Hello all,

How many people are getting banded in May 2006? I plan to be banded in Boston.

Hi All

I am a "May-be" ..maybe if everything works out I will be banded the end of May. I will be going to Dr Joya in Puerto Vallarta. Dr Joyas fee is 8k and I have only been approved for 6k, have a small amout saved and trying to come up with the rest. I am so excited and so ready I cannot hardly stand it! I do not have much support though. My parents are co-signing for me and I have a friend who has had gastric bypass. everyone else thinks I am crazy or taking the easier way out. WHATEVER! I am divorced and have had financial difficulties in the past. My son (20) is OK with me having the surgery. he just wants me to wait and have about 3-6 months living expenses saved in the event I have complications and cannot work, etc. He thinks I am being too risky. As a nurse I understand the risks. The odds are in my favor. If I had insurance and had complications my 20% or so copay could really add up and leave me with a large debt. What do yall think? Wait until I have money saved or take the risk? I know which would be smarter but at the same time I have become quite impatient. Im ready to get a cute ticker..LOL

Sherri

260, bmi 41

Louisiana

Wow,

The "MAYERS" AND THE" MAY BE" LIST IS GROWING FOR OUR MONTH. i AM JUST FOCUSED ON GETTING THINGS READY FOR WHEN I COME BACK. I NEED TO FIND SONE POST OP COMFORTABLE CLOTHES TO WEAR AROUND THE HOUSE AND TO WORK THAT WONT BE TO BINDING. OTHERWISE I AM READY AS ON CAN BE. i DO HAVE A FLIGHT AND A COUPLE OF DAYS IN THE STATES TO BE TOTALLY TUNED IN BEFORE MY SURGERY !! i WILL BUY MY POST OP ITMES IN THE STATES AND GET ALOT OF MAGAZINES!!!

IT MIGHT BE NICE IF WE ALL READ THE SAME BOOK WHILE IN OUR OPERATION MONTH...I AM NO WAY AN ADVID READER BUT MAYBE SOME SHORT STORIES AND WE CAN CHAT ABOUT THEM?

PEACE AND LOVE

I am so happy for you will be in the other side 3 days before me:)

I am working until the day before my surgery so most likely will be tired and my son is coming from LongIsland for support for his sister and of course Mother's Day is that weekend:sleep So my children will be pampering me for sure :clap2: hope I am better by that sunday to attend church with them.:angel: :grouphug:

So have a good plane ride to our state of Massaschusetts:plane:

Gracias, Mi Carino....

Besos

Hi Seminole,

I'm hoping to be scheduled for my band surgery by the 15th of May. I will go to Mexicali with Dr. Aceves. I am so excited to start this new journey in my life. Good luck to all of the other May Banders...and all of you out there that have come before us. You are "MY" inspiration. This forum is so informative. I hope one day I will be able to help others who also have questions or concerns.

Robin

Robin,

Glad to have you aboard. We all are on this journety together and we will win!! We are each others support and we must all share the good, the bad, and the ugly!!

I started the liquid protein diet today - not real thrilled about the Strawberry Boost - any ideas to improve the taste of it?

LuLuLacy, I too will be having surgery on May 4th. I am so exicted.

Hello all you May Banders! :brick:

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone beginning their journey...may you have a safe procedure and heal quickly.:angel:

I have a quick question...How many of you are doing a liquid Protein diet before your surgery, and for how long? My doc didn't really indicate a liquid diet, and I'm wondering if I should maybe do it for a few days for the heck of it? I haven't done a very good job with my low glycemic index diet...I definitely have food issues. :nono: I'm praying that the band will be a tool that helps me finally lick this thing!

Take care all!

Kelli

Kelli,

When do you get banded? Welcome......I have to go on protein shakes etc on Monday the 1st....

I wonder why some docs require pre-op diets for some of their patients, and not others?

I went to the information seminar and the facilitator said his Dr. asks women to lose 10 lbs, and men lose 30. (He did have a great deal to lose.) As it turns out, I am having the same surgeon and he said nothing to me about pre-op diets or losing any weight. The only requirement is nothing to eat/drink after midnight.

Hi Sleepyjean

You're not a topic killer at all! In fact I was very interested to read your response to "how are you mentally". I am also seeing a therapist, even prior to my decision to get banded. I really like being invisible and as I live in London feel I can wander the streets quite anonymously. I'm not sure what all my "issues" are but have been lighter & more attractive in the past and have found I miss the anonymity. Once you are no longer invisible you have to handle all the people around you in a way that previously you didn't have to. I also think I have used my weight as a cop-out for lots of things ... the excuse for ways my life isn't going how I want it. So the reason I'm not in a relationship is how I look ... or I'd be the president of the company by now if I didn't have this weight issue to deal with.

I'm looking forward to working on issues with my therapist - and I predict that being banded will make my issues much more "visible" to me because I won't be able to hide behind food and eventually won't be able to hide behind fat.

I wish it were sooner too..!

xo

Hey Stitchy ~ I'm with you, no food after midnight. I had pre-op class today and we don't have a pre-op diet. I do have some Optifast shakes I'm going to use up b4 they expire in July, but it's not required. I've gained 15 lbs since Jan!! :omg: ENOUGH last suppers for me!!! I'm done with that.....now I know I can still enjoy food with the band again some day.

Hi Kelli ~ Thanks for your prayers....I will pray for you also & the rest of the May group as well. :biggrin1:

Welcome lululacy!!! It's nice to have you here!!

seminole ~ I'm confused.....are you getting banded in MX or Boston?

Hello,

I am getting banded in Boston as my insurance is paying 100 percent ..I might as well go fo it in the states...Also my insurance company and I were getting terrible service from the offices in Monterrey.

Count me in with the 'no particular diet before surgery' crowd. My surgery is Monday, May 1 and I asked my doctor again two days ago about pre-surgery diet. He said to go out to dinner Sunday and enjoy my 'last supper'. Of course, I will have nothing by mouth after midnight on Sunday, except a tiny sip of water to get my blood pressure pills down the morning of surgery.

I know the pre-surgery diet varies with different doctors, but I also wonder if some doctors take into account your BMI when deciding. Mine is barely 40 and it may be that my physician would have put me on a pre-surgery diet if I had a higher BMI. Not sure. I do think it is important to have a doctor whose judgement you trust. If you are asked to diet before surgery, I'm sure it's because your doctor is trying to give you every advantage possible. One good thing about the liquid diet before lap band is that those patients usually end up getting a head start on weight loss.

Hope