Hi all. I am so glad I found this place. My name is Kelly and I am schedulded to have my band on December 17th. I was terrified for about a week after I found out and in just the past week have really accepted that this is going to happen..... I am extremely anxious, nervous, happy... the whole range of emotions. My biggest anxiety is fear of the unknown.... maybe that is just because I will have had 10 weeks to think about it. I am so glad this is here for support!:clap2:

MissSac

Hi I too am from Indiana (around Indianapolis). I was banded 8 weeks ago. So far so good. Take a deep breath you will be fine. By day 3 I was walking a mile and back to work in 7. There is a lot to think about and like you said the unknown is scarry. Use this time to start walking or riding a bike. Start trying foods on your post-op diet list, and try different protein drinks to see what you like best. I personally like Unjury, but there are many kinds. Good luck and keep posting!

MissSac

Hi I am in Indiana also.(Columbus)

I am so right there with you. Right now am waiting for ins. approval.

Where did you both get banded at?

Hi, another hoosier here. I've been banded 6 mos. Congrats on making a life changing decision.

Cool more hoosiers! :whoo:

Anderson here. Dying city inc.

man I've been waiting for 2 months for my doc to let me know which surgeon/center I can go to. Whole insurance requires my personal do to make the referrals and I think she's dragging her feet.

She was suposed to set it up at St.vincent's in carmel at the bariatric center. I even submitted a application to them also and haven't heard back yet.

But I've heard good things about the bariatric center. And since my doc is the whole St.vincents network I didn't think it would take this long. lol

Go Colts!!!! I am also a Hoosier ( Indpls area ). My surgeon will be Dr Stephen Clark from St Frances Weight Loss Center.

I have several weeks until band date and am trying to become mentally prepared. Considering joining weight watcher (for the 100th time) to work on portion control. Good luck to all of you and please keep up posted.

Clarksville Indiana in the house! Hi guys, there is an Indiana thread. Welcome everyone. Donna

My surgery is December 17.... coming up SOON! I start the liquid diet in 3 weeks....

Where is the Indiana thread at?

I am so glad to have support.....

Iam in Indy also. I was banded on 9/19/07.

Chris

MissSac

Hi I am in Indiana also.(Columbus)

I am so right there with you. Right now am waiting for ins. approval.

Where did you both get banded at?

I from Columbus Indiana too waiting on approval

hi grennon

I got banded Jan. 22 by Dr. Millis and Lee. I have lost 70 lbs. so far! You should come to our next support group on Sept. 11:thumbup: