January Bandsters???

patsygrn · December 28, 2006

Finally got my call back today and the date is Jan. 15th at 1:30.

I'm excited. Hard to believe that we can be so excited over having surgery, but it's getting a tool, a tool that I intend to use. I've been on so many diets, and after all is said and done I've ended up gaining more than I lost each and every time. This time it'll be different, I'm going to keep it off.

Patsy

heaviest weight 297.5

current 271

goal 150

Dr. Fass

St.David's Hospital

Austin Tx

Shesha · December 28, 2006

sherilynn-

Which products have you tried? Which do you like? Did you buy single serving packets or the "Taster Package" that they offer??

Thanks,

Sheila

Ready to Lose · December 28, 2006

I'm keeping all of you with up coming surgeries in my prayers!!! I hope to get my date soon!!!! Hopefully I can join the Jan. bandsters. i have finished all pre-ops & evaluations. My paperwork should be submitted this week for insurance approval. I have Cigna.

HOw long did it take for approval from doctors desk to insurance company.? Anyone?

I;m so excited. Just hearing you guys talking about what to purchase for your hospital stay. I;m definately taking notes.

rms78645 · December 28, 2006

Make sure that your insurance actually has it in hand. My medical necessity letter took 3 weeks. Made me crazy. Then my insurance company had to send it out to a medical board to be decided and it could take up to 30 days, but it was much quicker. I fully expected to have to fight the insurance company. My plan states that I need 12 months medically supervised diet and exercise plan that I was never asked for. I think all insurances are different. Good luck.

bandiva · December 28, 2006

Babygotback-Hi There. I am at my sisters house in Alberta right now, but I thought I would touch base for a minute. I am doing great. I am in the 'itchy' stage of my healing. It really has been so easy. My best advice is to really take your pre-op diet seriously. I went in there in the best shape I could and I have really had the easiest surgery experience you can imagine! I am down 21 pounds as well! I took anxiety meds with me which I did need the night before, but the day of was great. They gave me atavan as soon as they brought me to my room. Everything and everyone there was great. I brought GasX strips with me and adult strength chewable gravol. I am still on liquids, but full liquids. Make sure you walk walk walk after your surgery. I am so excited that your day is almost here.

As for the rest of the January bandsters....don't worry, really. Prepare for the experience and it will be a great one. You are in my thougths.xoxo.

Ready to Lose · December 28, 2006

Thanks for the info. I will start to call insurance company next week to make sure they have it. I know for fact that my insurance co. needed a 6 month diet and nutritional eval. I have completed that as well. (i;m hoping for no loop-holes!) good luck and be well to all. I'll be back with a date soon................till then HAPPY NEW YEAR to all

angyl2314 · December 28, 2006

I spoke to my dietician about the better than bullion. She does not advise using it because it is just another protien suppliment and adds to bulk.

Shayne9927 · December 28, 2006

Add me to the list! Made my appointment yesterday for Jan 19th with Dr. Spivak in Houston! I can't wait to get this over with!

tonya66 · December 28, 2006

Hello Shayne, We'll add you to the list. Right now, I'm having computer issues again and it will not let me copy & paste.

Welcome all the new January Bandsters.....Shayne, your surgery is the next day after mine!

tonya66 · December 28, 2006

TxPeaches – 1/02/07

1721summ - 1/02/07<O:p</O:p

jenslapband - 1/02/07

Angy12314 (Jen) - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com ><st1:date Month= <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">1/03/07</st1:date>

Babygotback (Audree) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="05" Month="1">1/05/07</st1:date>

Susantunanoodle (Susan) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="08" Month="1">1/08/07</st1:date>

eldonh - 1/08/07

SeattleEbeth - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

Moog24 (Michelle) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

PinkyBandito - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

Bhamguy31 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

cdgmom (Amy) - 1/09/07

Klo (Kathy) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">1/10/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">wph74 (Whitney) - 1/10/07</st1:date>

angelburch - 1/10/07

Roses733 (Rose) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="11" Month="1">1/11/07</st1:date>

Mommi-hammi (Lynn) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="12" Month="1">1/12/07</st1:date>

rms78645 - 1/12/07

Saraincincy (Sara) – <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="13" Month="1">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

lala - 1/15/07

happylady - 1/15/07

patsygrn - 1/15/07

Pinky12202 (Linda) - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">1/16/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">Marjon9 - 1/16/07</st1:date>

Sunshine2 (Tonya)- <st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">1/18/07</st1:date>

Phlyinphebee (Rene') - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">1/19/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1"></st1:date>Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date>

Jun0610 (Maria) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date>

rsbell - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date>

Inner_Me - 1/24/07

Shesha - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">1/25/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07</st1:date>

DONNALYNNCRAIN - 1/25/06 ***

shues138 (Andrea) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">1/26/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07</st1:date>

Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="29" Month="1">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

sherilynn – <st1:date Year="2007" Day="30" Month="1">1/30/07</st1:date>

rsbg1 (Ted) - 1/31/07

skmsu · December 28, 2006

Hi Everyone! My surgery date is Jan 3rd. Success to all of us!

