After many weeks of waiting, I'm finally scheduled to be banded May 10 in St. Louis by Dr. Van Wagner. The approval should have been a formality, but of course BCBS-NJ took their sweet time-about 8 weeks. The last time it took me that long to get a date was high school. :heh: Pre-op testing this Friday and next Thursday (still dread the upper G.I.). Clear liquid diet for ten days also. So now it's finally sinking in-this is going to happen, and my life is going to change-for the better.

Congratulations on your band date

After many weeks of waiting, I'm finally scheduled to be banded May 10 in St. Louis by Dr. Van Wagner. The approval should have been a formality, but of course BCBS-NJ took their sweet time-about 8 weeks. The last time it took me that long to get a date was high school. :heh: Pre-op testing this Friday and next Thursday (still dread the upper G.I.). Clear liquid diet for ten days also. So now it's finally sinking in-this is going to happen, and my life is going to change-for the better.

Awesome Congrats!!! I was done by Dr. Wagner too!

He is a good surgeon!

Where do you live? I actually live like 4 minutes from his office. YAY for you!!!

Krystal, remember that you can't change the past, so don't beat yourself up over it. Just don't forget that the band is a tool, so work with it. Don't drink with food, avoid high calorie liquids, and chew your food well. The weight will come off. Congratulations on your new start.

I'm from Cape Girardeau. Long way to drive for appointments and fills, but it will be worth it.

Krystal, remember that you can't change the past, so don't beat yourself up over it. Just don't forget that the band is a tool, so work with it. Don't drink with food, avoid high calorie liquids, and chew your food well. The weight will come off. Congratulations on your new start.

I'm from Cape Girardeau. Long way to drive for appointments and fills, but it will be worth it.

I went to SEMO...I know the drive well...LOL...

Thank you for your words of encouragement...I am really trying hard THIS time....ive been true to myself for a little over 2 weeks now...LONGER THAN I EVER HAVE....so maybe THIS TIME it will be in my favor.

Congrats to you. I am so excited for you. I am just starting on this journey. (the whole insurance thing and etc.) Hopefully not to long and I can officially join all of you 'bandsters'.

Congrats on your surgery date....Good luck and best wishes...

Di/Texas

I must be losing it. I thought you meant you had a date...like you were going out with someone! LOL!!

Congrats on soon becoming part of the band family! I'm May 11th so we are real close.

Congrats to you on the surgery date! Start reading everything you can and you'll be one step ahead of the game! Good Luck!

I must be losing it. I thought you meant you had a date...like you were going out with someone! LOL!!

Congrats on soon becoming part of the band family! I'm May 11th so we are real close.

I had thought the same thing....

Congratz tachlime!!! You must be so excited!!!! :clap2:

Hi everyone. I'm so excited b/c I am about to join the banded family. I have my first consultation w/the doc on 4/30. I'm kinda nervous :nervous b/c this is really gonna happen. My insurance covers the procedure, so at least that is good. Hopefully I'll get a date on Monday, too.