Well, after reviewing the calendar theres a chance I won't be able to get banded until January now.. Why do I have to hit obstacles.. I am getting soo upset.... I want to have it before I am 32 is that asking tooo much.. :mad::thumbup::sad::mad2::tt1:

Hang in there a little later is better that not at all. Also a great way to kick off a new year.

Cheri

I know but I have been trying to get banded since July 2010. My breast reduction took less time.. Its just really disappointing..

I was first seen by the surgeon in October of 2007 and didn't get my surgery until April of 2008. I had to see 16 different specialists for testing before the surgeon would proceed with the surgery! It's hard to wait when you are ready to move on with it, but try to be patient. It is well worth it in the long run!

I know but you get soo close then you hit just another bump in the road. I really didn't think that it was going to take this long.

I started my lap band journey in March 2008 and didn't get banded until February 2009. I was denied, several times, had to keep writing letters, and it was really frustrating, and depressing. I wanted to give up.

But I kept coming here, and doing other things that would help me get ready for the changes I knew would come. I was already exercising, for example, and I started to practice chewing more slowly and taking longer. Sometimes it helps to take your mind off how far away it is.

Look, it's November, now. The new year isn't really that far away. I know it's hard, but try to accept that the time will come. If you can't get banded until 2011, you're only going to make yourself feel worse by thinking about the fact that it's not happening sooner.

Start a thread for people who might be getting banded the same time you're looking at, or join one if one is already here. I found it really helpful to talk to people who shared the same month as I did.

Trust me, once you have your date, the time will go quickly. It did for me. You might find you have all kinds of emotions when your surgery date gets closer too. This is a good time to learn all you can. .

And keep posting! That really helped me too

Good luck! (Edited to say)-- (I see you've already done lots of stuff I suggested! Sorry, should have read that before I posted.) :embarrassed:

Debbie.

Edited November 2, 201015 yr by serenity55

I am trying to stay focused.. but at times no matter how focused you are you going to feel like a failure or everyone is out to get you.. I guess this is my point. I am a type of person that likes things to be 123 instead of 1 3 2.. I really like order. I just knoow that I am ready to get on with everything and get to where I know its going to happen.. It seems like it will never happen.. I even had all of the money up front I am also worried about spending in on stuff..

I am soo tired of being fat and overweight.. I am ready to be healthy and be a good example for my little girl. i think once I have this I will one feel better about myself..

*hugs* Everything will be okay, sweetie. I know what you mean, though. I started consulting with a doctor in 2008, and I'm just NOW getting banded in December 2010 after I finally decided to self-pay. Stupid insurance would only save me about $400...and they don't even cover fills. Just try to be proactive, and stay on the boards, it's helped me alot with passing the time! Good luck!!

I am very thankful for these boards because you find other individuals who have experienced the same thing as you.. It helps.. well, during my pulmonary i had to ge a chest xray and abg.