Dulcevida

Barb 119, Don't despair. I know I did. I had some trouble with my surgeon's back office, and I did everything they asked of me five weeks before my surgery date. I'm told that 7-10 days we'd know, and of course I'm on it and start calling the back office,but got no return calls. One week before, I'm told that if I don't provide weight medical records for the last five years within one day, I'm rejected. I believe in karma, and I'm thinking,hey, somebody's trying to tell me something. I submitted a 5 year history per what my current primary doctor attested to, but I guess the records they had for my weight history weren't good enough. I proceeded to get the records within a few days, and the back office told me I was outta luck until next year. I began this journey 5months earlier with the intention of getting this done before the end of the year. Now I'm told no. Wow, what now,I thought. My surgeon was wonderful and the only reason I was still here. Given that choice, though, and feeling really disrespected by that back office,I asked that my file be wrapped up immediately so I could pick it up cuz I was walking. My surgeon got wind of all this, and seriously really went to bat for me. He had someone address the insurance company, standing at the ready to speak to them, and I was approved 3 days before my date. Long story short, hang in there and if this truly what you want, expect the best and don't let anything derail you! You've only got one you, and who's gonna care more about u than U? :thumbup:

I really hope you feel better soon. Most of the folks here are pretty experienced which helps. My sugery is tomorrow so this thread is scaring the hell out of me. :eek: We'll get through it. I heard walking is the key, so I'll walk to the moon if i have to. Feel better soon.

Honestly I'm doing it for my kids as I want to be there for them when they grow up. I have had times where I think career wise it may have cost me, so I'm sure this will help, but I do good work, so I don't much care what anyone thinks if they are not judging me solely on the quality of my work. I've always been a happy person, so that's not an issue. Once the kids came along I felt I had to be more responsible, and thus, here I am. Fell off the shrinktheliver wagon big time today, but tomorrow will be another day. I'm running out of time and excuses, so we continue to move forward.:confused:

Hi again Poppyred Ironic, seems like all the same things running through your mind are running through mine!!!!:confused: I too have heard the ,"well, if you couldn't do it before, what makes you think you can lose 10 pounds now and that you need to be motivated" speech. I tend to agree,which is why I was so nervous if I was just setting myself up for failure. I was thinking,hec,if I can't even make it past step one, why should I go through the trauma of surgery only to find out I can't handle the new lifestyle? However, I know we have the motivation to do it, and the surgery is a tool, and just that, that we will use to curb our hunger pangs. All the other stuff, your husband is right, we'll have to stay motivated to do it! Cmon, I know we can! A big thing for me is hunger, and if the band can help with that, I am going to focus my life to make better choices and stay on the narrow path to health. I also couldn't decide who to tell. I have a brother who is very very insensitive and hurtful, and constantly tells fat jokes. It seems he is disgusted to look at me and constantly goes on and on regarding what I should be doing and what I happen to be eating. I have a book of things I could be throwing on him, but they are hurtful and I'm not into doing that. Thus, I have decided to tell as few people as possible. It is a personal decision.Nobody at work, no siblings, just the spouse. I don't need a huge support system, for thank God I have this forum. It really is a lifesaver to me.

Hi Poppyred I am also going to get banded mid Dec, onthe 11th. I'm scared out of my wits as I didn't expect the date to come so quickly. I am like you, wondering if I'm going to be able to do the liver shrinking thing. Hey, we'll both do great. I just won't be able to do a farewell tour of all my favorite restaurants the last two weeks before my surgery. Bummer!:Yawn: Oh, well such is the price we're gonna pay for securing our new life,right? Take care Dulcevida

Astrasmom Thank you so much for your response. I was actually stunned and my eyes were actually tearing knowing that a complete stranger took the time to show such kindness. Thank you. Now, as far as my particulars, the loss of the 10 pounds is not obligatory but something the doctor would like to see done. I have never been able to sustain weight loss, so I am filled with self doubt. My doctor gave me this prediet that included a lot of Protein shakes, and they just don't look all that appetizing to me.LOL I am cognizant that this will have to be a lifestyle change, I just don't know if I'll be able to fight off the hunger pangs, which is always been my downfall. I appreciate all the kind words and for sharing your experience and thoughts with me. I feel a little better , a little less nervous, and a little more knowledgeable about what to expect, especially knowing that what I'm feeling is what many others have felt as they were approaching this step. I will incorporate the drinking of the fluids immediately and incorporate exercise and the new lifestyle. Best to you always.

Hi everyone!!!!! New to this so please bear with me. I've been given a date of Dec 11, so I am nervous. I was researching for about 6 months, then the doctor had an opening and I said yes. I don't even know if i can lose the ten pounds pre op that he asked me to do, so I'm wondering if I'm setting myself up for failure. Exercise has been difficult, and I'm already wondering what bandster hell is gonna do to me. If anybody has felt this I'd really be greatful to hear your story. Thank you!!!!:Yawn:

Congratulations on your decision!!!!!:Yawn: What made you finally decide to do this? I wish you nothing but the best.