I knew this whole trip was going entirely too smoothly. My insurance went through without a thought, the appointments lined up perfectly (band date two weeks after school was over ... I am a teacher), and I had the whole summer to heal and begin this process. Now, I receive a call from my surgeon's office this morning telling me that they just found out he would be at a conference for two weeks in June. UGHHHH!! My surgery date has been pushed back until July 2nd. I know, I know, in the grand scheme of things this is only a week. But to someone who has been searching for a tool to aid what seems like impossible weightloss, another week might as well be a century. Now I have to go about adjusting house sitters, dog sitters, my mother's schedule, my partner's schedule...all to the new surgery date. It may seem little, but the disappointment is huge.

Any words of encouragment would be appreciated.........I am going to attempt to stop my self imposed hissy fit here shortly!

- Jennifer

Surgery date (revised) 7/2/2008:huh2:

As a teacher I know the importance of healing during the summer, but that being said I didn't even begin the process of looking into the band until July 2 of last year (yes...weird coincidence!) and had mine done August 9. We start the last week in August with inservices and I was a little sore, but for the most part was good.

While it is frustrating, you can start thinking like a bandster any time. Perhaps not with the portions of foods, but with the right types of foods, the stoppage of drinking before, during and after a meal, and listening to your stomach to determine if it is hungry or if your head is hungry. if you can start that NOW, it will make the journey easier. All of the life frustrations and schedules will look like nothing once you get this tool.

Good luck and feel blessed that you have insurance that covers it...mine didn't. GULP...still paying and adding the TT on to that as well. Oh well...I am so worth it!

I can feel your pain. I was on my pre-op diet when I got an infection. it went from may 29 to july 3. I am happy, because they thought it would be late aug. one more day for you and two more for me. best wishes. we will be fine.