Hi everyone! My name is Jodi, I have been lurking on this site for a month or so and finally decided to become a member. I am 38 yo female from Virginia.

I have been going through the process of getting the lap band surgery for about a month now. I have done the psych eval, the barium swallow and the nutrition class. Just got a letter on Friday from my insurance company approving the surgery No questions asked, no hoops to jump through...nothing! I was pleasantly surprised by this because I am just within the guidlines for BMI (40) and I do not have any comorbid conditions (yet). I was prepared to be a self-pay if necessary but it turns out I will pay 20% out of pocket which is a huge relief.

My surgery is scheduled for the 30th of this month and I am excited and nervous. I will start my Liquid Protein diet on the 16th. My surgeon requires two weeks liquid protien diet before, two weeks liquid Protein after, two weeks puree then slowly introduce solid.

Just thought I would introduce myself.

Edited May 13, 200818 yr by Jodi_620

Hi Jodi!!

Glad u joined us and GRATZ on the smooth approval and a date already!

I am in Va also... down by Virginia Tech

I am getting ready to start the liquid Protein as well I am thinking instead of one day at a time its going to go to one meal at a time

well welcome and GRATZ again

Kim

Congrats, Jodi!! :biggrin: Where in VA are you? Who is your surgeon? I live in Charlottesville and was banded on 1/30 in Richmond by Dr. Matthew Brengman! Congrats again!

Ashlee:thumbup:

Kim,

I agree with the "one meal at a time" view, it is gonna be tough. I did all of my shopping over the weekend and have my liquid products all ready...four more days to get in all my favorite foods. :biggrin:

Ashlee,

I am in Northern Virginia near Dulles Airport. My surgeon is Dr. Eric Pinnar in Reston.

Hi and welcome to LBT. Congratulations on getting your date. Glad things went so easily for you. Hopefully the rest of the process will be just as easy and painless.

Good luck!