Hello everyone, I am from MD. closer to DC.

I just found out yesterday that I was approved by BC/BS fed.

and my band date will be June 12th. I am so happy:biggrin:.

it seems like it took forever but, it really did not. I met with Dr. Rickford April 15th. I had my cardiologist and physch. done within two weeks. Those were the only things I had to do.

Prior to getting my date I was put on the Protein diet because she said they should be hearing back from BC/BS soon, and he wanted me to lose 15 pounds prior to the surgery. I started on the 19th the first day was fine the next three was hell but I stuck with it and today I am doing great. I have not cheated and don't plan to. I have been using the Syntha-6 it is pretty good I started putting in the blender with soy milk and 4 ice cube. the serving size is 6oz. so by doing that it makes more like a shake without changing the servings.

I have already lose 9+ pounds I had gained 10 since meeting with him. I had my first weigh in at the office yesterday so at this rate I am sure it will be than 15. I have two and have weeks to go!!!!

Welcome tenater!

You will be a June bandster! Congrats! Let me point you to the 2009 June group, click the link here June 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum and hopefully it will take you to the June 2009 group.

If not, got back to the main forum page, scroll down until you see the monthly groups, click on 2009 and then you will see the months listed.

They are currently deciding on a name for your month and you can "weigh" in on it. I am a bunny bandster, banded in April. I have found tremendous support from my group. Welcome to the club, great job on your pre-band weight loss and I wish you the best of luck!!!