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LauraP, so glad to hear you have crossed over to the banded side. JaneC, welcome! I am to be banded tomorrow and am quite nervous but even more excited!

I had my pre-op today for my surgery Friday. I was told if my blood pressure was as high as it was today they wouldn't be able to do the surgery. Of course, that has me in a panic and it will only go up if I can't stop that mode. I am going to cut out all broths, etc. and can only hope that helps. I have some meds from a year ago left I was thinking of taking but not sure it would help in that short a period anyway....anyone have any suggestions?

I called my doctor's office yesterday because I was suffering greatly from the runs also...their answer was: Liquids in = Liquids out!

Faith...congrats! The day will be here before you know it...mine is Friday and I am looking forward to a new, brighter future.

You just gave me an idea for the name for my band when you said "May Flowers" ....she is now going to offically be Daisy!

Friday is my big day. I go for pre-op tomorrow morning. I thought I was a lot tougher than I am because this liquid diet is testing me to the limits. I am ready for my new journey to begin and I know that the diet is only the first part to a long and glorious journey so I am taking it one minute at a time if I have to.

I adore the young lady's haircut...I am thinking of getting mine cut trendy like that after my surgery!

Momof3 I am excited FOR you!

NimbleB thanks so much for the calendar...it is going to be some May huh?

Oh wow...only 5 more days for me too! I am excited and scared at the same time.....I feel like I am loosing a part of my life that, although caused so much pain, physically and mentally, was a part of my life. I will be a new person at 56....

My day is also May 4th...I am on my second day of liquids...yummieeeeeeeee...nothing taste as good as thin looks

Melissa, may I ask which BCBS you have?

I am entering into the land of May Bandsters! My date is May 4th. It is still surreal to me but I am sure reality will set in before long. I want to thank everyone on this site for all their words of advice and encouragement. I have been reading for a long time now and mine was not an easy decision....

<p>I am the most favorite aunt (<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/biggrin1.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin1" smilieid="199" class="inlineimg" /> ) of Poohlvr that posted just above. It is still surreal to me that I am to be banded on May 4th....My whole life is about to change and I am so excited!</p>

Best of luck to you...everyone will be here for you and wishing you well....I am not far behind you as I will be banded on May 4th. Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing please.

YOU GO GIRL!!:clap2:

Guess what, guess what, guess what? I got the call...and I mean THE CALL from my doctor's office this afternoon. I will be banded either April 30th or May 1st. I am scared about having surgery but totally elated about the band!! I will update tomorrow after I get my for sure date.:clap2:

Yes that is where I worked. My son worked there in management and he has always let his Mom work for him....I have been away from that area for several years now...I have an EX there so I have nothing to go back for :biggrin1:

I know that area well....I delivered pizza part time for awhile for trip money and delivered a lot in that area.....funny....pizza days are just about over...I have been having private celebrations every time I eat something I won't have again, possibly ever....it feels good!!

Helen, where in Quinlan do you live? I lived there as well as Lake Tawakoni. I was off of 751. Let's get together for sure.....I love your comment about Chili's!

I am going to Dr. Stephan, to answer your earlier question Cheryl. I called my insurance company this morning and they have my paperwork and said to call back Thursday and they should have a decision by then. I am quickly learning that patience is not a virtue I possess! I am on a time crunch because we are changing insurance companies on July 1 and one of the top companies they are considering won't cover the surgery at all and the other two have a lot more hoops to jump thru than BCBS of CA does....wish me luck!

Cheryl I am actually close to Forney...I live off of 1641 and 148...maybe we can get together sometime. I am hoping to hear from my insurance company next week sometime and then get a date set!

Is there any such thing as a Lake Tawokian? LOL...I am going to Dr. Stephan in Mesquite. His office should be submitting all my paperwork this afternoon to BC/BS of CA and then I will play the waiting game...glad to see all the local area people joining in!

I got my bullet on EBAY...I LOVE Ebay...I paid $42 which included S & H....the ones on TV are 2/$99 with an additional $35 S & H....

Hi there fellow Dallasites! I actually live in Terrell and work in Plano. I am just about done gathering my information for the insurance company and it will be submitted on Weds this week and then I begin the waiting game! You will love this site!!