otters38

How frustrating!!! I am fortunate that my nutritionist and psych eval. turned their paperwork in the next day. I did have issues with either the insurance lady at my dr's office or the insurance company itself. They both blamed the other person when I asked why the insurance company didn't have any of my paperwork. Thankfully they finally got it all squared away and I was approved in less than 2 days. I probably called the insurance company 3 times before that though. I think bariatric patients fall down the totem pole as far as things they have to get to since we aren't in an emergency situation if that makes sense. Keep calling....the squeaky wheel gets the oil.

I start my two week pre-op diet tomorrow and tomorrow is FAT TUESDAY!!! I'm glad I can laugh about it! I am ready to start this journey! Come on March 6th!!

Dr. Malley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love him!

What are your favorite premade Protein Shakes for pre and post op?? I am a Sam's Club member so I am thinking I will hopefully find something there! Any suggestions?

Last Supper?? More like last supperS!!! I have had all of my favorites!! Lasagna is in the over right now and tomorrow my favorite Japanese steak house. Tuesday will hit me like a ton of bricks, but I am so ready. I know it will be tough, but I am ready to pay the price to get my life back!!!

I don't have to stay overnight, but just for the few hours I am going to be there I plan to take my Ipod and cell phone. I'm sure we will be doing more sleeping that anything!! Best of luck to you!

I just got back from Sam's and bought the Premiere Nutrition. I start on Tuesday! Here we go.....

I start my pre-op diet this Tuesday. I have to have a protein shake for breakfast and lunch then a Lean Cuisine or Smart One for dinner or grilled chicken or fish with veggies. I can also have 2 cups total of any of the following--Gatorade, juice, diet soad, and/or sherbert. I was expecting worse, so I think I can handle this. Oh, I can also have two servings of fruit a day. EIther in my protein shake or by iteself. I can do this!!

March 6th for me. I start pre=op diet this Tuesday! Go for my pre-op appointment this Wednesday. Fun, fun, fun!!

Fabulous info!! Thank you all so much!! I am going to Sam's tomorrow to stock up. I looked at a couple places for liquid Tylenol without luck. Is it the children's kind that adults just take more of, or is there a liquid for adults? Sorry about all of the questions, just trying to get everything ready before surgery on the 6th!!

I already have recipes for ones I make on my own, I was just looking for convenience. How do you make yours?

I am huge tummy sleeper. Can you do this after surgery, or a month after?

Fabulous news!! THANK YOU!!!

Tuesday, March 6th which means I start my pre-op diet this Tuesday ) VERY worried about this part of all of it. How will I ever survive? I imagine it being like being addicted to drugs or alcohol and just stopping cold turkey!! Any advice???

My surgery date is March 6th. This coming Tuesday I start my pre op diet then on Wednesday go in for my pre-op appointment. So ready, but really nervous!!

Thanks for all of your wonderful words ladies! They sure do help!!

I agree with what everyone has said. Is this your regular doctor? What about using your OB/GYN? That is who did most of the paperwork, letter writing for me to help me get approved since a lot of my medical issues realated to women things--fertitlity, cycling, etc. Just a thought. Maybe he/she would advocate better for you. This is YOUR decision, not your doctors. Your weight problem just didn't start a month ago. As you said you have been battling this for years!!! Good luck. How deflated you must feel to have made a good decision for yourself and have yoru doctor poo poo it!! Hugs to you!

I got approved today from my insurance company:) My doctor's office called to schedule the pre-op visit but I was in a meeting and they were closed when I got out, so I will call first thing tomorrow. I am so excited! I was beginning to think this was never going to happen!! I am so ready!!

Information on how to add a ticker and to do my signature thing at the bottom?? Thanks!!

I am close behind you! I am calling tomorrow to schedule my surgery....got approval today!! I feel the same way as you do. We can do this!!!

Hi Everyone!! I am from the Kansas City area and am super excited to get started with the Lap Band. I have done my seminar, met with the nutritionist, and had my psych eval. per my insurance, so now I am just waiting for their approval call. Waiting is the hardest part I think. Well, up until this point. After reading a lot of posts it sounds like the pre and post op diets are going to be a bit challenging as well. It's all for a good cause though so I am willing to suffer a bit. I am very anxious, and have lots of questions, but am learning lots from you all. I have been stalking this forum for several weeks now:) I finally got the nerve up to post something!! I look forward to taking this journey with you all.

Dr. Malley. What about you? If it is Dr. Malley tell me about your pre-op diet Best of luck to you!

Welcome to you!! I just posted my first post here today too! I don't have an exact date, but am guessing I will be banded in March too. Here we go..................