CTman

March 4 for me too....Tampa General with Dr. Murr!! Pre-op diet a must for Murr's patients...the more you lose the easier it is to navigate around the liver in order to place the band around the stomach laporascopically.Can't wait to get this monkey off my back!! Good luck to all!

I got my band date 03/04/08, my pre op diet begin on 2/14/08.

40 ish, 300.9lbs, 5'11", BMI = 41, (Optifast diet for 2wks. prior to surgery)

12/08/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Nutritionist Appts.

01/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Ehrlich - Surgeon, Bloodwork, Gallbladder ultrasound

01/08/08 - Primary Care, EKG, more bloodwork

01/15/08 - Blasted the PC office so the Surgeon's billing dept. should have all of my paperwork.

02/14/08 PreOp appointment & 2wks. of Optifast Diet

I will be getting banded at St.Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.

A Speedy Recovery wishes to everyone !!!!

Hi Terrisioux, Thanks for the encouragement. I think we are all a little scared but we are going to feel great in a matter of days and begin a whole new life of living healthier.Best Wishes to you. At least we can support each other having dates so close. I'll be in touoch.

Peace, CTman

Hi Rachel, I have a told the co - workers tha I have a more than working relationship with and the others that I needed to tell something just know that I am having a personal surgical procedure and will be out fpr 2 weeks. My date is March 4th. Please keep in touch so that we can share post/op info. Thanks, Chris

Hey Everybody,

Entering the 40's was a problem especially since I look younger and still have a lotta youngster in me. Well I'm over it and plan on making as many improvements as we can.

42, 300.9lbs, 5'11", BMI = 41

12/08/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Nutritionist Appts.

01/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Ehrlich - Surgeon, Bloodwork, Gallbladder ultrasound

01/08/08 - Primary Care, EKG, more bloodwork

01/15/08 - Blasted the PC office so the Surgeon's billing dept. should have all of my paperwork

01/29/08 -I got my band date 03/04/08 at St. Vincents in Bridgeport, CT, my pre op diet begins on 2/14/08.

Hang in there everybody, we can do this. Chris = CTman

CTMAN!!!! Good for UUUUU!!!!!!!!

Congratulations.....Let the countdown begin!!! Keep pressing forward---it will be benefcial for you to start changing your eating habits NOW. Try eating meat (protein) first. Then eat veggies, and then if you're not full--add a carb.

Stop drinking 20-30 minutes before a meal. Don't drink during meals. When the meal is over, wait 30 minutes and then drink.

1/2 of the lapband battle is mental---change begins in the mind. "Be ye transformed by the renewing of you mind!!!"

happy bandday to you

Thanks 4 thosw encouraging word Bigbaby. I'm pressing toward the mark of healthier living.

Be blessed, CTman

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!!!

I'm so happy to have found my brothers and sisters even here. I have allowed my temple to grow beyond a healthy place. I researched this surgery Oct. 07 & Nov. 07. After prayer I believed that this was what God would have me to do to regain control. I must admit I am concerned about the process but, we can do all things through Christ. I just want to encourage all of you that are contemplating and waiting for insurance companies and in the testing process to continue to PRESS TOWARD THE MARK...

All of your posts have been quite encouraging and I thank God for each and every one of you. Please keep me in your prayers as I pray for all of you.

CTMAN

40 ish, 300.9lbs, 5'11", BMI = 41

12/08/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Nutritionist Appts.

01/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Ehrlich - Surgeon, Bloodwork, Gallbladder ultrasound

01/08/08 - Primary Care, EKG, more bloodwork

01/15/08 - Blasted the PC office so the Surgeon's billing dept. should have all of my paperwork.

01/29/08 - I got my band date 03/04/08, my pre op diet begin on 2/14/08. I will be banded at St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. by Dr. Erhlich

Peace & Blessings, Chris = CTMAN

I got my call today (1/30/08) Anthem BC/BS of CT has approved me.

My banding date is 3/4/08 :tt1: :tongue: :wink2:

10/07 - 12/07 Researched the Lap - Band

12/11/07 - Initial Meeting

12/18/07 - Therapist & Dietician Appts.

01/03/08 - Dr. Ehrlich Visit, Gallbladder Ultrasound, Bloodwork

01/08/08 - PC Visit - EKG,more bloodwork

01/17/08 - Called the Dr. to remind him to fax my letter and bloodwork to Kevin B. @ St. V's.

01/22/08 - Kevin left me a message that all of the paperwork has been submitted to BC/BS. Hopefully we should hear something in less than 2 weeks.

02/14/08 - Pre - Op appointment, Begin Pre - Op

Optifast diet for 2 weeks.

Good Luck to all of you guys that are waiting for your day.

