Looking for May Bandsters

[kagead 0]

Ms. Rhonda- you just have to put your foot down and offer up a polite, but very firm, "No, thank you." It doesn't really require any more explanation other than that, and you don't owe them one. You have to set the limits and stick to them and the only behavior you can control is your own.

Why give anyone this power to upset you? You are obviously intelligent and brave (you are getting banded!) and shouldn't feel bad about any decisions you are making.

If you want to try and make them see the light, so to speak, you can try and say something along the lines of, "I'm working hard on living a healthier lifestyle and while that brownie looks delicious, it isn't on my menu plan for today."

Stay strong!!! You can do it!!!

kagead

[ms.rhonda 4]

Thanks!! I needed that!

[ausamerican33 0]

I'm here! I'm here!! I'm so excited - my insurance approval came thru on April 1st, and my surgery has been set for May 7th. I feel like I should be planning, and stocking up on liquids, mushies, etc. My doc doesn't do a pre-op diet and doesn't believe in Protein shakes - guess I lucked out on that one!!

I'm super nervous, as I'm sure most of us are. I'm going to take a week off of work. To be honest - going to work is easier than looking after my 3 kids (one toddler)!

I really hope this'll be smooth sailing for me - no side effects, complications, sliming, and all the gross stuff that is possible. Nice and normal, that's what I want!!

[GSNC 0]

Congrats ausamerican33!! I am in NC too! You are getting your lap band the day I go in for my pre-op visit.

[*KelseyLeigh* 0]

hello all!!

I went through all the ups and downs of insurance coverage and decided self pay would be the way to go for me.

I go on april 14th to have a full day long pre op seminar and that will be the day i set my surgery date. hopefully the middle of may will work out perfectly

I will keep you all posted! and we should create a group for everyone in may... if there is one i cant find it:thumbup:

[ausamerican33 0]

I think this is our group forum for Maybandsters, right here! :thumbdown: GSNC - where in NC are you? Where are you getting your surgery done? I have yet to meet any lapbanders in person - it'd be great to connect with people. :thumbup:

[GSNC 0]

I am in Winston-Salem and I am getting my surgery done at Baptist Hospital by Dr. Fernandez. I am so excited because I was a little worried about my out of pocket expenses, but I found out my that employer pays $2000 of my deductible! Yay!:thumbup:

[GSNC 0]

Ms. Rhonda I hope your surgery goes great today! I can't wait till you get home and can tell us what to expect!:thumbup: Hoping for a speedy recovery!

[ausamerican33 0]

I am in Winston-Salem and I am getting my surgery done at Baptist Hospital by Dr. Fernandez. I am so excited because I was a little worried about my out of pocket expenses, but I found out my that employer pays $2000 of my deductible! Yay!:smile2:

That is so wonderful that they pay so much!!! Lucky you!!! If my insurance did that.... I'd only be out of pocket like $400!!!!

[izaiahsmommy 0]

I got my surgery day today!! I will be banded 5-10-10!! So excited!!!

[kagead 0]

I got my surgery day today!! I will be banded 5-10-10!! So excited!!!

Congrats!! So excited for you!

kagead

[ms.rhonda 4]

Hey guys!!! Checking in for the 1st time since surgery. Surgery went great, but I had a hard time coming out of the anesthesia. Today is the first day I have felt like doing anything. My main problem has been I am allergic to most pain killers that they send you home with, so I came home with no pain killers. It has been easier to sleep than deal with the discomfort.:confused: I did get out and walk today and felt so much better. I am telling you, I know it is going to be worth it. It is a difficult journey but we can and we will do this. We have each other and the support that we can give each other will help us through!!

[fritty 0]

Hi everyone! I'm new to this group, but I my surgery is May 3rd. I'm pretty nervous/excited, too! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow (officially) of two Protein Shakes a day and a piece of lean Protein. I can't wait, but I am definitely anxious. I'm glad to hear that Ms.Rhonda is doing well with recovery! Please offer any encouragement you might have for me!! I'm freaking out!

[snowbear 0]

Hi I just got my date May 18,2010! I was hoping for April but glad to have a date. I had already started the liquid diet because they thought I would get a date in April. I have lost ten pounds already so they said I could go back to step two which means I can have one meal.Now I am worried about eating one meal a day. I feel I am use to the liquid diet. I can't wait to have surgery and start a new beginning :thumbup:

[kagead 0]

Glad to hear everything went relatively well for you Ms. Rhonda. Keep us updated on your progress!!

I am so happy for all of you who have surgery dates. I'm still in limbo over here and hopeful I'll be posting my own very soon!

kagead