Susan

BabyGotBack · December 28, 2006

Babygotback-Hi There. I am at my sisters house in Alberta right now, but I thought I would touch base for a minute. I am doing great. I am in the 'itchy' stage of my healing. It really has been so easy. My best advice is to really take your pre-op diet seriously. I went in there in the best shape I could and I have really had the easiest surgery experience you can imagine! I am down 21 pounds as well! I took anxiety meds with me which I did need the night before, but the day of was great. They gave me atavan as soon as they brought me to my room. Everything and everyone there was great. I brought GasX strips with me and adult strength chewable gravol. I am still on liquids, but full liquids. Make sure you walk walk walk after your surgery. I am so excited that your day is almost here.
As for the rest of the January bandsters....don't worry, really. Prepare for the experience and it will be a great one. You are in my thougths.xoxo.

It's great to hear from you!!! I was starting to worry! I can't believe my day is coming, next Thursday I will be driving out!!!! YYYYIIIPPPEEEEE

I am so glad to hear you are doing so great!:clap2:

My pre op diet starts tomorrow! I can't wait! I am going to go to the store and get my Lean Cuisine's, look for a low sodium boullion at a health store, get my chewable gas x, liquid tylenol, etc.

I never thought I'd say this but I am burnt out on regular food. I normally eat very healthy and on a diet, so my body feels so sluggish. I didn't get to start my exercise routine yet. I am going to go for a walk today, get my elyptical machine out of the garage and into the house :rolleyes

I have been telling my mom and husband that I have been on the UN-Diet these last few weeks, just eating the things I never let myself eat normaly due to liveing my whole life on this diet to the next.

I feel totally ready to take this journey.

Thanks for taking it with me!!!!

Audree

BabyGotBack · December 28, 2006

Who else is beeing banded by Dr. Ortiz besides myself??? Audree

tonya66 · December 28, 2006

Updating the list: (Welcome!)

TxPeaches – 1/02/07

1721summ - 1/02/07<O:p</O:p

jenslapband - 1/02/07

Angy12314 (Jen) - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<st1:date Month="1" Day="03" Year="07" ls="trans">1/03/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="03" Year="07" ls="trans">Skmsu (Susan) - 1/03/07</st1:date>

Babygotback (Audree) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="05" Year="07" ls="trans">1/05/07</st1:date>

Susantunanoodle (Susan) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="08" Year="07" ls="trans">1/08/07</st1:date>

eldonh - 1/08/07

SeattleEbeth - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date>

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PinkyBandito - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date>

Bhamguy31 - <st1:date Month="1" Day="09" Year="07" ls="trans">1/09/07</st1:date>

cdgmom (Amy) - 1/09/07

Klo (Kathy) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="10" Year="07" ls="trans">1/10/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="10" Year="07" ls="trans">wph74 (Whitney) - 1/10/07</st1:date>

angelburch - 1/10/07

Roses733 (Rose) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="11" Year="07" ls="trans">1/11/07</st1:date>

Mommi-hammi (Lynn) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="12" Year="07" ls="trans">1/12/07</st1:date>

rms78645 - 1/12/07

Saraincincy (Sara) – <st1:date Month="1" Day="13" Year="07" ls="trans">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

lala - 1/15/07

happylady - 1/15/07

patsygrn - 1/15/07

Pinky12202 (Linda) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="16" Year="2007">1/16/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="16" Year="2007">Marjon9 - 1/16/07</st1:date>

Sunshine2 (Tonya)- <st1:date Month="1" Day="18" Year="2007">1/18/07</st1:date>

Phlyinphebee (Rene') - <st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007">1/19/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007"></st1:date>Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07

<st1:date Month="1" Day="19" Year="2007">Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date>

Jun0610 (Maria) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="22" Year="07" ls="trans">1/22/07</st1:date>

rsbell - <st1:date Month="1" Day="22" Year="07" ls="trans">1/22/07</st1:date>

Inner_Me - 1/24/07

Shesha - <st1:date Month="1" Day="25" Year="07" ls="trans">1/25/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="25" Year="07" ls="trans">Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07</st1:date>

DONNALYNNCRAIN - 1/25/06 ***

shues138 (Andrea) - <st1:date Month="1" Day="26" Year="07" ls="trans">1/26/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="26" Year="07" ls="trans">Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07</st1:date>

Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Month="1" Day="29" Year="2007">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

sherilynn – <st1:date Month="1" Day="30" Year="2007">1/30/07</st1:date>

rsbg1 (Ted) - 1/31/07

patsygrn · December 28, 2006

I went to Lady's Work Out express and started my exercise routine today, been dieting since Dec. 26th and since I was at the doctors last Thurs. I have lost 4 pounds, I had them measure me today and weighted in, first time I've done that since Nov. '05 from then to now I had lost 17 pounds and 14.5 inches. I got so excited, hadn't realized I'd done as well as I have on my own this year. I hope the new habits that I have already created helps with this new tool I'm getting. I can't hardly wait. Just think we're going to loose all this weight and not worry about gaining it all back and more!!!! Went to GNC and bought chewable vitamins, chewable Calcium, and Protein Powder, and one of the Protein Drinks. Is everyone as excited about this as I am?

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