heather.vasquez

Yes That would be great I'm being Banded on the 18th and Thanksgiving will be a wash.... They make Pumpkin Coffee I wonder if there is a flavoring we can put in a Vanilla Shake?? LOL

I'm so excited ... I had my last meetign with Dr. and start pre-op next week. I have the 18th but the office tripped me up a little and said we are faxing all the infor over to your insurnace company and you should be all set...." SHOULD BE" so now I'm waiting for the " WHAT IF"

Mommyx2, I had to get pre-approval to see if insurance would pay, then go through 6 mo's of Dieting and all Pre surgery consults and NOW I'm WAITING for final thumbs up!!! I have a surgery date of November 18th but I'm so nervous something will come back denied.

Does anyone on this thread have Aetna Health Insurance? The reason I ask is I got preapproved and I have met all my requirments and My Surgeon has booked me on the 18th and they said they are submitting all my paperwork to get an Authz number. Does anyone know how long this takes..... I'm trying not to ge EXCITED till I get that Authz#. My dr. doesn't seem to think there will be a problem but I'm just so SCARED to be happy.

WOW it looks like lots of us have the 18th for a date. It's got to be lucky...lol... I don't have to diet until 5 days before surgery so I have one more week of Solids trying not to go through the "Last Supper and pack it on before surgery. I have to take up a hobbie to keep my hands busy!!! Good Luck to all.

Monica & Chicago Mom, I know exactly how you feel. I get the but you have such a pretty face or your just fine the way you are why would you do that. My Mother is a Nurse and she has been the worst. My Husband is so-so not sure if he is worried that if I loose the weight I will be a different person. Either way I'm doing this so I can live a long happy life for myself and my children. I no longer want to fear fitting in a booth, squeezing into an airline seat (which I travel alot for my job) or squeezing down the isle without smacking them with my back side. People who don't suffer from obesity don't always know how hard this is for us. This is a big choice we have made and it's not something we have stepped into lightly.

I know how you feel... for the past 18 years I have been overweight... I'm waiting for the day to go on rides with kids at the amusment parks, to be able to walk into anystore to buy clothes!!!. I worry about plateaus but there are so many people on here to helps us through all our obsticals. Good luck on your surgery.

I buy them at Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart & Target has them I wouls also assume you can buy them at any GNC. They are not cheap but they taste great ... no grit.. no grime.

Wow I'm truly thankful that I only have to do I 5 day diet which consists of 9 oz of protein and all the clear Liquids I can drink. I have however found a low Carb Protein shakes I LOVE!!! They are the EAS Advantedge Carb Control Ready to drink shakes they are 17gms of Protein and less that 1-2 grams of sugar and jam packed with Vitamins. I love the Cafe' Carmel. They are also around 110 Calories. I got hooked on them because sometimes after the gym I get Hungry and they are high in protein or when your on your way home it's nice to have as a in between meal so you are not ready to eat the fridge when you get home.

Hi Chris my Name is Heather and I'm from Cromwell here in CT. My husband is a Steamfitter with a Local Union here in CT WELCOME. Hope you are brining your long Johns. Are you part of building or rebuilding a Power House/Power Plant. Not sure how many Men are part of this site but we can always use a few good men. I can ask a friend who isa a real estate agent on how to get you the best info.

Hi All, I'm having my Surgery on Tuesday November 18th YAHOOOO!!! I'm so excited.... I'm scared to be excited because I have an appt. with the Surgeon on Monday and I just want to scream with Excitment. I'm not sharing my surgery with co-workers and only a select friends the judgment from others has been difficult to swallow.

I have been waiting FOREVER it seems to say ... I will be a looser on November 18th!!!! YAHOOOO I'm so excited I got the phone call today and nearly fell the heck of my chair. I'm trying not to get to excited but I will be meetign with my surgeon on Monday to go over Pre-Op Diet.

