Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

good luck i am trying to findsome tasty shakes.have you found any yet? if i find any i will let you know

good luck

Linda

good luck to you too.I will be one week ahead my dae is Oct. 1st....find any tasty shakes???

Linda

Wow Morkie, congrats not only on getting approval but on sticking to it and finally getting your approval. Its so fantastic that they didnt wear you down and get you to change your mind...Insurance can be such a pain!

i havn't yet started slowing down with the eating, its like last supper syndrome everyday need the time to fly by, will prob have to start the liquid pre op next two weeks aagghh!!

I find myself doing the same thing. I know I'm doing it, and I know I shouldn't, but do it anyway. I'd really like to go into my next appointment (for the pre-op diet info on the 25th) not weighing more than I did at the band class they made us take. It's not going to happen at this rate!

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Hi all! I saw my doctor today and surgery is scheduled for Oct 6th 9:30AM. I don't have insurance approval yet but the doctor said not to worry...approval is almost guaranteed!

I am so ready to join the "October bandsters"!!! :biggrin:

I'm hopefully an October bandster!

Pre op on Oct 2nd and so far surg. scheduled for Mon, Oct 13th>

Hopefully all goes well!

I'm getting banded October 13...eek! It will be here before I know it!

good luck i am trying to findsome tasty shakes.have you found any yet? if i find any i will let you know

good luck

Linda

I tried one that wasn't bad I believe the name is Worldwide Protein (I keep it at school so I would have to double check it) the flavor is Caramel chocolate Peanut. It says to mix it with Water but I use skim milk. I also have the French vanilla but haven't tried it yet, the cals, carbs, and fat aren't bad (way under what my nutritionist gave me) and it has 18 grams of protein in a serving. I got it at Vitamin World and the container wasn't too big so you haven't committed to a huge tub of it. I'll try the French Vanilla tomorrow. It cracks my students up when I rev up the blender and they know it's time for my breakfast!!! :thumbdown:

Thanks for the shake info. Tomorrow i will go to vitamin shop and look for some as well.if i find some good ones i will let you know..i am definetly getting banded on oct.1st got insurance approval yesterday..spend the day at hospital getting some tests done.

Good luck

linda

Have you found any shakes you like? I start my 3 shakes a day and one meal diet on sept. 15th.good luck to you

linda

Slim-in-Tn!

I have decided to start a fatty liver diet next week. I too feel the same way - but I guess we better get used to it! LOL! Although - I know we will feel much more full once the band is on. I actually ended up buying the Isopure Protein powder. The flavor is chocolate and to be honest - it was really delicious! I was very happy with it!

Hey Linda! I have some great recipes that I have been experimenting with. The recipes are at home and I can get them to you when I get home... Stay tuned! Come to think of it... I will post a who subject about the recipes if you would all like.

Good luck to all the October bandsters. I am hopefull for an October date. I met with my surgeon, dietition and financial agent yesterday. I have one last appointment with my MD tomorrow and appointment with the psychitrist on Friday morning. Then the waiting to hear back from the insurance begins. I hope I will have my surgery in late October. Keep your fingers crossed:thumbup:

Good luck to all the October bandsters. I am hopefull for an October date. I met with my surgeon, dietition and financial agent yesterday. I have one last appointment with my MD tomorrow and appointment with the psychitrist on Friday morning. Then the waiting to hear back from the insurance begins. I hope I will have my surgery in late October. Keep your fingers crossed:thumbup:

I crossed my fingers, toes, and eyes just for you! Good luck!

god i hope im oct to,i posted today lap band dr called today told me they wanted my dr to send the charts of my 6 month diet i went jan thru june,i asked my dr if i needed to come july she said no i had my 6 months so aug i saw her,now lap b and says i neded 1 more month even tho i payed 6 months to see my dr,i feel i shouldnot have to start over ,i was so upset today when i went up to dr office tryin g to see what they was gonna do,no ones called back but i know she pulled my chart,so now ive got to wait see whata they say?hoping me