Anyone else getting banded in December? If so lets keep in touch until our day.

I am scheduled for surgery on the 19th. I was supposed to start my preop diet on the 6th but just got the paper work in the mail today. I was just at the doctors office on the 5th and they did not tell me anything about it!

I am also SCARED to death that my insurance is going to turn around and deny me because my psych evaluation came back and said I may need counseling to make this work. I have been through hell the past 6 months jumping thru hoops to get this far and if the insurance turns me down after pre approval I will be devistated.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this or had any problems with the psych eval and insurance before?

I am in need of some encouragment and support here. Thanks

We all need counseling, lets face it! I was also told that I needed to work out some lifelong issues so that I can avoid back sliding.

I've been happily banded since 10/5/12 ( down 42 lbs)

Counting down the hours. Tomorrow at 1PM.

Starting to get the willies. Will be glad to vet this behind me.

You'll do great!

Thanks The BandingMi Princess I am sorry you have issues also but glad that someone else has heard something similar. Just hoping it doesn't affect my insurance decision.

Good luck to everyone! You will all do great! The worst part is the waiting! Once I went back boom it was over!,

Counting down the hours. Tomorrow at 1PM.

Starting to get the willies. Will be glad to vet this behind me.

Mike- you'll come out of this like a champ! Many blessings to you! Mine is the day after you.

We can do this!

Keep us posted!!

I am scheduled for surgery on the 19th. I was supposed to start my preop diet on the 6th but just got the paper work in the mail today. I was just at the doctors office on the 5th and they did not tell me anything about it!

I am also SCARED to death that my insurance is going to turn around and deny me because my psych evaluation came back and said I may need counseling to make this work. I have been through hell the past 6 months jumping thru hoops to get this far and if the insurance turns me down after pre approval I will be devistated.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this or had any problems with the psych eval and insurance before?

I am in need of some encouragment and support here. Thanks

bar2373~

When I attended the pre-op seminar, the nurse told all of us, that no one ever got denied because of the psych eval. She said, in most cases, what they want to see, is the patient attending a support group after, or getting some counseling. I would not fret over that ( I know it's easier said than done)- think positively! I have no doubt, you will be approved, and maybe just required to do a few counseling sessions afterwards. Like MiniMi said, we ALL need counseling

Good Luck and many blessings your way

Is everyone getting their list ready? And not the Christmas one <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> The list of food to purchase' date=' Vitamins, etc.?

Does anyone need to stay overnight? I know depending on your insurance, you might be required to stay overnight. I know I don't have to, which is just fine by me.

Here's what my list looks like:

Water

Bouillon

Skim milk

Almond milk

Crystal Light

Apple juice

Grape juice

sugar-free popsicles

Ice

Ordered unjury for Day 4, so I can start getting Protein in

Flinstones Vitamin

Biotin

Any other suggestions?[/quote']

Don't forget the laxative, just in case. Good for you on the BIOTIN. something comfortable and loose to wear home from surgery center or hospital. You might want to find your heating pad and have it handy and in working order. Good luck

Don't forget the laxative, just in case. Good for you on the Biotin. something comfortable and loose to wear home from surgery center or hospital. You might want to find your heating pad and have it handy and in working order. Good luck

I did not think of the laxative part, so thank you! Two thumbs up on the loose clothes, and I have my heating pad ready

bar2373~

When I attended the pre-op seminar' date=' the nurse told all of us, that no one ever got denied because of the psych eval. She said, in most cases, what they want to see, is the patient attending a support group after, or getting some counseling. I would not fret over that ( I know it's easier said than done)- think positively! I have no doubt, you will be approved, and maybe just required to do a few counseling sessions afterwards. Like MiniMi said, we ALL need counseling

Good Luck and many blessings your way [/quote']

I was told the same thing.

A week from now, God willing, I will be home again wearing my new stylish stomach belt!!!!!

getting banded on Dec 28 the day after my 51st birthday. Excited and nervous.

I am on Day3 post op. I'm still in pain back, shoulder and abdomen area. Doing clear liquids and broth. I went in at 217 and today weighed in at 212. I'm focusing on healing walking and sipping water. I had hiatle hernia as well so sipping is difficult. No major hunger but the scent of foods around me makes me miss the ease chewing and swallowing foods. Getting a lil tired of broth but its all for the greater good

I am on Day3 post op. I'm still in pain back' date=' shoulder and abdomen area. Doing clear liquids and broth. I went in at 217 and today weighed in at 212. I'm focusing on healing walking and sipping Water. I had hiatle hernia as well so sipping is difficult. No major hunger but the scent of foods around me makes me miss the ease chewing and swallowing foods. Getting a lil tired of broth but its all for the greater good <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I'm 5 days post op and the smell of food is driving me crazy! I'm not physically hungry I think it's eating I miss! But I'm down 12lbs so I'll take it. I also went for a 2 mile walk today. Every day is better I just wish I didn't live with all these eaters!

Me too! Good luck!

Yay! Keep in touch!

getting banded on Dec 28 the day after my 51st birthday. Excited and nervous.

I'm getting banded on the 28th too!! I'm so nervous