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Donyeil thanks for sharing. I am getting banded on the 25th and any positive stories are helping me stay calm pre-op. I've never had any kind of surgery before and I'm ready to get that part over with soon.
Best wishes on your journey. I can't wait to meet milestones together! :-)
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I'm being banded on Jan. 25 and I'm looking to create my support group and circle of fellow banders to take this journey with.
I live in the Fishers area. I'm in my early thirties, married, no children and love to be outdoors. I don't know what lies ahead physically, mentally or emotionally, but I know doing it together is more beneficial than doing it alone.
I just found this quote on another poster's comment and I think it's gonna be my starting motto: "You'll always have a chance to give up, so why do it now." ~ from "One By One" by the Doobie Brothers
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I am scheduled to be banded on January 25th. I'd enjoy starting our journey together. Having a group of friends to talk with would be so reassuring.
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It does seem to really be determined by your insurance company unless you plan to pay for it all out of pocket. My insurance company required 6 months of documented weight loss supervision under my doctor's care. I had to attend a monthly nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change class led by registered health care providers. At first I was really disappointed that I had to wait so long, but the classes really helped. I would not have been emotionally or mentally ready to handle the lifestyle changes had I not had the education and time to "practice" the changes. I believe a lot of my post-op success will be because of these classes and my continued check-ins with my doctor. It also helped me determine my real reasons for having the surgery, and my willingness to make life-long changes.
The "hoops" I had to jump through:
Psych Eval
Blood draw for initial labs
Monthly visits to doctor's office for weigh-ins and classes (1-2 hrs each), where they asked me to:
- Increase H20 comsumption to 64 oz (half gallon) a day
- Stop all carbonated, caffeinated and sugary drinks
- Eat meals in no less than 30 mins and Chew, Chew, Chew
- Begin exercise 3-5 times a week for at least 20 mins
- Keep a food diary to be reviewed at next visit and documented
- Discover reasons/triggers that cause over-eating
Visit with surgeon to discuss surgery, desired outcomes and ask questions
Wait for insurance company to approve (about 6 wks)
Wait to be scheduled for final class about specifics on pre/post op (I am currently here)
Get scheduled for final pre-op labs and actual surgery date
- Increase H20 comsumption to 64 oz (half gallon) a day
My band baby is here!!
in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
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Congrats and thanks for your post. You addressed so many things I've thought about.