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I am scheduled for August 11th, as long as my insurance approves it. The paperwork was just submitted to the insurance last week, so I'm not sure how long it will take. I'm suppose to start my pre-op diet on Wednesday, I'm hoping that I will at least know by then! I've already been in the hospital 3x this year (heart problem), I'm not worried about the surgery, I'm just super excited to get this done with and lose the weight. I'm worried about being approved because my BMI is 35.8, but I have 3 co-morbidities. I'm hoping that they realize that this will help me get healthier and will save them money in the long run!

Shell

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Hi, Shell! We have the same surgery date. I hope your insurance approves it quickly for you.

Diane

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How long before you heard from the insurance?

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2 weeks but it was over the 4th of July holiday too. I had to call them finally and it was approved but the doc hadn't gotten the approval so I got it faxed to them. Don't be afraid to call them to see how it's going.

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I am schedule for Aug 2nd also and I am on the two week pre-op diet. It is not fun to say the least I really don't like the protien shakes and I have been so hungry. I haven't cheated but I am so nervous and still question myself about having this procedure. I want to get healthy get off my blood meds but I am scared even after going through the six month diet to get here. Hope to hear from you to share our same surgery experience.

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I am schedule for Aug 2nd also and I am on the two week pre-op diet. It is not fun to say the least I really don't like the protien shakes and I have been so hungry. I haven't cheated but I am so nervous and still question myself about having this procedure. I want to get healthy get off my blood meds but I am scared even after going through the six month diet to get here. Hope to hear from you to share our same surgery experience.

Pat, that is exactly how I feel. I did everything I was suppose to do. Have been working on this since January. I'm in for the surgery and I am very nervous about it even after going through the program. I am still questioning myself too. But I have to do this for me. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one feeling this way. Everyone I talk to is very excited. I'm sure I'll be excited as I lose weight. My date is the 11th, so you can let me know what to expect!

I'm so proud of you for not cheating when yu are so hungry. I start the liquid diet on Tuesday and I am not looking forward to it.

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Yay! August 13 for me!! :smile2:. It's official... Just waiting for a time...

I will start pre-op diet on Saturday! Eek...

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Yay! August 13 for me!! :smile2:. It's official... Just waiting for a time...

I will start pre-op diet on Saturday! Eek...

Lucky Friday the 13th. That's my lucky day. My son was born on August 13th on a friday.

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Hi all! This is my first post. I am scheduled for surgery on August 18, 2010. I could have had Aug 2nd, but this worked out better with my DH being able to get time off to be with the kids. I am 5'7 and I currently weigh 297 pounds. My BMI is 47. I have an ultimate goal weight of 150 pounds or better. But, my initial goal is to just get as far away from 300 pounds as possible. I will start my pre-op diet on August 4. I am excited and scared all at once. I am in Northwest Florida and want to be able to one day wear something cute to the beach (whenever it gets cleaned up) instead of the fat girl swimming suits that I have.

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Hi, Lena. Welcome. I am scheduled for 8/11. Glad to meet you.

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Lena, welcome to the August Bandsters. Our stats could not be much closer....age, weight, height and I will be banded on the 17th. I looks forward to sharing our experiences.

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August 6th here! The countdown is on....

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I just got insurance approval in July 22 and am scheduled for surgery on August 19. Start my pre-op diet on 8/12. I am very excited and nervous!

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Hi Kurby ! I am also getting lap band August 11, 2010. Soooo excited ! I am 5'4" and weigh 325 lbs. I need to set a goal too. I think my first goal will just be to be below 300 (299 lbs). lol I'm new to this site so bear with me.

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Thanks for the welcome. I can't believe how fast this is all going. August is almost here.

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