I was banded 10/26 at Colesium Northside. Doing great so far. Just wondering are there any other bandsters in the Warner Robins/Bonaire area

Thank you. I guess my biggest question is how long after your last appointment did you have to wait for your surgery date? Appointment #6 is in less than 2 weeks. And other than Sugar Busters, did you have to do a liquid diet prior to surgery? I've been reading some of the posts on here and I see a lot of people who had to do a liquid diet 2 weeks pre op.

About 2 weeks. But have you checked with our new insurance. I assume you hAve our insurance?

Yes I do. According to the website, they have the same criteria (6 months & a psyc eval). Dr. B said it shouldn't be an issue. I'll just have to cover the other 20% *ouch!* I just feel so many emotions. I'm happy, excited, eager, nervous, & scared at the same time.

I will get banded on Feb 5, 2014 by Dr. Bagnato. I live in Bonaire. I would like to talk and get support along the way..

Congratulations Angela!' You can email me anytime at janalh@cox.net

I also live in WR and was banded by Dr. B in 2012, im down over 150 lbs. Just had my first consultation with a plastic surgeon!!!!

That is awesome Kyle!

Way to go Kyle!!! After playing circus poodle for the insurance company I finally got my surgery date! I'll be banded April 1st! I'm excited and a bit nervous. Can't wait. I'm sure it'll all be worth it.

That is awesome, Kyle. You look great! Keep up the good work! I am down 16 in the first 6 weeks. I am very happy with that. I will post a pic on here shortly so everyone can see my progress along the way as well.

SweetGeorgiaT: I am very excited for you. I am glad I had it done. Remember to walk as much as you can to get rid of the gas afterwards. And make sure you get your Water down everday. Those 2 things will help you out alot. You will do great!

Thought about making a Georgia Bandsters facebook page.....we can share pics, recipes, support, clothes etc. Also, maybe we can set up some events to get together with others who have had WLS in our local areas. Would anyone be interested in that?

i had to go through the same thing with my insurance but believe me in the long run it is all worth it. If you have any questions at all hit me up, bc i know when time got closer i got more nervous about the surgery.

Way to go Kyle!!! After playing circus poodle for the insurance company I finally got my surgery date! I'll be banded April 1st! I'm excited and a bit nervous. Can't wait. I'm sure it'll all be worth it.

sounds like a great idea!!

Thought about making a Georgia Bandsters facebook page.....we can share pics, recipes, support, clothes etc. Also, maybe we can set up some events to get together with others who have had WLS in our local areas. Would anyone be interested in that?

Janahamrick I live in Warner Robins, was just banded 1/16/14<br />

SweetGeorgiaT I had my band done 1/16/14 welcome to banded land

i had to go through the same thing with my insurance but believe me in the long run it is all worth it. If you have any questions at all hit me up, bc i know when time got closer i got more nervous about the surgery.

Just under a week pre-op... now the butterflies are starting to show up! Yikes!