justathing2me

The anxiety and nervousness is starting to set in! Ugh!

Good luck! I'm being banded on Wednesday!

Good luck and keep us posted! I'm getting banded on Wednesday!

I'm an Office Manager, my Dr. usually gives the okay to return after 2 weeks. I'm taking almost 3, but that's just because I can.

I am going to have to look for those popsicles! I haven't been able to find anything except for cherry, orange and grape. I know what you mean about having to feed the rest of the family. For me it is a little easier though as my kids are a little older and it has been "make your own dinner night" since I began my pre op diet. I do have to give it to my Husband though who has ate cream Soups for dinner ever since I started. I'm on Optifast and my last meal at night is Soup. He's such a sweetheart! :wub: Good luck on your journey, our day will be here before you know it!

My surgeon said he numbs up the area before a fill too so hopefully they won't be too bad.

Good luck! I'm scheduled to be banded next Wednesday...keep us updated on your progress.

I'm on day 10...I wish mine could be less boring but I'm doing optifast and there isn't much room for improvement! I have found sugar free gum and candies very helpful though! Good Luck!

Yay!

I don't have United Healthcare but it doesn't hurt to call and at least make sure they received your information and ask them what their standard turn around time is for pre-authorizations. My insurance told me they had 14 days to decide and they came back with an approval on day 12. Good luck!

Welcome and good luck! I'm scheduled to be banded in 6 days!

I am 5'4" ,weigh 210 and my surgery is scheduled for 8/1. I too sometimes get the crazy looks when I say I am getting lap band surgery. I started this journey weighing 238 and I have several comorbidities. Already my blood pressure medicine has been reduced to 1/2. I can't wait to see what life after lap band brings!

I agree. I have hypothroidism. Low thyroid hormones which makes your TSH levels high. Synthoid is a synthetic hormone to replace what your body isn't making. Weight gain is just one of the symptoms.

I didn't. I got liquid percocet and zofran.

My surgery is August 1st and I'm on day 7 of my pre op diet but I'm using Optifast, so the only things I can have outside of that are sf popsicles and jello. I never realized how many food commercials there are and the amount of emails I get about food! Ugh!

I definitely know how this feels! I hate when someone gets a pic and then tags me on facebook! It will be nice to take pictures that aren't only from the neck up and even those have to be from a certain angle!

Good question! I have been wondering the same thing. My Husband just started a new job today and I didn't want him to have to take 2 days off so soon. I am opting for day 2. Day one I will be in the hospital with plenty of attention and he can come visit me when he gets off work. Looks like I will be discharged the next day in the late afternoon so he may not have to miss much time at all.

I have hypothyroidism and although I am not banded yet, I have lost 27 pounds in the last 5 months. I too think it depends on how well your thyroid levels are controlled.

I'm on day 6 but I'm using Optifast. The first day for me was the hardest but it does get easier! I say the best thing is to keep busy! Good luck!

My surgery is scheduled for August 1st and I'm on day 4 of the pre op diet too! My physician has me doing Optifast, 6 times a day, 3 shakes, 2 bars and 1 soup. I too am having diarrhea but like everyone is saying, fluid in, fluid out. Other than that and the occasional stomach rumbling I'm doing pretty good and down 4 pounds. Hang in there and good luck!