TreehouseLady

You will be glad you were ultimately DENIED this go around - believe me - you are being protected. Players in this are still operating, so buyer-patient aware. Please read this Class-Action Lawsuit in its entirety. http://www.1800getthinclassaction.com/sites/default/files/Whistleblower%20Complaint.pdf

Although I did not have to go through what others are referring to as a 6-month waiting period, I've been in the process of LB diagnostic tests (sleep study 2 nights, full cardiac workup, MRI's, sonogram AB, X-Rays and BL's) for over 14-months -- yes, 14 months -- all spread out due to various reasons out of my control. Several Pre-Authorizations and multiple chronic health issues plus a change in insurance right in the middle of the process. I agree with the others about taking the time to learn as much as possible during the wait period as there is much to know about the various aspects of choosing the band. Feel free to contact me directly. All the best!

I have UHC and did not have to wait 6-months...

Best wishes to you Trisket for a safe and smooth surgery tomorrow

Hi Donna... Great question! I suddenly have a craving. Looking forward to seeing if anyone has the recipe

That's a very good question. Surgeon was two hours late which then made it impossible to perform surgery due to other doctors and patients scheduled for same OR. This was on a Friday and my surgeon was going out of town which has delayed timeline for rescheduling. It was a big bummer since I was ready and had taken time off (my hubby also took time off for me as well as the week we thought I'd be recovering. I'm now in the process of re-evaluating who, where and when... Although I really like the surgeon I originally chose. Can I count on them again or future aftercare commitment?

My surgeon said I needed to wait 2.5 to 3 weeks and that incisions needed to be completely healed . Maybe it's been a blessing that my surgery was canceled on 6/15 as I've been out in my pool every day sice . Not sure when I'll have a new date, so I'm looking at the positives

I've essentially been on the Pre-Op Diet for 3 weeks and precisely 3 days due to my surgery being cancelled on me last minute ... no less all while in surgical gown on 6/15. Two weeks prior to that, I too was scared just like you are about going on the Pre-Op Diet, but after first couple of days it became much easier. Being prepared is first and foremost -- I stocked up on all the types of recommended items that I read from both books and via posts here on LB Forum (thanks to all that have gone before us). My first recommendation is to find a Whey Isolate Protein that you can stomach and like. In my case, I settled on MRM Low Carb Protein Whey Isolate with 23g Protein per shake. I had 2 of these a day (you can always add ice or spinach to it for more fullness if you need it). I followed with a sensible meal at early dinner (meaning lean fish, meat or chicken along with crunchy salads with lite dressing). In between any of these 3 -- I would have Sugar Free Jello, Chicken Broth or other no cal no sugar no carb Broths. Pop in Sugar Free Popsicles for when you need crunchy snacking and take your time with each, etc. The other key for me was to be sure I was getting 80 mg of Protein in a day. I lost 30 lbs in 2 weeks without too much work, hunger or misery, but I also limited some of my usual errands (so as not to burn out) and incorporated a walking routine. At 3 weeks (only due to surgery cancellation) I've lost another 8 lbs. Believe me I was exactly where you are currently and if I can do it I know you can too... Feel the Fear and plunge in. Hope I'm making sense here as I usually write via desktop and not via my cell . I know it is very challenging in the beginning, but stay focused. Keep us posted and just know this is an amazing and supportive site

I think Dr. Oz had a special guest on his show a few months back that said he had done some research on cold water rinses helped metabolism.

I won't miss having to have necklace extenders

Wow, and I thought I was having a bad day So sorry to hear this. It's really unacceptable, but nothing seems to surprise me anymore.

I can't help but comment on this thread. 1.5 years ago I had to have a routine surgical procedure and was told I would be completely out via an Anesthesiologist. However, I woke up half way into it (eyes shut, but mentally and verbally able to communicate). I was sweating and crying. Surgeon kept trying to comfort me and was talking me through it. Later I asked what happened and they said they couldn't find/locate the Anesthesiologist. What? Seriously? I now mention this to every doc and surgeon and check their credentials.

Thank you Indyhandmade, AlleyKat, Uiwleelee and ChattyMommy30 for your words of wisdom, support and encouragement after yesterday's fiasco! Big hugs to you

Really enjoying reading this thread. All very good and creatively accurate! I'm also looking forward to not grunting every time I get up and down

Love reading your posts and suggestions...

