I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

Judy praying all goes well. One way to look at it, that doctor is going to be extra careful since he's in the headlines right now! Praying for your wisdom as you speak with him! Good luck!

aww.. thanks.. im so churned up right now. yes, i think you are right. This man is an achiever. I reckon he has well and truly dealt with that lapse, whatever it was. He wouldnt like to have any more disasters like this one im sure.

Good Luck! I would be nervous and cautious. Ask plenty of questions.

i certainly will be... and thanks. i will let you all know tomorrow night our time.

Some of you may remember my insurance put my approval on hold pending some further information from the doctor. I did the liquid diet for the last three days so when I did my "final" weigh in this aftenoon I would hopefully be down. Yay I was down 5 pounds from my original weigh in...not the greatest but at least I was down and hadn't gained since I'd been on the "last supper" plan for a while now! So everything will get sent in again tomorrow...say a prayer for me please!?

Speedy recovery to all the ones healing right now and to those getting ready to go in soon!!

Judy

That's one of the greatest thing about this forum "support" I have gained so much insight into pre-op post-op diets and the procedure itself. My surgery is this coming Friday and I feel well prepared because of the enormous information and support from here.

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so do I. i hate to think how i would have been without this forum. i really do.

Some of you may remember my insurance put my approval on hold pending some further information from the doctor. I did the liquid diet for the last three days so when I did my "final" weigh in this aftenoon I would hopefully be down. Yay I was down 5 pounds from my original weigh in...not the greatest but at least I was down and hadn't gained since I'd been on the "last supper" plan for a while now! So everything will get sent in again tomorrow...say a prayer for me please!?

Speedy recovery to all the ones healing right now and to those getting ready to go in soon!!

im sure you will do really well. will pray for you.

Great job Ladybug! I hope you get that approval soon. When does your surgeon think the surgery will happen?

They had already scheduled me for the 22nd of this month so hopefully they'll get the approval in soon. I'm going to continue with the liquid diet assuming that it will and I'm prepared. I'm an hour and a half away from where I have to go, my daughter who is an RN will be going with me so I'll be in good hands before and after my stay in the hospital. My doctor is also a "center of excellence" and I know several who have gone to him.

Today's the Day!! I'm bout to leave for the hosp, surgery is scheduled for 9am!! I am nervous and excited, I will update as soon as I can! Wish me Luck!!

All done and doing great! Had surgery yesterday, March 5th at about 10am. I was up about 4 hrs later walking and starting clear liquids. I have been walking a lot! And so far no gas pain, but i have pbeen getting gas meds about every 5-6hrs. CONGRATS TO ALL OF US ON MARCH 5TH! WE ARE OFFICIALLY BANSTERS!! And good luck March 6th bandsters will keep you guy in my prayers!

Today's the Day!! I'm bout to leave for the hosp, surgery is scheduled for 9am!! I am nervous and excited, I will update as soon as I can! Wish me Luck!!

Today's the Day!! I'm bout to leave for the hosp, surgery is scheduled for 9am!! I am nervous and excited, I will update as soon as I can! Wish me Luck!!

Today's the Day!! I'm bout to leave for the hosp, surgery is scheduled for 9am!! I am nervous and excited, I will update as soon as I can! Wish me Luck!!

Good luck!

Ladybug- it's fortunate they will move ahead before the approval. I'm glad your RN daughter will go with you. What a comfort!

AmyD

Good luck today. Keep us posted!

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Congrats to all the March bandsters who have made it to the other side! I got my surgery time 0730 this Friday!! I am getting pre-op jitters. I teach this stuff to nursing students but as the patient it takes on a whole new meaning. My fiance is fantastic though, so supportive, so encouraging, a true partner in my lifes journey. He has decided to try any and everything new in my diet. We only live 15 minutes from the surgery center so I don't have to get up too early. I have to be there at 0630 and since I don't need makeup or a hair style, it should be up at 6 and out the door LOL.

We spent the weekend trying the various Protein shakes. Gold Standard by far the best tasting, choc van and straw and far better in milk vs Water . As for those with fruit punch, straw. kiwi.........YUK

Off to teach seniors about Diabetes.............should I assume they have read the chapter???? Probably NOT

Tootles

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