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Hi Mint2bskiny! I was banded on March 22nd by Dr. Esquivel as well (South Austin hospital). Good luck to you all on your journey! Love and Sunshine, D.

Hi Stef, I am 3 weeks post op and I totally understand where you are coming from! You are doing excellent on your weight loss so keep it up! Try not to think about the pounds you are losing in the first weeks after surgery, this should be a time for you to heal (or so I hear)....You can do this! Love and Sunshine, D.

OMG Catherine! You look great! Your weight loss has totally inspried me. I am 2 days post op and feel relatively good. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I know I can do this! -D.

I hear ya! I am going in tommorrow for my surgery! Hugs and Best of luck to you! -D.

My vote is in as well, Best of luck to you! -D.

Hi Puglover, We share the same surgery date! Best of luck to you on your journey. And YES, WE CAN DO IT!!!! -D.

That's awesome! What an accomplishment! I can't wait for my surgery so I can start reaching those milestones as well (I'm scheduled next Tuesday, March 22nd). Keep up the good work girl! You go on with your bad self! -D.

On the contrary, When i did my sleep study, they allowed me to use my doctor prescribed sleep aid....Sounds like each place is different. -Diandra

I United Health Care as well and my paperwork was submitted on January 31st and I was approved on February 15th. My surgery is on March 22nd (next week).. I was on pins and needles the entire time I was waiting so I totally understand where you are coming from. Best of luck to you! -Diandra

MarcyLoo, Congratulations on a successful surgery! I am getting banded next Tuesday (March 22nd) and can only hope my surgery is as smooth as yours was. Best of luck! Diandra

Hi Jennifer! Welcome to the site. I was like you and just lurked around the message board without ever chiming in when I first joined. I'm slowly getting acclimated and feeling more confident making posts. I am getting banded on March 22nd and have to stay overnight as well. I have already packed my bag. here' s what's in it: 1.Stetch Pants and a Pull over top 2.Ugg boots (easy to slip on) 3.Toothbrush and Toothpaste 4. Underwear 5. A book to read 6. MP Player I'm packing pretty light on purpose... Some of the things I have in my house so I'll be ready to rest when I get home are: 1. My post-op prescriptions (my surgeon prescribed them for me last week and I am gettting them filled today) 2. chicken broth 3. plenty of popsicles 4. Protein shakes 5. Apple juice (100%) 6. pudding (for week 2) 7. Protein Water 8. Herbal Tea I hope this helps! Good luck on your surgery and here's to a speedy recovery! Cheers! Diandra

Hi, I have United Health Care/Texas. My paperwork was submitted to them on January 31st and I was approved on February 15th (My surgery is on March 22nd). I didn't really have any severe comorbidities (although I have sleep apnea and PCOS). They typically just want you to have a BMI of 40. Truly, depends on what your employer has outlined in their contract with UHC. Best of luck to you!

Hi Jennifer, I too am having my lap band done at True Results of Austin (March 22nd). However, I'm going through my insurance. Have you thought about doing a term loan through a bank? My sister went that route when she had to pay for her Invisalign (sp?) and she went through Chase bank... just a thought. best of luck!

Oh, I am totally anxious (and nervous)! I am getting banded March 22nd so you've got a full day on me. Congrats on your new jourey . WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

That's fantastic! no pre-op diet! How'd you get so lucky? I start my pre-op diet on March 8th. Luckily, it's not a liquid diet, it's just the Atkins...