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Hi to All, I just received the approval from my insurance. Ya Ya Just waiting on the dates to have pre op testing and a surgery date. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Hoping for Aug. 20 or 27th.

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Looks like theres many of us that want the lapband done in august,I'm also planning to have mine done in august,I don't have the exact date yet since I have not been able to make up my mind to wich doctor to go to, I'm looking in to couple of doctors in Tijuana ,and I need to make up my mind soon, since I want to take advantage of a little vacation time that I have coming up towards the end of august.still considering Dr.Gonzalez,Valencia and Dr. Ortiz

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Looks like theres many of us that want the lapband done in august,I'm also planning to have mine done in august,I don't have the exact date yet since I have not been able to make up my mind to wich doctor to go to, I'm looking in to couple of doctors in Tijuana ,and I need to make up my mind soon, since I want to take advantage of a little vacation time that I have coming up towards the end of august.still considering Dr.Gonzalez,Valencia and Dr. Ortiz

While I am having surgery in TJ I am not using any of those since I am using a US doc... BUT... I can tell you 2 nurses that work with my cousin at the local hospital just had surgery with Dr. Ortiz and said he's the best! I usually trust nurses opinion!

GOod luck choosing!

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Hey fellow Auggies, My surgery date is scheduled for August 7, 2007, in Arlington, Texas with Dr. Richard Carter, I go for my pre surgery lab work on August 2, I'm so excited and ready to start this journey i'm glad I will have all you to take this journey with, we can do this.......i'm so ready to live a happier healthier life I want to be around for my grand kids some day, hopefully not too soon lol,

Cheers,

Michelle Holmes <holmmi>

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Hey fellow Auggies, My surgery date is scheduled for August 7, 2007, in Arlington, Texas with Dr. Richard Carter, I go for my pre surgery lab work on August 2, I'm so excited and ready to start this journey i'm glad I will have all you to take this journey with, we can do this.......i'm so ready to live a happier healthier life I want to be around for my grand kids some day, hopefully not too soon lol,

Cheers,

Michelle Holmes <holmmi>

Welcome Michelle!

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Hello fellow bandsters! I am from the UK and my date for my band is the 31st August so I just managed to be part of your group!!

I am a self pay patient and I am having my surgery in London, my surgeon is Dr John Rogers. It is through the Healthier Weight Center. I am very excieted but quite scared as well because I have never had an operation.

I am currently weighing about 340lbs so I would like to lose 200lbs if I can but I know it is gonna take a while.

I cannot believe I have got this big, but I I am not currently at my biggest. I studied at Cambridge and in my last year I put on a lot but managed to shift some of it before now. At the moment becasue I am young I am getting away with my weight I don't have any serious consequences but I am scared for my future if I do not do this.:)

I wish us all good luck!!

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Hi guys well im all done. Im feeling pretty good not tired we just got back to the hotel about 30mins ago. The nurse ask me if i just had surgery cause im doing so good. I should go to sleep but im not tired.

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I'm so happy for you, just relax and take it easy for the next couple of days and take care of yourself, it's amazing how fast they get you in and out, technology is great, my thoughts are with you keep us informed.

Michelle

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Hi all. I'm scheduled to have my lap banding surgery on August 6, 2007 and as each day passes, my nervousness worsens. I feel confident that all will go well but the more I think about it, the more nervous I feel. I go to sleep thinking about it & end up dreaming that I'm on the table.:notagree Does anyone else who surgery is near experience the same fears. The only surgery I ever had was a tonsillectomy a few years ago and I freaked out for that too.:heh: When I met with the anesthesiologist, I told him to be sure to hit me with the meds asap...LOL. My surgery is Monday, so I'm looking forward to Tuesday. Wish me luck:)

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Hi everyone!! I thought I would check in and let everyone know that I am definitely going to be an Augie too! I got my pre-approval back from the insurance company yesterday and they should be calling me with my surgery date today hopefully!! YIPPEE! It is about time.......I don't know how much longer I could wait! I would like to hear andreerrichards 1 how you are doing and what you experienced if you don't mind sharing......

I just know we are all going to do awesome!!

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Mermaid Puppy - I'm in NC - Concord. My Lap Band will be installed by Dr. Pirillo at Carolina Weight Loss Surgery. I've been approved by insurance, and have all the tests done, although the upper GI showed something they want to look at with a throat scope. After that's done, I'll get my date for surgery. I sure hope it is in August. Where are you in NC?

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I'll be banded 8/30 by Dr. Hansen in Salt Lake City...:nervous

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I am waiting for a date hopefully the end of August, I have done everything and have been slowly eliminating caffine & diet sodas. I have been doing a liguid diet 1 or 2 days a week. That is the hard part so far. But I am so excited and this site seems to be very positive.

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