tammyj

Hi Jack, I'm hoping I won't need anything after my surgery. I was thinking of taking something during my pre-op liquid diet.

You're already one week down! You didn't think you'd get through the pre-op diet either, but you did. Come on girl...YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Oh no, the dreaded GAS I keep hearing about! I hope it goes away soon!

I went to the seminar on Nov. 21st, had my first appt. w/ Dr. Bonomo on Dec. 26th, my surgery is scheduled for March 15th. The whole process does take a little time, but one you get started it goes by really fast. Good Luck to you and let me know how everything goes.

No, In Chicago...lol!

I think it should be mandatory as well!

I'm actually enjoying the group support meetings. It's fun getting together with other people who are also getting banded. They give instructions and tips/rules for living with the band. And get this, I have to attend another 12 weeks of group support meetings AFTER the surgery with people who are already banded. It's only once a week so I'm okay with it.

Dr. Bonomo @ Mercy Hospital in Chicago accepts Medicaid.

I think it varies. It seems like some people are banded within a matter of weeks after the psych eval and pre-op tests. My process seems a little different from others. My surgery date has been scheduled already, but I don't have my psych eval until Monday 1/15. I have to attend 12 weeks of group support meetings before I'm banded so that's why my surgery date is so far away. I guess it depends on where you go and what their procedures are. I hope you get your date soon!

I'm so glad everything went well. Can't wait to hear about your progress!

I'm having some unexpected company this afternoon so I won't be able to make it. I'll see you guys next time.

Hi Susannah, I'm a little worried that some of them may be a little too harsh, especially the prescription pills. I'm going to talk to my doctor to see what he says before I do anything. If you know of any good natural appetite suppresants please share.

Wow! I think I'll try them out. Thanks for the link!

Truluv, I've never heard of tenuate, but it sounds alot like phentermine. I'll probably use the phentermine if it's okay w/ MD since I've taken it in the past. Babygotback, is Quick Slim over the counter? I may try that if the phentermine is too strong and my doc says no.

The Psychologist at Mercy Hospital called today. My psych eval will be on Monday 1/15 @1:00. Things are really moving along.

The Psychologist at Mercy Hospital called today. My psych eval will be on Monday 1/15 @1:00. Things are really moving along.

The Psychologist finally called me today and I wasn't home...UGH! I've been waiting to schedule this appointment for awhile because they won't submit anything to Medicaid until this is done. I left him a message and of course I get his voice mail. It's kind of late now so he probably won't call back 'til tomorrow.

The Psychologist finally called me today and I wasn't home...UGH! I've been waiting to schedule this appointment for awhile because they won't submit anything to Medicaid until this is done. I left him a message and of course I get his voice mail. It's kind of late now so he probably won't call back 'til tomorrow.

Thanks for responding Audree. I tried a liquid diet for one day to see how I would do and I was literally shaking by the end of the day, very weak and of course hungry. I tried High Protein Boost w/ only 15g of protein so that may be why I was so weak...not enough protein. The surgery itself will give me more motivation to stick with it when my time comes, but I may take something to curb my appetite to help me through it.

They weigh us at every group meeting so I guess I should keep track of my weights as well. Dr. Bonomo sort of hinted that I shouldn't lose much weight if I want to make sure I'm approved. I need to stay above 270lbs to keep a BMI of 40. Dec. 26th- 275lbs Jan. 2nd- 277lbs Jan. 9th- 274lbs Jan. 16th- 277lbs Jan. 23rd- 277lbs Jan. 30th- 275lbs Feb. 6th- 277lbs :phanvan Feb 13th- no weigh-in Feb 20th- 279lbs :eek: (Highest weight) Feb 27th - 270lbs :scared: Mar 6th - 266lbs:clap2: Mar 13th - 267lbs:straight Mar 20th - 262lbs :thumb: Mar 27th - 257lbs:biggrin1: April 3rd - 255lbs:rockon: April 10th - 252lbs:cheer2:

They weigh us at every group meeting so I guess I should keep track of my weights as well. Dr. Bonomo sort of hinted that I shouldn't lose much weight if I want to make sure I'm approved. I need to stay above 270lbs to keep a BMI of 40. Dec. 26th- 275lbs Jan. 2nd- 277lbs Jan. 9th- 274lbs Jan. 16th- 277lbs Jan. 23rd- 277lbs Jan. 30th- 275lbs Feb. 6th- 277lbs :phanvan Feb 13th- no weigh-in Feb 20th- 279lbs :eek: (Highest weight) Feb 27th - 270lbs Mar 6th - 266lbs:clap2: Mar 13th - 267lbs:straight Mar 20th - 262lbs :thumb: Mar 27th - 257lbs:biggrin1: April 3rd - 255lbs:rockon: April 10th - 252lbs:cheer2:

Last night's meeting was okay. A few people made some really ignorant comments and wasted alot of time. The meeting is only 45 minutes and the instructor had to rush through the last part of it to get everything in. One lady brought her boyfriend and he must have been high or something cause he was talking off-the-wall and nothing he said made sense. I hope next week's session is better. I have to go to the hospital on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week for the my psych eval, group meeting and for cardiac clearance. It would be nice if they could schedule the appointments on group meeting days, but that would be too easy. I'm okay with it because all I keep thinking about is having this surgery and losing this weight.

Last night's meeting was okay. A few people made some really ignorant comments and wasted alot of time. The meeting is only 45 minutes and the instructor had to rush through the last part of it to get everything in. One lady brought her boyfriend and he must have been high or something cause he was talking off-the-wall and nothing he said made sense. I hope next week's session is better. I have to go to the hospital on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week for the my psych eval, group meeting and for cardiac clearance. It would be nice if they could schedule the appointments on group meeting days, but that would be too easy. I'm okay with it because all I keep thinking about is having this surgery and losing this weight.

Your time is here! YAY!!! I'm so excited for you! I'm praying that your surgery is a success and for a fast recovery!

Did any of you take anything to suppress your appetite to get you through the pre-op diet. I'm sure I have to ask my doctor about this, but just curious if anyone did this?