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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For folks interested in participating in a clothes exchange over the next year or so

I have started a community here: Clothes Exchange for Bandsters

To join the community, you must create an account at LiveJournal: Discover global communities of friends who share your unique passions and interests.. Then, post a comment on the welcome thread at the community and you'll be granted membership. Once you've joined, read the rules, ask any questions you might have, and start exchanging.

You are also welcome to invite other bandsters you know who might not be on this thread, but I do think we should limit membership to bandsters.

It worked, I'm in. Thanks for your patience with me.

I can usually figure these things out so it must be the pain killers that the doc has me taking. All I want to do is sleep.

Cathy

Day 7 of pre-op underway...Its hard to believe that in less than 4 days, I'll already be banded! The diet was hard the first couple days, but has gotten MUCH easier these past few days. It's all worth it in the long run. Hope everyone is having a great day!

What band are you guys leaning toward? I'm waiting for insurance approval but so confused lap band or realize band?

Kloee... my doctor uses the realize band so I am going with that one... I've re-searched both and pretty much they work the same way...go to www.wlshelp.com.. under compare,:thumbup: it explains the difference... good luck

What band are you guys leaning toward? I'm waiting for insurance approval but so confused LAP-BAND®® or realize band?

I was banded this past Friday and got the Realize band. When I was leaving the hospital, they gave me the packaging with the serial number so I could go online and register with Realize for the extended warranty. Just kidding, I have not looked into the reason for the serial number but vaguely remembering something about the company wanting to track our weight loss with their product.

Oh Cathy.. u scared me there for a second then I LOL... if you go to realize.com or realizemysuccess.com (real neat website) you sign up and and you have access to tracking, nutrition and all other sorts of great things. You have limited access until you are give the serial number ( I guess they want to make sure you do have a realize band). I only have limited access right now since I still don't have a serial number. But check it out, another good resource... oh and you also get a nice mouse pad...

What band are you guys leaning toward? I'm waiting for insurance approval but so confused LAP-BAND®® or realize band?

I am going with the realize band. My surgeon said there are few differences..but I like their website and it will be a great tool to utilize in losing weight.

Day 7 of pre-op underway...Its hard to believe that in less than 4 days, I'll already be banded! The diet was hard the first couple days, but has gotten MUCH easier these past few days. It's all worth it in the long run. Hope everyone is having a great day!

pooky when you first started the pre-op was you still able to work, or did you have to take off.

I was banded this past Friday and got the Realize band. When I was leaving the hospital, they gave me the packaging with the serial number so I could go online and register with Realize for the extended warranty. Just kidding, I have not looked into the reason for the serial number but vaguely remembering something about the company wanting to track our weight loss with their product.

Cathy:That extended warranty had me going also. LOL :thumbup::scared2::frown:

How are you filling, it's good to see you back with us so soon. When my day come I hope to have a fast recovery also.

pooky when you first started the pre-op was you still able to work, or did you have to take off.

I actually have been off work on FMLA since June 18 due to a shoulder injury....So I've been lucky enough to be at home. The pre-op diet has just about done a number on my gut though....I can't get too far from the BR (TMI I know, but the truth...)

What band are you guys leaning toward? I'm waiting for insurance approval but so confused LAP-BAND® or realize band?

I am going with the Lap-Band...only because I couldn't make up my mind, and my doc said he would just flip a coin! No, all kidding aside, I just really liked the Lap-Band system better, but it's really all in your doc's preference and what you decide is better for you. Check out the MyJourney on lapband.com and the realizemysuccess.com and see which website is better for you.

I am hoping to be banded in September, but I am thinking it will end up being October. I have my appt on Tuesday, which will be the last one I need (for the 6 months of nutritionist meetings). They said after Tuesday, they will submit to insurance to see about approval. Then, it typically takes 2 weeks to find out if it is approved by insurance. After that, I know that I will have to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery, so I am thinking it will be October for me.

I just want to get this going!

I went for my first visit on February 3, 2010. I have seen my nutritionist twice and gone through my psychological evaluation. I have an appointment with my PCP on Sept. 1st and my final visit with the surgeon is on Sept. 7th. Right after that all my paperwork will be submitted to CIGNA and hopefully I will get the green light I have been waiting for & can have my surgery by the end of September:thumbup:

My package should go to the insurance company this week. I expect a date in September, or atleast crossing my fingers.

Anyone in DFW?

Just a few more days to be in bandland!!!

Pooky, my pre-op diet isn't as strict as yours. Just a protein shake for breakfast and mid morning; yogurt and a fruit for lunch, a snack (cheese, nuts, etc) and a dinner (1protein, 1starch, 1veggie). Even though the diet hasn't been bad my bad habits have crossed my mind this weekend. Last supper mentality, but got passed it--ate extra broccoli which is what I was told to eat more of if I was hungry. Sorry, I don't have any new soup recipes for you, but maybe you can try one of RK's delicious sounding shakes.:thumbup:

I will have my surgery this Thursday September 2, Dr James McDowell, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN Excited and anxious at the same time. on day 10 of 14 of the pre-diet and down 15# I sure hope this is enough to shrink the liver. Dietitian said if liver not shrunk he wouldn't proceed after starting the surgery!:thumbup: