I don't have a date yet but paperwork was submitted this week for approval. I am hoping things go well and I'll be banded in September.

Looking for others who will be banded in September 2010.

Please chime in.

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Thanks for the thoughts! I do feel ready for a lifestyle change and feel that this tool is what I will need to make it happen this time. I'll be looking to my new forum friends for encouraging words and when I'm hungry in these 40 days until surgery, I'll type instead of eat -- how's that sound?

Hi wannabhealthy,

I do just that, read and type instead of eating those empty carbs. Especially after 5 pm; the hardest time for me. It works!!! To me, "that" is another tool: support! WE need several tools to helpd us fix what we feel is "broken" and keep it running after. And it helps me to read what everyone else is doing so I can pick the tools that are right for me. But we have ONE in common: THE BAND!!!!

Have a great day!

Hi all!! I'm new around here.

My surgery is set for September 16th. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and being in a network of support.

I'm going to do a little reading and lurking and catching up on the boards here, but wanted to through out my first question to you all.

How open are you being with people about what you are doing? Are you telling everyone? telling just family and close friends?

Paige

Greetings onceuponaband,

I don't have a formular in regards to who to tell. I will not lie, so if someone asked I give them a truthful answer. But I have been selective in telling people at this point, simply due to the fact that I am still learning a lot and don't need to be challenged with more then what I challenge myself with. But my boss knows, few co-workers, few family members , 2-3 friends and of course my boyfriend.

It will not be a secret, but I will also not tell the world around me... yet... But I do have to say: I can't wait until it is so, so ,so obvious that people will just have to ask me and I can then proudly say how the band and my hard work paid offffffffffffff....Happy Day!

Thanks for the thoughts! I do feel ready for a lifestyle change and feel that this tool is what I will need to make it happen this time. I'll be looking to my new forum friends for encouraging words and when I'm hungry in these 40 days until surgery, I'll type instead of eat -- how's that sound?

That sounds great. That is what we are all here for.

Cathy

i was just in my closet and was thinking.....how great it will be to get rid of all my clothes and buy new ones

I have my surgery date for september 7th!!!

I have my surgery date for september 7th!!!

congrats! how exciting

Our Month:

(only 12 more days before our fun begins)

September 1 - BandedNellie, karmaandkismet

September 2 - rkwilliams1013, Run Girl Run, pooky032281, ahlmanfamily

September 3 - Freshstart2010, gracerev, ILUVFOOD

September 7 - danide, Nani4five, sannersplace72, swissnis

September 8 - NYsLegend78

September 9 - Butterfly2010

September 10 - jlr58, MrsFitand42, ally UK

September 13 - lillyegg, debrarh

September 14 - KAS1971, TheMaxwellFamily, WAH.MOM

September 15 - Kysmith72, piperboo

September 16 - sunny day, fldanny, kimmila, onceuponaband*

September 17 - Stateofzen, hserrra, blondeej

September 22 - ebonykisses, kittykat56, papoose, mom05

September 23 - emsbugbug

September 27 - babyk

September 28 - Zippy74, kosy2*

September 29 - wanna.b.healthy*

September 30 - sourmissg, mrsbure

*newest additions

those approved/self pay and waiting for dates:

sarwenc

TheLovelyMissJ

desperatelyw.loss

HeatherinCA

phershey

look at all of the surgeries! this is so amazing! so excited for everyone!!!

Edited August 21, 201015 yr by phershey
name add

I just found out this week im approved for surgery and i am scheduled for sept 14,2010. Im so excited. I got lucky, with my history and diet tries (all medically supervised), I got approved on my first try with my insurance. I will be starting the pre surgery 2 week diet shakes next week. I know it will be hard, but im so excited!!

What's going on people Sept People? So I went and bought the P90X, the Magic Bullet Express, weight scale for my food and some dessert plates to use as my reg plates. I can't wait to lose all these pounds :0)

I wanted to do something to celebrate my new way of eating. On Sept. 2 my SIL and I are going to Hot Pots. It's a place where you can make your own ceramic plates, bowl, etc. I will design my new dinnerware. It's mine and no one else in the house will use it. I also plan to buy a child size (not baby) silver knife, fork, spoon set.

