Ronda1966

Congrats Peanutband , I'm so happy you had made it through so well, I did say a pray for you . I'm 2 days away from having mine done and must say still scared as hell ,but I'll be alright (I hope). One thing I wish I had was a recliner my girlfriend gave my her pull out bed (couch) just for the reason of having the surgery .I've slept on it for 2nights just to see it would feel ,and I must say it SUCKS! I can only image how hard it is going be after wards . I do have a king size bed upstairs ,but my bathroom is down stairs. The 1/2 is under construction (upstairs) has been for 2weeks now .I have a lounge in my living room ,I think I'm better off in that and besides it's already broken in . Again best wishes ,and now you on your way !

I have Aetna PPOS, and I did the 3 month program . I did not have to do a diet ,but I did get weighted once a month for three months (doctors ) office. I had been in Weight watchers for 5years(off and on ) ,and Curves for Woman .That showed I tried to lose ,and did at times only to regain . .I go in for my band on January 14TH ,the process went fast for me started Sept.28TH 2009 was approved Dec.24Th. If you feel you need to do the 6 month program you do what you feel is right for you ,and that way you will be successful .I know that Aetna does help with weight lost Programs and I believe Weight Watchers is one of them ,also Jenny Craig .I think you get a discount on the programs and they can use that as weights towards (insurance approval) ,it did for me .I didn't need to do the 6 months and saved money that way ,it cost $39.00 a month and you have E -tools online to help with recipes and excise. Which ever way you go ,I wish you luck and hope you do well ,Best Wishes.:thumbup:

I have Aetna PPOS, and I did the 3 month program . I did not have to do a diet ,but I did get weighted once a month for three months (doctors ) office. I had been in Weight watchers for 5years(off and on ) ,and Curves for Woman .That showed I tried to lose ,and did at times only to regain . .I go in for my band on January 14TH ,the process went fast for me started Sept.28TH 2009 was approved Dec.24Th. If you feel you need to do the 6 month program you do what you feel is right for you ,and that way you will be successful .I know that Aetna does help with weight lost Programs and I believe Weight Watchers is one of them ,also Jenny Craig .I think you get a discount on the programs and they can use that as weights towards (insurance approval) ,it did for me .I didn't need to do the 6 months and saved moniy that way ,it cost $39.00 a month and you have E -tools online to help with recipes and excise. Which ever way you go ,I wish you luck and hope you do well ,Best Wishes.

I will be joining you on the same day ,and I don't have to do the diet thing either ,but I have cut back a lot already lost 4.4 pounds since Sunday . I'm scared but getting more excited as the day approaches .Best Wishes .

Don't give up on yourself so easily. You will lose the weight ,but you have to stick to the program .Continue to excerise and eat the proper foods(not slider foods). Try and remember back to the first day you stepped on the scale and it moved .How did it make you feel ?? Keep that feeling in your head ,you have been through alot lately ,and you need to STOP beating yourself up .I have this same problem when I excerise I gain Water weight ,the weight you have gain could just be that .Then after a while your body will adjust to the work outs and you will see results. You didn't become overweight over night and you will not lose the weight over night ,this is a tool to help you and you just have to let it . Sounds like you might need a fill if you can eat more than you should .and leave out the bacon bits they contain salt which also retains Fluid in your body. Please take a look at what is in your cabinets and fridge grab a trash bag or give it to somebody who needs it.Remove the products that will not help you in your goal . One thing you must do is not eat that late at night ,I know that 's hard (or I would have never gotten where I am being overweight).That's where your will power has to come in to play here,the tool is to help it won't do all the work for you .I read where you said " I get hurgry at times I shouldn't be ,and not when I should be ",now that you know that work around it eat when you should even a little then when you shouldn't be hungry it won't be . If I come off sounding mean that in not my intention . You've come along very well with losing as far as weight coming off ,but you need encouragement ,so please don't be so hard on yourself .You only will be hurting yourself in the long run .When you are hungry grab a Protein drink it should hold you over till it's meal time ,if not drink favored water . You've put your body throgh all this ,don't give up now ,sit and think about how you felt 9months ago -10 months ago do you really want to be back there ?? I will keep you in my thoughts and hope you find your better off going at it slow and steady Best Wishes.

Hasmik, Oh sweetie that is so hard when you don't have a support system ,your hubby should be standing by your side encouraging you to do what you need to .I must say you will find the support and strength here . This site has given me so much hope and courage to go forward with my decision. I am a 42 old woman with two grown children and a wonderful husband ,I have a 4 year old grandson to whom I wish to see grow up. I have many medical problems ,and all are due to my weight . I will be having my surgery in less than 5 days from now Jan.14th 2009 (I'm not counting today ,since it's already here ). I had all my pre-testing done yesterday(blood work,and ekg). I have purchased all my liquid drinks ,and things I will need when I get home ( gas x strips ,ect...).I did not have to do a 2 week diet ,but have cut back and have losted 2.3 pounds already .I drink slimfast twice a day ,I freezer to let it get crystals in it (that way it taste like a milk shake ). I wish you luck ,and hope your husband comes around if not do what you feel is right for YOU ! Best Wishes from me to you .

