I wanted to start a thread for those of us who are waiting "with bated breath" for our surgeries in March.

I am supposed to start Optifast on February 26th. I am currently waiting for the shipment, including my surgical package to be delivered. Once I get my package I am supposed to call the clinic.

Ever since committing to this surgery (which I am paying for myself via a personal loan) I have been obsessed with reading everything I can about it and about people who have had it. I am still kind of hoping for some kind of "divine word" about whether or not it is the right thing for me to do.

I am "only" 75 lbs over my ideal weight but am type II diabetic. I am trying to figure out if my reason for doing this is my health or my vanity or a combination of both. The diabetes needs to be gone (when I am 20 lbs lighter it is gone) but I am sure looking forward to losing the weight and actually keeping it off for more than 20 minutes...

I am being banded on March 19. I can't wait. I have had my insurance approval since 1/12 but my doctor is so busy, he is booking in March. I know some people get their dates within weeks. I guess it will be nice to be banded in the Spring because the weather will be nicer to get out and walk. I'm freezing up here in MA. Burrrrr

Thanks

Wendy

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Hi Wendy! Our March list is really growing...welcome aboard!

Hi fellow March(ing) band people:) I am scheduled for MArch 5th. ned to start liquids 2 weeks prior to surgery..that is the part that is going to be hard..since I could never stick to any diet...but I am trying to change my ways, so there's a good place to start. This is a great place for us to compare thoughts and ideas. good luck to all,Mags

so it looks like sophie 248, glo girl and I are all being banded on March 5th..anyone else for that date?

Good Morning everyone! Any word yet Tracy? Looks like March 5th is the most popular date thus far.

Not Yet!!!! :censored: :hurt

I've been afraid to leave my desk in fear of missing the call!

Now it is noon.. should I dare go heat up my lunch??????

Hey Tracy! I finally took the plunge & registered on this site, too... I've lurked long enough... time to join in the fun, right??

My initial consult visit is scheduled for 2/22... 2 weeks from today!... so I doubt I'll be a March bander... but maybe April???

You're in my good thoughts! I hope you get the call soon!! Hang in there!!! :gluck:

Now it is noon.. should I dare go heat up my lunch??????

I changed my contact# at the hospital to my cell phone# because I had missed a few calls and then I ended up playing phone tag with the person who called. I kept my cell phone strapped to my side on vibrate at all times so I wouldn't miss any more calls...crazy huh?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH it is now 3:16 and still NOTHING!

Tammy: I have my cell here as well... everytime I get up I strain my ears for my phone.... I've even been P'ing at lightening speed! LOL

I wish I knew if she was even IN today!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH it is now 3:16 and still NOTHING!

Tammy: I have my cell here as well... everytime I get up I strain my ears for my phone.... I've even been P'ing at lightening speed! LOL

I wish I knew if she was even IN today!

Don't they know we are at their mercy?!?! :hail:

I HAVE A DATE!!!!! :D :clap2: :heh: :banana :bounce: :)

I've only been waiting about a year to say that (started this process last April). March 21 it is. WOOT-WOOT!!! I have to go in about two week prior for pre-op testing. They said that could take all day. So what can I expect during testing?

:update: APRIL 26th, 2007

I guess BCBS has been approving LapBands like wild fire and since they (dr's affiliation) only have ONE center that accepts them (Menorah) I am bumped all the way to the end of April.

I am a bit depressed about the long wait, but am happy to at least HAVE a date and I was put on the cancellation call list.

:typing: Now I'm off to update my RL people who know.

Oh, Tracy!

I was hoping you would join us, but at least you got a date!!! :clap2:

Congratulations Mrs. Husker on getting a date, sounds like you've had a long road to travel. As far as the pre-op testing, so far I've had an EKG, echocardiagram, chest X-ray, and lab work. I still have to do a pulmonary function test on 2/26 and a sleep study on 3/6. Good Luck to You!!!

So Tracey, does this mean you are abandoning us? Can't you still be a "marcher" in spirit?