We already have 2 other August threads going but let's all try to consolidate all of our thoughts and encouragement into one thread so that we can all support each other and face our fears and struggles together.

I was originally to be banded last March 2010 so I started posting there and I love how that thread is still going with many of them having great success and encouraging each other.

My name is Dee and after much hassle with my surgeons office staff I have a surgery date of 8/16.

I have an appointment with him on 8/3 and there I will discuss my concerns about aftercare and dealing with his staff. Hopefully, all will go well and I won't have to cancel my surgery and find another surgeon.

I have been going through this process now for over a year. I started out with NYU but found after I paid them $750.00 out of pocket that my insurance is out of network for them. They made promises but I didn't want to risk getting stuck with a humongous bill. I want to be thin and healthy not bankrupt.

I found another surgeon that accepts my ins. and he seems nice enough and is the Director of the bariactric program at his hospital but his staff has treated me like I'm begging for a free surgery.

Well anyway, I'm planning to start my pre-op liquid diet on 8/2 anyway on my own advice.

I'm looking for much support and encouragement and am willing to do the same for all of you August rush people.

Kellyodoran came up with the name August rush!!

Edited July 31, 201015 yr by msdv

HI everyone,

Renee here, being banded day after tomorrow 19/08. Very excited, can't wait to start the journey - slightly afraid of the surgery.

Nice meeting you all!

Good luck - you'll be just fine!!!

Well, I did it! Was banded yesterday morning and was home by 3:00 or so. Pain really isn't that bad though it can be difficult to find a comfortable position to sit in....lol. The only thing that has really bothered me is taking really deep breaths but its getting better.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at how good I feel. I wouldn't say I'm 100% by any means, but I was expecting to feel a lot worse. I slept a good bit yesterday but am trying to get up every couple of hours and walk around.

To all those getting banded soon, good luck -- you'll do great!

Edited August 17, 201015 yr by amanda1112

Hey everyone! I am scheduled for my band on August 27th. I am so excited. I get on here everyday most of the time 3 or 4 times a day. Its so interesting to read everyones story & see how happy they are. Im so ready to be healthy, well i really wanna say SKINNY! I cant wait to go shopping. My girls keep picking with me saying now when i take them shopping to their stores i will do some shopping for myself as well at those same stores! Dont get me wrong, im not gonna dress like a teenager, but i do want to look nice & turn my husbands head again. He has never been mean, ugly or said anything negative to me while being overweight. He has loved me the same way since we got married. Well i am so excited to be a part of this new family. I will keep everyone posted on my journey! God Bless!

Hey mybarra, reading your post got me excited all over again. I will be banded on Aug 25th! I can't wait. I have clothes that currently don't fit me, can't wait to slip them on. I'm excited to go out on the dating scene and see what life has in store for me!

I am getting nervous. My doctor said they turned in all my paperwork over a week and a half ago and said it would only take a few days to a week max to get approval. Well when I called the insurance today they informed me they just got the file last friday and it may take another week or so to be approved... My problem is my pre op appt with the surgeon is on Wednesday and my surgery is set for the 26th. When I spoke with my my doctors office they informed me not to worry and I should have no problems getting approved and we are keeping the date. I am starting my week pre op diet tomorrow (few days early) and the stress is starting to add up. The date is coming up super fast and I have no idea if I will be approved or even how much I have to pay out of pocket yet.. no one will tell me anything until I get the approval! Am I just making a big deal out of nothing?

My insurance took a while to come through too, but if you know your insurance covers it and you have done the requirements to be qualified I wouldn't worry about too much. Even if the date does change at least you are still getting banded. So don't stress and try to relax before the big day. Let us know what happens.

Just wanted to check in and let you all know I survived.

I'm home my surgery was yesterday and it was fine.

Much like amanda a breeze. I had to stay overnight so I'm just getting home so I'll share more tomorrow.

Congrats suzmelon to you too and your MOm. I'm sleepy so excuse any oversights or misspells.

Did Laurie check in? let me see before I sign off.

Thanks for the good wishes all, Dee

Edited August 17, 201015 yr by msdv

Just wanted to check in and let you all know I survived.

