jesbowne

And it went GREAT!! I love the nurse that does the adjustments and one of my questions was how long do you follow your patients....her response....for a lifetime. I was glad to hear that as one of my fears was, they get you banded, do your fills, then it's "well, see ya later" The surgeon saw no reason why I would not be a good surgery candidate and said I should hear in about a month from insurance. Then a few more appointments and I can schedule surgery...which tentatively I've already planned for November 30 due to scheduling issues at work. My surgeon said he thought I could go back to work in a week even though I am an OR nurse but I think I'm still gonna plan to take 2 weeks off.

I have been reading MANY books and making notes in a book about stuff I want to come back to or try post band.....I have my consult Thursday but looking like surgery won't be until week after Thanksgiving. The way mine works is they log your BMI at the beginning and then they want to see some wright loss to show you can make changes. They refer the insurance to the STARTING BMI.

I also have been upfront with my kids 11 & 13....we don't keep secrets in our household and they are very supportive about my decision. They have not expressed any fears as I am a nurse.

JennyBee - You look AMAZING!! Great job and thank you. Your wearing scrubs, are you a nurse? Join our nurse group - you would be a good inspiration to many of us.

OH, but I forgot to mention....I have been walking 2 miles EVERYDAY...no exceptions, no excuses!! So that is a positive thing I think.

I'm not sure when the official weekly "check-in" time is but as of this morning I am 232. I'm not sure with just 2 days left that I'm gonna make it to 230 but I'm not banded yet and I still sometimes eat whatever I want....shame on me, I know.

Well, I'm just throwing this out there. I wish more people would post their before and after pictures even if you aren't very far along. I'm not proud of how I look right now but let's be real, I got myself here and it's up to me to get myself healthier. I am still pre-surgery but I am vowing right now to post an updated photo of me every month even if I haven't changed much. Who else is up for the challenge?

Thanks for all the kind words...I know in reality it will fly by but it sure seems like forever. I'm sure I will get more answers too next week during my consult.

Well I go for my consult next week but I did talk to the coordinator at the office. It is roughly taking 30 days to hear from insurance which puts me into October. I was hoping that would be my surgery month. However, she said there are several other appts and such to get through after insurance approval she said the soonest I would be able to have surgery is looking like first week of November. I know it will go by quickly as the 6 months did but man it seems so far away!!!! Been working on this it seems all year!!

Welcome! I just recently found this site myself after talking to my dietician about support groups. I have learned a lot of great information and look forward to the support I gain after surgery. I have my consult on Sept 6 and then have to wait for insurance approval so I'm hoping for surgery in October which is my birthday so "Happy Birthday to Me!"

Name, real or screen~jesbowne/Jess Goal weight for August 31st~ below 230 Weight on August 1st~ 232.2 Age~ 37 Dietary goal for August~ Protein shake for lunch Exercise goal for August~ walk 2 miles EVERYDAY Personal goal for August~ REALLY make more changes before surgery Date banded~ NOT yet....but still want to join Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 15.2 since Seminar in February What is your favorite place to travel?~ Door County, Wisconsin....would MOVE there if my husband would come along....LOL!! I just joined this board and I have my surgery consultation on Sept 6. I need some motivation so although it is a little late, I decided to join the challenge. Thanks - Jess

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I go to my consultation on the 6th and am hoping my insurance approves quickly so I can move forward. Good luck and keep us all updated!!

When I went to my PCP, he was VERY encouraging. I am almost 38 and the only health concern I have is my obesity. When I told him what I was wanting he told me it was best to get the surgery before developing diabetes and hypertension (as they both run in my family) than to wait until I'm older. He was very supportive through the whole process adn let me tell you....I have WAY more than 30-40 pounds to lose. I can't imagine he would be supportive if that was the case....I think YOU have to make yourself successful. The receptionist at my PCP office recently had the surgery and she as well has plenty to lose and he was the one that referred her to the surgery.

I have my last dietician appointment tomorrow where (I'm hoping) we will discuss the pre-op diet. I was wondering what people's saving grace was during this time and if there is anything specific I should ask about? I know every surgeon is different and have certain preferences but I know that the 10-day pre-op diet is important and HARD!! I've already converted to a protein shake at lunch (mostly due to time constraints at work) so it hopefully won't be too bad. My surgeon consultation is in 2 weeks and from there I will find out if my insurance approves the procedure and when my surgery will be. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!