I had my information session last night, and I learned some interesting things about my particular hospital's lapband procedures. I will have to complete a 6 month diet plan with the nutritionist on staff, which will be nice because she knows exactly how to document everything for insurance. I'll also have to lose a prescribed amount of weight before the surgery. They said everyone is different but everyone is expected to have a set amount to lose or they will seriously consider canceling surgery. Also, I'll have to stay overnight, which sort of bummed me out. I was hoping this would be an out-patient thing, and I know it is sometimes.

Also interesting is that there is no "pre-op" diet, which I thought was pretty standard.

Regardless, I have my initial appointment April 14th, and I can't wait to get started! DFH and I are starting our gym memberships this weekend, and hopefully that will help!

Unfortunately, the six month diet won't start "counting" until May, meaning that I probably won't have surgery until November/December. Kind of a bummer, considering I'm getting married November 24. But hey... the 6 month diet will hopefully mean looking better in my dress! :huh2:

Anyway, wanted to share my "whoo hoo!" with everyone!

Edited April 3, 200818 yr by mandilou

The important thing is that you have started the process towards becoming healthier. It is great that you have a gym membership and someone to go with, that really makes a huge difference.

Keep us posted on how things are progressing.