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01-27-2008, 04:57 PM

Hey Shortgal,

I'm going to try and help all over so I'm not going anywhere.

Hey that's news. I did't know that all of them had it. That is great for the patients. I did check out the photos so I will try to get all angles. Hope I don't gross anyone out.

Sharona, Thanks for all of your support and well wishes!!!

My band sisters are the best!!!!

Thanks again,CTMAN

:biggrin:Hello all;

Getting my band March 3rd by Dr. Thomas Brown. Nice guy and only $9900 for the whole deal. 3 days liquid before surgery.

Can't wait to get going!

Sadie

Best Wishes to you Sadie 11.

I got my band date 03/04/08, my pre op diet begin on 2/14/08.

40 ish, 300.9lbs, 5'11", BMI = 41, (Optifast diet for 2wks. prior to surgery)

12/08/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Nutritionist Appts.

01/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Ehrlich - Surgeon, Bloodwork, Gallbladder ultrasound

01/08/08 - Primary Care, EKG, more bloodwork

01/15/08 - Blasted the PC office so the Surgeon's billing dept. should have all of my paperwork.

I will be getting banded at St.Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.

I'll keep you guys posted as I begin the journey.

Hey Bigbaby,

I got my band date 03/04/08, my pre op diet begin on 2/14/08.

40 ish, 300.9lbs, 5'11", BMI = 41

12/08/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Nutritionist Appts.

01/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Ehrlich - Surgeon, Bloodwork, Gallbladder ultrasound

01/08/08 - Primary Care, EKG, more bloodwork

01/15/08 - Blasted the PC office so the Surgeon's billing dept. should have all of my paperwork.

I'll keep you guys posted to see if I have a slow losing process.

Fantastic news! WOW! That was fast. It is great that we are all going through this together! We'll help each other out.

I am scheduled for Feb. 11!

Beachcomber, I will try to give you guys day by day information. My son is going to help me get some pics up here. Thanks, Chris

Good for you! You'll be a bander before you know it.

I wish our ins had paid for mine, but I don't regret paying to get it done.

I had another fill today. My fourth! On full liquids for two days and then soft for two days and then I'll try it out and see if this fill did anything. I really think it's going to take another fill before i get where I need to for it to last a while.

I am still tracking my calories and Protein and have found this to be very helpful during this time of little restriction and although the weight loss is slow, the scale continues to go down.

Once you have the surgery, I hope you'll join the group on the forum for the month of your surgery. (I know you're scheduled for March). I go on the November 2007 forum all the time and we share info about our fills, appts, hunger, food etc. It's great because while our weight loss varies, we are all basically at the same point post-op and we encourage each other, if we're going through a tough time.

Right now, our group is doing a Jan. to Valentines day Challenge. We each set a weight loss goal for the six weeks and each week we post our progress.

The threads for those ahead of you can be helpful too, so you know what might be coming you're way.

Congratulations on your approval. Let us know when you start the pre-op diet.

Hi Shortgal,

This place has been such a big help to me with all of the support and information. You guys and gals are my new family and your stuck with me. I'll be sure to get to the March '08 group. Thanks for the advice, Chris

Hey CT family, (SHARONA, Poodle, Beachcomber)

I got a call from Kevin(billing). I HAVE BEEN APPROVED !!! mY DATE FOR SURGERY IS MARCH 4THw/ Dr. Erhlich - ST.Vincents in Bridgeport!!!

Hooray Horaaayyy Hooorrrraaaaayyyyy

Poodle,

Congratulations on becoming an official band carrying family member. I thank you for the gas info. I am going to ask for something special to deal with that. They better come up with something. Stay with it. Best wishes. CTman= Chris

Hello Beachcomber and Sharona,

I am patiently waiting for approval from BC/ BS. My family has a very busy February so I'm hoping that I get a date around March 3rd. St.V's says that's doable so I'm just waiting to live healthier. Thanks for thinking of me Sharona and I'm praying that you both have speedy recoveries and fulfilled weight loss goals.

Peace, Ctmann = Chris

5' 11", 301lbs. BMI = 41, Goal - 180lbs. or less.

12/11/07 - Initial Meeting

12/18/07 - Therapist & Dietician Appts.

01/03/08 - Dr. Ehrlich Visit, Gallbladder Ultrasound, Bloodwork

01/08/08 - PC Visit - EKG,more bloodwork

01/17/08 - Called the Dr. to remind him to fax my letter and bloodwork to Kevin B. @ St. V's.

01/22/08 - Kevin left me a message that all of the paperwork has been submitted to BC/BS. Hopefully we should hear something in less than 2 weeks.

