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I don't know I was told the hospital wiuld call me Tuesday and let me know... were you told you would be staying 1 night? I think this is so cool to meet someone not only the same band date but also the same Dr.

Really? That's awesome are you on the same diet?

4 days to go and I can't wait but I find myself getting nervous. I am surprised to hear how each Dr has different rules for Pre and Post Op diets. Dr. Dietrick has me doing the following: Preop- 11day Liquid High Protein Diet w/ only 1 small meal of meat and veggie PostOp- Day 1-5: Liquid ONLY Day 6-10: Soft Day 11 and Beyond: Regular food The 11 day liquid diet has been very rough but today I stepped on the scale and I've lost 10lbs... I can't believe it! My Dr really didn't give me a list of things I may need for my 1 day stay at the hospital so I am wondering do I need anything?

On Saturday I start my Preop Diet for 11 days and I am SO freaking confused!!! I have a list of shakes from my Drs office but when I went go to the nutritional store they tell me that these are Dirty Shakes and I should be drinking Clean Shakes???? Here is the list the Dr gave me: Atkins Advantage Wonder Slim Pure Protein Myoplex Isopure lean Body Carb Solutions Muscle Milk This is the sample I bought at Nutritional Store: Bluebonnet whey Protein Isolate Any input would really help. Thanks!

Well Im day 5 of the liquid diet I'm only allowed 1 meal at dinner time which is basically just a lean meat and veggie... let me tell you I can't wait to get home and cook dinner...LOL! I was told this morning to help with the cravings I can have SF Jello and Popsicles but only when I REALLY need it. 7 more days to go... I'm excited I've lost 6lbs on the liquid diet and I'm really looking forward to losing more weight

Today is day 4 and I have 8 days until my surgery so excited. I just am wondering any advice for my Feb 29th surgery?

Feb 29th here and I'm so EXCITED!! I've done my Preop & nutritional visit,I also have my spirometer, ARIXTRA, & Lortab RXs filled. PTO days have been approved for myself and the hubby. So now 9 more days of the liquid diet and then its LAPBAND time!!!!

Thanks for all the advice, I tried Metabolic Reset because a friend recommended it and it tasted great BUT the side effects were horrible... I'll just say I need to stay close to my bathroom. Today I am taking Atkins Advantage and it's honestly not that bad although I still have to make trips to the restroom its not as frequent as yesterday and not so painful.

Hello my name is Wanda I'm a 31 yr old mother of 3 c section boys. I have decided that I have had enough with my weight and I having my 1st lap band appt with Dr Dietrick on 1/5/12. I am so nervous I am not sure what to expect or how this will all work out for me. I've read and have been told some horror stories but then again I've seen some success. I have United Health Care and they do cover the surgery after a 6mth waiting period. What exactly is suppose to happen during those 6 mths? I'm currently 5'5" 250lbs Waist Size: 20w Bra Size: 40DDD My Goal: 5'5" (can't change that...lol) 150lbs Waist Size: 10 Bra Size: ??? Having 3 c sections worries me will I have issues with that scar tissue? Will my back and shoulder pain go away? I need a breast reduction should I have it before my lap-band or wait? What about my bat-wings for arms? and the main concern.... My stomach will I be left with flabby skin & how do I get that lower spare tire to go away? Any suggestions or help would be great.

I have a question my LapBand surgery is schd for 2/29/12 and this is sooner then I expected. We were planning to take our 3 boys to Disney some time in March so my question is: Will planning a trip to Disney a month after my surgery be that bad? I'm not sure how I will fell afterwards.... any insight is helpful.

My diet will be the same as yours... I'm just wondering will I be sore.

So on Jan 5th I visited Dr Dietrick and was told that I am an eligible candidate for the LapBand....WOOHOO!!!! On Jan 13th, I had my EKG, UA, Blood work and Chest X-ray the only thing left on my list is to get my mental health evaluation. Our next step is obtaining copies of my weight for the past 6 yrs as proof that I have been overweight. I am a little stressed because I was pregnant for 3 of the past 6 yrs so they do not want to use any weight from those years in fear UHC will deny the authorization. So now, we are just trying to gather what we can and work from there. Has anyone else run into this problem with UHC and verifying weight? Dr Dietrick and I have discussed a goal weight of 160lbs to start so that is 90lbs I am planning to lose. I try to imagine what it would be like to weight 160lbs and it is hard but yet so exciting. My husband is very concerned of the ricks as well as me losing weight to fast and then becoming unhappy with saggy skin. My other family members are so supportive of my decision and have offered to help where it is needed. I am new to this website and this whole adventure any support or suggestions would be appreciated.

Just found out that my preop is schd for 2/16 and surgery schd 2/29...oh yeah!

Just found out that my preop is schd for 2/16 and surgery schd 2/29...oh yeah!

Just found out that my preop is schd for 2/16 and surgery schd 2/29...oh yeah!

Well I visited Dr. Dietrick and the nutritionist on Thursday he informed me that I would be a great candidate for the lapband. After speaking with the nutritionist I now have a better understanding of how my life will change. I have to say most of my fears have been settled. Next steps: 1. Chest Xray and EKG 2. Blood Labs 3. Psych exam 4. Collect medical records 5. Submit authorization request to UHC and then cross my fingers they approve. I'm excited!

So yesterday I completed the final step...the mental exam... I heard back today and I'm good to go now my authorization request is on its way to UHC. This will probably be the longest 14 days...LOL!

Thanks for the advice. I will def. wait and hopefully the girls will become smaller on their own.

I got my my results back today and I cleared my Labs, EKG and Chest Xray...all thats left is my mental exam and then we submit to UHC.... wish me luck!

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. This website is pretty amazing and I've learned so much. I am looking forward to a new me and a healthy life