Sapphire904

I was banded Friday as well. Not really interested in the shakes or much of anything else. Have to make a real effort to drink, but drink I will so as not to become dehydrated. Not feeling too badly, a little sore and have a little gas. To be expected, I guess. Hope this day is better! Am still very tired, though.

Just couldn't resist typing that phrase! However, I am a little nervous - okay, a LOT nervous. I am ready and looking forward to my new life. As of 9:15 a.m. tomorrow, a new me begins! Good luck to everyone else being banded on 3/07 as well!:biggrin2:

Congratulations to you! I cannot believe how quickly March 7th will be here now. I received my packet with my pre-op information and that will make it fly by even faster! I wish you the best of luck.

Exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time! I really cannot wait, but already the time seems to be flying by! I like your ticker as well!

I am being banded on March 7th and I have told very few people. My husband is extremely supportive and feels this necessary for my health and well-being. I confided in my manager at work as she will have to be there every day I am gone and a co-worker who has weight issues also and is on her band journey. The one other person I suggested it to started to cry. I just didn't want to handle all that from others. Plus, my sister just had a botched surgery for a totally different reason and almost died. For that reason alone, I cannot tell my family. They are not ready to be put through more worry. Besides, this is not the "easy way out". It will still require hard work and exercise on our part. As others have stated - it is your business and there is nothing wrong with keeping it that way.

Thank you! I went to a support group tonight and will go once again before surgery. I think I have learned a little something each time eI have gone to one. The next few weeks will surely be a learning opportunity!

I read your post with great interest as this is exactly how I am feeling. I just received my banding date and am very excited about it! Over the next few weeks, I hope to lose about 10-15 pounds before surgery. I know I can do it even if have been thinking about chocolate! March 7th will be the start of my new life!

:biggrin2:Received my date yesterday - March 7th! I am also excited to have this done as I am looking forward to loosing the weight and keeping it off!

Hi! Wondering is anyone has Tri-State Teamsters/BCBS. I have started on this 6 month journey where I have to "check-in" every 4-6 weeks. I am extremely interested in knowing if it was easy to get approved. I am so ready for this journey, though after a lifetime of failing at various diets.:faint:Actually, losing the weight is not the problem - keeping the weight off is!

My insurance company also requires 6 months on a "take-charge" program. My BMI is 41 and I have several of the co-morbidities. I feel the same way about losing weight at this point - I know I can do it, but if I get below the 40 BMI they require, will they then deny me? I am looking to this as a tool to help me be where I want to be. I have my first Dr appt on Wednesday. Perhaps I will know more after that.