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It will be worth all your trys and waiting...I should come up with a May slogan...any ideas? Make May day My Day???

Thanks you all!!! I think we all have some waiting to do but...it will be worth it especially if we try and use the behavior modifications until then...LIKE...not drinking with our meals 30 -20 -30 UGH!!! that is so hard for me!!!!

Ok...that is just not fair! However, I know you will find a way to work this out...and we are here for you...

Good Luck ScorpioQT...thanks KayBeeAZ...are you in process?banded? I have Dr. Blackstone at Scottsdale Bariatric -Shea...

I finally got my Band Day!! Yes...thank you to all who have been crossing their fingers and toes...I got my approval and date TODAY!!! :tongue: May 28th is MY NEW DAY!!!....whew...that took a bit of work...and yes, UHC is covering it!!! :thumbup:

I got my Band Day!!!! Yes...thank you to all who have been crossing their fingers and toes...I got my approval and date TODAY!!! :tongue: May 28th is MY NEW DAY!!!....whew...that took a bit of work...and yes, UHC is covering it!!! :thumbup:

Yes...thank you to all who have been crossing their fingers and toes...I got my approval and date TODAY!!! :tongue: May 28th is MY NEW DAY!!!....whew...that took a bit of work...and yes, UHC is covering it!!! :thumbup:

Kimmie K..I feel for you....My plan stipulated that you had to be employed for 5 years to be eligable! So, choose carefully...and look at the policy exclusions...

Good ideas ladies...after my complete abdominal (open) hysterectomy last June they suggested that I put a sturdy chair (like a dining room type) next to my bed...then use the back as the bar to pull up on or hold on too! It worked great...The other GREAT TIP...take a fanny pack and put like carmax or lipbalm, a small mirror, breath strips OK this time GAS X strips etc.... then hang it from the headboard or chair...always within a easy reach etc...I actually brought it to the hospital since I stayed 2 nights and had it hooked to the bed bar! Just a thought...Luckily, I have a great recliner too! ChecK out Goodwill or a consignment store...always have good ones...Big Lots had some too!

Wow Robin Bird you are doing great!!! I hope mine isn't for my 46th Birthday because it is not until the end of December....I better get my authorization and date soon....I want it in June...keep your fingers crossed! Thanks

Congrats on the 20...Keep it up...I agree with you on the drugs....

MaidMarion, Good Luck to you then...sounds like friends could help you....If the dogs were calm I'd think it would be ok...Be careful with walking them if they pull too hard...otherwise...the walking would be great for you!

Welcome!! Scorpioqt....How long did the "process" take you? What doc do you have? Good Luck to you too!

Good advice...if you can afford the time off...give it to yourself so that you can be at your best!!! Those with physical lifting jobs, I would think really need to be careful...you don't want to have to go back under to fix any thing :crying:

Good Luck to you Boston1...I can't give any info on the docs... sorry.... Ezma...you are doing great!!! Keep it up...I have been working hard all year but the last few days have not been my best...I think I am stressed waiting to hear...no excuse, I know but anyway...I wouldn't be in this situation if I was always "on" plan....MY "off's" were mild compared to not on any plan :crying: So Happy Easter ya'll and hang in there!

There is light at the end of the tunnel for you bradleybanana...go figure there are always hoops to jump through! Try and use this time to practice the behavior modifications and exercise ( if you don't). Then you'll be setting yourself up for success! Good Luck...I'm waiting to approval too!

What a great Birthday gift for yourself...Your health!!! Best of Luck...

Wow Ezma...you are doing great! How much did you loose pre op? I have UHC..waiting for approval...How long did it take you to get it? My file is in medical review as of last Monday???? Glad you are doing so great....I 'm glad you liked your doc and all...very important. :cheers2:

I am glad you all are doing great...way to go aznikki! You too CBK...I am still waiting for insurance approval...what is the hold up? They have had mile file in review since Monday?????? I got my CPAP yesterday! UGH!~!! I was up until 4:30 am so I finally took it off! It really isn't a high setting I just couldn't go to sleep....Looks like I have plenty of time to get used to it! Have a great Easter all of you!

I was worried about that! When I asked they said with the new Doc coming this May that that will help...they said it was because the band has become so popular....Not good news...hope your sinus infection gets better...did they treat you for that or do you have to go to your primary?

OH my! I could see liking the shopping or perhaps the gambling! My husband would love the other :embaressed_smile:... I hope I keep in a balance too!

Good Luck to you..and be kind to yourself...Smile...we love you!

Ok I edited my post :biggrin: My fingers are slower than my brain!!! YES I will be panning for GOLD by PLANNING my lap band for June! Ha Ha... See, I can make lemonaide out of lemons!!! I am an Elementary Media Specialist....aka...Librarian.... Why don't you do a ticker for countdown to restriction? Then we can check it off???? Keep it up.... I just got a call from my insurance and they have some question????I gave them my first born...I wish they'd hurry and call back...I was at the dentist when they called ....OF Course...had my phone by me 24/7 for the last few weeks...then I have an hour appt.. and they call!!!! Keep your fingers crossed that it is just a simple thing!!!

Jen01...I agree with ickapoi...perhaps you had a reaction to the pain meds or even the anastesia sp?...Did you call your Doc? If you still have the rash please do.... YES you made the right decision...it will just take some time....I'll keep you in my thoughts!

Chickie...I checked out your pics and the article...WOW!!!!! You are inspiring!!! Way to go...I don't get the weight exchanges but from your dress sizes I get it!!!! (Oh, I see you listed in pounds above...) I am about the same as your before...maybe a bit taller at 5'6''. I can't believe how great your arms, legs,neck etc...are...just the apron ws the problem? You look great! I wonder how well I'll shrink because I am older than you??? Thanks for being so brave and sharing!