cat_texan

August 22nd for me too!!! Today I was super excited, tonight.....not so much. I am sick of these protein drinks and I feel if I drink any more water, I am gonna blow! I have a range of emotions regarding Monday. I hope things get easier and does not feel so weird after a while. Good luck to you!!!

Just did my home sleep study on Tuesday. It was this little head gear with a nose cannula that you placed in your nostrils. It wasn't too bad. However, it does talk to you in the middle of the night if you do not have it in the right position. I thought it was much better than sleeping in a sleep facility

Dr. Victor Gonzalez in Dallas is providing lap band surgery for $8000.00. I am having mine done on 8/22/11. He is very professional and provides a lot of information. His number is 972-566-7810. Talk to Renee, she is very helpful and dedicated to educating the patient.

I have been "lurking" for several months now and decided that it was time to finally introduce myself. Hi, my name is Catherine and I am a fat person . I have been "big boned" (as my mother says) since I can remember. I have never really had a problem with being large until hitting the big 4-0. I appears that once you hit that wonderful level of maturity, you body begins to revolt and mine was no exception. I never had any problems with blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, or achy joints (until now) and loved telling everyone that too!!! Karma is a nasty b***h and I hate her!!! So, now I have arrived at this crossroad in my life and I have jumped on the lap band wagon. I have my EGD this Friday, my psych eval and cardio test the following Friday, the pre-op appt. on 8/17 and finally surgery on the 22nd. I am finding great information on this website and am very excited/scared shitless about this journey. Thanks for reading and good luck to all!!!!!

I think your right. I am self-pay, so I think it moves faster if you are not waiting on the insurance for clearance. Good luck to you!