kissalvoe

Fay, please don't let the negative get you down. There's always going to be negatives and positives, no matter what. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I'm a huge baby when it comes to pain.. And after reading a lot of negative things that scared me on here, I stayed away. I actually thought I didn't want to go through all of this because of what I was reading. But I wasn't about to back down. I see so many positive success stories, and yes, it's real work.. but it's worth it. So while I'm not where a lot of bandsters are, I'm on the journey right there with you. My surgery was yesterday morning. I was in pain when walking, and my shoulders, neck, and back hurt like crazy (as if they were knotted up from work stress real bad). I was able to take my pain meds right on time every 4 hours and sleep on my back last night and it really helped. I woke up feeling SO much better today. My meds are still ongoing like clockwork, but it's better walking and my throat isn't as scratchy and hurt. The gas isn't bothering my neck, back, and shoulders as much. It's just general discomfort at this point. No real pain. I thought it'd be much worse. The great thing is: I've already lost quite a bit of weight in my pre-op diet alone. I started at 315 and was down to 299 the morning of surgery. It's exciting and I can't wait to continue with this to get to a healthy weight where I can feel so good! So keep it up. If it's not for you, then don't do it. But keep researching and reading and weigh the pros and cons. It's not right for all of us, but if you're willing to deal with the negatives to reach the positives then.. your choice will be the right one.

I was supposed to be banded yesterday, but my new band date is Oct. 5th. How's the approval going?

I want to thank everyone for their replies and support. I appreciate it more than you know. Now it makes more sense. The nurse is still saying they didn't order the anesthesia in time and then there were shipping problems, but I'm hearing more about the 'drought'. Bottom line.. I can't really change it. I can only roll with the punches and do what I have to do. My biggest concern wasn't just getting the surgery, but the date in which is now falls. I'm incredibly lucky to have such an understanding and supportive boss, backed by a compassionate company. So given nothing else goes wrong, I will be banded on 10/5, and I can't wait! It's weird eating normal again after 2 weeks.. now I'm never really hungry and I eat considerably less. I just can't wait to get this done with. But again, thank you all for your replies and support. I guess I have a tendency of overreacting and worrying.. the stress of being a full-time worker, college student, and the emotions that come with the LapBand process really got to me for a bit. I'm trying me best to just relax and go with it now.

So I was scheduled to have surgery on Thursday.. yes, in 2 days.. and the nurse was supposed to call me today to let me know what time the surgery was at. I leave work at noon and as I'm leaving the parking lot, my phone rings with the hospital's number. I got so excited... just to hear the words, "Unfortunately I'm calling with some bad news." They rescheduled my surgery for October 5th because they didn't order the anesthesia that's used specifically for Lap Band in time. So now the effort I put into the liquid diet (where they wouldn't allow me to have anything besides shakes twice a day and Soup once.. and wouldn't budge) plus everything else has gone down the drain. I was supposed to get the surgery and be back at work in time to go into mandatory training that lasts until the end of October, but now I can't do that. I work for a large company and rescheduling my FMLA is going to be hard enough, but to do it during training? I'm going to be so behind at work.. I just don't know what I'm going to do. I feel like somebody just kicked me while I'm down. Do I even want these people operating on me? Ugh. I'm feeling such a range of emotions right now.. I've been in a horrible mood all day. I haven't talked to anyone or anything.

I started this whole process in May, was denied 2 weeks ago, filed an appeal on Monday with Lovelace HP and got approved on Wednesday. My surgery date is Sept. 16th! I'm so excited.