Boo Boo Kitty

I am getting banded and I will be telling NO ONE but CLOSE family and one friend. Everyone else, even the boss I have told I am getting my gallbladder removed. Less questions that way. I don't want to deal with everyone in my business. So I am keeping it that way!

Hello all, I have another question. How long is the down time after surgery? My friend had a Roun E Y and was back to work that next week. Is it possible with a lap band? I know the Dr said 4 weeks no work, but since I am the only breadwinner that scares me. My kids won't eat if I don't work! lol... So what should I expect? I just got my date today (August 1st) so now my nerves are actually kicking in and I am so full of questions!

Thanks all! That definately makes me feel better! I can deal with a week to 10 days. And yes, she was back to work RIGHT away with a ROun En Y, but she is a hardcare chick...lol..a real estate agent too so I think she didn't have to do any lifting. But thanks for the reponses. I feel much better now!

Congratulations! She may have been evil, but she did do you a favor after all! Now you know you don't have to worry what chair you get! And yeah, it is still ok to push her skinny tush over in the chair, just for pure enjoyment! :clap2:

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!! Tenatively my surgery date is August 1st!!! Woo hooo.... although I missed the call from the receptionist. So hopefully we will still have enough time once I get to talk to her on Monday. I have to do a 2 week diet, I am really hoping that is enough time! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Woo hoo! :clap2:

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!! Tenatively my surgery date is August 1st!!! Woo hooo.... although I missed the call from the receptionist. So hopefully we will still have enough time once I get to talk to her on Monday. I have to do a 2 week diet, I am really hoping that is enough time! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Woo hoo! :clap2:

:guess I am sorry there are so many road blocks! All I can offer is a big hug. I hope that you get your approval soon sweetie. What a wild ride!

Ugh...I was told yesterday, absolutely, positively the nurse would be calling me back to give me a date on my surgery. By 4 pm I was nervous, so I called them. The nurse for the 3rd day in a row "forgot" to put my file in front of the dr. to get final ok. Now I have to wait for her to remember to do it tommorw and get a call next week. I know good things come to those who wait, but I do not do well with incompetence. She giggled and didn't even apologize, like it is funny.....grrrrrr..... :eek: :help:

Ugh...I was told yesterday, absolutely, positively the nurse would be calling me back to give me a date on my surgery. By 4 pm I was nervous, so I called them. The nurse for the 3rd day in a row "forgot" to put my file in front of the dr. to get final ok. Now I have to wait for her to remember to do it tommorw and get a call next week. I know good things come to those who wait, but I do not do well with incompetence. She giggled and didn't even apologize, like it is funny.....grrrrrr..... :help: :Dancing_biggrin:

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Congratulations to you! I am glad it went well for you!! Good luck and the weight loss and the rebirth of you! :biggrin1:

Hello all, Finally learning to get around all of this so I thought I would introcuce myself. I am waiting to get my surgery date, I was told I will get a call tommorow. I went to the Dr. the first time on June 21st after almost a year of considering this. I am very excited, which dropped after they told me it would be 6-12 weeks for insurance approval.....but they don't know me very well. I called CHAMPVA and got the approval letter sent to them last week!!! YEAH!! :clap2: SO now I am waiting for a date, I have done all of the other things I needed to do. So if anyone needs help with CHAMPVA insurance let me know. I got mine approved in less than a week! I am excited to get to know all of you! :kiss2:

Hello all, I am 29 right now. 30 in December. Less than 6 months away now. I feel closer to 30, I have 2 awsome girls who are 5 & 7 and I have been married to the same man since I was 17. Can I hang out with ya'all? I am I close enough?? lol... :clap2:

I know how hard this is, we had a similar situtaion in the spring. I know it is the hardest decision ever to put a pet down, but you must remember you are doing it out of love for them. I held on for a long time with Mary, and finally realized I was being selfish. She was not living a good life anymore and I was trying to keep her with me. It was the hardest ever, but I do not regret it. I had to let her go to let her be free. I am sorry. If you need to talk I am here. I have been there.

Well I did what they told me could not be done. I got insurance approval in less than a week. How did I do it? I called several times and talked to several people until I found the right one that was willing to help me. He just happened to be a man that I could sweet talk. I turned on the charm heavy and he told me what to send him. He got the approval letter sent to Hurley in less than a week! Wooo hooo....! Tommorow I get a surgery date! Yeah!

I am very excited. I have been tossing around the decision for awhile for by pass. My primary doctor is not behind me at all. I let her get into my head, but I have finally had enough. My family is behind me, my husband is very excited, even know he will be buying me a new wardrobe. I am doing the band because I am young. I like that is can be adjusted and you aren't just "stuck" with it, like and R-en Y. I met my lap band doctor Wednesday. Everything is all in line, I just need the pre autorization letter from my insurance. The office staff told me it would take 6 weeks to get it form Champva, so I decided to do it myself. I was told I would have it in hand by Monday. That means I can scheduale surgery in July!!! WOOOO HOOOOO! :clap2:

I am very excited. I have been tossing around the decision for awhile for by pass. My primary doctor is not behind me at all. I let her get into my head, but I have finally had enough. My family is behind me, my husband is very excited, even know he will be buying me a new wardrobe. I am doing the band because I am young. I like that is can be adjusted and you aren't just "stuck" with it, like and R-en Y. I met my lap band doctor Wednesday. Everything is all in line, I just need the pre autorization letter from my insurance. The office staff told me it would take 6 weeks to get it form Champva, so I decided to do it myself. I was told I would have it in hand by Monday. That means I can scheduale surgery in July!!! WOOOO HOOOOO! :clap2:

Congrats to you! I took the class, and had an accident with another girl. (She ended up hitting me and breaking my leg.) I hope to take it this summer! Good luck to you! Stick with a harley too...lol...nothing is cooler than a chic on a bad bike like a harley!