I had all of the approvals, ready to go and I had to cancel 3 days before the surgery. It turns out I have some other medical problems that have to be taken care of right away. I am so depressed I can hardly help myself. I have not been this upset in years. I am hoping that I will be able to reschedule soon, in maybe a month or two. This board site has been a God send!! I don't know what I would have done without it. Thank you everyone!

Hang in there Seppi

I know it is hard but the good thing is you found out about some other medical problems that obviously need to be addressed, you would hate to find out later after banding and have it be a problem right? Iam a tru believer that everything happens for a reason in our lives.

Soon you will have your day

Just take care of your problems now, and then you will be in great shape for the band. Good Luck!

Seppi: Cool name by the way. My prayers are with you. Everything happens for a reason. IT will be your turn soon.

Thank you all. I know I had to take care of this other stuff, I just wish It could have happened sooner or later. I know it will happen, I was so excited. I see how fabulous everyone on this site is doing, you are all an inspiration!

I'm sorry for the delay! But remember that's just what it is, a delay. You will get your band, but obviously there are some important issues that need to be attended to first. Stay focused on your goal and it will happen before you know it. Good luck!

Seppi, one of the main reasons for getting the band is to regain your health. You're just getting some of those issues resolved before you get your band. Take care of yourself and you'll be banded when the time is right. Best of luck to you!

I am sure it was devestating to be this close and have to be put on hold. Just think of it as a "bump in the road" on your new weight loss journey. There are reasons sometimes in life we are not allowed to have what we want, so be patient and just take care of yourself right now and the immediate health problems and in time, you will be a bandster along with all of us.

Keeping you in my prayers!

Some times there are reasons that we have road blocks in the road of life. I was approved in May but things kept coming up and I was not banded till July. I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason. Take care of your medical issues now so that when you are banded you will not have to worry about added health issues.

I am pretty sure those breast implants could have waited until after you were banded.....

Thank you you made me laugh out loud for the 1st time since I ahd to cancel. I will be with you all as soon as I can! Thank you for the support!

Seppi, I had the same thing happen to me. I was supposed to get banded in Oct of 04. Everything had been completed when I got a call and was told that a problem was found. This had to be cleared up before I could have the procedure done. I was extremely depressed. I thought " Why me?". However, when you really look at it, it's good to have found out about it as it could have caused more serious problems after being banded (mine was kidneys). Everything cleared up and I was actually banded in Jan of 05. Hang in there - the main thing is that you are only one step away now. ( I didn't have to have all of my tests done over again. Just a couple of them). Everything will be fine!!!

Now that was funny - willpower!! Hang in there Seppi!