jacole1820

I have my 1st support group meeting this week. Im kinda nervous. What do I say?? Ive never been to one of these before. anyone have some experience they can share with me? thanks a million

I love that I found this forum! im in 6 month diet program pre-op and i cant wait. i love to hear all of your stories. keep 'em coming!

not necessarily at first, but what foods will be forever off limits after surgery? did you find it difficult to the adjustment?

you are so helpful! thank you so much.

hey cograts! how exciting! i still have a few more months to go, but good luck. you will do great. TRY to get some sleep...i know, sounds impossible!

i hope to look at myself in the mirror more differently after my surgery!

sorry for the dumb questions, but how do u get them to stay everytime you post?

I also have that feeling. my whole life has been about eating. but just think of how much happier you will be healthy and thinner....who knows what you might do to occupy your "new" time? Good luck, you'll do great.

thank you! i hope it works!

might sound silly, but how do i put a signature or cute pics on my posts?? thank you in advance.

How do you (or did you) deal with the excitement, impatience, fear, and anxiety before your surgery? It seems like this is all i think about! i just want it done! :whoo: For anyone who has any advice for me that would be great.......

anyone heard about this insurance? i work for the az state government. they made me do the 6 month pre-op diet. i hope they approve me quick! any experience??

oh my goodness! im sorry i misunderstood you! how silly of me. i have 3 months left. january 1 will be the last day. im getting so impatient! but good for you on all your success.

:clap2: Taurus all the way baby!

Hi. I am Jacole. I am having my surgery through Scottsdale Bariatric with Dr. Blackstone. Im almost through my 6 month pre-op diet, so hopefully it won't be too long into the new year. any advice for me? Thanks!

:clap2:well congrats on your surgery right around the corner!! wish i was in your shoes! i am in my 6 month pre-op medically supervised diet, and i have lost 15 lbs so far. they told me i can maintain that until surgery day. and dont think because you dont think your doing a good job now (which you are) doesn't mean you won't do well after the surgery. dont worry. you'll do great, and good luck!

ya, as far as i have researched, the people i have spoken to that have had it for 10+ years, they havent had any problems.

:)I have 3 months left on my 6 month program to be qualified for the band. i just want it to be over with! i want my surgery. im so glad i found this site. its very motivating and wonderful to hear stories from other people. i'll keep reading.

I think I have decided on the lap band procedure. How did you decide to band over the bypass? Sometimes I think that I won't be happy with the slow results and worrying about the fills. Any advice?

:help:i know it all depends on your specific insurance, but how long is a good time line to wait for an answer? days, months, a year?? thank you!

Hi everyone. My name is Jacole from AZ. I am 24 yrs old, and am currently in the process of getting approved for my band surgery. i had to do a 6 month medical weight loss attempt, and im almost done with that. any advice or knowledge i should know at this point would be great. thank you!