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I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?



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After submitting to Aetna HMO this past Friday, my approval came in today!!! I'm getting my band on Nov 5th! Wo0t!

It's being done by the wonderful Dr. Tiffany Jessee in St. Petersburg, FL.

I still can barely believe that it's actually happening!

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YIPEEEEEE, I'LL BE IN BANDLAND ON NOVEMBER 20TH:party:

Anyone joining me? Anyone as nervous, excited, scared and shocked as I am? I'm doing tons of reading on this site and I'm really trying to grasp how much my life is going to change!!!

I'm a Notorious November; I'll be banded on November 18th and I'm EXTRA excited!!! :smile:

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I'm a Notorious November; I'll be banded on November 18th and I'm EXTRA excited!!! :smile:

Welcome to the group...and congrats on your date! You go right before me, I'm the 20th! I wish you all the best....let us know how your feeling after your surgery!

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Welcome all of the November Bandsters!!

I started my liquids today--so far so good!! I'm really excited---but I'm guessing by the end of the 2 wks, I won't be so excited.:smile:

Last night I was getting everything ready for today....getting drinks measured out, made my shakes ( I heard they taste better if they're really cold,so I wanted them to be in the frig all night)...and I forgot to eat supper! My daycare provider even sent home a WARM dish of apple crisp and I never got to it! Oh well, won't be eating it now!

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I"m so excited for everyone!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

I forgot to mention my doc is Dr. Coon in Riverside.

So, if anyone else has been approved for the same surgeon, let me know!

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Hi everyone!! I just got my surgery date today and it is all set for November 20th! :smile::D:D

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Well 4 more weeks, I have a date of November 24th. I like most of you am very anxious, excited, anticipatory, etc. You all know I'm sure as you're probably having the same feelings. I'm 51 years old, 250 lbs and 5'2", so can't wait to shed down to 150 or less. I have high blood pressure, asthma, and beginning arthritis. I know that this is a must for me as I've tried lots of other options and have not been successful. I'm a self payer as insurance won't cover banding. I'm just putting together the last money to make this happen. I borrowed from my retirement acct. to make this happen. I wish all well and from what I hear from others I won't regret it! I want to be able to do all the things I said I would do if I was thin, I've put them off much too long.:wink_smile:

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I am hopefully getting banded on November 7th. I'm still waiting on the insurance company to send over the approval to the surgeon. I am so excited. My thoughts and best wishes to all of us!!!!

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Had my psych eval to day. I think everything went well. She told me that barring any really bizarre results from my paper testing, I WILL be banded on November 21st!

However, I think I will choose to call my new "birthday" YESvember. :wink_smile:

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Here I go too. I started my presurgery diet today. Surgery will be Nov.4. At this point (the first day) not so bad, high Protein low carb. Then 5 days before surgery liquids only. I am really ready to be able to tie my shoes from the front again. I know that is something small but it seems to be a sign post of progression for me. Just wanted to connect to all you Nov, Banders again. Everyone-keep up the good work. Together we can do it.

Blessings :wink_smile:

Hip! Hip! Hooray!!!

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Hi girls how many days is everyone doing there liquid diet ? The doctor wants me to do it 2 days ahead of surgery which mine is Nov 6 and on Nov 3 I go for the preop appt :wink_smile:

excited but nervous

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I have a full 14 days of liquids only prior to surgery.

Has anyone else been "practicing" for this? I do liquid only meals here and there, have been working on not drinking with my meals, taking small bites, learning to chew chew chew and learning what a banded portion size is. I have also been making chicken stock and beef stock and oxtail Soup to have after surgery. Am I nuts? I read all these people eating badly after the band and failing and I SO don't want that to be me!

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I do not have to do a luiquid diet .....I have to double check with my doc to make sure. I have my pre-op today (in about an hour and a half) so I guess I will go from there. Funny how everyone is so different!

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The surgeon's office called to move-up my surgery from the 12th to the 5th. Now I only have 12 days to prepare....guess I better get busy. Best wishes to all!

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