fabulous@fifty

I'm three days out from my surgery, and I'm doing great :biggrin:. I must admit I was really scared and didn't really know what to expect, but know that I have been banded I am extremely happy I did it. I've been in very little pain, and I even walked 30 minutes on the treadmill today :thumbup:. The only problem I've had so far is getting all my liquids in. I'm a little worried about becoming dehydrated, really don't want that to happen. Today I'm going to really push myself to get the liquids in.

I'm three days out from my surgery, and I'm doing great :thumbup:. I must admit I was really scared and didn't really know what to expect, but know that I have been banded I am extremely happy I did it. I've been in very little pain, and I even walked 30 minutes on the treadmill today :thumbdown:. The only problem I've had so far is getting all my liquids in. I'm a little worried about becoming dehydrated, really don't want that to happen. Today I'm going to really push myself to get the liquids in.

Hey jaimemealy, I totally understand how you feel. I'm due to be banded tomorrow, excited, but just like you said the only thing that I can think about are the "what ifs", what if this band doesn't work, what if I don't lose any weight at all. I'm really want to get my mind off the "what ifs" and move to the "I can". Just stay encouraged. You CAN!!!!!

Celebrate your 90lb loss, I know it's not where you want to be, but just hang in there, your goal weight is on the horizon.

Thank you soooo much, sometimes I really need some encouragement

#1. Surgery date? Feb 4, 2010 #2. State you live in? Chicago #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Cahill /Little Co of Mary #4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance #5. Age and height 48/ 5'9 #6. Current weight and goal weight? 272 (highest) 266 (current) goal is 180-190 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I got tried of struggling with my weight, not to mention the toll it's taking on my body (i.e bones, joints). Mental torture!! #7. Do you have the support of family and friends? My husband is very excited for me, he says he's looking forward to taking care of once I come home from the hospital. My 2 daughters are really supportive. #8. Concerns and questions? A little nervous about the first few days after surgery. Praying everything will go well. .......................and anything else you would like to add! EXCITED ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS!!!!!!

I have BC/BS of IL, PPO and was approved on the first attempt. As long as you meet all of the requirements you shouldn't a problem

My surgery is set for February 4th and I'm really looking foward to this journey.

Hi All, I am on my 6th day of liquid diet (woo hoo!!!), it's been a hard, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt a little weak after the 4th day so I had a small bowl of turnip greens. I felt much better afyerwards. My surgery is set for February 4th, I'm a little anxious, but still very excited about the future.

Hi All, I am on my 6th day of liquid diet (woo hoo!!!), it's been a hard, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt a little weak after the 4th day so I had a small bowl of turnip greens. I felt much better afyerwards. My surgery is set for February 4th, I'm a little anxious, but still very excited about the future.