DawnWhite

Wow...Good luck to you. Hats off to your insurance company. I am so glad too everything is finally happening for me, for us. I'ts a new year and a new beginning to a new US girl..Let's keep each other motivated....I am saving you as a friend..

Oh wow, I see. How far have you come?

Girl this is too funny! I think we definately are the same! I have been cooking my thick behind off! My family are going to gain weight, while i lose weight. I have always been a cooker, but lately I am going over-board! My kids love it though because of all the sweets/treats. I guess it will slim down some later. Thanks for the laugh and encouragement...

That is the exact same diet I am on right now Big as Life...How did you do? I am also walking at lunch to avoid the donuts in the conference room!

I am having my surgery on the 23rd a day after you have yours. I can only say that I am going crazy and sometimes i feel like even the nastiest foods I smell taste good. I have been watching the foodnetwork channel all day everyday! I find that i do better at work than at home in the evenings. I also feel that if i stay busy i can actually take my mind off of food for a moment or so...Going to bed early helps me out too as well! Good luck we can do it!:smile:

I am in east texas and i am going to Dr. Hekier and he is at Lap Band Surgery Texarkana- Serving Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana His office is 2717 Summerhill road in Texarkana TX. His wife also does the procedure and her name is Dr. Rachael Keilin. I am not self-pay but i am quite sure Betty can help you out at thier number. 903-794-band. I hope this helps you. dawn

I know what you mean about being scared, but my insurance is BCBS federal side, and I didn't need pre-approval. Thank Goodness for that. I just needed to meet the criteria and then my doctor set my date. I am going to have my surgery in Texarkana with Dr. Keilin. She is at Lap Band Surgery Texarkana- Serving Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

Thanks...I was so scared this weekend because i was so hungry after starting my pre-op diet on the 9th of jan. I went to a concert in Dallas with my girls and EVERYTHING smelled so good! I wanted so bad to eat food! I didn't and I was so proud of my-self. I am now able till the surgery to eat a small salad in place of a slim fast. I am on three slim fast and one protein shake and two multi-vitamins everyday. I can eat all the fat/free jello i want and drink all non-caloric drinks...I am going to be ok though.... Thanks again...

Doing the 2 week liguids and stuff now. I am so excited and kind of scared too you guys. I live in Texarkana Texas.. I have been reading the post and they give so much encouragement. You guys are so good for one another and I am glad you are going to be here for me. too. Such a great place to get questions answered and share experiences...I am just so excited and so hungry right now! I invite any help/tips and would love to meet people in my area... Thanks, Dawn

Doing the 2 week liguids and stuff now. I am so excited and kind of scared too you guys. I live in Texarkana Texas.. I have been reading the post and they give so much encouragement. You guys are so good for one another and I am glad you are going to be here for me. too. Such a great place to get questions answered and share experiences...I am just so excited and so hungry right now! :smile: I invite any help/tips and would love to meet people in my area... Thanks, Dawn