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I had lost about 15 preop, and I am trying not to concentrate on the "losing" weight at this point. Since I am not really eating or drinking much, I don't see how I won't lose some this week. I think the surgery will throw all numbers out of wack though, so I am waiting til at least next week to officially change any of #s. Here is the website of the ticker. Weight Loss - Diet Ticker Just follow along with how you want it designed, then when you are finished, copy the URL and paste it into your signature, it should show up everytime you post then, and change everytime you change your numbers on the ticker web page. Good luck. It took me a few times to master it, or be able to use it anyway. I still haven't been able to master it!

Hey pdmac and trose, I was banded July 26th with Dr. Wagner also. So far I am doing great. I am ready for my next leg of the journey. I notice you two don't use the weight loss ticker, have you been able to lose any weight yet?? I look forward to knowing a few people who have the same resources I have, to see if they work for us all. Good luck to us all....I wish much success on everyone!!

Wow, surgery couldn't have gone any smoother for me!! Just one incision for the whole thing. I feel great. Just the normal stiffness. I can't wait to feel 100% on the inside so I can get past this part of journey and move on to regular foods with just smaller portions. I am ready for a normal life!!

Thanks everyone for the support. My surgery couldn't have went any better!! Guilt feelings are gone. Now I just want to heal and work out and get back to some real foods...just smaller amounts than before. I am so looking forward to starting a new life. Right now drinking/eating only liquids still makes it feel like I haven't made it to the other side yet. But at least I can see around corner!! Feeling good ladies...feeling good!

I'm up at 4:30 too Molly...good luck to us both!!!!

Up in 5 1/2 hours for surgery...can't wait to let you all know how it went...

Thanks everyone for letting me know I am not alone. Off to the hospital in 5 hours, so I am hoping for a little sleep. Can't wait to talk to you all afterwards....take care.

This is exactly the reason I have only told one person. I don't want to have to answer any questions or feel guilty if I'm not living up to their expectations, or should I say the expectations that I presume they will have. I figure if they notice, and actually a few people have noticed a little because I am down about 30 from my heaviest, I just say, I don't know, maybe a few pounds. I'm not really sure though. Even as people start to find out, and I am sure they will, because I have learned long ago even telling one person is one too many...I won't give numbers. Those are for me...and of course all of you for the encouragement you provide me, and hopefully in return my numbers will inspire someone else! Someday that is...oh, come on someday.... :smile2:

Marykb...he sounds fabulous!!! I am sure you are both very lucky!! Congratulations on your success so far.

Wow, I have purchased nothing for after surgery. I will be on an all liquid diet (not even protein shakes before surgery or the 1st week after), so I figured anything I will need I will go shopping for as I felt better. You are doing fabulous in your preparation. By looking how organized you are, looks like I am failing miserably out of the gate!!

Jaychelle, I have a question. When you say you don't have any restriction, what do you mean by that exactly? You just had surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago, so aren't you still on mushy foods? And if so, isn't it hard to over eat? I wouldn't think so soon after surgery you would even know if you get full because you can't eat much. Anyone please let me know if I am wrong about the way I thought my first 3 weeks would be. Thanks for the info!

Glad you are home MissNursette. I hope the pain goes away soon for you. 49 hours and counting for my procedure. Luckily I am going out all day tomorrow so it should make it easier for the time to go by. Getting a little nervous though, I gotta be honest. That's all everyone thinks about at this point huh, having a successful uncomplicated surgery. The rest will fall into place after that. I look forward to hearing about yours and everyone's success!

I know exactly what you are saying also lovelylady. I have all those emotions. But at 41, I am like MollyRN...I would give ANYTHING to have done this when I was your age. You are adding so many years of "quality" life onto your actual life, and you don't even know it yet. Trust us when us "older" banders say...be thankful you have the opportunity and the bravery to take control of your life now. You're gonna do great...as I hope we all are!!!