I'm home my surgery was yesterday and it was fine.

Much like amanda a breeze. I had to stay overnight so I'm just getting home so I'll share more tomorrow.

Congrats suzmelon to you too and your MOm. I'm sleepy so excuse any oversights or misspells.

Did Laurie check in? let me see before I sign off.

Thanks for the good wishes all, Dee

YAY!! Congratulation. Take it easy. Get some rest and when you feel like it, let us know how you are.

Hey guys! I just got settled into my hotel room, trying to relax a little before surgery tomorrow. I had a great pre-op appt with my surgeon. Down another 6 pounds thanks to my 7 day pre-op diet. My surgery is at 7:30 and I have to be at the hospital at 6.

The next time I sign on I will be one of the few...the proud...the BANDED!!!! lol

My insurance took a while to come through too, but if you know your insurance covers it and you have done the requirements to be qualified I wouldn't worry about too much. Even if the date does change at least you are still getting banded. So don't stress and try to relax before the big day. Let us know what happens.

Well I got the call this morning and my insurance finally approved the surgery!!! BIG relief for me and just in time since my appt with the surgeon is tomorrow, I was worried that I would have paid the surgeon their fees and then would have been denied... Whew!

hi august rushers:thumbup: hope all of you who have already got banded are doing well. I am up on the 26th--along with a few others:) Today is a calmer day in my mind which is nice.I am sooo ready.

Hello all! I will be banded the 24th and so counting down the days! I have to be at the surgery center at 10:30 a.m. for a 1:30 pm surgery! I may not get home until later in the evening. I'm on a two-week high protein diet with two shakes during the day and a light meal for dinner. I'm down a few pounds but cheated miserably over the weekend. I'm sticking to it this week and not cheating.

Two years ago I had the Realize Band for 48 hours and then had some complications from a lacerated small intestine from the surgery. Subsequently, I had the band removed and had to have extensive small bowel resection and spent a week in the hospital. Here I am now, healed up from that and will be Lap-Banded the 24th of this month. I am having some deep anxiety about it, but I have a great surgeon and will place all of my trust in him.

Just wanted to check in and let you all know I survived.

I'm home my surgery was yesterday and it was fine.

Much like amanda a breeze. I had to stay overnight so I'm just getting home so I'll share more tomorrow.

Congrats suzmelon to you too and your MOm. I'm sleepy so excuse any oversights or misspells.

Did Laurie check in? let me see before I sign off.

Thanks for the good wishes all, Dee

Hi everyone, I did it! I am banded and it went fine. A little uncomfortable and gas pain not too bad. Nothing pain meds won't help lol.So glad to be home and in my own bed lastnight. Thanks so much for all the support and good wishes. I am so glad everyone had a good surgery on 8/16 our lucky day! Good luck to all of the other's waiting you can do it. Talk more later.

Hello all, want to introduce myself, I just was approved for my surgery for next week. I am excited but so scared also! :eek::smile2: this is going to be a wild ride!

Hello all! I will be banded the 24th and so counting down the days! I have to be at the surgery center at 10:30 a.m. for a 1:30 pm surgery! I may not get home until later in the evening. I'm on a two-week high protein diet with two shakes during the day and a light meal for dinner. I'm down a few pounds but cheated miserably over the weekend. I'm sticking to it this week and not cheating.

Two years ago I had the Realize Band for 48 hours and then had some complications from a lacerated small intestine from the surgery. Subsequently, I had the band removed and had to have extensive small bowel resection and spent a week in the hospital. Here I am now, healed up from that and will be Lap-Banded the 24th of this month. I am having some deep anxiety about it, but I have a great surgeon and will place all of my trust in him.

You are a very brave lady!!! wow! Not sure I would go for it a second time. Let us know how you are doing.

Hi everyone, I did it! I am banded and it went fine. A little uncomfortable and gas pain not too bad. Nothing pain meds won't help lol.So glad to be home and in my own bed lastnight. Thanks so much for all the support and good wishes. I am so glad everyone had a good surgery on 8/16 our lucky day! Good luck to all of the other's waiting you can do it. Talk more later.

Congratulations!!!!