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My surgery is in 5 weeks and I'm nervous to but I'm turning it into excited nervous!!! I just think about what I'm going to do after!!!

My date is November 12!!! But I'm having problems with trying to lose the weight before surgery. I have severe RA and I'm on 30mg of prednisone every day. I've been doing the protein shakes...and crystal lite. Bern trying to walk more and play more intensively with my kids...nothing is working....any suggestions from you guys would be awesome!! I'm not discouraged because I know I can get it off...its just finding what works... hope your all doing great and getting g healthier day by day!!

Getting banded Nov 12!! What does it feel like when u wake up and ur in recovery? Do u feel weird? What do u feel? And I font mean pain from surgery...I mean do u really notice the lap and? I've heard different stories!!! I'm so excited!!!

You guys are all so supportive!!! I know I made the best decision for me!!! Can't wait for November!!!! SO LOOKING FORWARD!!!

I went and met my surgeon today and I'm scheduled for November 12!!!! I'm so excited!!! All I need is my letter from my PCP and my therapist and I'm done!!! So happy today it feels like Xmas for me!!!

Thanks!!! Thought I would have to wait 6months but I don't!! Woot woot is right!!

Just wondering if anyone has had any problems getting approved?

Already started my journey and I meet with my surgeon on the 30th to talk all about the surgery...but today has been a bad day. Went to go get dressed for the day and I noticed that I have so many new stretch marks all over my stomach that I'm in so much pain! For gaining 100 lbs in one year I'm so uncomfortable... I've been on prednisone for 3 years and the weight gain is so bad. I have been so strong about this because I know its the medication but going to my moms today.... I broke down. I am so looking forward to the surgery. . I want to just be comfortable and have a day where I go to put on a T-shirt I bought last week and have it fit!! Feel like I'm moving in slow motion!!!!

I can't wait to get it done....I'm so excited....I woke up today in a better mood..guess all I needed was a good cry with my mom! Today I'm putting on a better face and will embrace my "fat clothes" with a smile because I know its only temporary!!!

I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and the only medication I can take is prednisone. I have a liver disease called PBC where my bile ducts don't function properly so it inhibits me from a lot of RA meds!! I did just get approved for a new Med called Enbrel and will be getting off prednisone in the next few months..glad because I won't be on it after my surgery!!! But it sucks because of what its done to me!!! But my kids and my family are my motivation to stay strong ...it SUCKS!!! But I'm doing it!!

I had the same fears as you. I to have severe RA and have gained an enormous amount of weight from my meds as well. But if I don't take them I'm basicly paralyzed!!! My doc at first wasn't for it when I brought it up a year ago. But since then my health had got a lot worse. I went to a seminar about the band and talked to a couple friends of mine who had it and it made my decision easier!! I then made an appointment with my doc and told him my decision! He said he was on board and happy to help!! He reffered me to one of the best barriatric surgeons and I got my appointment this month!! My husband is nervous about my decision but in the same breath hes so supportive. He told me that he would love me no matter what size I am and he would cut any doorway down to get me out of any room!!! It was a little weird but sweet!! He told me no matter how big u get your heart stays the same size!!! So to him my size has never changed!!! Do what u feel is right!! I was scared but now I'm brave and doing this for me and my family!!!

So I went to my PCP and had the conversation about how I'm done with being over weight for the last 20yrs....(he didn't agree with me a year prior!!) And to my amazement he actually agreed with me this time!!! But he had a problem with the surgeon o went to see....so as a comprise he asked me to go see one of the best barriatric surgeons in boston.....so I graciously said yes...I was just happy to get him on board!!!! So I left his office with a large smile on my face and a tear in my eye!!! (This is actually going to happen!!!) I called the new surgeons office from the car in the parking lot and I got a machine!! So I left s message. This was Friday!! Nothing.....then I called at 3 on Monday.... no answer...left another message.... nothing..... so...finally I called today and I got my appointment!!" I'm so happy ... I started to feel like I was making a mistake!!! I don't want to be scared at this stage!!!! Just positive thoughts!!!!

Thanks!!! I'm so happy.......I want to do this so bad for myself and most importantly my kids!!!! August 30 can not come soon enough!!!!!

So I'm on my way to restart my life! I am 31years old...I weight 285lbs. I had talked to my PC about the band about a year ago when I was having breathing problems. He told me to walk it off and my weight will go down. Well the problem is that I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and most days can barely walk from the pain and its a lot worse from the weight gain. I've gain 100lbs since last year. I'm going to see my PCP today to tell him what I'm doing. Kind of nervous but I don't need his permission.... but has anyone had problems from there PCP getting in the way?

That's amazing you can share the experience with ur daughter!!! Lifetime bond

Thanks guys!!! I am happy I discussed it with him!!! I am happy he's on board and referred me to the right people to get it done right!!! Looking forward to the next step!!!!

I was nervous for no reason.....my PCP actually was on my side. He did tell me that he wasn't comfortable with the surgeon I saw. Told me he wasn't good at what he does and got me an appointment right then with an amazing bariatric (spelled that wrong!) Surgeon.... I guess I was afraid for no reason!! I'm hoping this is going to be wonderful!! My goal after this is when its all said and done....to go shopping for a new wedding dress and renew my vows with my husband and take a honeymoon we never got and wear a bathing suit!!! Dreams right now but its a great thing to strive for!!!

Thanks!! Obesity runs in my family to! My mom is 5'4" and weighs like 350. All the females on my moms side were over weight and had bad arthritis... I'm however 5'10" so I carried it well for a while!! But from being on prednisone for so long its gotten worse. I basicly look pregnant again and its uncomfortable!!! I've tried all sorts of diets and exercise even got a trainer... I just keep gaining and its time to get it off permanently!! My mom struggles a lot and maybe by me doing this...it will show her that there's nothing to be afraid of and I can help her through the process!!!

I am nervous about my appointment on s Monday! I have had a couple dreams that I get there and after talking...the doc tells me he can't perform my surgery. I have struggled with weight my whole life. Even as a child. I was bullied....which made it worse. I am tall so I carried it well as I got older. I dated with no problem. Even had really georgous boyfriends!! But in the end I was cheated on by all with a skinny model looking girl. Think that made it worse. I now have an amazing husband and 2 beautiful boys ages 2 and 4! I have lots of medical problems and have been on prednisone for 4 years. I weighed 205 this time last year. I now weight almost 300!. Can't breathe...no energy but I force myself to for the kids. I have severe RA and its gotten worse with the weight gain. I need to get this weight off so I can get my life back and have a healthier me for my family. Has anyone had nervous dreams about not getting approved? Scared

Thanks. Sorry to hear about your wife. I think total I have gained about 100 lbs on the prednisone. I'm also 5'10" and carried it well. But now its just to the point that clothes don't fit and I'm very uncomfortable. I appreciate the kind words and I'm hoping I get a good amount of weight off do I can get on a very low dose of prednisone!!