Hello all, I am getting ready to go to the seminar and in hopes of changing my life for ever. I have already got pre-certified from my insurance so hopefully the next 6 mo. will go by quickly. I am very nervous but excited. I am looking for new friends and experiences so talk to me and I also would like to know other peoples receipes and do's and don'ts regarding diet after the surgery. Beck:wink_smile:

The nurse at Kaplans told me as soon as they get the all clear from the Cardio department they will get me in asap. I will have to go back on liquid diet again to lose ten pounds but that will not be a problem

Hi, just thought I would post one here. I am from Clarksburg and I am hopefully being banded soon at WVU with Dr. Akkary.

I have a pre-op appt the 22nd along with a psych eval and a scope. I am also self pay because my insurance is ridiculous.

bstonestreet good luck. It will go by so quick before you know it you will on your way to a new you.

bstonestreet thats great your not as far from a new life as you may think. Good luck and keep us posted

Hey did you all see where WTAP is going to give away a free Lapband... Wonder if I can sign up and get my bills from lapband surgery paid off lol

Hey did you all see where WTAP is going to give away a free Lapband... Wonder if I can sign up and get my bills from lapband surgery paid off lol

I couldn't find it on the web page but that sounds interesting.

The Cardiac specialist cleared me for surgery now it is just a waiting game to get a new surgery date. I know Susan is on vacation this week and the office told me that they haven't gotten a letter from Avington yet.

My insurance clearence has expired should I get in contact with Jeanie about that or will the office handle an extension?

I dunno, I probably would call Jeannie if it were me. Congrats on the clearance, good luck with everything to come .

I can find anything on the website about the free lapband, I have seen the commercial a couple more times now though. Next time, if I think about it, I will see if they give out any contact info

Just a reminder for you all who have your band. Tonight is Support group at 6pm. See ya there

Whitwolf - Have you gotten your date yet?

Whitwolf - Have you gotten your date yet?

Yes, my new surgery date is August 13th. I start the 2 week diet Thursday again.

Great!!! Good Luck with the diet again! That sucks you have to go through it again....but you will be banded in no time!!!

Poor whit, gotta go through that diet again. But it will ALL be worth it. Good luck with everything. You will be able to come to our next support group, that is if you feel like it. :smile2:

thanks everyone. So all of my pre-op stuff went well and I got my date today. I'm pretty excited now. Aug 11 is my surgery date.

Not too much longer to go. The 11th will be here before you know it. Good luck

thanks everyone. So all of my pre-op stuff went well and I got my date today. I'm pretty excited now. Aug 11 is my surgery date.

That is great I go for my second pre-op:ohmy: on Thursday. the 7th. Right now back on the 2 week diet and hating my tv for putting up olive garden comercials:drool: