Are you having surgery in February? Lets start a thread and keep in touch!

Answer the questions you are comfortable with and we will get to know eachother a little better.

#1. Surgery date?

#2. State you live in?

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center?

#4. Insurance or self pay?

#5. Age and height

#6. Current weight and goal weight?

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery?

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends?

#8. Concerns and questions?

.......................and anything else you would like to add!

We all know this is going to be a long road and we will all handle things differently so let's be there for eachother and make this journey a little easier!

My orginal date was in January, but due to my doc's back surgery it was moved to this month. I know it stinks to have it moved, but just think of how much better of a mood your doc will be in considering he is not in pain anymore. That has to make it a little less stinky! Sorry about your moves!

I was originally supposed to be a January bander. Things happen that you don't have control over. February worked better in the long run for me anyway, and it went off without a hitch. IF I'd had it in January I would have been off of work for at least a week plus a day or two, with the February date I only missed the surgery date and the follow up visit rather than the extra 5 days. Although I was iritated as well with the wait, it really wasn't that big a deal in the bigger picture.

But anna ree it does stink that you are on your pre-op diet for far longer than you need to be. I'm sorry that happened to you.

Hi Everyone!

Sorry to hear so many have had their dates pushed back / changed.

I am still on mushies and it's getting boring. Also, the scale is no longer in free fall mode. I've been holding at 210.5 for 3 days- in reality I know it's not healthy or safe to keep dropping a pound+ every day, but it was fun while it lasted.

I got a walk in this afternoon, my slow but sure return to exercise, I still have some gas pain under my shoulders... but it's eased up a lot, so I'm grateful

#1. Surgery date? Feb 26th

#2. State you live in? KY

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr Denk

#4. Insurance or self pay? self pay

#5. Age and height? 21 / 5'4

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 263/ 150

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? both parents died of heart related issues

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? yes

#8. Concerns and questions? how will i do 20 years from now?

#1. Surgery date?02/25/10

#2. State you live in? TX

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Hollis, Hermann Hospital

#4. Insurance or self pay? Ins

#5. Age and height 31 5 4'

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 248/150

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? health, children

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Y

#8. Concerns and questions? trying my best to make it through the pre-op

To laugh often and much;

to win the respect of intelligent people

and the affection of children;

to earn the appreciation of honest critics

and endure the betrayal of false friends;

to appreciate beauty,

to find the best in others;

to leave the world a bit better,

whether by a healthy child, a garden patch

or a redeemed social condition;

to know even one life has breathed

easier because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded ~Emerson :biggrin:

#1. Surgery Date: February 11, 2010

#2. State you live in? Michigan

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Kralovich, Hurley Hosp.

#4. Insurance or self pay? BCBS

#5. Age and height 46/ 5'4

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 233/140

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? Healthier lifestyle and to avoid the comorbidities.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Yes an awesome husband.

#8. Concerns and questions? Fear of failing again.

#1. Surgery date? 02/22/10

#2. State you live in? Colorado

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr Snyder, Rose Medical Center

#4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance

#5. Age and height 34/5'4

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 280/Not sure

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? Health, husband, I want to have a life

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Yes I do

#8. Concerns and questions? None right now just trying to make all preparations for surgery:rolleyes:

someone mentioned about what happens in twenty years. I'm a bit concerned about that too!

Hello everyone! Just had my surg on the 11th. I was hurting ...the gas pains which I still get, settles in my shoulder and neck til I finally pas the gas.....then it'll come back. I have been doing ok with it. Just hard for me to drink 60 oz of fluid a day...I have tried eating soft food already and can do it in small amts. ok all.....take care:thumbup:

someone mentioned about what happens in twenty years. I'm a bit concerned about that too!

What happens in twenty years?????

Hellooooo to all of the FABULOUS and Funky Feb Bandits!!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!!

I am going in for surgery in about 48 hours... I feel like I am forgetting something... I hate that feeling.

I went shopping yesterday and stocked up on SF/FF pudding Jello posicles, I am going to be making some home made chicken stock tonight. I have liquid tylenol, gas x chewables and tums ultra, chewable Vitamins, comfy clothes are going in the wash tonight... I have a heating pad and will be getting ice tonight or tomorrow.... any other last minute things I should be picking up?

I am in a state of "zen chaos" LOL! I am calm but I know I have ALOT to do between tonight and thursday morning... I sprained my foot last week so I got next to NOTHING done this weekend ugh the timing makes me cringe... Any way any suggestions or replies would be helpful! Can't wait to see you all on "The Other Side"!!!!

much <3

Erin

PS... These forums are great!! You guys have all been giving me sooo much support and strength and you don't even realize it, so, I just wanted to say thanks!!!!:biggrin:

Hello!

#1. Surgery date? 2/21/10

#2. State you live in? CA

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. James Nazarian/San Dimas Surgical Center

#4. Insurance or self pay? Self Pay :biggrin:

#5. Age and height 28yrs old and 5'6" tall

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 213 and 125

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? Wanting to be more fit and active for my kids, one running and the other crawling everywhere.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Not much, they don't understand what it is like to be overweight.

#8. Concerns and questions? Umm...I am getting nervous, I am having surgery in 5 days...I am excited but nervous...can anyone tell me what to expect?

Hiya!

#1. Surgery date? 2-10-10!!! Woo hoo!!

#2. State you live in? Texas

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Ron Hekier / Precision Surgery / Wadley Hospital

#4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance (90% -Thank God!)

#5. Age and height: 33 yo / 5'6

#6. Current weight and goal weight? High Weight: 263 / Day of Surgery Weight: 240 / Goal Weight 140

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I'm missing out on life - I spent most of my 20's being over 200 lbs. I don't want my 30's to be a repeat.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Before the surgery - my hubs was the only one NOT supporting me. But since the surgery, he has been a GODSEND, and I thank God every day that he has chosen to be with me on this!

#8. Concerns and questions? Why there were two #7s!!! LOL....Seriously? I'm a little concerned about the complications and life span of the band. I don't want to be 60 years old having to endure a painful removal surgery.

Prayers for health and success for all of us!! :biggrin:

From: Alberta -CANADA,

Going to: Tijuana Mexico,

Date of band: Feb 23 2010:thumbup:

age 39, weight 270lbs,

self pay,

booked with Dr.Lopez Corvala-Hospital Angeles!

Hey WickedRedHead -

I hate that "What am I forgetting feeling!" If you have a robe and slippers I'd bring those, too. The robe helped me feel more covered in the hospital and the slippers were great - I was a same day case and left wearing them. So, if not slippers you might want some shoes you don't need to tie or bend to get into.

Good luck!:biggrin: