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My doctors office called today and they moved my surgery date up to the 11th of July, from the 26th. I cannot believe it. I am excited but now the anxiety is setting in. I have been reading the posts and everyone is so helpful! I really want to NOT tell anyone at work, I am going to take the week off, I really hope this is enough time. One question I do have, I guess that I will call the Office, What kind of pain meds do they give you, how long did everyone need them? Did anyone do without them? Any feedback is welcome.

OK THats it, I also work with primarily men and I'll just say female stuff, they will run and never ask me another question!!! I have lost weight before so it will not seem unusual, I know that this will be the time that I DO NOT GAIN IT BACK!

I have bluecross/blueshield of NJ and they cover everything

Congratulations!!!!

Called the doctors office and they pretty much said the same thing everyone else says here. I am a bit nervous about the pain. But the excitement of this finally happening overshadows all. I cannot imagine being able to open a closet and having everything fit.Thank you all.

Just a silly question. I chew gum a lot, I also seem to swallow it a lot. Are there any problems with this, I mean other than you aren't suppose to swallow it?

Thank you everyone for the information, I guess I can chew it if I can give up swallowing it, I'm not sure that I can do it because I always swallow without thinking.

I have been reading in the posts about stockings that people have to wear for surgery. What are they and why do some wear them and others don't mention them?

What is a majic bullet?

Congrats!!! I think that sometimes the people closest to us are the last to say anything. I know that sometimes they are hesitant to say anything because they don't want to draw a conclusion and be wrong. You should be proud of yourself, I am in awe !!! You are doing to well, so FAST!

THere was a quote on the bottom of someone's signature, it was something like dogs have owners but cats... I cannot remember the exact quote and it's driving me crazy. It was perfect, does anyone remember the whole thing? I would love to be able to use it on note paper.

Thank you!! I love it.

I loved your post, I am scheduled for late July and am a little scared about the pain, your post made it real, not scary. I am interested in the prilosec, is acid reflux a usual reaction or did you have it before?

I am so sorry, I was crying while reading your post. I can empathize with you, I recently lost my best friend of 14 years, it sucks, my daughter just walks around saying that it's not fair and I cannot disagree with her. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. you need to know that you gave your love a very good life and he made yours better too. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

I was suppose to be banded in January but had some other medical problems that came up. Finally everything is fine and I have a date of July 26!!! I am so excited, finally when I thought that my band was never going to happen it is a go. The Dr's office says they just have to get re-approval from the insurance co but because it was approved before they see no problem. One good thing that did happen in the last 3 months is that I didn't gain any weight, I actually lost 1 pound, I am sad to think that I could be down so much more if I hadn't had to wait but theres no turning back the clock. I will be joining all of the successes I read about on the board, I wish it was tomorrow!

Several months ago I was approved and ready to go, I had some medical problems to straighten out. Turned out they were nothing but I am glad I know that now. I have to go back to see the doctor for a re-evaluatiion on the 23rd. That should be when I get a new date. From what I am told I only have to get the pre-op blood work done again. I am so excited, I havebeen following everyone, I wish I had been able to join sooner but better late than never!!

I know that they orientation staff told me that the band will not set off an airport metal detector but will it set of something more sensitve, such as when you have to enter a federal building? I know it sounds stupid, just wondering.

I had all of the approvals, ready to go and I had to cancel 3 days before the surgery. It turns out I have some other medical problems that have to be taken care of right away. I am so depressed I can hardly help myself. I have not been this upset in years. I am hoping that I will be able to reschedule soon, in maybe a month or two. This board site has been a God send!! I don't know what I would have done without it. Thank you everyone!

Thank you you made me laugh out loud for the 1st time since I ahd to cancel. I will be with you all as soon as I can! Thank you for the support!

Thank you all. I know I had to take care of this other stuff, I just wish It could have happened sooner or later. I know it will happen, I was so excited. I see how fabulous everyone on this site is doing, you are all an inspiration!

Can you imagine, yes she weighs about 110 pounds, she has never offered any support of thoughts, i told her one time I was on a diet, she barely acknowledged my statement.

Thank you, hopefully I am one of those people who bounce back quickly. I am a little worried about being hungry once I start solid foods. Like I've said, I eat healthy, just way too much!

I want to go to the support meeting, my surgery is on the 24th. Do you think I will be OK to go?

Did anyone have a lot of swelling after the surgery? I read a lot about gas, is that from the anesthesia?

I had wriiten last week that i was having reservations. Many of your ideas helped me. I am now worried that I will not be able to follow the diet that the doctor gave me for post surgery. I can stay on a diet for a week or 2 but I am worried about a lifetime.