Your not alone,I was banded on March 22nd and had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time.After ,I had alot of pain due to the hernia repair but much better now.Today was my first fill finally,Im glad because I didn't have much restriction at all it's a little better now.My weight before surgery was 296 I now weigh 284 not much wish it was more but at least it's coming off.

Who is your surgeon if I may ask?

I am using Doctor Ganser . How far along are you in your venture?

I have completed my psych evaluation, nutritional assessment, and my consultation appointment. (all of those just last week). I also paid my surgeon for the complete surgery. I am just waiting for them to call me, hopefully sometime this week, to give me my surgery date. Apparently the lady who scheduled the surgery only does so on Mon, Wed, Thurs. And then she does them in the order she received the completed packets. Mine was completed and given to her last Thursday so I'm hoping tomorrow or Thursday of this week I will at least get my surgery date so I can start my countdown and put in for vacation if necessary. My doctor is Watson. How far are you?

You are getting close wooohoo its a exciting and differant change I know . I have surgery on July 12 Im doing my liquid diet now I havent had many problems with it but my general doctor put me on a 1000 calorie diet months ago and I have lost about 30 lbs already. I also work at a Ladies gym and work out 5-10 hours a week so I think that plays a big factor. I had to do a appeal with my insurance company but I had about 11 comorbities so Im the first supposely to be approved for the band.

Yes, I'm definately getting close, but my dr told the lady at the front desk to schedule me for about 3 months away. He said he wanted me to get a good exercise routine down first. That upset me a little because I'm a self-pay and I have paid him, the surgery center, and the anesthesiologist cash up front already. I just thought he could maybe schedule it for 6 weeks away. But then, this whole thing is such a "waiting game". I'm just bieng impatient I know, but when you decide to change your life, you want the changes RIGHT NOW! That's how I am anyways. .

So are you still waiting for insurance approval? Will they approve you in time for your surgery? Hope so.

I have already received the approval . Which was a 6 month fight but everything was approved and ready . So they are booking 3 months away now? I work at a Ladies gym if you want to come in Ill give you a month to try it out .

That would be great except I live over 4 hours away from Reno. When did you get your surgery date?

I have surgery on July 12 Im doing my liquid diet now I havent had many problems with it but my general doctor put me on a 1000 calorie diet months ago and I have lost about 30 lbs already.

Is the liquid diet hard? Do you get hungry on it? That is what I'm most worried about.

Sure you get hungry but its mind over matter just think of it as the starting of your new improved life . Thats how I do it anyway . I have a family with 2 kids so I still have to prepare there meals and all but I told myself I have to do that . Like this weekend We've had 2 bar b ques with about 10 people but i was able to prepare the meals and pull out my shake the second one was easier then the first one. You will be fine with determination.

Got my date months earlier than expected. SURGERY DATE AUGUST 1ST!!! I'm so excited to start this journey. OH, who am I kidding. This has been a journey from the day I decided to do this. WISH ME LUCK FELLOW LAPBANDERS AND PRE-LAPBANDERS!:grouphug:

Congradulations!!!!!! You go girl Im so happy for you GOOD LUCK!!! And cheers to a new life!!!

How do you get your ticker factor on here and do you start from the date you had surgery or the date you started all the work?

I dont see any new posts for over a month? Are you all still out there? I have surgery with Dr. Watson scheduled for Sept. 8th and had St. Mary's Insurance and was approved in 48 hours. One of my main concerns is the pain after surgery how did you all do? I live in Dayton,NV and need to lose about 120 lbs.

Patty

Dayton NV

I had surgery by Dr. Watson too! He is the best. pain after surgery for me was very minimal. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago. I didn't even need the pain medicine they gave me after the first two days.

:clap2: :clap2: Yes, Im still here just been busy. You will be fine.I had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time so I had a little more pain I think.It wasn't to bad though.I am actually losing pretty slow though I think,but I had a back injury that slowed me down from exercising as quickly as I wanted to.The weight is coming off though I have only lost 25lbs but the main thing is its coming off. Dr. Watson is great. Dr. Ganser did mine he is a great doctor. Well GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: