dandaman4

Amazing news! You give us all inspiration...

Had the band done last Friday ......pain is fine but having difficulty with liquids etc.....haven't found a rhythm yet.

Hey guys......I had my surgery last Friday 2/15.... All went well but they did find a hiatal hernia as well. So, that's slowing down recovery a tad bit....all is well though so thanks for all of the positive support.

I'm starving too....only 4 days out of surgery so still on Clear Liquids.... When did dr let you have soft solids? I'm thinking about calling tomorrow

I had mine done last Friday .....just feeling like myself a bit tonight. I'm mentally starving.....physically not hungry at all!

Thanks Terry.....had surgery last Friday AM......finally feeling a bit like myself today. 39 lbs for you so far? Wow that's amazing..

Luvbug..., this thread is coming up in the pre op section... So that's why we are posting here.

Thanks Carlak.... I completely understand how u feel... I too had lost all of the weight and kept it off....I also had a tummy tuck and looked and felt like a million bucks... But a few years ago my 5 yr old son was killed in a car accident and well.... nothing in this world can ever compare to that pain. So the rest is a sad familiar history... Once again I found food to try to comfort me... Of course it did not.... And here I am 4 yrs later 50 lbs heavier... But it's not 100 and I (we) are doing something about it! This is a very positive thing and the support from this group has been tremendous.. Thanks again...

I'm feb 15th as well.... Keep me posted

So Jim.... How was the pain? I've had a few other surgeries too (back and abdominal) so I'm used to pain but kind of need to be prepared for it.

How are you guys doing? Some banded last week? Some this week? I'm this Friday ...

I have my surgery on Friday too! I am so damn nervous that I can't even put it into words. I feel like such a whimp! I'm of course worried about surviving and post op pain etc.... But honestly I deep down think I'm most nervous about missing the food that I've used as a drug for so long.. A lifetime....

I'm penciled in for feb 15th... Dr will verify on Thursday ... Scary close..., yet excited just the same!

Hey dani..... I'm dan from Rockland and I'm probably having my surgery in feb. I'm getting nervous already! Keep me posted on your progress.

Congrats! You and I are 24 hours apart. I got my approval yesterday. I am still in a state of shock???³ Do you have any idea of op. date yet?

Yeah I just got word today that I'm approved for band. They were as surprised as I was because my BMI is only 34 and I only have one additional health related condition (HBP). So, I will see doc on mon and set surgery date for sometime mid Feb.... (Hopefully around Presidents' Day weekend ). Of course, like most everyone else, I'm excited, nervous and scared all at the same time! This forum has helped me tremendously.. Thanks everyone!

Nice write up Chez! I just got approved late today so now I'm panicking. Lol... I'm hooked on diet coke like you were. People laugh when I say that but it's a real thing... I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs but I DO drink way too much DC!! Any hints on how to 'kick the habit before the big day'?

I'm in exactly the same position as you. I'm just waiting on my GP to send prior 2 year weight history showing an obesity issue prior to now. I was told that if they approve within the usual 2 week period, then it's another 1-2 week to schedule surgery. So best case scenario is a month from now.... But I'm expecting 2 or 3 or more.

I have been wondering this as well..... I also go to many business lunch/dinners and really don't feel like sharing info....and/or mashing up my food! Lol

I'm a 35 BMI and my dr told me that he's 90% sure I will be approved. Anyone else get approval from insurance at 35 BMI?