Thank you 2be, sounds like you had the same thoughts and feelings going in as I do. Only now you are onto the next step. I hope you are feeling well and look forward to talking to everyone more after my surgery on Monday.

Glad thinks went so well for you craigmorgan....good luck getting your protein in. My doctor doesn't want protein taken in the first week...just clear broths. Does anyone else have a doctor like that?

Question, will they move this post over to Post Surgery after a few weeks since it is titled Banded July 22nd?

Hey Biggirl, I am glad everything worked out for you. I am getting my surgery done Monday in St. Louis. Did you get yours done there by chance? Good luck in your journey.

I don't think I understand. You went to a doctor 5 years ago and were overweight, which I am sure they have documented, and you are overweight now. Do they think you were skinny for those lost years? I would think the records from your doctor 5 years ago and reconfirming your weight with you new doctor would be sufficient evidence to you insurance company. I certainly hope they don't make you jump through hoops. Good luck!!

If you are going through insurance, it is going to depend on your requirements. Mine was pretty straight forward, not a lot of requirements if you hit the BMI mark of 40. So, I went to the seminar on June 17th, found out what I needed to be approved from my insurance, and took care of all the appointments before I ever saw the surgeon. (I did go into his office when he wasn't there to get the ball rolling with the Medical Assistants and found out what they recommended to me to have before I saw the surgeon) Anyway, I saw the surgeon on July 2nd, and the actual hold up after that was waiting 10 days for my PCP to get to sign the paper releasing me for the procedure. (he only does paper work on the weekends, and the weekend before was 4th of July weekend, just my luck) As soon as he signed it though my surgeon's office sent the info to my insurance on Wednesday July 14th in the afternoon and they had the approval back first thing Monday morning, July 19th. Then my doctor's office put in a rush for my preop testing, (have I mentioned how great they have been!!!!) and I am having surgery Monday July 26th. If you are self pay, I can't see why it would take very long. You should just have to see the surgeon and any preop testing he requires I imagine. Good luck. I hope your process goes as smoothly!!!

Congratulations BetsyB on hitting the milestone of "overweight"...that is one of the goals that is big in my head...right after "obese" for me. Dare to dream... 3 days til surgery...

Wow, I thought erosion that was something that happened after years...something that erodes that fast seems like a product failure. There doesn't seem to be enough time for things like alchohol or spicy foods and such to even have time to influence it. Have others had this experience this early into the process or anyone have the erosion at a much later date? Thanks for any info.

Hope everyone who got banded this week is doing well.....time is crawling for my surgery date of the 26th.

Wow, I am so sorry you aren't getting more support. I am also shocked that you are only taking 2 days off of work. Do you work in an office sitting down all day? I hope everything goes smoothly for you, because it sure doesn't seem like your boss will be understanding if it doesn't. I don't care what the surgery is that someone is going through, I can't believe there are people who feel being anything but supportive in such a stressful time is appropriate. Have you ever been denied vacation time before? I feel so bad for you. Again, just another reason I have chosen only to tell one person at this point. It's sad I know, but I just don't want to deal with anyone else's input. And I don't want to be under the scrutiny of everyone everytime I see them judging whether or not I am losing as much weight as they think I should be. Of course, it is still surgery, so I have the guilt that what happens if for some awful reason something tragic happens, and I never gave my mom the chance to be there with me or even to let her know there is a chance something may happen to me. She would be completely shocked. However, if I told her, I can expect for each sibling and aunt and god knows who to find out. *Sigh....

Thank you for all the supportive words everyone. That is exactly how I feel steggegirl. I know it is the right thing for me and it is what I not only need but want. I think I just have too much time to think about it now. I need the day to get here and be done so I can concentrate on the recovery and weight loss instead of fixating on this surgery. Hope everyone is getting through the days okay and your surgery day comes and goes quickly.

26th for me too Coolhanddan. I'm nervous and excited. Good luck to you and hope we both have easy procedures.