I know it's still a couple of months away but i just found this site last week and have been reading threads from people who were banded august and sept of last year.

I'm happy i've finally made the decision after thinking about it for a couple of years (could actually kick myself for not acting sooner)

I'll be filling out the paperwork this week and sending it in. Nothing is covered here in Canada so it's 100% out of pocket for me which is a HUGE amount of money but they way i figure it is that we don't need another car new or used, we aren't buying a house (live with my parents who are in and near their 80's) and even though we have credit cards and take vacations i'd like to be able to do it and not be exhausted after an hour of walking through Disney World or fit in to the seat of the plane next year when we fly to England.

so i'm here and thought we could support each other through our decision, preop, post up and through the months ahead of us.

i also thought i'd keep track of all our stats if everyone's ok with that. i'll do it in the second post and we'll take it from there :cursing:

Congrats to us all for making the decision to get and stay healthy for whatever our reasons are we've done it.

I'm 42, married, have a beautiful 4.5 year old daughter who has more energy then she even knows what to do with and i'd love to even keep up with half her day.

5'8, 320lbs and would love to see myself at 165 but would be thrilled with 175.

I don't have a surgery date yet until i submit the deposit of $3000 but it will be sometime in the second week of Aug.

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

Diane

How long before you heard from the insurance?

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Edited July 25, 201016 yr by LenaC

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

i am being banded onthe 13th Aug is it only days you can do the pre opt diet?