Sunshine4U

Hi I just found out my date was moved up to June 28. It was initially set got July 1. Which is fine because I'm on day one if the pre op diet and this is not very fun. Sunshine

You could say that you are having a hernia repaired/removed because that would be a possibility during the surgery.

Hi Amp1504! I would love to keep in touch during our journey. It always helps to have a buddy. Sunshine

I got my approval letter and surgery date set all in the same day. I've been preparing myself by substituting meals for shakes for about a month so I believe I'm ready for the 2 week pre op.??? I'm really nervous and excited about this time in my life.

Thanks!! Yea u get a lot of valuable perspectives on the good bad and everything in between regarding the lap band on this site. Sunshine

Another July bander here!!! My date is set for July 1, 2013. Wishing success and a speedy recovery to all of us. Sunshine

I have my surgery the same day as you. The same with my pre-op diet. Good luck and congrats!!

Ok... So I have been reading a lot of stories on this site for about four months now. I never commented one way or another about the good, bad, and the ugly of pre-op diet, the surgery, or the recovery. I wanted to get all the information I could about the procedure. All the while I have been going to appointments, preparing myself for this journey and trying to decide if this is the best thing for me. With my insurance (BCBS-FEP) I had to do a 3 month supervised diet, pysc. evaluation, and had numerous attempts at weight loss (check, check, and check). My Dr.'s office submitted my paperwork June 6 and I got my approval June 11, 2013. Really fast huh....? I thought so, I thought it would be weeks before I heard anything but to my surprise I got a phone call today to schedule my pre-op testing, schedule the surgery (surgery date is July 1, 2013) and to start my 2 week liquid diet. (talk about the speed of light) I've been on pins and needles the last couple of days thinking I had weeks to wait but now the time is come I'm kinda freaking out. Don't get me wrong I'm excited because I have thought about having this procedure done for a while but now that it is within reach I'm questioning if I'm making the right decision. I have not told ANYONE about what I'm doing mainly because I wasn't sure I would be approved, secondly I don't know how they are going to react (other than my mom and her worrying because it is surgery). I know that now I need to share but I'm worried about their reaction because this is a drastic step (in the right direction) but a drastic step still. I only plan on telling one person and that will be the person that has to drive me home. I just feel like this is my decision and my business, and I don't need any negative comments during this journey. After I achieve my goal of weight loss, then I will share how I achieved those goals and will be able to give first hand experience of the LapBand and maybe refer others. I said all that to say YES I'm excited and YES I'm really nervous.

Thanks mrsinto!! That was my reasoning for NOT sharing until its all said and done! I wish you the same success in your journey! I like this forum because I can share this experience get valuable information and still keep my business private...???€