Edited August 21, 201015 yr by kosy2

I would love to be able to wear my clothes that are in my dresser. My daughter is extremely excited about going shopping for "me" when I get to my goal weight. That should be an interesting trip. She is a design major, weights about 120lbs, 5'6" and I am a blue jeans and t-shirt kind of gal. It's amazing how I can have only 1 child and she be so different than me. She's the type that wears high heels with her jeans, I wear tennis shoes. I love outdoors, she does not. I have a degree in biology, she hates bugs and the list goes on and on.

swissnis -- Congratulations on getting your surgery date. Happy planning

purplevic -- Congratulations on your approval and your surgery date. So much to look forward too now.

kosy2 -- I have never heard of Hot Pots but what a way to celebrate. A new beginning with new serving ware. I wish we had a place like that around San Antonio.

Well I just back from the grocery store looking for soup, juice, jello and popsicle. My sheet says cream soup and I bought just about everything that says "Low Fat Cream of" on it. Some actually look and sound good but maybe it's because I am hungry.

Got go drink my lunch.

Cathy

My date is 9/22/10. I was approved by Aetna in 1 day. Yayyy

Papoose, Congratulations

Swissnis Congratulations on your Surgery Date

Purplevic Congratulations on your Approval and Surgery Date.

Cathy I hope you enjoyed your lunch.

Edited August 21, 201015 yr by sourmissg

Hi everyone!

Welcome to all the newer folks who have joined us!

About telling people - my "inner circle" of close friends know and are very supportive. I'm a pastor, and I have told my congregation council (leadership team) because of making sub arrangements for while I'm recovering. I've also decided to tell the whole congregation on the 29th (last Sunday before surgery and being off for two Sundays). We live in a small town, and if I didn't say what kind of surgery I was having, I would be dying of a brain tumor within 3 days (thanks to the rumor mill!) I decided that honesty was best - they would notice eventually that something was changing! I've asked a committee at church to explore ways in which we can promote wellness in the life of the congregation. We could all use an emphasis on health.

About pre-op stuff, I also haven't seen my surgeon since my first consult 6 months ago. I go this Wednesday for my pre-op class, return visit with the dietitian, check-in with the surgeon, and anesthesia consult. That's a week and a half before my surgery on the 3rd. I figure I'll get any "real" pre-op diet instructions then. Until then, it's just watching what I eat according to the dietitian's guidelines.

Getting more nervous and excited as we get closer. So excited for you, CS, as your date draws near!!!

gracerev

Hello all! I went through six months of weigh ins with my pcp starting in feb, my paperwork was submitted to my insurance august 6th and my surgery date is september 13th! I'm still a bit nervous but i suppose that is to be expected, although i am ready to make a change in my life! I look forward to being able to talk with people that are going through this process with me! I dont have alot of support through family and friends so I hope that i can find that here and share with everyone! Here we go everyone...we can do it!

My BMI was only 31 but I decided to get banded anyway and stop hating the way I looked. I paid cash for the surgery and just had it done 2 days ago. Looking forward to seeing that cash make a positive difference in the way I feel.

Our Month:

(only 11 more days before our fun begins)

September 1 - BandedNellie, karmaandkismet

September 2 - rkwilliams1013, Run Girl Run, pooky032281, ahlmanfamily, Loyalfriend*

September 3 - Freshstart2010, gracerev, ILUVFOOD

September 7 - danide, Nani4five, sannersplace72, swissnis*

September 8 - NYsLegend78, donnalys*

September 9 - Butterfly2010

September 10 - jlr58, MrsFitand42, ally UK

September 13 - lillyegg, debrarh, ready4change10*

September 14 - KAS1971, TheMaxwellFamily, WAH.MOM, purplevix*

September 15 - Kysmith72, piperboo

September 16 - sunny day, fldanny, kimmila, onceuponaband*

September 17 - Stateofzen, hserrra, blondeej

September 22 - ebonykisses, kittykat56, papoose, mom05

September 23 - emsbugbug

September 27 - babyk

September 28 - Zippy74, kosy2*

September 29 - wanna.b.healthy*

September 30 - sourmissg, mrsbure

*newest additions

I want everyone to be recognized for this journey, so please let me know if I overlooked you.

Those approved/self pay and waiting for dates:

sarwenc

TheLovelyMissJ

desperatelyw.loss

HeatherinCA

phershey

wendyhart

PitPat

Edited August 23, 201015 yr by Banded-Sept-2010