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I added myself to the list below on the 26th. I was scheduled for the 5th but was rescheduled. Good luck everyone! Don't forget to check back in when you get home. 26th kuchiegrl1 Tishbite2 Motocrossgirly jrsyshoregrl684 (Bypass) BigDoug143 BarBee Hungryforchange 27th 731Shawty Cherlita Julie-Ann plump_princess candy8360 28th lukin puppy cagstorm 29th Sassafras TAWHarris McQty close 4mykidzinVale (Surgery in Bend, Oregon) 30th WorththeWeight

Welcome and nice to meet you! Did you have any pretreatment for nausea such as the patch the night before? I'm hoping that will help me to avoid that.

I love reading about everyone! I'm 40 and am married to my very supportive husband and have a sweet sweet 3 year old. I live in Oregon and I'm a photographer. My life has been far too limited from being overweight and I'm just tired of it. As I get older I'm getting more aches and pains that I know are aggravated by being overweight. I can lose weight, but I can never keep it off and I can never keep going long enough to reach my goal. I hope and I hope and I HOPE that the band will change this for me. Since I have my own business the amount of $ that I can make for my family depends on the amount of energy that I have and lately I have none. I need it back!! Nice to meet everyone.

What is bowel prep day? eeek!

Hey all! I'm going on Monday too! I was originally scheduled for the 5th but had to be rescheduled due to a severe cold. I have most things from the list but I'm doing my final packing on Sunday. I'm soooo ready to have this done and over with. Good luck to everyone!

Today is probably the worst but I have a horrible cold. My nose is stuffed up, my chest is tight, coughing feels like there are razor blades in my throat, I have a headache and overall, I'm just miserable. I guess chances are good that I will be feeling better by Monday (surgery date), but I doubt that I will be 100% healthy by then. Should I be concerned. Did anyone else go in with a cold?

Thank you SO much for the replies. I am still so miserable today and got very little sleep last night. Constantly coughing and up and down trying to blow my nose, etc. I called my surgeon's office today and am waiting to hear back from them. I'll let you know what they say. At this point I'm hoping for a reschedule because I do not want to be worried that everytime I cough after the surgery that I'm going to ruin something. Plus, breathing feels so heavy and hard right now, I worry about how it will go through surgery. Thanks again!

I'm on day 3 of pre op diet here. My doctor did not require one but I am doing it anyway. I'm doing liquid Protein shakes breakfast and lunch and snack and small sensible meal for dinner. It comes out to about 800 - 1000 calories. LindseyAnn, I'm in Portland too. Who is your dr?

Congrats on your date! We're all in this together.

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I've seen and read thread after thread with this same exact title and don't think I have seen one person say they regretted it. Even people who had complications said they would do it all over again.

Dianne, Yea we are on the same day! I go in a few minutes early the day of my surgery for the blood testing. I already did the psychologist, nurse anesthetist consultation, dr. consultation, and education class all done in one day. I do not have to do a pre op diet but I am going to start one next week. I feel VERY ready! I doubt I'll be doing all liquid for 3 weeks though. My plan is liquid for Breakfast and lunch and sensible dinner. My dr. has us on 4 weeks of all liquid post op and that's bad enough!

Denise, If we can ever set up a meeting, I will gladly photograph you. :grouphug: It's the least I can do!

I am self pay too and SO ready to go. I have to wait until November due to work. I'm also eating like crazy but that will all come to an end next week!

I think that we are unable to edit our posts here. So just cut the list, paste it in the message and add yourself. I added you Suebob! 1st PattyPoo Nessa3678 brandymom1234 Mom_of_Chuy 2nd lizzie_07 5th DLW Hungryforchange 6th ndmom 7th Goldie1109 susieq125 8th anw5102 9th Banded4Life neen7171 maccy 10th Selisejohnson omlagirl 12th jrsyshoregrl684 suebob 29th Sassafras

Hi all! I'm new to the November group. Originally I thought that my surgery would be in December, but I'm set for November 5th! I am so excited! I really wish I could just have it done tomorrow and be on with it. I'm scared about living on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery but I'll survive. Originally, I obsessed about all of the things that I would be giving up forever such as carbonated pop, bread, Pasta, etc etc... ....and then I thought to myself of all the things that I have been giving up in my life because I'm fat and would have to give up all of those things in my life forever if I stay fat. For instance, I cannot go swimming with my son. I will never go swimming with my son while I'm fat. Do I want to give that up forever? I cannot wear cute clothes. I would have to give up cute clothes forever. So although I will have to give up certain foods/drinks forever, it's in exchange for getting back other things that I thought I had given up forever. It makes it easier to give up those things. So, what did you give up in your life by being fat that you'll be able to get back once you lose your weight?

My surgery date is set for November 5th so I guess I'll be moving to the November forum. Good luck to everyone here with your surgeries!

This is why insurance costs are so out of control and why they do everything they can to get out of paying for procedures.

I just had my pre op consultation and class yesterday and we are to do FOUR full weeks of liquid only after surgery. I'm scared to death!

What happened to his sister?

Where are you located, Boo Boo? I'm a photographer and have some connections. I might be able to help you make a connection with a good photographer depending on where you are.

I'm a photographer. :confused:

I am self employed and am in the midst of trying to purchase health insurance for my family. I was denied due to my weight (coverage was offered for my husband and son). So now I'm wondering, once I have the lap band surgery and lose the weight, will that help me to get health insurance for myself or will the fact that I had the surgery make me a high risk even if I am no longer high risk due to my weight. Basically, am I damned either way? Thanks for reading and any input.

Well on the applications they do ask about surgeries and you do have to sign stating that you are being truthful and honest. I'm sure if even the slightest thing came up that they could blame on the surgery once finding out, they wouldn't cover it....or they may use that to not cover anything at all! Who knows! I can still get coverage through the state medical pool program that is set up for people who are denied elsewhere but of course it is crappier insurance for more money.

Well gosh that's not good news, but it's exactly what I was afraid of.