We are being banded on the same day .Best wishes and I hope you recovery is smooth and fast . I am scared but looking forward to living a healthier life . Again Congrats to you .

WOW !!! 25 pounds that's Great!! and Happy Belated Birthday to you . I will be banded on January 14TH ,I can't wait till I reach my first 25 pounds .I am scared as hell (of the pain ) but I will have this done regardless,I need to. I'm 42 years old and I want to live ,have a full life time of memories to carry me into my old age. I have a 4 year grandson who I'm raising ,and I want to give him the best of me .Base games ,football--- times that will carry him into adulthood and he can look back and say he had a Great a life with me. Best thoughts and wishes I send you ,and keep everyone posted on your progress I would love to hear your updates.

Well you've taken the first steps and that is something to be proud of . I will be having my surgery on January 14TH (next Weds). I'm scared as hell ,but excited at the same time to begin with you've already checked with your insurance which is a BIGGIE . Next the doctor will have you go through al ot of testing . I had to do all my testing within three months . I have AENTA POS that was their guides lines for my plan .I started out on Sept28th of 2008 and by Dec24Th I was approved,not bad ,but I have heard of people having to wait months or years . The key is NOT to give up hope and continue to see the doctor once a month for weighins.Gather all your weights for however many years your insurance company requires and KEEP COPIES of everything . Make sure they go to the proper person who is putting they packet together for the insurance company ,write down names and dates you spoke with them . Oh and another thing if you ever went to any kind of weight program (Weight watchers ,Jenny Craig ..ect) or were a gym member that will show that you have attempted to lose weight in the past . I wish you good blessing and hope you all the best in your quest

Wow ! That is amazing ,in just one short month you have lost 36 pounds .I have my surgery January 14Th ,I hope I do just as well as you . Congrats on a job well done and keep up the great work. I hope you meet your goal on Feb.14Th as well .

I'm getting band the same day ,and no I don't have to do a liquid diet either ,but I have started cutting back on my food intake and choices. Good Luck ,

Hi Everyone, My day of Glory will be January 14TH:biggrin:, I got in for pre-testing on January 8Th (blood work ,and chest ex-ray). Good luck to each and everyone of us January HOTTIES.

almarie120, I know what your saying about being scared and excited at the same time . But what a good feeling it is , it's like being on a roller coaster only your the one who controls the ride .Good luck hope to hear how your doing .

Tashanichole1271, Another JAN14Th Congrats ,this is going to be one heck of a ride for all of us best of luck ,and keep us posted . I started my cutting back my food today ,feeling good at the moment but can't promise I'll be a happy camper in a few days (LOL). You've have only gained 6 pounds since May ,dam I wish I could say the same more like 15 since May for me . I just had enough after I looked at some pictures of my birthday party and didn't know who that girl was (low and behold it was me ) . That's when I set my appointment for Sept.28TH,and started taking back my life . Best of luck ,I know you will do GREAT !

Donnainva, Thanks for the well wishes, :tt2:. Wow!!!! alot of people are getting done this month and I couldn't be happier for ever single one of us . This is going to be a Wonderful year !!! Best of luck to you ,and know were all here for you .

Thanks for the food tips I have got to try that . I can't believe you have lost 10 pounds already way to go !!! You should be very proud of yourself I know I would be . You asked me how I feel well words really can't explain ,but I will try EXCITED ,THRILLED ,SCARED:scared:. I'm all over the place with emotions every time I think about it (13days away my heart starts to pound out of my chest). I will keep you posted on how I'm doing and you do the same please .We can bounce advice and information off each other ,also be there for each other as we go through all this .Have a wonderful day and talk with you soon . :thumbup:

Thanks for the food tips I would of never thought of adding favoring to my liquid drinks. Now I won't be making those messed up face as I try and force the drink down .You asked how I feel well I can't even find the right words ,but excited and scared do come to mind .I have never been so nervous in my life and I've had plenty of surgeries. This one is so different because someday in the near future I'm going to wake up to seeing someone I don't know . That really freaks me out in a way ,but I look forward to that . Make sense ? I can't believe you've already lost 10 pounds your doing so good you should be so proud of yourself .Now I gotta get my butt in gear I really should walk ,but my knees are so bad and with this cold air here in New York that's not likely to happen .I have had surgery on my right knee twice so far and the last one really made me worst then ever . I know once the weigh comes off I'll be walking like a normal person again. I had lost 98 pounds in the pass with Weight Watches only to gain it back in a year (after the second surgery). I was in so much pain I was crying all the time ,but when I had lost all that weight walking was no problem . I was a manger of a hotel chain Best Western,then the knee surgery put me out of work and I just could not stand on my legs all day . Now I'm a stay at home house wife .(not for long I hope ) I miss the people and the excitement hell I miss my fat pay check . I say let my new life begin now!!! I'll be here if you ever won't to talk ,and keep me updated talk with you soon .

