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HaHa, I don't know why I just assumed everyone was female. I'm sorry! I like March Melters...! :thumbup:

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cursing:

I know there are some Protein bullets that I have bought from www.fitnessfirstusa.com and the product # is 9938 in the quick shop area. They are $56.00 for 24 vials and they are 3oz that deliver 42g of protein. They come in about 4-5 flavors and I haven't tried them yet but will let you know how they taste when I do get them. I also know that there are shakes that Trader Joe's sells that have 35g of protein and not too much sugar. You might try those if you don't want to order the bullets. :cursing:

I LOVE IT!!!!! What do you all think????

Is anyone getting bad cramping from the 'extra help'? I am always afraid of that when I take anything to move things along...

Do they hurt? My surgeon (I've heard) doesn't do local anesthetic or any numbing meds before he does the fills...how much is that going to hurt? When should I get my first fill if my surgery is scheduled for 3/8?

WOO HOO!!!! I am so glad our March Madness group has started adding members! I am so happy for all of us!

Ohhh....I love the Melting March __________! What about Maidens, Hotties, Beauties, Lovelies?

What do you think we should call ourselves? We need a cute group name!!! Something sparkley...something inspiring...something WONDERFUL!!!!!

How do you know when you get to your sweet spot? What is the feeling?

I am having surgery like 20 miles away from where I live. What other kind of medical evaluations do you have to have?

Oh my goodness...where do I begin!!!! I look forward to... -riding comfortably on a plane (possibly in the middle seat) -wearing a swimsuit -not worrying about not fitting in seats like at church, the movies, etc. -being able to tie my shoes comfortably -being able to buy knee high boots that zip -not shopping at Lane Bryant -not using a pillow to hide my stomach when I sit down There are oh so many more but those are the biggies that I can think of right now. I can't wait for that to change!!!! New body, new attitude here I come.

Since I am self-pay I didn't have to go through all of the hoops with insurance but I do have to get some blood work done as well as an upper GI and a meeting with a psychologist and nutritionist. I have been already seeing a psychologist and I have my appointment with the gastroenterologist Wednesday. The blood work has to be done within 30 days of the surgery so I will at lease wait until 2/8 and I meet the nutritionist on Sunday. Things are way faster for me since I'm not going through insurance but I am so happy I finally made the decision and have my date! I just ordered my Protein bullets for when I have my surgery and they look amazing. 3ozs of 'juice' with 42 grams of protein. Where are you in the timeline? I hope that helps...

I just ordered mine. I got the fruit punch and the variety pack. Has anyone tried the fruit punch? And by the way, I used the promo code today and it was a straight $5.00 off. $6.00 for shipping but still...totally worth it.

I have heard that Colace is a great over the counter remedy to constipation and hard bm's. It is alot of times used for c-sections or natural deliveries since that area is so tender and the stomach muscles are so well worked. I'm not sure how it tastes but I hear it's very soothing and easy on the stomach. I am going to get it for my surgery.

I am about to be banded on March 8th and I have seen all over these boards a term called 'Onederland'. Can someone explain to me what that is so I know when I'm there? Thanks!

Go to your 'used cp' which is located at the top of the screen and it will take you to your dashboard where you can see everything you have posted. It is a great area in which you can change your signature, add friends and find all of your posts and threads. Good luck!

So, I am now scheduled for surgery on 3/8/09 so unfortunately I am not going to be a Bandster Bunny! I am so excited that the date got moved up and I am now having a hard time focusing on anything else right now...like my job!

I got my surgery date...March 8th!!! I am so excited, it's actually real now! I can't believe it.

Soooo it looks like I'm now going to be a March Bandster. I am definitely going the self-pay route so I will most likely have my surgery on 3/8/2009! YAY my bandster birthday will be three days before my real birthday!

I'm with you! I was going to be April but it all worked out and I'm now going to be a March Bandster! What is our name going to be? The Lap-Band Leprechauns?

I actually figured it all out last night and I will be using my 401K for a little more than half of it. My parents are going to help me out and I have some commission money coming from my job. So I am way less stressed out about it now and will not need to have any kind of long term financing which I'm very happy about. I am going to call the office today and schedule my appointment. My mom is actually going to come down from Sacramento to help me so I will schedule it for March 8th since that date is better for her. I think it's amazing that with Dr. Nazarian he was charging $18,000 to have the surgery in Beverly Hills and he is charging $14,000 to have the same surgery in San Dimas. I know it's the location location location but seriously... OneHotMama - how are you liking banded life? What should I be prepared for?

I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. I met with my surgeon, Dr. Nazarian, on Sunday and filled out my 25+ pages of paperwork. He only is in that office on Sundays and does consults and surgery on Sundays. He was really impressed with how much knowledge I had regarding the pre-op process, the surgery and the post surgery support and he told me he loves operating on people that are so well informed. It makes his life so much easier. I was really happy with his bedside manner this time around...he didn't yawn! The first time I met with him, at a different practice, he yawned and didn't seem engaged at all. I almost wrote him off but decided to give him one more chance and I was much more impressed and comfortable. I also love the nursing staff there, they seem so caring and sweet. I was told I only need an upper GI and some lab work so I will be doing those next week. I have a second consultation with the surgeon on Feb 1st and at that appointment I will meet with the nutritionist and set my surgery date. :thumbup: Insurance didn't work out and it was way too much stress to fight a battle I knew I wasn't going to win so I am now self-pay. My total surgery quote including anesthesia and 6 adjustments is $14,200. The nervous part is now coming up with that kind of money (it has to be paid in full 7 days prior to surgery). I have been having bad dreams about it and everything. I would hate to get this far and not be able to piece it all togehter. I am hoping that my surgery will be 3/1/09 but it might have to be 3/8/09. My birthday is on 3/11 so what I birthday present that will be! I can't wait! Please pray for me that I can come up with the money and if anyone has any suggestions about anything please let me know. I am being so impatient but I know that my day will come and it's coming sooner rather than later! :biggrin:

Hahaha that is so funny! I am hopfully going to be an April Bandster. I am also most likely going to be self pay since I'm a borderline insurance approval candidate. I look forward to sharing this journey with all the other April Bandsters.

I LOVE my Wii Fit. I got it for Christmas and I played it non-stop for a week. I love the hula hoop and balancing games. Step aerobics is fun too. I know I should be using it more than I am and that was the original thought... I am hopefully going to be banded in March or April of this year (that has been a game all in itself) and I am so excited.