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By Shaniqwaaa, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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BensonRN    0

BensonRN
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I got my referral letter yesterday, so its a go. I see my surgeon on 12/12. I am excited to get this show on the road. I havnt decided what to tell my kids. I dont know if I want to tell them the truth or make something up. They are 14, 10 and 7. I have only told my husband, mom and 2 friends. OK here I go.

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Chrisann    0

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I would tell them that you are doing it and its going to keep you around them for a long, long time when you get yourself healthy. Besides, they can help you out and get you quality family time, taking walks.

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4jin    0

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Hi everyone...

I hope to be banded in January 2008 as well. I am going thru the hoops right now too.

Initial Info Seminar-completed

PCP Referral- completed

Initial Surgeon Consultation-completed

Psych Evaluation- completed-passed

Mandatory Support group meeting-completed

Appointments set for 12/12/07 ALL Preop testing

12/12/07 PCP appointment to request letter of medical necessity/medically stable for insurance company

And my staller the dietician-appointment set for 01/02/08.

By then I hope to have everything completed that is required and hope medical office will be submitting to insurance by Monday 1/7/08...!!!

I can't wait..!

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BensonRN    0

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It is so frustrating waiting around and having strangers tell you if you are fit to get healthy. It seems so crazy. Many times I thought about getting a loan to pay for the procedure just to avoid all the waiting and wondering. I think I gained 10 more pounds being stressed out over the wondering. Good luck and I hope it is speedy for you.

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4jin    0

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thanks for the good luck....

my dietician/nutritionist appt was changed from 1/2/08 to 12/12/07!!!!yes!!!!yes!!!

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Chrisann    0

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Well everybody, I am leaving you. My surgery has been rescheduled for December 31, yep, New Years Eve. I figure with the liquid diet starting on December 17, only 7 days away, and me having to go through the worst two weeks of the year, I am going to be either dead on December 31, or raring to go.

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BensonRN    0

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That is wonderful I am also hoping to talk my surgeon into the end of Dec. when I go see him on 12/12. Keep me posted, I am excited for you

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phowell    0

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How exciting!! I go to see my surgeon on Wednesday to make sure my Jan 2nd surgery is a go! I am so excited. I can't believe how fast time is going!

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4jin    0

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yes time is flying...thank goodness!!!

Maybe it is because we are so busy between appts and getting ready for the holidays.

Well I saw the dietician....went great...

but come to find out I will have to see her again after I get a surgery date.....say...what....what was the point of seeing her now....jeezzzzz.

but tommorrow I have my preop and hope to get my pcp medically necessary/medically stable letter...yes!!!!

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Chiquita    0

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I just got home from doctors office. He is putting in my referral in, I made my appt. with my surgeon on 12th of December. Yeah!!!!!!!!! I am excited. I am soooo happy...Talk to you all soon.

Bensor :) that is my first appointment with the surgeon date too :)

Best of luck !!

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Chrisann    0

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Had my medical clearance with my regular doctor today, lost 3lbs since the November visits. 3 lbs in 5 weeks sucks, but that is why I am going for the band.

I spent the night cleaning out the fridge, and threw away lots of stuff. Have my best friend and one of my sisters coming over this weekend to take some of the frozen meats I won't be able to eat for awhile.

I have stocked up on Slim Fast, luckily it was on sale. The nutritionist said I can have a little bit of food at my office Christmas Party and on Christmas Eve.

I had a calzone for dinner tonite, so I won't miss it. Going out with my girlfriends tomorrow night, having Steak, since I won't be able for awhile, and not sure what on Sunday. liquid starts Monday.

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