On Christmas, I started my liquid diet because my surgery date was originally set for Jan 4, 2007. However, the insurance company didnt come through and still hadnt given us any word on approval or denial. My doctor decided to move my date to the Jan 18, 2007. So, the three days of my liquid diet was stopped. I called my insurance company last night. At first they tried telling me they didnt have any info on a lapband procedure. I was floored because I had previously been given a reference number. I i'gently prodded' the woman to look further. Apparently she mispelled my name. She found out that I was approved back on the 29th and a letter was sent out. If I had only waited ONE MORE day, perhaps I would be sitting in the hospital tomorrow, banded. Oh Well, I have my pre-appointment by Monday so I get to restart the liquid diet. Yay.

Im really excited because I know in just two more weeks, I will be banded and ready to get on with my life. I really hope that my sleep apnea goes away and my blood pressure is lowered once I have this procedure. I dont like going through life unhealthy.

Anyway, please wish me luck because I know first hand how hard the liquid diet really is!

Stephanee, congrats on your approval! Keep us posted. Good luck.

Stephanie, my surgery is 1/18 too! I'm in Tulsa, OK. Not too far from you and we weigh about the same.

There is a group of us on a thread being banded in January so we can offer each other support and encouragement. Feel free to join us if you like. The link to the thread is at the bottom of my signature.

yay, about your surgery date. I can't believe we are getting banded the same day, and in the same state. Too bad its not the same doctor. lol.

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I'm so excited to finally be on the road to the surgery!