Well, I began this process back in January with the first Seminar.... and I finally got my surgery date today!!!! Yipppeee! Never thought I would be so excited to have major surgery! My date is Friday, May 26th! :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

I have to do a two week liquid diet beginning on May 12th (Glucerna based). I figure if I can survive that, I can handle the rest....

Unfortunately I will be forking over $18,000 for the surgery as I have been denied by my insurance company for the third time (exclusion). Insurance companies are evil! (well, most of them)....:angry

In the mean time, I'm hitting my favorite restaurants! Look out Olive Garden!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

WooHoo Kim! Seeing that date on a calendar makes everything realistic!

:clap2: Congrat's on the good news.:clap2:

Congrats! You'll be in bandland before you know it!

Kim, that is wonderful news. Make sure you come here daily for support and advice, especially once you start on your liquid diet. The gang here is wonderful and can get you through everything.

I'm new to this board, I have posted once before, everyone is just great here. This was a BIG decision for me, but the right one. My surgery date is June 14th, I'm soooo very excited:D , but sooooo very scared all at the same time. I have never had any kind of surgery before, this is all new to me.Congradulations to everyones weight loss.

Kelly Champ

I am new to this support group! I also have a date May 31st and I am so nervous espcially after reading about the Gas problems and hair loss people are having.

Thanks everyone! Welcome Kelly & Teresa! Now, if I can just survive that two week pre-op liquid diet. Any tips? It includes Glucerna Shakes, popsicles, chicken broth, etc. Teresa, you may want to post to the May Band Crew Thread as well.. that's where all of us May people are posting! Here is the thread..

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=215151#post215151

Kim,

The first couple of days on the pre-op is the most difficult. Once you get past them, you really find you are not that hungry anymore. My family was also supportive by fixing dinner for themselves and not eating in front of me. The main thing that stayed in my mind was why I was doing it and what my reward would be. Also, another good motivator for staying on the pre-op is when you step on the scales and see how quickly the pounds come off. I lost almost 15 pounds in two weeks.

Good luck, you can do it.

Thanks Susan! I tried the Glucerna shake this morning, it was pretty good, and it kept me pretty satisfied for a couple of hours.... I think I can have up to six of those a day along with the other "liquids". Wow 15 lbs! That's awesome! I think I can do it, I'm definitely motivated! I gave up carbonated drinks in January and haven't had one since, so I figure if I can give that up, I can do this.. Thanks for the encouragement!

Good luck with your surgery on May 26th. Mine is June 6th. It is so exciting!