not wait to get started.

I am so stoked! I got the call this morning that my insurance was approved! This is the best news I have have recieved in a long time. I am 38 years old and feel like I am 68. I just want to be able to play with my daughter and feel worthy of the love I get from my husband. I don't want to feel BAD all the time any more. July 9th is my first consult and I couldn't be happier.

I have many many reasons for .starting this journey. My primary reason is my healh, I feel as if I am already on a path of death unless I lose some of this weight. I have gained 140 lbs in 8 years, and I am very ashamed of myself. I feel as if this is beyond my control now. I try and lose weight and nothing happens. I feel like people are always looking at me, ecspecially when I am out to dinner with my family. I have an 8 year old daughter that I want to play with but I don not have the energy or stamina to keep up with her. I want my husband to still be attracted to me and not feel pity on my. I want to love myself again and not cry when I look at myself. I could go on and on about my reasons, but my most important one is me, I need this for me to live.