Julieannas_Mommy

I eat salad all the time and it has never once got stuck! Then again, I am only 4 weeks out as of March 11th!

So surgery is tomorrow at 12pm (est). I am super excited but also very nervous!! I hate surgery and I always take longer to come out of anesthesia! I have to report to the hospital by 10:15am! Super stressed at the moment though because my daughter who is 4, is home sick with the flu and I have no one to watch her right now! I hate having to find childcare very last minute! Ughh! Some hopeful thoughts and prayers would be great to help me get through the night tonight and the next few days!!

Thanks! I appreciate it! Less than 5 hours away now!!!

-Weight : Today (day of surgery) Im 271. -Height: 5'4 -BMI: Today - 46.5 - Any Co's: Sleep apnea, High cholesterol, High blood pressure, GERD, IBS, fluid retention, asthma, infertility due to weight -Name of Insurance: Tricare North I am a 20 year old female. Married with 1 child. Had my daughter at 15 before I gained all my weight. I am being banded today (February 11th, 2011) around 12pm (est). I am excited but very nervous!!

So Im a little worried! I have surgery on Friday, February 11th, 2011. I was suppose to be on a 10 day pre-op diet which started on Feb. 1st. I was doing great but then my mom got hospitalized and was very ill so I was in the hospital with her. While I was with her for the 3 days, I would eat 1 meal a day. I didnt stuff my face but I did eat. My surgeon wanted me on a 10 day pre-op liquid diet! Meaning I could have no solids. That's what he requires for all his patients. Will it make a big difference in surgery? Im scared they'll have a hard time doing the surgery or something. I dont have a set amount of weight to lose before surgery so that's not an issue. Im just wondering if anyone has been there and been okay? If not, does anyone have any suggestions? I plan to stick to the full liquid diet until then, I just wanted to see what everyone else had to say!

Thanks, I appreciate it! It does put my mind a bit at ease!!

I am also scheduled for February 11th, 2011! And super excited but very nervous!!

Tricare approved me without hesitation. I have a BMI of 48.9 but I also have several health problems. To my understanding though, Tricare requires you have a BMI of at least 40 or be at least 100 pounds over your ideal weight (not the weight you think you should be at but what the doctor considers healthy). However, if you match that and do have some of their health problems listed, it'll make it much easier! My process started last month and Im scheduled for surgery on February 11th! Good luck ladies and gents! Tricare does require a psych eval and nutrition eval and possibly some other tests if you havent had them recently such as a sleep study. Im also from Dover, DE stationed at Dover AFB. My husband is active duty air force!

My husband is active duty Air Force right now and I have Tricare Prime in the North Region. Tricare has covered EVERYTHING for me! Surgery, stay, and will cover fills!

Very sweet of you! I would ask for the dresses however, Im hoping to be away from that size by summer! I have surgery on February 11th!

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the posts! For those who asked me to send them a message, I did! I just cant help but to feel nervous and to think about the surgery all the time! I start my 10 day pre op diet tomorrow which for me, consists of my protein shake 5 times a day and the rest of the day is liquids! My doctor told me that if I must have something, I can have a small salad with low carb dressing as my last meal of the day. Im nervous! My doctor wanted me to use OptiFast but it's so expensive so Im thinking of using the No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast! Has anyone tried it before and actually liked it?

So Ive been approved and all. My surgery date is set for February 11th. But for some reason, since Ive got my date, my nerves are going crazy and my anxiety levels are rising! Im ready for the change but I cant help but to be nervous as hell! It's not like Im scared of surgery because Ive had several surgeries before. Is it something everyone goes through before they actually have the surgery?

These stories give me some great hope! I had my daughter at 15 which kick started all my problems. I now have PCOS but am severely over weight! Weighing about 285 at 5'4. I get banded on February 11th, 2011! I am hoping to be able to get pregnant about 9 months to a year out after being banded!

That is great! Congrats and good luck on your new life journey!

Hi everyone! My name is Crystal and Im 20 years old. Currently sitting at 285 pounds at 5'4. My BMI is 48.9. I also have a lot of health problems. I am married and have a 4 year old child. Im looking forward to gaining my life and my health back for both myself and my family! Also, Dr. John Brebbia is doing my surgery here in Delaware.

I guess you ladies are right! I just have to keep thinking about the long term goals! A friend of mine suggested that maybe it's due to knowing Im going to have a lifetime change. Knowing that I'll never see food in the same way again. Im really not sure! Im just really nervous! And I cant really explain why! It's so frustrating!

My doctor says it's required to check for bacteria in your throat and all before the procedure is done! Im getting banded on the 11th of February.

Hi everyone! Im having my surgery on February 11th! Im suppose to start my protein and liquid only diet on February 1st! Would love to talk to some people who are going through it around the same time! Im a 20 year old wife and mother of 1!

Most insurance companies only pay for 16 year olds and up! Im 20 and having mine done in about 2 weeks on Feb 11th.

If anyone still reads this post, I am up for clothing exchange. Mainly 22 or 24 jeans or 2x pants. And 1-2x tops!

Incase anyone is still hanging around here from Delaware... I get banded on February 11th, 2011! I am from Dover, DE and my surgeon is also in Dover. For those looking for a surgeon in this area, his name is Dr. John Brebbia! He does the lapband only!

If anyone reads this from the Dover area, I am being banded on February 11th, 2011 and would love some people to talk to and possibly meet up with in the area or anywhere in Delaware for that matter!