Tracyde730

I am so happy for ALL of you (me too!)!We can start our new lives together! Just think, this time next year the clothes we're weraring now will be a distant though, and in my case, probably a car cover or bed spread! Ha!We have to keep in touch & encoirage each other!! :thumbup:

I want to walk into a clothing department that doesn't say "PLUS" or "WOMEN'S"....:thumbup:

Good luck!! You will do awesome!! Keep us posted!:thumbup:

I'm leaving on July 20th too!!! Are you going on the Carnival Miracle???? That is SOOO funny!!

That's so awesome!! My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet of liquids or anything, so I'm just trying to work on not drinking with my meals (so hard!) and Chewing! Chewing! Chewing!! I'm actually going on a cruise 2 weeks before my surgery, so I'm kind of glad there is no pre-op diet...Ha! We can definitely support each other...I need all I can get!! :thumbup:

That's awesome Jersey Boy! My last drs. appt is Thursday & then everything will be sent in for approval. Wish me luck!!

Congrats on being approved!!! Good luck! :tt2:

Was anyone denied for not losing weight (or gaining) on the insurance required 6 month docotor supervised diet? I am so concerned about this. I lost about 9 lbs the 2nd to 3rd month because I had my tonsills out but ever since then, I have been adding maybe 1-2 pounds a month. I may be exactly the same on my last appt. as I was on the 1st one, or maybe a few pounds more at the most. Will this be a problem???

In my case, it's the insurance company that requires it, not the surgeon.

I have Horizon BC/BS of NJ. I'm getting banded on 8/1 by Dr. Ewing from Hackensack Hospital. LOVE HIM!!! I used the Nutritionist they recommended (much easier that way) and she cost $100. I went for a Psych eval from a Psychiatrist and that cost $30.60 (after being submitted to ins). The surgery will be fully covered once it's approved, which hopefully be in the next few weeks. Please look into Lap-Band Associates in Hackensack, NJ. They are wonderful! They are a practice with 3 great doctors. Let me know how you make out!! Good luck!

Thanks Tasha...I'll let you know how it goes. I'm hoping it's no big deal. If I could lose weight and keep weight off, would I need this surgery???

That's AWESOME!! I'm happy for you!! Keep us posted...

My name is Tracy. I'm a 36 year old female from NJ. I'm in need of a Mentor/Buddy to help me through my life changing process. I'm getting banded on August 1st and I CAN'T WAIT!! My mind is set & I'm willing to do whatever it takes to have a whole new me!!:tt1:

Hi! So far the journey has been good. I have only 1 drs appt left then the paperwork will be submitted. My surgeon is Dr. Ewing from Hackensack Hospital. He's a doll. I can't wait for this surgery to happen!! Can you give me a list of things I should have in the house for when I get home from the surgery?? Thanks!!!

I'm from Edison, but I'm a teacher in Jersey City

Congrats!! That's awesome!! I'm getting banded a week after you...hang in there!!

My surgery is August 1st at 8:30 am (but who's counting??). I had my 4th drs appointment for my monthly drs appointment today and she said I'm doing great! I can't wait! All of you Bansters keep me going everyday!!

We can definitely keep in touch & motivate each other!! Looking forward to hearing from you!!

Thanks for the positive thoughts!!!

Thanks Jessica!! I would love you to help me. My final 6 month drs appt for the insurance is next week & then everything will be submitted. My surgery is scheduled for 8/1. Where are you from in Jersey??

I don't have to do a pre-op diet, but I am going on a cruise the week before my surgery & eating EVERYTHING!!!:grouphug:

Hi! My name is Tracy & I'm getting banded on 8/1. I just want to say that SALSA is such an inspiration to me. I hope I can be successful as her!! Good luck to all!!

So sorry to hear about this!! Hang in there...