vicki8055

Thanks for your reply, I just was wondering what to expect as far as ongoing upkeep of the band. I am not sure yet about the sweet spot factor. I am not sure what to be looking for to achieve that status. I am sure it must depend on each individual.

I was banded on Sept. 8, 2009. I was wondering if anyone has an idea of about how many fills they had in the first 6 months to a year following their banding date??

Thanks for the well wishes!! I was wondering after surgery was there alot of post op pain?? Most people are saying some, but not severe. I am not too worried, my pain threshold is pretty high, just trying to prepar myself for the worst if need be. Because I have a fairly physical job I will be off 2 weeks, just hoping I am not miserable the whole time. Any suggestions??

Pre op diet.... The first week and a half I was on a 1200 cal a day diet and lost 10 pounds! The next week I was on a liquid diet of Optifast shakes 5 per day and 1 optifast bar per day and lost 6 more pounds! My surgery is Tuesday Sept. 8th just about 1 day left to go I am really excited and a bit nervous too. Just hope all goes well for me. My feelings are good for the future. Good luck to all of those that are on the pre op diet keep strong it is worth it, You are sll worth it!!!

My surgery date is Sept. 8th also!! I have been on a 1200 calorie diet for the last 2 weeks and have lost 10 lbs!! I start the dreaded liquid diet tomorrow. I get 5 shakes and 1 meal bar a day. The center I am going through uses Optifast shakes and bars. I've heard they are not the most tastey but I did try them and they are doable. Good luck and keep us posted

Hi, congratulations!! My surgery date is Sept 8th. I will have to be on a liquid diet . I find out next Tuesday what I will have to do between now and the 8th.

I haven't talked to the surgeon yet, but the nurse told me I would have to do a liquid diet and would have to lose 10 to 15 lbs. too. I am pretty sure for 2 weeks alo.

Thanks, do you have to do a liquid diet for any period of time before your surgery??

Thanks! Are you nervous yet?? I haven't really had a chance to get nervous, but I am sure as it gets closer I will. I have my first preo appt. Tues the 11th of Aug. Will get more info then. Much Luck to you on your journey to a better you!!!!

I am so excited, I finally got the call to confirm my surgery date. I will be on my way on September 8th. I am a little nervous too, but have wonderful support from my husband and Son!! Anyone else with a September date out there???

Hi John, I justed posted my news of approval with Anthem BCBS of Indiana. Send in all their requirements and you shouldn't have any problems . After mine was submitted I was approved in 8 days. Who are you considering for your surgery?? Good Luck!

Hi All, just wanted to let you know I have Indiana Anthem BCBS and I have been APPROVED!! I did have to get the Phyc eval, 6mo.supervised dietwith my PP, a 5 year weight history and consut with dietician. Having turned in all the required info was approved in about 8 days!! I am going with Lutheran Hospital Baritric Clinic in Ft. Wayne, In. WOW what a wonderful group to work with they walked me through evrything. Excellent Pre-Op and Post-Op care plan. Highly reccomend if you live in that area and are considering bariatric surgery!! Good Luck Hoosiers!!:)

Good Luck CarrieLynn!! This time tomorrow you will be well on your way to a brand new life!! Believe in yourself!!! You can do this.

Thanks, I guess I still can't believe it is really going to happen! I am still in shock, I think the jitters will set in when I get a date. I hope my luck will hold out and all will go great. Thanks for listening!!

I just got approved too, I haven't got my surgery date yet but was told it would be in early Sept. Congratulations and much luck I will be thinking of you.

I am so excited, I got the call that I was approved and a couple of days later got a letter from my insurance Co. to confirm!! I am looking at an early Sept. Surgery. Just waiting to hear from the clinicas to what step is next. I am on my way to an exciting journey, I am so ready for a change!!

Aways keep in mind who you are doing this for and why!! You are going to make positive changes for yourself and it will effect all those around you, but you have to be happy with yourself before you can be a positive influence on others in your life. You CAN do this, and it's OK to be a little selfish to get it done!! Good Luck and always think positive, you are worth it!!!

Hi, my name is Vicki, I am currently waiting for insurance approval. I have Anthem of Indiana and hope there won't be any hold ups. My insurance advocate at the Center has helped me get all my information the Insurance company requires and should be submitting it yet this week!! I have been working on this process since Nov. 2008. Wish me luck!!