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:cool:I first saw the surgeon in November 2009... the process is usually 4-6 months because i was through insurance' date=' self-pay goes much quicker. I also had no insurance for 2007-2008 so that put a monkey wrench in the medical records requirements part also.[/color']

Thanx... I have too much time on my hands...obviously.

Well, tomorrow will be one week from my surgery... I'm a Band Geek finally. :thumbup:It's has been a hard week for me since my Band Leader, Dr. Rehnke had to fix a large hernia while installing my band so I just got home from the hospital yesterday.:thumbup: I'm still sore from the large incision to fix my hernia but my other small incisions don't hurt at all. I have one more week of my clear liquid diet before adding in full liquids which i look forward to the change... even though i've been forcing myself to take the liquids since i never feel hungry yet. :rolleyes2:My additions to the band lingo besides Band Geek(Me) and Band leader(Surgeon)... also our Supporters(friends, family, and you all) are my Bandaids. I'm feeling more like myself... I missed me.

Well, tomorrow will be one week from my surgery... I'm a Band Geek finally. :thumbup:It's has been a hard week for me since my Band Leader, Dr. Rehnke had to fix a large hernia while installing my band so I just got home from the hospital yesterday.:wub: I'm still sore from the large incision to fix my hernia but my other small incisions don't hurt at all. I have one more week of my clear liquid diet before adding in full liquids which i look forward to the change... even though i've been forcing myself to take the liquids since i never feel hungry yet. :rolleyes2:My additions to the band lingo besides Band Geek(Me) and Band leader(Surgeon)... also our Supporters(friends, family, and you all) are my Bandaids. I'm feeling more like myself... I missed me.

Before surgery, there was a 2 week liquid diet...after surgery there is a 2 week clear liquid diet and for the next two weeks after that full liquids... So 6 weeks total... but i'm not even hungry almost a week after surgery and have to force the liquids to stay hydrated so it's not as hard as it sounds. I'm sorry that i couldn't get back to you sooner, i just got home from the hospital yesterday. My surgeon also fixed a large hernia while installing my band...so i'm still pretty sore but dong alot better now... how are you feeling? I'm still on clear liquids for another week... so even though i'm really not hungry yet I'm looking forward to some cream soups and yogurt next week...LOL I never thought i'd say that. How's everything with you? *Maria*

Hey... BFF(Band Friend Forever)... LOL I am so glad everything went well... My banding takes place tomorrow afternoon... but since he's also fixing my hernia I will stay over an extra night. My surgeon does all his surgeries in the afternoon so we all stay at least one night over in the hospital so the recovery gets a good start. So after my 2 nights or more, I'll be home and check back in to see home you're doing. You're going to do great... It's behind you now and you'll feel better each day. Congratulations on starting your new exciting life! *Maria*

I met with Dr. Rehnke today for the last time before my surgery... I had lost 14.6 pounds in the last 12 days on my liquid diet... not a bad start. I am more excited than scared about tomorrow now... My surgery is late afternoon so i can sleep late and relax. I am putting it in God's hands now... where my life belongs.

I met with Dr. Rehnke today for the last time before my surgery... I had lost 14.6 pounds in the last 12 days on my liquid diet... not a bad start. I am more excited than scared about tomorrow now... My surgery is late afternoon so i can sleep late and relax. I am putting it in God's hands now... where my life belongs.

Well, Tomorrow is the day to see my progress on this liquid diet and get my final weigh-in... I was very nervous and anxious but I am starting to get really excited too. One more day of my old life and then my new improved life begins... :mad:

Well, Tomorrow is the day to see my progress on this liquid diet and get my final weigh-in... I was very nervous and anxious but I am starting to get really excited too. One more day of my old life and then my new improved life begins...

i am also on Optifast 800 pre-op diet... I haven't noticed any bad odors but now i am nervous so i will ask my husband. My surgery date is March 23rd. I am nervous and anxious but starting to get excited. Tomorrow I will get my weigh-in to know my starting weight. I hope this liquid diet has helped me lose a few pounds so i start out on a good foot... but i really did it to lower the risks of surgery complications. :laugh: