Perky66

Mine is Wednesday. I am a little nervous myself even though this isn't my first rodeo with surgery but it never gets easier for me. I was thinking of jogging pants and a t shirt also. I was told if everything goes well, I will be home by early afternoon. Glad for that.

Hey I was just reading some other posts and was wondering if anybody can tell me if Dr K and Dr H use the "realize" band? I didn't know there was more than one until a few minutes ago, but everybody seems so happy with it. Just curious....:cursing:

Hi Ali. I am a little ahead of you. I am having surgery Wednesday the 14th. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I go tomorrow and sign my consents and get all of my info I guess. I think I am going to choose to have it done at the surgery center. A lady I work with had it done there last week and had a good outcome. I have one question for you guys. I have been reading these posts for awhile now and don't know what "TOM" is. Doesn't sound too exciting the way you put it though..lol Any body have any words of wisdom for me? I could use some about now... Thanks all....

I am also on day one of my pre-op diet. I get 3 slim fast optima and one protein drink plus I can have all of the sugar free drinks, jello and popsicles I want. I don't know, I guess my teeth feel deprived of chewing...lol It's going ok though. Like you, I am not really hungry. I thought it would be alot worse. I love food. Like you, my last meal was pizza. I just keep trying to look at the big picture. Surgery date is May 14th. Can't wait...I love this web site, it is so much help..

Mine was great. Very nice counselor talked to me about 30 minutes. She was very personable and we seemed to more or less chit chat. Hopefully you will get somebody as sweet as I did. Good Luck!!!

Good, I have 3 computers and tried all of them. The web site was slow on all of them. It's getting better now though. My daughter doesn't live in McKinney, she lives in Texarkana an drives to McKinney to work because the money is so much better. She's an RN and the top pay around here is around 22 with 2 years experience but she is making like 37 there. So it is definitely worth the drive for her. Yes she is gonna be here for my surgery. I just verified that with her today. I thinkill be having it at a surgery center, hopefully won't be there long. Are you getting excited yet? I'll just be so glad to be able to get around better without being out of breath and aching all of the time. Life is defitely gonna look up for all of us. We're on the right track.

Oh my gosh, is it just me or is there something wrong with the website?? SLOW!!! I am getting so excited about the lap band. I can't wait to start my new life. I start the diet next Wednesday to shrink the liver. That I am not looking so forward to but I have my eyes on one goal and I am gonna see it through. Good luck everybody. It sure has been nice to read and talk to others to know what to expect. You guys are great!!

I am starting mine on the 30th of April, so pretty soon. My Dr suggests 2 full weeks. Not looking forward to it but am willing to do what it takes at this point....

Wow!! Seems like there are alot of teachers here. I have to say, I admire you. I think that requires a special gift. I am a Pharmacy Technician and work in a mail order pharmacy. Kinda get some of the same perks as you guys. Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays off. Don't get quite the vacation as you guys...lol. I get 3 weeks. Good luck everyone... I start my diet April 30th. Not looking forward to that, but it is all gonna be worth it. Can't wait!!!:thumbup::lol:

May 14th here!! Getting real excited.. Good luck everybody..

I am scheduled for May 14th with Dr Keilin in Texarkana. I am so excited. Good luck everyone....

I have BC/BS of Illinois. I had to have 5 years of medical records, a psychiatric evaluation, sleep apnea study and 6 months worth of consistent supervised weight reduction proof. After I got all of that I needed, it was submitted to the insurance company and 6 days later I was called by the office and told I was approved. My insurance pays 100% which is unheard of but that's one of the perks of the company I work for. Thank goodness. I am scheduled for May 14th. I can't wait. It has been a long wait but well worth it.

Hello!! I just got approved. Am having surgery with Dr Keilin on May 14th. I can't wait. I have a co-worker that is starting her pre-op diet today and is getting banded on April 30th. Any suggestions on the pre-op diet????

What form?? I don't know anything about a form. My PCP would willingly fill out a form for me but I haven't been told of any forms.. Help!!!

I can't get it to work either

I have the same problem, have you found any way of getting around the 6 month???

Is there any way around the 6 month waiting period???

Not banded yet, going to a meeting tomorrow night here in Texarkana, TX. My insurance has a mandatory 6 month waiting period where u have to be enrolled in some kind of weight loss program, so I am going to be waiting a little while. Just trying to find out all I can right now, pro or con. I have my mind made up already just searching for anything I should know... Thanks everybody!!!