Dear TraGee, Just happened to glance at my iPhone and saw your post. I was told that I couldn't take any pills/meds after being banded. The surgeon asked me to get my pharmacist to convert most meds into liquid form and those that weren't available via liquid the pills needed to be smashed and crushed. Suggestion was to cover its bitterness via diet cranberry juice. I was supposed to have surgery yesterday but I was canceled while in my surgical gown due to my surgeon being late and scheduling. I have fretted over the issue you are referring to, but the upside of shocking/sudden delay is that I can try to find a Compound Pharmacist to convert my meds into liquid and or creams. Hopefully you have access to a Compound Pharmacist. If not, make sure you smash your meds into powder and put in something pleasant to drink. Hope this helps

Scheduled for yesterday 6/15: Bummer: Things didn't go as planned nor as remotely expected for getting Banded yesterday. My hubby and I showed up at Surgical Center early (we commuted in); they checked me in, met with the various RN's and then the Anesthesiologist met with me - Anesthesiologist was all 'really to roll' and tapping her fingers. I was in the gown, booties, surgical underwear and hair bonnet. All systems were a go, but ended up being there for many hours without explanation as to why my Surgeon hadn't arrived although his personal assistant, MD, was on time and had gone through procedure as well as history, etc. I may never know the real truth as to why I ended up falling through the cracks. I can handle honesty and logic, but I felt something wasn't being disclosed (again, where was the doc surgeon all that time since he was not in the building or in geographic area). Why not just say it like it was -- i.e. Just say you were detained, overbooked or at another center doing surgery, in a car accident? - something. In any event, the only sense I can make of it is that it was either a scheduling situation due to doctor being late by 1:45-2 hours (which then backed up other types of surgeries - although I didn't see a que). So long story short, they canceled the procedure based on the fact no one had read or received my pre-op Blood Labs from over 2 weeks ago? Isn't that what the pre-op is all about? Apparently in the lab report from 2 weeks ago, my WBC was slightly elevated, so today they took blood and sent out to a lab, but then said it would take 4 hours to confirm if my WBC was still elevated. Tonight I hear that the labs taken today ended up being normal? Naturally, if something's not meant to be is should take the course and I'd flow along with the flow as things "sometimes happen for a reason." Of course, the burning question is how did this get missed if that really was the reason for the delay and eventual cancellation. My faith and trust in being tested. I'm such an optimistic person and was very prepared and had diligently followed the pre-op diet to perfection, but I'm now questioning if I need to rethink the docs, the center and even now wondering if I need the Band (I lost 30 lbs just on pre-op diet alone the past 2 weeks)? Can I Iose more on my own without the band...I don't know. It's late and I usually write better than this, but has anyone else had a similar experience?

Indyhandmade... Big hugs of thanks to you for all of your time, energy and effort in compiling a sensible calendar for all of us June Bandsters. That was such a nice and helpful surprise. Thank You!

How did the Wed and Thurs Bandsters go? JUNE 13th IL-MissKitty nadekusibe donna12 JUNE 14th Mocha Lala miswoo Hope all went very smoothly and you're feeling okay. Sending ya positive healing energy! Mine's today -- Yikes!

Dear everyone getting banded today (including me), Friday June 15th. wafa125 TreehouseLady Megatron Ready2loseit treloud lauralou779 uiwleelee I'm supposed to be there at 10 a.m. for 11 a.m. surgery and a bit nervous hoping all goes well. Sending you all positive energy and a speedy recovery for what we (and all the other great people on here) have already gone through or are also scheduled for banding. Anyone else up this late on the boards?

June 15th is my day too... I've had other major surgeries so why is this one making me feel nervous?

Thanks everyone for the great posts and info. Getting a little nervous as my Friday 6/15 surgery rapidly approaches. My whole body is in multiple layers of muscle spasms and I can't seem to shake it with walking, breathing exercises, meds... Only thing that helps is Deep Tissue Massage so heading for one now. Anyone else stressed?

Wishing you all a good night's sleep and safe, smooth surgeries today! Keep us posted...

Me too... What is PB?