Just seeing if anyone else is being banded in May. Our time is coming quickly and before we know it, it will be here.

Went to the cardiologist today and he cleared me for surgery!!! Woo Hoo! 1 step closer! Now on to the psych consult, 1 more nutrition class, and the upper endoscopy. Starting to get excited, hoping the insurance approval comes quick!!

I have my psych and nutrition class tomorrow, and my 5th weigh in.. All my other medical requirements are done. The I'll be waiting patiently for my 6th weigh in April 13th.. then off to the insurance.. I'm hoping for a quick approval....

that's great!! good luck... hope you have a speedy approval.....

Went to the cardiologist today and he cleared me for surgery!!! Woo Hoo! 1 step closer! Now on to the psych consult, 1 more nutrition class, and the upper endoscopy. Starting to get excited, hoping the insurance approval comes quick!!

Everything is ready! Insurance ect. I had a little set back two things that couldn't be helped. First I had a week stay in the hospital (everything was okay) I did have my Gall Bladder removed. The second thing is that the Bariatric program is moving to another hospital. That was the best news because it so happens the hospital is a lot closer. So I'm waiting for my next appointment and then the two week liquid diet.

Oh, the surgeon for the gall bladder is the same one doing the lap-band. Hummmm!!!!!

May will be the month for sure!!!

I'm currently in pre-op. Luckily, I only had to endure the 3 months of "waiting." My last appointment with the nutritionist is on April 4, along with my psychologist appointment that I'm required to attend. Right after that they're going to submit all the paperwork to my insurance company. We're aiming for early May. The sooner the better...I don't want a chance to change my mind! I'm extremely nervous...mostly because I've never had any kind of surgery before. Hopefully I will as much success as everyone else.

I am hoping for mid May, anytime after Mother's Day. This is because I have some things scheduled at work that I need to do first.

I have 3 lbs to lose and then hopefully submit to insurance, hoping they are not one who requires 6 months supervised diet first.

Hi everyone! I went for my appt with my surgeon today and my surgery is May 4!

Every day we get closer to our dates. Sometimes it feels like we are never gonna get there, and sometimes it seems like it's coming up so quickly!

I had my nutrition visit today. Yes, I will have a two week preop diet.

hey everyone! Are you guys nervous at all? I know this is for the best and I know I am making the right choice, but are you afraid it wont work? I know as long as you follow your dr orders you will be sucessful but im just nervous. My husband and I are going to go back to RI to visit my family for our Anniversary and Easter from April 20-25. My mom is going to drive back with us so she is here for my surgery

Good luck!

I might be a May bander. The way things are progressing it is looking like May anyway. I am so nervous!

I am waiting for my insurance letter and then we.schedule... I will be a May bandster!!!!

I had my psych eval yesterday and my EGD today! Those were the last 2 major appts I have to go thru!! Just need to see my PCP, which I can't do until I have an official date, and 1 more nutritional class. Then I just have to wait for insurance approval. My birthday is in May so this will be my Birthday and Mother's Day gift to myself!

Hi I am very similar to you, and I can't wait to hear how your surgery goes. I am scheduled for May 31st. I am 235 lbs with a BMI of about 43. Most people think I am not big enough to go through with the surgery. I recently had my first child and then had my gallbladder removed. Good luck to you.

Hi, I'm May also. My date is May 6th, assuming nothing comes up. I already have insurance approval and I have to go to the hospital on April 12th for pre admission testing. If everything is OK then May 6th is the day!!! I am scared, they better sedate me when I enter the building or they will have a crying, babbling baby on their hands !!!!

Two months from today I will begin a brand new life. I thank God that He gives us do overs in life. This is my chance to really start fresh. I can't wait.