After a relatively painless series of doctor and specialist visits, my insurance company has approved my surgery. It only took me 6 weeks and a month of that was just getting to all my scheduled appointments. I am geting banded by Dr Hamn in Plano,TX on APRIL 7th!!! I am 5'4" at 328 lbs and have been considering this for a long time. I have a lot of friends who had the bypass and look great. I just think it's too severe for me and I hope I have made the right choice. It seems that I am quite a bit heavier than many of the people on this board, but I really feel good about my decision at this point. I am nervous, but excited!! I look forward to sharing my progress and I am thankful to have found such a great support network. Wish me luck!!

Yay for getting your surgery date! Do you have to do a pre-op diet?

No pre-op diet. I have an appt with my surgeon 4 days before my surgery where I might hear something different, but I asked and his nurse said no pre-op diet. I am grateful. That would be a nightmare!!!

Congrats on getting your date! You are on your way to a healthier new you.

Congrats to you! This is the best decision you will ever make!