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hi maziemommy, all my paperwork, tests, etc. was submitted to the surgeons office four weeks ago and I have not received any feedback yet to see when I will be scheduled. the waiting is getting kind of frustrating as I thought I was to be banded in March. I never thought I would be entertaining on Easter that is for sure. I am going to call the surgeons office tomorrow and see what is happening to my file, insurance approval, etc. I might order some unjury so I will let you know how it tastes. I am glad to hear that you are doing great. I am looking forward to watching your progress. How much have you lost so far?? shelli:) :help:

Hi Maziemommy: Thanks for the recipe - it sounds really good! How are you doing with your new band? How are you feeling? Have you heard anything about unjury Protein? They passed out samples at our last support meeting and it tasted pretty good. I am considering ordering some online today or tomorrow. Have a nice Easter! shelli

Hi! Glad to hear you are on the mend!!!

Hello! This is my first post. I am pre-op - had all my tests done and now waiting for the surgeon to scedule my surgery. I was not scoped yet - does everyone get scoped before surgery??? Also, what does PB stand for???

hi horns10 - I am pre-op too and I have the same feelings as you do. I am scared I won't be able to make the changes too so its good to know that I am not the only out there that has these feelings. I know I want to do it and I'm scared of any complications that not following the post op diet might do so I am determined to follow my doctors instructions to the T. Please know that you are not alone with your feelings and if you need help just write. Take care! shelli

Sounds like a question for your doctor. One guy in our class kidney's shut down and he ended up back in the hospital with dehydration. Don't mean to scare you but call the doc and be safe. Hope you feel better soon.

Alexandra, I am so sorry to hear that your band has slipped and you have to go back in to surgery. I will be praying for you and the outcome you hope for. You are such an inspiration to us pre-ops. Take care!

If I had to do it over again I would not tell anyone, other than my dh, son, and mother that I was going to have it done. I should have learned this from when I was always trying to lose weight on diets before. DH family is so negative about anything and everything. Plus then you don't have people looking at you trying to figure out if it is working or not. Oh well live and learn. Diet Sabotage can be frightening. Psychologist said some well intentioned people might feel threatened if you are not the biggest person in the room anymore - can you imagine. good luck on your new adventure

hi katsuflw, it really is a breeze those tests. i hate hospitals and any kind of tests but i just make up my mind that i had to do it and it wasn't as bad at all. even the dreaded upper gi was a breeze. i guess it is true that life is what you make it good luck and take care shelli

Thanks for the tip on that thread. I will definitely check it out. Hope all goes well for you, too.

Good Luck to you tomorrow. We'll be here for you when you get back. I am pre-op too so you can tell me all about it - the Good, the bad, the not so ugly???????????????????????????? A new adventure is awaiting you at dawn.

Hi! I am pre-op and wondered if anyone would like to share any post-op complications they might have experienced. I am trying to learn as much as I can about lap banding. Have a great day today - the sun is finally shining in Erie PA.:clap2: :biggrin1:

Hi badonkadonkbutt - are you going to the general preop meeting tonight??? I can't attend the meeting tonight but next week I will be there for sure. He works and live in Jamestown NY too. Maybe you know him already? Where do you work???(if you care to share)

Yes, I am going next Wednesday - I will try to find you to say Hi!!! There is a guy named Corry that goes that has lost at last count 155 pounds - he didn't make it to the last meeting though. He is from Jamestown New York. How much weight do you want to lose??? I want to lose at least 200 pounds. Yep it's true!!! Looking forward to meeting you!!!

Hi badonkadonkbutt!!! I am from Fairview!!! I go to Dr. Ali at Hamot! He is awesome!!! I started this process back in late August 06. I just completed my six months of diet with my family doctor and now am waiting to hear if I am approved and when they will schedule my surgery. I thought I would have the surgery in at the end of March but i have not heard anything for 3 weeks now. Now I am hoping for April. Have you been to any of the support group meetings. I really recommend these as you learn something new every time. There is a lap band support meeting the second Wednesday in April. You will love Dr. Ali - he is such a gentlemen!!! Great to meet you - will keep you posted as to my surgery date.

Yep, he followed all the rules. You are doing great too. This website is really helping me - everyone in our area does the gastric bypass thing and there are not too many lapbanders to get support form. Relatively new to our area. Thank you for all your help. Just out of curiousity can you tell me how much it cost in Mexico???

Thanks Rockn4u! Awesome article! You know ladies - men lose a lot faster!!! There is a guy in our support group who was lap banded on May 25th,2006 and lost 155 pounds by 2/1/07. He looks awesome and is already to goal. i hope i can do as well as he can. he runs one mile a day on his treadmill and does this 4 or 5 days per week. he says he will never be fat again.

Hi kuebel j, demsvmejm, and gayletx!!! Thanks for the replies. kuebel j I am sorry to hear that your band slipped but I am really glad to hear that you are feeling better!!! Demsvmejm I have heard alot about that gas pain. It is very common and you were wise to stay in the hospital overnight. Many of our lapbanders go home the same day but i hope I can stay over one night. The insurance pays for two to three I think. Gayle TX - What is Protonic???

Wow! I had the following tests: Nuclear Stress Test, Two EKG's, Pulmonary Test, Chest X-Ray, Blood Work, Psychological Evaluation, and Upper GI. I thank my lucky stars(and GOD) that all my tests came out normal. My BMI is over 50 and I am ready to roll. Beachgirl - you are really lucky!!!

Thanks for your reply-didn't know if anyone else was up at this hour. Did you have to wait along time for your surgery once your info was submitted to your insurance company. I have been waiting for four weeks and I am anxious to have the surgery. I have been trying to keep busy with spring cleaning and trying to lose a little more weight before the big day and started a walking program too. I am learning so much from reading these posts. :nervous