Hello, all! I can't believe I just stumbled across this site on a relatively unrelated search! I've been looking for an active forum with no luck.

I must say I think I must be in shock, or numb, or something! Two weeks ago my doctors office submitted to my insurance for approval, so I thought I'd give them a call yesterday to check on it and my approval was just granted yesterday and the letter went out! Talk about coincidence!

So I get with my doctors office this morning to see what's next...she asks if I had a date in mind for surgery, so I said "yesterday"! Well, to my surprise, she said "Well, I'm no miracle worker, but how does Friday work for you?" I was shocked, but took the date!

I'M GETTING BANDED IN LESS THAN THREE DAYS! WOO-HOO!

Good luck!!! Welcome to the land of the bandsters!! Deanna

:omg: WOW Stephanie!! That is AWESOME!!! It almost NEVER works out that quickly. Congratz!

Join us over the the "June 2007" thread on the General Forum. There's a great, supportive, bunch over there

WOW!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

I can't wait to hear about your progress. Keep us posted!!

Congrats to you! Don't forget to post and let us know how you did!

Thanks to all...I still can't believe it myself. I am a little concerned about it going so fast for one reason...I keep seeing posts about a pre-op diet? There is no such animal in my world! I understand what it is for, but I'm not doing it and haven't been advised to! My pre-op appointment is tomorrow at 3pm and surgery is Friday morning. It doesn't seem real yet. I'll keep posting and probably ask a lot of questions, so hang in there with me!

Take care all, Stef

Congrats Stef.....sometimes it's just meant to be. I had a similar experience as I got approved and had surgery the following week. The pre-op band is not a pre-requisite for having the surgery. It is good if you can start cutting back and incorporating some good habits. My was no sodas and no straws to get started.

Best of luck and welcome...

Hi, Good on ya Stef!:clap2: You will find the band will change your life if you put the work in. Susannah

Thanks again for the support...surgery in the morning for me! I talked with my doctor today and asked about the new Advanced Platform Band that I just learned about yesterday. Turns out the surgery center I am going to uses the AP Band exclusively! Things just keep getting better and better.

Good night, all and see you on the losing side!