timandmich

Hi! I hear ya. I've talked with several people who are post-op from the place I am having surgery.. and with the nurse practitioner, my band advocate, the nutritionist, and the surgeon... and all seem to think I will be OK. A cake walk? No.... but doable. I either do it on the 13th, or I postpone until Christmas break. No thanks! I am keeping positive... I've always recovered quickly from surgery........ but remaining honest with myself that I may have to call the Principal and say um... I can't come in............. and hope she doesn't hurt me. :thumbup: haha I am stoked about tomorrow. I begin my liquid diet. I'm ready! That's awesome that you will do the single incision surgery! Wow... you'll have to let me know how that goes! I get kiddo's on the 23rd. But, I do have 2 wonderful, wonderful assistants.... who I will prey on to help me with any lifting, etc. We'll be OK..... I have faith! :smile2: My saving grace(s) at this point are: 1. Inservice for a week before getting kids....~ 2. As of now I have no NEW students. All my spec ed kiddo's were with me last year and are 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 yrs. old... most are potty trained.. and know the environment... we'll see!!!

Good for you! That's so awesome. I won't meet with my doc any more prior to surgery either. They said they will call me the week of... to check in, see how I am doing, and go over any last minute questions I may have. Sooo exciting!! I bought two "packs" of the EAS pre-made shakes yesterday. It's getting cloooosser!! I'm impressed with you suppressing the urge to have a few "lasts"..... I'm not so much doing that. Eek~ that's probably why I feel SO ready to start the liquids... I'm eating too much! :-p I do definitely have my eyes on the prize. My only real "worry/concern" right now is going to work only 3 days after! I hope all is OK. We can do this.

Jen- I hear ya. I've told most family members... And I really don't want to keep it a "secret".... But, come on... I work with 98% women! Women talk.. We're the worst! LOL. I teach spec ed, and I have 2 assistants... So I feel I will have to tell them.. I am also thinking I will tell the school nurse........ Beyond that.. I may just tell as people ask.. And go from there. I am proud of my decision- not ashamed of it.... But I don't want to be the focus of back to school inservice either! :cursing: Ddow: I have to do the pre-made EAS shakes... Wish I had some advice!

Hi y'all! Hey, ddow... How'd it go today?? Two more days and I'll join you for the pre-op diet. :cursing: I am actually looking forward to it! My eating is awful lately. Guess no time like the present to get it under control! Hope everyone is doing well.

I'llb be joining you w/the shakes on Saturday, ddow! :scared2: Surgery 8/13 for me! Saturday begins pre-op diet... And Monday I will begin getting my classroom all ready so it' done before surgery! Any of you teachers decide whether or not to tell your campus or team??

Sounds awesome! Good for you. I hope I am as lucky!

Aw, wow! We DO have tons in common. So, so glad we met! I really like True Results so far. I start my pre-op on Saturday! I am doing 2-3 shakes per day w/one meal... Meat & green veg. My eating has sucked lately, so I am actually kind of looking forward to the diet! My surgeon really prefers EAS advantage EDGE shakes... So... That's what it is for me. I need to go stock up. I am very anxious for the band too! So excited. :scared2: how do you feel...?

Oh wow- very cool!! Where are you from...? Yes! I'd love to be buddies- be nice to go through this together! I have 2 great para's... And I know they will be supportive. I am more bothered by wanting/needing to pick up and love on my own lil 2 year old at home! she's my love~ When do you begin your pre-op diet?

Aww wow! Yep- so much for routines! What grade do you teach...? I teach PPCD-3, 4, & 5 year olds w/disabilities. So- YES.. Lots to decorate and set up! I can get into my room beginning on Aug 2nd. I plan to go soon as I can and take from the 2nd until surgery date (13th) getting all ready! So.. Yeah... Surgery on 13th.... 16-20th is basically planning/mtgs... So should be OK I think.... I hope to hear back from you.

I want to blog, yes... But not too sure where/how to get started! I have lots of pics.... Soo ready! Where will you blog??

Yay! August 13 for me!! :smile2:. It's official... Just waiting for a time... I will start pre-op diet on Saturday! Eek...

So... They want to schedule my surgery for Aug 13th.. :smile2: :smile: However..... I go back to work for inservice/mtgs on Aug 16th!! I've always, always recovered quickly from surgery.... But am a bit concerned... That's fast!!.............. It is mostly sitting and listening those 1st couple of days though...... Input/thoughts??

Congratulations jingle! That's so exciting. I am hoping my stuff is submitted today. Awesome lk77!! :smile: No date for me yet.. Prayers for yuo losethemess! Sounds like we are on the same track! I had my last appt. yesterday as well!

Hi! Let's see.... I had to do 4 months of nutrition visits.... blood work... chest xray... EKG... psych eval... and that's about it. My pre-op diet should begin in close to two weeks.... I am lucky in the sense that I do get to eat a little! My surgeon prefers EAS Shakes for breakfast and lunch.. then chicken or turkey and a green veggie for dinner.

oooh... forgot... stats: Michelle, 34 years old, 5'9", 305 lbs.

Hi y'all! I'm Michelle. I am being banded with True Results here in SA, TX~ I have my last required weightloss visit and nutrition visit on July 8th... then we submit and wait for insurance approval. I am really hoping for an August date as well~ I am a teacher like some of you, and want to be banded when we go back to work! :confused: It's nice to meet y'all.

Sounds like things are going really well for you! Congratulations on the baby step! I have had my seminar and have my initial consultation with the surgeon, psych, nutritonist, etc. this Thursday. I am a teacher... so work in the school system as well... and am looking at the summer for a probable surgery date. :thumbup: Be nice to keep in touch!

Well, I made it through the seminar. What a wealth of information. I do admit that now I'm a bit more nervous and confused than before I attended the seminar... but I'm not sure why. I have an initial appointment on the 13th, this Thursday, to meet with the surgeon, discuss options, etc. Anyhow... that's where I'm at! I can do this... right?! oye... :rolleyes2:

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle. I am 32 years old, and I have been overweight since middle school. I am now 5'9" and just over 300 whopping pounds. I have been reading and researching the lapband for some time now. I've always been too scared to take it too far though. My brother was banded on Aug. 27th and is doing fantastically! It's so neat to have someone so close to me who is doing well post-surgery. I am attending a seminar this morning, 11/8, at 8:30 a.m. Very excited! I'm sure I'll be back afterward to post more! Thanks for letting me share. I look forward to talking with y'all.

Thanks! I actually have a seminar with New Dimensions this coming Saturday...... if I don't get a good vibe there I may consider True Results--I've read a lot about them on this site. Congratulations on your success!

Are you a Valero Energy employee?

Curious if anyone works fo Valero Energy Corp.... in SA, TX. We have their insurance.... but although it's Valero insurance, Aetna handles the claims... so I assume we follow the Aetna rules? Anyone?