If you're planning on being banded in January your either half way thru your 6 month wait or you've just recently met with your surgeon and you're beginning your 3 month wait filled with dr appts and nutrition classes.

I have aetna and I only have to wait three months but it'll be filled jam packed w/ dr appts and classes, etc...

I went to see a pulmonologist last week and he wants me to get a breathing test, chest x-ray and sleep study. Saw the GI yesterday and my endoscopy is set for 11/5 and my cardiologist is Friday - can't wait to see what HE has in store for me - haha --- I'm actually excited to get this "work up of the stars" --- how many others are thankful for all these tests (cause when else would we get them done??)

My BMI is under 40 and my last two years worth of weights was around a 35 but I have diabetes and high triglicerides...hoping that this is acceptable for aetna approval cause I'm gaining and not losing no matter what I do - I presently need to lose 80-90 pounds and there is no way I could do it on my own with the diabetes and hypo-thyroidism. :laugh:

I'm curious to know who is getting banded in January (My surgery date is 1/18/11 if approved). I'd love to hear your stories and concerns - anything at all --- just want to put together a group for those that are planning a new life style come January - I can't think of a better new years resolution!!!! :thumbup: ~Renee

1 more week!

I hope everyone is doing well!

Day 5 done of pre op diet. Some hours are better than others. Had my pre testing done (what a pain, wait for an hour for 10 minutes of questions and a 5 min ekg) then met with my surgeon who gave me some more reading material and we talked about the surgery. Tuesday next week. 1:30. Getting nervous and excited.

I'm feeling ya on this one. Banded on the 18th. Just got home from the hospital today. I find the gas pains to be just as bad as the incision sites. OH, and I figured out really quick my stomach IS only the size of a shot glass. I'm on a full liquid diet and it said I could have blended Soups, so I prepared a cups worth after having 1/2 c of chicken broth. I've violated the law of 30's already. I won't do that again!

Good luck to you all.

i was banded on the same day as you....but they ended up letting me go home that evening. the incisions dont really hurt for me, unless i poke them or soething. its all about the this gassy bloated feeling. it BLOWS. and *TMI ALERT! TMI ALERT! TMI ALERT!*

ive realized that its much less painful to pass gas than it is to belch. i dont know why that is. but lets just say, i am opting for the rear exit as much as possible!

whats the law of 30s? im definitely not hydrating enough...im trying though. im on clears til at least friday....i may stay on longer. i have no appetite but currently im having difficulty distinguishing pain from hunger.

im sad though...i didnt get weighed on surgery day so i dont know how much i lost during the two-week torture! AND my scale's batteries are dead so i cant even see if ive met my first goal of being not too fat for my scale...

Congrats! as your new journeybegins :-)..... I was banded Jan. 7, 2011. I am feeling good but boy was I full of questions on my 1st day post op. So if I could be of any help pls feel free to ask..... Good luck !

I keep having dreams that I am post-op and have absolutely NO PAIN! lol

Well I hope your dreams come true!

Anyone else with sugery this past week wish to check in? Hope all is well in your worlds! I'm doing alright, each day is better than the last.

Had mine on the 14th so just to update everyone...one week banded. Port area is stll sore. I've heard that can last weeks or even months. I went to work Thursday and I think everything would have been ok except the electricity was out and I had to walk up 5 flights to my office. Then I sweat for an hour in a freezing office. I ended up a liitle dehydrated. I'd been running a low grade temp the prior days so who knows if it was just one thing. Didn't go to work Friday...but my 3 year old was sick so I used that as an excuse. My hubby stayed home and took care of us...ok so this lap band is my BIG SECRET but I've lost 20 or so pounds since I started the pre op Jan 31. My mom kept saying not to be too concerned if no one notices before I lose 40 or 50. BUT I had a couple of people ask me if I was OK or if I was out for medical reasons. I want to let out my secret but I don't want the judgement and gossip that goes along with that. I tested the waters gently during the whole evaluation process by asking questions to co workers like, "I've heard weight loss surgery is very safe these days" when there talking about yet another diet or pill that a friend is talking. It's like it's ok to take drugs to lose weight (been there)

...continue sorry...

but it's not ok for WLS?"

Anyway, doing well. Up and around. Hope everyone is doing well.

I was banded on january 3rd so i am at my three weeks on Monday. I have lost 35 pounds since i started the preop diet. down from 290 5 weeks ago and now im 255!!! i lost a lot in the begininng but its definetly slowing down. I also feel that i can eat more now as well which isn't good for the weight loss. I get my first fill on my birthday of course... feb 2 so i am hoping that the fill helps! i dont want to eat a lot! haha! my doc told me that if i am hungry, then eat... but dont snack! snacking is the hard part for me!

really want to go to a support group on monday and hopefully i can get my motivation back to eat well. i haven't been excercising as much as i should either. i have a gym memborship but i am dreading going there for the first time in months!

i know once i go once, it wont be so bad, but i just hate all the skinny and in shape people. i feel huge and stupid!

I go for my testing on Friday (29th) and banded on Saturday (30th). Oh I hope Im one of the lucky ones that has an easy recovery, out same day, and home laughing about all my nerves a few days post-op....oh please please please, be me! hahaha

Anyone else with surgery this past week wish to check in? Hope all is well in your worlds! I'm doing alright, each day is better than the last.

Hi ,

I had surgery 1/14/11 and doing great, have lost 25llbs. Wish everyone the best!!!

...continue sorry...

but it's not ok for WLS?"

Anyway, doing well. Up and around. Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi, we both had the same surgery date 1/14, glad to hear you are doing well. I am feeling good over all, just a little tender on my stomach. Wish you the best!!

Well, it happened. I was banded on Friday the 21st! I dunno. It hurts. Most in my chest and in my left shoulder. Finding a comfy sleeping position is tough. I am glad I took a week off of work because I think I'll need it to be 100%. But honestly, it isn't so bad or I wouldn't be up typing this message.

It is really strange because, between the gas and the pain, I could not be less hungry. In a few days I went from being the always hungry girl to the girl who has to be reminded to drink something other than water.

Here's hoping that continues. And best of luck to those of you being banded next week.

I was banded on january 3rd so i am at my three weeks on Monday. I have lost 35 pounds since i started the preop diet. down from 290 5 weeks ago and now im 255!!! i lost a lot in the begininng but its definetly slowing down. I also feel that i can eat more now as well which isn't good for the weight loss. I get my first fill on my birthday of course... feb 2 so i am hoping that the fill helps! i dont want to eat a lot! haha! my doc told me that if i am hungry, then eat... but dont snack! snacking is the hard part for me!

really want to go to a support group on monday and hopefully i can get my motivation back to eat well. i haven't been excercising as much as i should either. i have a gym memborship but i am dreading going there for the first time in months!

i know once i go once, it wont be so bad, but i just hate all the skinny and in shape people. i feel huge and stupid!

I know how you feel but keep this in mind. You are braver than ALL of them. You knew you needed help and you got it. And soon enough, you'll be one of those in shape people. And, if you pay attention, you'll notice those people aren't looking at you...they are gazing at themselves in the mirror