Deweydoer

I too am concerned about pain meds. I've been reading some people have trouble getting pills down; I like the idea of liquid pain meds. I'm meeting with the surgeon on 6 August, that is just one more thing on the list to talk to him about. The list is getting longer and longer, I'm sure glad he's a patient man.

stephwellman, are you freaking out a little about the soft diet before your surgery? I'm hoping I don't screw it up, eating according to a prescribed menu has not been my strong suit.

Just found out yesterday that I'm scheduled for August 12th! I'm now calling my approval letter my 2nd birth certificate, LOL.

Believe it or not, it took four days to get approved! I figure it is the universe telling me that I'm doing the right thing.

I started this process on 12 June and I'm having surgery just two months later!! I'm scared but I feel that I've been swimming in an ocean of fat and someone just threw me a life ring! Luckily I have a fantastic surgeon and a super supportive family, so I'm feeling like the stars have aligned and i'm ready to go.

Congratulations on making the decision to get banded. I'm at the beginning of the process, getting required appointments and such. It took me almost a year to make the decision to get the band. Looking forward to hearing how you are doing.