Hey B, My wife aka MY RIB is a blessing to me everyday of my life, she was dead set against the bypass but, very supportive about the lapband. She is in good shape and is happy to prepare healthy meals rather than the soul food that I love soooo much of. I am definitely doing this for all of us.

Our church was on the Daniel fast the week before last and we had a week of refreshing services. God blessed us greatly all week long. We feasted last Sunday as well.

Blessings, Chris

Hey Bigbaby, Thanks for your response. i havent recieved a date yet. I should have on in no more than 2wks. I researched the lap band in. Oct 07 and Nov. 07 and finally decided that I have to live a healthy life. I have a wife and children to live for so the journey begins.

40 ish, 300.9lbs, 5'11", BMI = 41

12/08/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Nutritionist Appts.

01/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Ehrlich - Surgeon, Bloodwork, Gallbladder ultrasound

01/08/08 - Primary Care, EKG, more bloodwork

01/15/08 - Blasted the PC office so the Surgeon's billing dept. should have all of my paperwork. Hopeefully Anthem BC/BS of CT will continue to keep things movin and I will be approved by 1/25. I would like to be banded by 03/08. Things look like they are moving along well with you. Please keep the updates comin, they are very encouraging.

Peace, Chris

Hello, I'm a blackmale preband here.

Peace, CTman

Chrishell,

Congrats on your great weight loss, you've done excellent. I knew there was something special about you. My youngest daughter's name is Chrishelle. I have been reading your posts and you have been very encouraging. The most special thing about you is that we share the same 8/14 birthday.

Thanks again for your good posts !!!! , Chris

5'11, 300.1 lbs., BMI = 41

12/04/07 - Initial Seminar

12/18/07 - Therapist & Dietician

1/03/08 - Met w/ Dr. Erhlich, Bloodwork, Gallbladder Ultrasound

1/08/08 - Primary care Dr. Appt.

1/09/08 - More Bloodwork

1/15/08 - Called to rush the Primary Dr. to send in paperwork to the bariatric billing so they can submit to Anthem BC/BS

1/18/08 All should be submitted 6-10 day approval

Hopefully a 1st week of March "08" surgery date

Hello Georgia Banders,

I have a friend that lives in Flowery Branch. This is all new to him and he would like to be referred to a good surgeon in his area. I'm in CT so can you please help me out.

Thanks, Chris

GenaO, Best Wishes and I hope u have a painless and speedy recovery. I researched the Lap Band for 2mos. prior to going to the seminar. The doctor in Hartford comes highly recommended. Try to switch to someone who people really speak good of.

Sherona I am not a celebrity. I'm just FAT me tryin to get some support and support others up in here. I'm just waiting for my primary doctor to get my last blood test back that was taken yesterday, write the letter and fax it too my surgeon so that they can submit it to Anthem BC/BS. My co worker is being banded tomorrow morning. We work for the state and Anthem only took like 6 days to approve her. I would like to be banded on 3/3/08. Have fun on your cruise and good luck with your banding. Please keep us posted on your post op experience.

Praise The LORD!!!!!!

I am so happy to have found all of you here. I'm kinda new at this. After praying about a way to loose weight I researched the Lap Band for about 2mos. before going to the seminar. I have a few co - workers and church family that have had bypass surgery. I do have a couple family members that have been banded. So far I have done all of my check list appointments except for seeing my Primary MD to get my letter and EKG. Then it's hurry up and weight for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield CT. Im praying for God's favor and a speedy approval. I would like to have my surgery the week of March 3rd.

Congratulations to all of you that have dates and have already been banded, God bless and thanks for all of your good Godly support and band wisdom.

5'11", 300 BMI 42

12/08/07 - Initial seminar

12/09/07 - Office called and said make other appointments, you shouldnt have any problems.

12/18/07 - Therapist & Dietician

01/03/07 - Met w/ Dr. Erhlich, Blood Work & Gallbladder

Ultrasound

01/08/07 EKG, Primary MD visit.

Please keep me in your prayers as I pray for you.

Hooorrrayyyy No drinking uppr GI juice for me. Thanks for asking. As soon as I get a date I'll let u know

Congrats, Best Wishes and God Bless You!!!!!

Hey Shortgal, Happy New Year, Congrats on your fill, I had an 11:30 appt. with Dr. Ehrlich. It went great, he seemed surprised that I had seen the dietician and therapist already. After I saw him because I hadn't eaten anything. (I was too nervous to eat) I went and had my bloodwork done and had my gallbladder ultrasound. The only thing left on my check list is to see my primary care physician. I'll be seeing the doc on on Tues. 1/8/08 to get my letter and EKG. Then I'm done. I spoke to one of my co - workers and Anthem took about a week to approve them so hopefully I'll be given a date for the end of Feb. Thanks for keeping in touch. ~ Chris