Hi You, Yes gotta love it when the scale is not so kind to us !!! It's been tough as you know staying on track. My last appt with Lisa the nutrtionist I told her i'm tired of " Food" I'm tired of the same things over and over!!! She told me to stay positive and keep going... so I went home and took a week off.. NO COUNTING NO MEASURING and I still did good but the pressure was off. So now I'm back on track again trying to get these last stubborn 7 lbs off so I can be at what he wants for Surgery!! I had then Endoscopy done and they found a medium size hernia...go figure... Dr. White is unsure what Dr. B wants to do... they may have to fix the Hernia at the time they do the band. I have my appt with Lisa next week and then my last one will be in November. Karen Darley called and I have my Pre-Surgery class at the Hospital in 2 weeks and the only things left are the Stress Test & Echo Cardiograhm. Then I'm done so by the 1st-2nd week of November I will be done. I'm really hoping to get the Lap Band for Christmas. Where are you in the scheme of things?

Congrats to you.. I have my last Nutrition appointment in November ... I'm Hoping for a date in December !!! :girl_hug:

ok my turn ... what is papaya enzyme and what is it used for?

Hi there blue nurse I'm in Cromwell !!! How have thing been since your banding? What Dr. are you working with?

you guys make me laugh :omg_smile: I agree I didn't come this way ang go through all of this to go half way. Would you ask football players to only play till half time??? Heck NO... Riht now I have a bum my friend joke that I could put a service for 4 on it.... It's not that big but i'm sure you get the picture!!! LOL.... I want 100% and will settle for nothing less.:scared2:

Wow What type of Liquid are you using on your liquid diets I ahve to start mine in a few weeks.

I have Sarcoidosis :frown: I'm one of the few peopl that started with this Disease in my Sinus Cavity and then It was found in my Left eye it's called "Uveits". I've had to be on steroids multiple times orally and in my eyes. I was recently Diagnosed with it in my Lungs & my Chest Lymphnoid last November. My Dr. states that the Lapband was a great choice and it should be fine. I was worried because working with an Infectious Disease Dr. They think I have what's called "Muscle Skelatal Sarcoidosis" and I was worried that with something foreign in my body my Sarcoid would go mental. All the Dr's have consulted and they gave the green light. They actually think with the weight loss it may benefit me in the future.:redface:

That would be AWESOME .. let me know the date and I will be there!!!

lol Yeah you stick to the walk around the Apartment building !!! We will have in you in our hearts.

Hi guys I'm in Pre lap band stage and I'm going to participate in the annual "Walk FROM Obesity" Walk Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008 Walk Location: New Britain, Walnut Hill Park Walnut Hill Park is a one mile loop. Walkers may walk one to three loops. Event time: 10am - 2pm Registration from 10am -11am Music provided by Local Motion Entertainment, LLC I'm interested in getting a Team together I currently work with Dr. Benbrahim and I'm looking to see if I can get any of his patients together or anyone elses for that matter. It's a great cause here is a link to the site with information. Please send me a private message if your interested or email me @ heather.vasquez@yahoo.com Greater Connecticut (2008) - Home

I Agree I haven't been banded yet I hope to Be in the December Bunch but I would love to know what the factors are in your success and what tips you can provide for the inbetween fills stage that I hear so many people say is the hardest.

PSJ , I just recently went through a psych eval and like others stated it's to check your self esteem levels, see if you are suicidal. My test had a whole sheet on eating habits and the psych Dr. said it was to see if I had self controll and to see how I would react in diffrent environments with picinic, buffets or eating with other people who ate lots of food... Could I control myself. That part was extreamly interesting. I was really honest with my Dr. they ask us these questions for a reason and depression does result in weight gain for some people. Maybe the right combination of Medication can help my breast Friend calls it her " Happy Cocktail". I myself suffered from Pregnancy Purging. When I was pregnant with both of my children food made me ill so i ate and the purged. With the love and support from my family I no longer feel the need to do these things. So be honest and open and you may be suprised.:thumbup:

Hi everyone, I'm from Cromwell and I'm having my Surgery with Dr. benbrahim hopefully soon I'm going through all the hoops and workign on my 6 mo diet. You are right Dr. B can be a tough one and does not care about TOM so I try to schedule my weigh ins after my TOM. How is everyone doing in their progress.:thumbup: