on the way to the new me

You look great! Congrats!!

I had the same problem! I called every day! my PCP took 6 weeks before they sent the letter. it took for me to finally go in the office and get the letter my self! I hope you do not have this problem!

I was able to bring my fan. just call an confirm that you can. they want you to be as comfortable as possible so you go into a deep sleep where the test is most accurate. The wires are pretty long. i am a stomach sleeper and had to adjust to my side. i woke up a little tangled but the tech. helps un-tangle me and even had to come in during the night to re-attach a wire on my leg. You will be fine! Good luck!

Good luck!!!! ^_^

I like you was first going to get the lap band done. After a lot of research and talking with people with both the band and sleeve i choose the sleeve. One of my main reasons was insurance. I am afarid that how ofter insurance changes that at some point my insurance may not cover the fills and than i would be back to square one. Where the sleeve i would be able to work with. Also i have heard of many people who had the lap band to start with and 2 years down the line ended up swithcing to the sleeve. For me i want to do this surgery once and start living my life and not look back.

I love zumba. After the 2nd or 3rd class i had a majority of the moves down. my instructor changed it up a bit so there was always a song i was unfamiliar with. it will get better! keep it up!!!!

One that one one has said yet - be pregnant and people know that i am instead of thinking i am just fat!

The sleep study you are hooked to a lot of wires. I made sure to wake up early the night before so when i got to my sleep study i was exhusted. I even went for a long walk before. I have trouble sleeping in different places that i dont know. I was also neverous becasue i was afraid that i had sleep apena. It turned out that i didnt. keep you head up. it is only one night!!!

My Docotr submitted everything as soon as they recieved the last approval that was needed. Are you sure they are not waiting for anything from your 6 month diet from your doctor? I would call. you are not being a B**** you are trying to do something for you!!

if you have the fast pass you are able to go online and get your past weights. I am not sure how far back they can go but it wouldnt hurt to ask the leader or even call the 1-800 number. Good Luck!

So I know this is the Fat girl in me but a question for everyone getting banded in November. How are you planning on dealing with Thanksgiving? Everyone is asking what our plans our. Usually I host dinner but i dont know if i am going to feel up to it a week after surgury. I also am not planning on telling everyone and i know this is going to be a big deal if i dont eat! Ideas??

Haters will always hate! This is the main reason i have not told many people at all. I dont want to hear other peoples opinions on my body and my issues. People dont know when to shut up

I am with you! i am scheduled for surgery on 11/14. I am waiting for my PCP to send over my paperwork to the surgeon and have been waiting over a month. They can not give me a date on when this will be completed. I need this by the end of the month so that can be approved by my insurance! It is so stressful! Hopefully things work out for you!

I am getting banded in Nov and i have been trying to practice. and it is not as easy as it seems. I thought i was the only one. good to know this is a challenge for not only me

That is great! Congrats on the success. I get banded in Nov and this post alone has added to my excitement.I cant wait to have this feeling! Keep up the good work!!

For me I am ready to move forward with my life. this weight is doing nothing but holding me back. I am ready to loss some weight and never look back. I have high blood pressure and PCOS. In the future i want to be able to have kids. I do not want to be in a position where i am putting myself or my baby in any risk. My family history is gray and i wam ready to change the pattern. With the lapband I know i will be able to move forward with my life. I am tired of the Yo Yo diets. This band is like a key to my future!

I also have atena depending on your plan they cover it. My PCP was awesome i went in for a visit he said i was young enough to do it and he would support me in anyway possible. I finally got my surgery date today and it feels great. It is a long road but i know in the end it will be worth it! Good luck. make sure you figure out what is best for you!

11-14-11!!! Cant Wait!!! Seems like so away but it gives me more time to get things together for surgery so after i can relax and heal!! Good luck to everyone!!

I am also getting banding in November 14th. So we are three days apart. I am also nervous but in a good way. I am nervous for the surgery part but excited about the results!!! People are so rude. Don't worry about them you will probably and hopefully never have deal with that lady again!!!

Good Luck!!!

Congrats!!!!! That is great news! you must be so excited.l Cant wait to get to that day!