Any March bandsters out there? I just got a March 15th date, after 10 months of waiting and participating in program to meet insurance reqs.

Hello Fern,

I have a March 22nd date and couldn't find a March 2010 board either. I did find a group from my area though.

Just found "Spring into March 2010 Bandsters" yay, we belong somewhere!

I was told that March I'm being banded but no date yet.

Just found "Spring into March 2010 Bandsters" yay, we belong somewhere!

Where is the thread, I can't see it ?

I have been given a date of 3/8/10. Going through all my testing now. I hope all goes well.

I to am going on March 8th!

Go to "Quick Links" and click on "Social Groups"

Hi everyone....can you tell me where the "quick links" tab is? I have looked all over the site and cannot find it.

tia

Sue:drool:

Go to the top right of this page, then down about 2 inches.

Found it....thanks!!

March 24th :sifone:

I am March 1st!! Can't wait!

March 17th HERE!!!! I just scheduled it today. I could of had it done last week but my wife and I are leaving for Vegas on Thursday, but good luck to everyone!

Hi Fern,

My surgery date is March 22nd and I can't wait!!!! I am finding it harder to control myself closer to the surgery date. I am having my surgery done in Mexico because I am self pay so there isn't as much doctor patient interaction before hand. I have gained a few pounds in the last few weeks because I have been eating so much. Feel like I will never be able to eat normal again....which I know isn't true. I have three more weeks until my pre-op diet. I have started to taper down a bit.

I find that I am really excited and scared and nervous. But I know that I am making the right choice. I cannot wait until the pounds start creeping down! Does anyone else feel like this is the start of a new life. I seem to be putting things off until after the surgery. Like getting my hair highlighted for example. It is like I feel like there isn't a point right now. I actually feel more ashamed about my weight now than I ever did before and sort of like I cannot do anything until after the surgery. I know this is not a healthy mindset. Does anyone else feel like this?

Well, I can't wait either. I'm glad I've had to undergo many, many months of supervised diet and i've lost about 20lbs. It has been very informative. It's been worthwhile- but self pay is very empowering! Do you feel like you have all the info and skills you need? Good for you!

I had been reading a bunch on this site, but didn't post a single thing until I had been approved by insurance. I got denied, but quickly my doctors appealed and within days got a surprise approval. Really, my insurance made it a challenge, and if I was denied, I would have kept on the slower path of loosing I was on. I think of the band as a tool to help me along the way. It's just part of the process.

I too, want to eat everything in sight becaue I keep thinking "what if I can't eat that agian"... But, since I have to go in front of a nutritionist so often, it's a tough choice! I'll see her in 2 weeks so I have to be good! It's motivating in the most annoying kind of way Is there a support group near you?

Hi Fern,

My surgery date is March 22nd and I can't wait!!!! I am finding it harder to control myself closer to the surgery date. I am having my surgery done in Mexico because I am self pay so there isn't as much doctor patient interaction before hand. I have gained a few pounds in the last few weeks because I have been eating so much. Feel like I will never be able to eat normal again....which I know isn't true. I have three more weeks until my pre-op diet. I have started to taper down a bit.

I find that I am really excited and scared and nervous. But I know that I am making the right choice. I cannot wait until the pounds start creeping down! Does anyone else feel like this is the start of a new life. I seem to be putting things off until after the surgery. Like getting my hair highlighted for example. It is like I feel like there isn't a point right now. I actually feel more ashamed about my weight now than I ever did before and sort of like I cannot do anything until after the surgery. I know this is not a healthy mindset. Does anyone else feel like this?

I feel the same way like the banding will be the start of a new phase of my life and actually it will be if all goes well.

I'm not putting things off but I am making plans for what I will buy and what I will do more of.

I just got off the phone with a friend talking about the new stores I will be able to shop in. No more plus size stores!!

I too am heavier than I've ever been and I feel terrible about it. I am ashamed and would never go out if I didn't have to.