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i have my EKG, Upper GI and blood labs this morning. I'm all registered with the hospitial and have my final pre op appt with the surgeon on 8/30. On 9/11 @ 10:45am i will be banded. Now just need to get through the 10 liquid diet which i start on 9/1.

Sorry for the incorrect words on my post I'm sending my response from my Iphone and boy is it touchy. That's what happens when your monitor doesn't work lol

I wanted to post yesterday once I got home but my computer monitor Is on the fritz, and I want feeling so good after the upper gi. Ask the testing went fine but I have to say having the upper gI was the worse part. Those things they make you drink should be outlawed. They are awful too say the least. I'm glad that's behind me. I'm waiting for thursday to meet with the surgeon one last time before surgery. I'll keep you posted.

I'm scheduled for Sept 11, i'm looking for some adice too.. . Ive been going through my kitchen cabinets to see what i already have like chicken and beef broth, sf jello, crystal light etc. i've purchased a few things but I'm waitng to complete my shopping until i meet with the surgeon on 8/30. I can suggest to start getting everything you need for you liquid diet and what will get you through 2-3 days after surgery.

I received a call from the surgeons office today scheduling my last office visit with the surgeon on 8/30, and my surgery on Sept 11, at 11am. I start my liquid diet on 9/1 which my surgeon will go over on my final appointment. Im excited and looking forward to getting banded.

i'm so excited my insurance approved my surgery. My information was submitted to them on Friday and I have a decision back today YEAH!! that was fast. Now i'm waiting for the Dr. Office to call to let me know the date for surgery and any pre op testing that i have to do. I know now this is really going to happen. PHEW what a relief.

thanks everyone, PRICE5 my insurance is with United healthcare.

Wow i'm shocked that he would bring your child into this situation. It definitley shows his maturity level or lack thereof. I would simply explain to him the reasons your doing this and let him know that it's YOUR decision to make. You would like his support and understanding during this time since it's a big decision. As adults we may not "agree" with the decisions that our husbands or wives make however if he loves you he will put his own insecurities aside to be there for you. this is a life altering decision not only for you but for the family as well. you may want to find out the underline reasons why he is so against it. He may feel if you guys have connected through food, cooking together, eating together etc. that is a part of the relationship he will not be able to enjoy with you anymore. He maybe afraid of what will happen to the marriage once you've lost the weight. he has to worry about other men looking at you, commenting on how great you look etc. He may not be honest about what the "REAL" reasons he's not supporting you. Change is difficult and uncomfortable for most, the unseen and not knowing how that is going to change how you feel. You may decide he's not the one for you once you feel more confident in your new skin. best of luck to you

If your not comfortable telling someone about your surgery then don't. We are all going to be faced with these situations throughout the course of our lives and we all need to learn how to deal with them individually. You've come to the right place to seek information and advice. If your feeling up to going to the party then go. Make a plan prior to going; what would be okay to eat; soup should be a decent choice. Maybe eat before going so you won't be tempted or hungry. For drinking get a canberry juice and dilute it with water, no one will know its pure juice. We can't stop living our lives and avoiding social situations, we need to learn a different way of coping and dealing with the obstacles that are in our way. Best of luck.

I'm in the waiting phase for insurance approval. My baratric nurse sent the information in yesterday so i'm expecting to find something out no later than Aug 17th, i have United Healthcare. I also have 2 pre op classes scheduled for Aug 2nd and Aug 9th. I was hoping to have the surgery sometime in August but based on these dates it maybe September. Does it really take 3 weeks for insurance approval? Once i get the approval then the surgeon will schedule my surgery date and any labs, tests etc. I will also have to do 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery. I'm excited but nervous in this final waiting stage, i will feel so much better once i get the insurance approval. Please share your story for time frames on insurance approval and from this point how long did it take to have the surgery.

hi, I was wondering someone with a hypothyroid condition and their results with Lap band. Is there a different rate you loose weight to someone that doesn't have a thyroid conditon? I know everyone looses weight at differentley however, someone with a slow thyroid is it slower than 1-2 lbs a week? I would appreciate any information on this.

hi, i live in the Northwest suburbs Woodstock. My Dr. is Dr. Heydari out of Crystal Lake, and Huntley. I'm slated for surgery mid August.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has used these products for their protein shakes. I have all three of them left over from various times of trying to loose weight. i have a mini blender that i blend frozen berries with my shakes to be able to tollerate them. I'll be starting my liquid pre op diet soon and want to know if this will be ok to put anything in the shakes to make them more tasty? Of course i'll discuss with my surgeon once that time comes but courious to know what you all used. I don't want to spend more money if i don't have to and have what i currently have go to waste.

jodi, thank you for posting i've had my thyroid regulated now for that past 16 yrs with synthroid. My levels have maintained normal for quite sometime now. it makes sense that the dosage would change due to the change of your body size.

Tomorrow i go for my psyc evaluation which completes the last of my insurance requirements. I had to provide 6 month managed weight loss programs with a registered Dr. or Nutrionist which i completed this month. I believe they are submitting for insurance approval either Monday or Tuesday. I have 2 classes that are manditory and are scheduled for Aug 2nd and Aug 9th. I'm thinking i will be banded sometime at the end of Aug a perfect birthday gift. I'm becoming very excited knowing I will be putting an end to obesity for the rest of my life. For those of you that are on the pre op liquid diet when you were instructed to start that? i bought a camera recently so i can take before and after pictures to track my progess. Oh i can't wait.

Hi, I'm new to this forum. My name is Kim and have started this new journey May 2012. I've almost completed my requirements. Apr- information session May 3-visit with PCP Dr. to start 6 month weight loss management June 3rd- 2nd visit with PCP for weigh in July 11-consultation with surgeron to discuss lap band July 18- 4th visit with PCP July 26- pshyc eval Insurance approval Pending Surgery shooting for AUG I'm very excited to finally put the battle of the bulge to rest for once and for all. I've struggled with my weight since the age of 10 and have tried every diet known out there. I'm glad i found this support to help me with any questions or concerns i have. Happy Journey to everyone Kim