Ready for the change

Bosslady2012 anyone can add me

Bosslady2012

I have surgery 16 cant wait

I need some friends for mfp

I'm being banded tomorrow! I can't believe I've made it this far. I'm excited' date=' nervous about the surgery, but totally ready for some time off work. ;P

I'm just glad I have the opportunity to make such an important change in my life. I wish nothing but the best for the other bandsters who are going through the surgery tomorrow, and all the others who are having their surgery soon as well! [/quote']

Me two 16 can't wait

Hi Megatron...I am getting banded tomorrow also. We will do great. Look forward to comparing notes.

Me two that's 3 of us I'm at 7am

Well this is it. Surgery day tomorrow. I have so many feelings swirling around. Scared. Excited. Nervous. Anxious. Optomistic. Can't wait for this journey to begin:)

Me and you both 16th is our day

Off Topic - I keep trying to change my weight ticker and will not update? Anyone else have that problem? I even deleted and rekeyed it and it still is the same as it was before.

Also - does anyone know how to change the surgery information? I can't figure it out.

Thanks' date='[/quote']

Yes I have the same issue

For my June bandster God bless you all and I can't wait until we meet on the other end

I have less than 22hrs I can't wait

For both Protein and Vitamins

Thank you I wasn't sure of which one to go with

Has anyone used this brand. Going pre op shopping not sure where to start please help. Which stores and brand did u go with

If you used insurance' date=' they have to approve the facility your are receiving surgery in, not the hospital. Does this mean you did out-of-network because the insurance would not let you go where you wanted to go?[/quote']

Yes I went out of network. But they kept trying to push for one in network a lot so I told them to cancel and I let the hospital submit it over lol and approve soon. They were even trying not to pay the nutritionist either or the phys

Yes that's an option

I wasn't clear im sorry... I do have sex its just that i want to but not with this person lol. Im debating do i just wait until i lose the wait and get my head clear. i want to have sex but he just wasn't good at all. i hope i don't sound mean

SHOULD I HAVE SEX BEFORE SURGERY???? IT MAY SEEM STUPID I WANT TO BUT IN THE SAME TOKEN DONT WANT TO WITH THIS PERSON?????

Last time my wife let me go there was in 2003!! O how I miss it so!

after i read what you said then i looked at the name lmao

you dont have any instructions on what to eat/drink for your pre-op stage? you better call your surgeon or the clinic office.

yeah you should call and check i got my instructions today

I've been waiting for this day for over 10 months and now that i got a date i am scared. I feel like crying but i cant. I'm speechless. I'm worried that i'll regret doing this.

its for the best but you have to make sure you are ready for this. think about life if you didn't do it??? can you do it on your own and keep it off????mine is saturday and i cant wait

What you have shared is not unusual...it's just like being given a list of "in network providers" by your insurance company. It can be a PITA, but should not be too difficult to manage.

My only experience with the hospital choice has been with a "Center of Excellence" designated bariatric program. And IMHO, you will be better off for having your surgery at such a designated center. I write that because from reading what so many other participants on this forum have written, they have the surgery and then are fending for themselves to understand and discover what they need to do for proper self care and nutrition.

The Center of Excellence I had my surgery at required nutrition education though out the pre and post op journey. There is a surgery specific manual I was given at the pre op class, and it has been referred to many times. The manual takes you through every stage pre op through attaining and maintaining your goal weight.

They prescribed the post op medications I needed prior to the surgery, so I would have them at the house, and there was no need to become anxious. Through their education and pre op preparation, I knew what to expect, had the means to manage my condition, and had the phone numbers for 24/7 coverage should there be concerns.

Again, IMHO, that is the difference in hospitals. I may be a bit prejudiced about the experience I have had with my surgeon and hospital, but that comes only from the positive experience I have had. And I strongly believe that it is the education and preparation which has made such a positive difference for me.

Your mileage may vary...in any case, best wishes as you continue your preparations for your weight loss journey!

my insurandce tried to tell me the samething so i had them cancel my appt and just had the hospital approve it i was approved in 3 days. the hospital they wanted me to go through made alot of errors and were in the news about the errors...dont give up

Congrats I'm Saturday can't wait

Congrats I got mine last week and I couldn't stop screaming thank you Jesus

Does the fill hurt? I get mixed answers

Let's us know how it goes I'm Saturday