I too am getting banded on Jan 14th , I start my liquid phase today ,since I just received my date yesterday . I like you went out and picked up everything I needed for the hospital and home . I also grabbed lip balm for after surgery ,since I've read a lot of people on here say your lips dry out , my pillow is waiting for the ride home . I don't know if I'll be staying overnight due to the fact I have CPAP MACHINE now . I really wouldn't mind that anyway,since I'm a big baby when it comes to pain (LOL). Well please keep me posted on your progress,since we are starting out on the same day ,I think we will have alot to talk about .Congrats to you !!!!

I received my date FINALLY!!!:cursing::tongue2: JANUARY 14TH, I have to do pre-testing on the 8th with blood work ,and chest ex-ray. I start my food diet today . Now I'm scared it seems so surreal to me ,but I'm ready .Every time I start thinking about it my heart starts to race. Now with that being said CONGRATS to all of us .

Congrats to you on your approval Michelle.:thumbs_up:I also cried ,we are the same height and size so I have someone who is starting out as I do . I received my approval Christmas Eve ,but didn't get the word till that following Monday due to the holidays . I have waited so long that later that night after I put my grandson to bed I just started crying for no reason ,well there was.( a pure cry of joy). Then I started to think about all the others times I've tried and failed .I just have a real hard time seeing myself thin or healthy. Does that make sense??? All I know is I'm ready Hell I was ready the day they said "APPROVED". I've have waited all week from word from my surgeon :confused:,but so far nothing:cursing:. I think I will call this morning ,BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND AGAIN CONGRATS !!!! Talk with you soon .

I'm so glad to hear that you feel better ,get plenty of fluids and keep walking as must as possible without discomfort.That way you don't get gas pains .I heard there is alot of pain near the port,just try and go at it slowly . I just laid down for a nap ,but no luck I'm so worried about the surgery (STRESS), I keep trying to see myself thinner and I'm having such a hard time trying to image that . I guess being so big for most of my life as made me leary of myself if that makes sense. I know I worry about what people say and think of me .I guess I am vain ,shallow or what ever it is .I've wanted this for so long and now that the time is here I'm just scared of change:sad: . I just don't make sense to myself OH WELL ,.enough about me , keep in touch and let me know how you are doing on a daily bases. Talk with you soon .

I really don't know if you can (gas in legs) ,but then again I'm not a doctor ,but please call your doctor today if he is not in leave a message with the call back service or go to the ER please I don't know you ,but I still worry ,because I know if this was me I would not wait . Best of luck and let me know what you decide to do .:Yawn:

Hi ,I haven't been banded yet waiting on my date in January,but I think you should call your doctor .Better safe than sorry I have read alot here and just make sure it's not a blood clot or anything that could be serious. I don't mean to frighten you or anything ,but please make the call you've come so far already no sense in not being safe . Please let us know how you are and Congrats to you on getting banded .What a GREAT!!! way to start the New Year:thumbup:

Congrats on getting your surgery so soon ,you and I are one of the lucky ones some people have to wait months or even up to a year .I started my journey Sept 28th 2008. I had done most of all my testing in Nov. but had to wait for my sleep test till Dec. (I failed ) then I had to wait for the CPAP TEST that took place this pass Monday .I did get my approval on the 24th ,but the office was closed for Christmas Eve.They had sent my paper work in on Dec.22nd .I was really shock ,excited ,Thrilled all in one .I never thought it would be happening so fast .I 'm very grateful it did .What a great New Years this will be for us ,again Congrats to you ,and have a Happy and Safe New Year to come .:laugh:

Sorry you have been going through all this crap ,but please keep your head up ,and as far as your son goes ,maybe you should teach him a lesson in life .My daughter who was 15 years tried to give me a run for my money ,but I kicked my butt in high gear and put her in check .I send her to a all girls placment through the courts .That fixed her wild ways but for good she stayed there for 3 months.Calling me everyday crying how she would change and be good ,well I had /had my fill of false promises and letting her walk on me .I stuck to my word ,and that was the best thing I did for myself and her, my daughter is now 22 years and works full time ,and attends college. . I could not be more proud of what a sweet young lady she turned out to be . Everything your going through is all happening at once you need to be strong and grab the bull by the horns .Take back control of your life NOW !!! Before you slip to far and get a major case of depression going on .You have come so far ,don't let this (general Life ) get to you now . Pick yourself up and move ,take the steps you know you have to .My heart does go out to you ,since I know what a pain in the butt kids can be ,and with your husband away it just puts more pressure on you .I am here if you need to talk and get some stress out of your life ,venting is so good for the soul.Go to the gym ,and if your son can't follow the rules you put in place time to put him in check .You can do it :wink2:. Again I'm here if you need to talk .