patience is definately something we must have!! I find I'm constantly waiting on someone. My Gp to send records, the scheduler to call my back (after I left 8 messages),the insurance company to approve me, the scheduler to make all the pre-op appointments.....the list goes on and on.

But you are correct it is all worth it.

As for a bucket list...hmmm i absolutely can't wait to hike again!! I had to stop about 2 years ago...This was the first realization that I had to change. I have been heavy for the last 10 years, but it realy never kept me from doing the things I wanted to do, so I always put it on the back burner. Then about 2 years ago my family and i went on a hike. it never occured to me that I wouldn't be able to do it. But sure enough about 30 mins in, it hit me....I can't do it!! I had to watch my family continue on as I sat on the edge of a beautiful mountain by myself crying. I gave myself until my 40th day to get control of the situation. Well I turned 40 last week...I have tried over the last 2 years even lost several pounds....but always gainned them back. So now its time for something more effective and permanate solution....so lapband it is!!! Surgery in about 2 and a half weeks.

Next on the bucket list would shopping!! I have deprived myself long enough!!! I can't wait to shop in the stores I like and not half to be pushed to the one or two racks that have the plus sizes.

I want to play basketball with my son and not get winded.

there was thread a couple months ago about a skinny bucket list and i know i commented in it. i vaguely remember what they were, now let me see if i can find it. lol

I found out I was approved in the AM and called my surgeon's office in the PM. They had been notified the day prior, so I was glad I called. Was able to schedule my surgery date but had no idea why they had not called me first?

it can't hurt to follow up and see if they know. Besides, they are getting a nice chunk of change for their part :-)

I am all for a new bucket list...what would I want to do...hike a mountain, and take gorgeous pictures from the top...but just knowing I can do it..and maybe run a small marathon, then of course strut around in some skinny jeans and dance to you cant touch this...sorry...had to, I get excited!!!lol!!