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Obviously, you should do whatever makes you the most comfortable. I told much more than my family, however. My good friends at work, good personal friends, and bosses know I'm having the procedure. For me to get the whole thing approved by Cigna took 8 mos -- so my bosses needed to know why I kept running out for weigh-ins and random appointments. The way I see it, it's way better to be honest about it. If you don't tell the truth, it suggests you're embarrassed about it. Or that it's something to be ashamed of. If anything, you should be really excited and proud that you're getting to have something like a lap-band in your life. Go you! Ya know? Personally, I'd wear that band proudly. I know I will. :rockon:

I'm definitely exhausted too... I'm getting a band the same day you are, Ana... been doing the liquids since 3/30. My doctor lets us have 2 cups of water-based veggies (like, not potatoes or corn) and as much broth as we want. I have been making soup for dinner out of these things... I take 2 cans of chicken broth and boil some chopped carrots, onion, and celery in it. Grind a litte black pepper over the top, and that's dinner. Definitely helps me sleep at night.

It's so interesting to see what you guys are eating... I'm getting banded on Monday. So, let me get this clear (and I probably should review my pre-op info packet), is everyone generally sticking to CLEAR liquids after surgery? I've been making a list in my head of liquids I figure I'll have. Please tell me if you think I'm nuts: shakes from Myoplex & Slim Fast Butternut Squash Bisque & Creamy Tomato Soup from Trader Joe's Lime juice bars from Trader Joe's (no fruit chunks!) Crystal Lite/Water/Flat Soda Gravy Just kidding about the gravy. But does the rest sound ok? Or am I bonkers?

Got the greenlight from CIGNA yesterday! Go under the knife on 4/9!! Can't wait!!!

Haha...thanks. My partner at work gave me that nickname. She's an Art Director... so I call her a Fart Director.

ACTUALLY... I just found out about an hour ago... I'VE BEEN APPROVED! The surgeon even bumped up my surgery date! I'm going under the knife next Monday!! I can't believe I'm having surgery in a WEEK!!! AGGH!!! YAY! :clap2:

Did any of you find out you were approved for your surgery within the 2 weeks before your surgery? I'm still waiting... while on LIQUIDS!!!... hoping i get an answer on Monday or Tuesday!!

5 years? I haven't heard that. I'm currently going thru the process to get approved for my surgery (scheduled for 4/12). I was supposed to hear last week.. before I started liquids... However, Cigna is taking their sweet time. Basically, I applied back in November. They came back to me and said "weigh in with a professional for the next 6 mos. Then we'll talk." So, I weighed in with the nutritionist at NYU for 6 mos. Reapplied. Now I'm waiting. If they say "prove you've been overweight for the past 5 years," I could probably get them that info... but I'm really hoping they don't do that. Will let you know.