SHRINK'N VIOLETS

Hello all... I'm Tracy and I'm starting this thread because I just found out that I'm scheduled for Surgery on April 26, 2007.

fffffffffffffffffffast forward to April 30, 2007

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

We made it to the other side of bandland and now we are set to support one another while we shrink our booties and grow into our new smaller skins.

All are welcome to join in and post, but we are not a group that bickers..... please be supportive as we all have different paths to follow... but the journies to the more healthy self beckons....

Let the losing begin!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Newbies!

April is just two days away! The '06 April bandsters are all shouting out,

"Woohoo!!!"

with excitement and encouragement.

PLEASE get some walking time in before your surgery date. The exercise will help your bodies to be strong and recover quickly. It also diminishes appetite and lifts the mood. Walking will be a key in aiding digestion AND aiding any PB's you may encounter. Also, you can walk the day after. We are inviting you to join in our "April Bandits' Exercise Challenge." The thread will be in the general discussion, just to make it easy to find. We have altered it a bit to accommodate you newbies!

Hang in there!!! It's a new day for you!

Boo

thanks for the encouragement. I had a slight laps in the exercise as i'm trying to get caught up on homework and housework before my surgery, Does shampooing the carpets count as exercise. LOL

I am going for long walks 2x a day when I hit the beach so i hop that helps get me motivated, i come home and have surgery the next day.

Hi,

I'm scheduled to be banded on 04/27. I'm so excited:clap2: .

Welcome - what a great feeling, and you are here with a great group!

I too am self pay.. I was looking into mexico but am having it done in Colorado for 9950.00 that for everything! visits w/the doc, his nutritionist, therapist, surgery, band, 3 months follow up and fills. After the 3 months the fills are a minimal cost.

www.lapbandrockies.com

warning his website is very simple.. not flashy or anything but he is an awesome doc! I have seen him twice and talked to him and his staff many times...

there is a thread under the doctors

Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum.. if interested, go see what lost of others have to say about him!:biggrin1:

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<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I am feeling a little panicky right now myself. I am having all kinds of insurance problems because I am doing the lap band as a self pay, and another surgery that the insurance will pay for. I was under the impression that the cost would be less by having both surgeries done at the same time. Now I find out that it is not true. I could go in today and have the band and next week for the hernia surgery and it would be the same price as doing them both together. I found out that I have to pay $15,200 and am seriously having second thoughts about the lap band. I have been freaking out for a few days now. My date is scheduled for April 17th to have the lap band and the hernia repair. Is anyone else having to self pay for the lap band, and if so is my figure in the right ballpark? Thanks for any help!!

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I am self pay my doctor charges $9900. He is in ffice:smarttags" /><ST1:place w:st="on"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comDenver</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CO</st1:State></ST1:place>. Also don’t forget about <st1:country-region w:st="on"><ST1:place w:st="on">Mexico</ST1:place></st1:country-region>. I was scheduled there first for $8500. I choose CO because I live here and it is really convenient and the doctor does $15 fills forever is you are his patient so it the cost seemed to weigh out. Don’t give up. I am scheduled for the 18<SUP>th</SUP> of April and still don’t have all the money but I will get…. I know this is what I want. Good luck! <O:p></O:p>

Time is getting so close!! Everying morning I wake up and say.. Yippeee.. one more day closer!

*** Reminder: BEFORE & AFTER PICS ***

Just a friendly reminder to all the April bansters to take your before pictures.

Then we can all post our pics on the before and after thread once we are smaller and foxy. Plus we can motivate others in the process. I don't know about you but that is the thread I go to for motivation. Go Team Go!

:whoo:

Just want to wish all of you a safe surgery, a quick recovery and a wonderful healthy year!

This year has been one of my all time "highs"! Right up there with marriage, children, grandchildren.................with the help of the band and my band friends I'm on the road to healthy older age! I feel great - am a sexy 67 year old grammy with knees and ankles that move, move, move.

Just want to encourage you all to move, move, move - come join our April Bandit's Exercise Challenge................you can walk before surgery, you can walk as soon as you get home from surgery - just start slowly! For me, it's been the big difference that makes me know this is it........I'll from now on be a healthy slim person.

Ok guys, took me a while, but here's some before pix, I hope this comes out right...took forever!! lol. Guess we'll see here in a minute!

Panda: I LOVE those pics!!!!!!!! you two are so cute!!!

Kathy WELCOME!!!!!!! I will get you added to the list

My preop starts monday and I have to admit that I did something tonight that I haven't done in a bout 10 years...

I fried taco shells and had too many.. I did however buy some sf jello and sf yogurt at the store too. MONDAY is D day!

Tracy

thanks, I just logged into my gmail and I can change the sheet in there.

So Monday you start pre op diet? What is it you have to do? that seems like a long time.

I had chinese tonight and had way too much, so very full but feel like i have a little control, i want to get up and eat healthy in the am!

I hope everyone is having a great day.

I can not believe it is finally here!

LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!! OH YEAH BABY!

:gluck:

AmwLady - 04/02

Maizemommy - 04/02

SFeliz001 - 04/02

CJulzGO - 04/02

Sara Mos - 04/02

Adumont75 - 04/02

Darla - 04/02 (mother to Panda)

Panda - 04/02 (daughter to Darla)

I have to do 4 lc protein shakes a day, water, coffee, sf jello, sf yogurt, and clears (broth, protein water) it will be about 3 weeks.

I am self pay (not easy for my family to do). I have been turned down for private insurance because of my weight, with zero-health problems. DH is not offered insurance at his work. I have been "at home" since late 2004 and FINNALLY got pregnant and carried full term.... 10-19-05. That's the day I became Mazie's mommy!! I have chosen to stay home with her since then (and probably til' she turns 2).

My expenses are totalling just about $18,000.00 with a full year of follow up and fills. DH is "so" supportive that he used the word twice, and finally decided to take me to, and from, the hospital on sugery day! (my sister took time off from work to take me/never thought he would take me) DH does not want to be penalized/punished because I want to make changes! I know I'm in this for me.......But, a little help/suuport here......would be great!!! It does hurt my feelings when I get the eyerolls or comments that are...not so nice. As much as I want him to be Mr. Wonderful--sometimes he's just not!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN APRIL ---GREAT SURGERY --FAST RECOVERY -- LITTLE PAIN --BEST RESULTS ---AND MUCH HEALTH, TO EVERYONE!!!!!

Maziemommy

I know it is not the same but we will all give you as much emotional support as we can here.

My positive thoughts and prayers are going out to all April people. Those that are having surgery Monday and beyond, those of us who are starting on the "diet pre-op), with special prayers that those that care about us and love us find a way to be supportive, helpful, and loving.

I am starting my diet Monday. They gave me three choices, one being optifast, slimfast, or a 1400 calorie food diet. I think I am going to alternate between the slimfast one day and food the next. Hope it is not hard!!