Hey all,,, I was hoping to find some banders in the Houston/Cypress area that are already banders or that may be getting banded very soon. My proposed date will be around the end of October. I'm waiting on my insurance to send my approval letter which is due in about 2 weeks. Cigna can take up to 45 days but Dr. Wagoners office says they have only been taking 30,,, sooooooo,,I'm getting excited:thumbup:,nervous:confused: and all sort of other emotions, lol:-) It would be great to have someone close that is going through the same thing,,, perhaps even get a local support group together and meet ever so often to talk about our experiences. Hope to chat with someone soon:-)

Woo Hoo for YOU! So, did you stay a night in the hospital? Are you sleeping in the recliner because it hurts to lay down? The pills you are taking,,, pain pills? Wow,,, Hope I'm not asking too many questions,,, I'm just so excited to have someone to chat with that has just gone through the surgery as I'm getting ready to schedule mine.

My approval couldn't have come at a better time,,, I was watching the Biggest Looser last night and I kept thinking perhaps I should cancel all this and just crash diet again,,, after my approval came in,,, all that went out, lol:-)

Well, you rest up and feel better. I'll be praying for ya!

I was banded 09/08/09.... im still in recovery process but feel much better all ready!!!! If you havnt been banded yet and have ?S feel free to ask me.....Ill be totally honest :thumbdown: Oh and Im in Spring, TX

Hi! i live in the Katy Area. I'm with Aetna and they require 3 months of wt mgmt vists and 2 nutrition visits. So, I completed mine 9/8 and on 9/14 got the call back that Incurance had approved the surgery - so I got scheduled for 10/16. Can I tell you I cried like a baby? Can't say I don't know why , so when the crying was done- I got really nervous and for a week postponed the pre-op. So I have to do AT LEAST 2 weeks of 2 protein shaeks, 6-8oz of protein and green vegetables. So the preop sucks:thumbdown:BUT I don't get hungry! The protein really keeps me satisfied- I definitely wish I had someone that I could go through this with- BUT hang in there the D-Day cometh!

No, I didn't stay the night at the hospital. My surgery was about noon and they let me go about 5pm. It is more comfortable in the recliner, it is a little uncomfortable to lie down but I will try tonight to sleep in my bed. The pills are my regular meds, blood pressure, diabetes, vitamins..the pain med he gave me in liquid. I am feeling much better this morning. Where are you going to have your surgery, mine was Mem Herman, Memorial City.

I think I'll be at Memorial Herm. as well. The insurance won't pay for them to do it at the new hospital on 290 at Huffmeister, that's where my doc's office is. Something about them being so new,,, it has to be a more established hospital,,, I'm sure it's some sort of insurance thing,,, don't know, don't care:-) I like Memorial Herm.,,, my last 2 babies were born there,,, great people!

Got my surgery date,,, Oct. 21st. 7:30am:-) I'll have a physical with blood work done next Monday, the 28th. I'll see my surgeon for my pre-op appointment on Oct. 6th and I'll start my liquid diet then. yaaaaaaaaaaaa for me:-) Soooooooooo excited!

I'm glad to hear that you are doing good! I can see where getting in and out of the bed would be uncomfortable. Maybe you can get the doc to give you your other meds in liquid form? Have you had to use the pain meds much?

Yea....it will be here before you know it! So we will be right at a month apart. Here is my direct email so we don't have to go through this thread susan1955_99@yahoo.com I get lost in these threads sometimes. I have been taking my pain meds twice a day, in the morn and at night so that is not too bad.

I go for my follow up visit next Thursday.

I was banded last week on 10/8 and am really surprised how easy it's going. Feeling really good, just a little sore. I'd love to participate in any type of support group we can get going in the Houston area.

Hey Karen,,, it's good to hear how good you are doing. I will be banded on the 21st and am really looking forward to that step of the process. I'm so tired of the liquid diet that I could scream,,, but sticking with it,,, just grumpy, lol:-)

Hi Karen,

Glad to hear that you are doing good. What area of Houston are you in?

Thanks! What hospital are you having it done at?

I am in the Heights. You?

Hey Susan0978:-) How are you today:-)

KarenK, I'm having it done at CyFair Hospital

Hi there! Is it Susan? I'm doing really well today. I was banded last Thursday and I'm starting to feel pretty good. I woke up early and walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes today and it felt great. I had gotten up to 322 so I wasn't able to walk without my feel killing me. I'm now down to 285 and I can really tell the difference. How are you doing?

Sounds as though everyone is doing well. This is just the beginning. Enjoy the journey!

I am past Cypress out 290 and thrilled to be banded.

Hey KarenK,,, glad to hear from you. I actually haven't been on lapbandtalk for several days,,, it seemed that once I started my liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery and then the week of and after surgery,,, I was just out of sorts with everything. Anyway,,, had my surgery Oct. 21st,,, today is my 2 week surgery anniversary, lol. I'm doing great,,, I had lot's of the air pressure afterwards,, but doing great now. I've lost about 21 pounds since starting the liquids,,, I have no restriction yet,,, I get my first fill on Nov. 23rd. right before the holiday dinner, lol. I'm looking forward to getting it and am going to have to work hard to keep my weight down till then. 3 weeks of no restiction and diet only,,, we all know how hard that can be,,, but hey, I have the band now, so that part of the journey is done!!!

How have you been doing since your post? Have you had any fills yet?