Mammecan

I have everything done...I have been approved, the drs office got my approval, I saw my surgeon once....waiting for the drs office to call me back with my next step..I think I have to see the surgeon again with a family member..then I get scheduled...my dr is on vacation this week....and another week in Oct...so I might not get in til November

My surgery got approved last Thursday (I called them) ..I called my drs office & they told me they haven't heard anything & WILL CALL ME...when they do....I got a letter in the mail from my insurance co saying everything was approved....Im a wreck waiting .....everything is done...I just need to see the surgeon 1 more time to get a date..thats it....UGGGG...

Sorry to hear this....Cancer sucks!! I'm sure everything will work out fine. Re-book now & set another goal for you & hubby...Look at the accomplisments you have both all ready over come..Both of you are "miracles" & Happy Anniversary, 45 yrs is a miracle in itself!! Huggs!

I had to quit smoking after 43 years!! (3 months ago) I'm looking to get healthy....I got tested for both already & was told I'll be tested again right before surgery & they will send me home if anything positive comes up..It was either be over-weight, smoke & die or..... be skinny, clean & healthy..at my age I chose the latter....

Has anyone started taking Biotin yet for hair loss? And how much is a worthwhile dose. I just bought 1000 MCG 333%. I got the under the tongue meltables, 1 a day. I am still pre op and don't have a date yet, but after reading alot, everyone is saying that they started losing their hair around 4-5 months out & it lasted for a good 3 to 4 months...don't know if Biotin will help, but if I start now?? Is there anything else that you could recommend?

I have a web site for my insurance company..Its say I have been approved 100% and it has a "start" date of Oct 29 & the "end" date is blank..I have not gotten a phone call yet. I was with my surgeon on Monday night, when he said all things were a go! Wednesday I got a call from his office saying they needed a referral from my PCP. Its Friday morning & everything seems to be going my way 0n FRIDAY the 13th, so it only took 4 days from submitting to approval...BUT does that start date mean thats my surgery date?? or nothing can be started til after the 29th??...I'm a wreck & waiting for that phone to ring...I don't want to call them..I'll wait til after 3...seems like people get their calls aroung 2-3...omg...

wow..you look fantastic...I don't think you should lose to much more...Im pre-op so I can't say much more than I just did..

Me too....nothing else fills me up like Unjury..

You can quit....get the patches at Walmart..think its 38.00 (or 4 pks of cigs).. for a box of 20..the minute you wake up stick one on your arm every morning...put the box somewhere not even remotly close as to where you would smoke..I would wake up every morning, go downstairs & out the garage door to smoke my butt...so routine & I wasn't even half awake....then one Monday morning I woke up, went into the upstairs bathroom & put on a patch, my routine was broken & I kept thinking about going downstairs for the butt, but then chose to think of that patch as my morning cig...getting in the car was hard, but as I drove to work, I rubbed my patch & thought about it as if I was taking a drag...You just have to change your way of thinking..I smoked everyday for 43 years & 3 months ago, I said..no more...I can happen, keep trying...

I started everything in the beginning of march...all class & testing done. Still waiiting for a surgery date...probably will get scheduled for end of october if all goes well...so 6 to 7 months I believe is the average wait..

When I was going to my classes, we talked about this..I was told, 1 oz of alcohol could have you falling down drunk (cheap date)..there is nothing in your belly...also, you could get a little depressed & you may starting like the booze alot more than ever..when I have my cocktails now, I drink "Sombreo" with milk..don't think I'll be drinking those after my surgery...way to fattening & sugar...

I am not asking for time off...I will (hoping soon) be calling in sick..I would rather use my sick time instead of my vacation time...and I don't want anyone & work knowing what I am doing...Good Luck..!!

I don't think any one is getting the lap band anymore..most are having it removed, then getting sleeved....I don't even think the drs recommend it...I am still pre-op..I started in March 2013...It is a lot of work, and you have to be physically & mentally ready for this life-time journey..You will have many ups & downs..You'll have to quit all "bad habits" for me it was diet coke & smoking....I wish you all the best..& I'm sure you can do it right along with the rest of us...It is not a dream...right now might seem like a nightmare, but its all real..and I can't wait...

Ugg...I got to give up the diet cokes....I actually eat really good...its been just hell getting weight off...I had my appt Monday with the surgeon...(3 days ago,) ... I got a call this morning from the surgeons office, saying they need a referral from my primary care before they can submit anything to the insurance...the wait is still on...

You lost 80 Lbs already?? how??

I order on-line with: Unjury...I mix the unflavored in all different things...it does not have a taste, but it still has that "smell"...I keep a cover on my drinks with a straw so I don't have to smell it...You can buy 1 packet for 1.99

I am in the same boat with you...I had a pre-op with my surgeon yesterday at 4 so Im sure my paperwork will be sent sometime this morning..Now is the "wait for the date"....uggh..I am hoping for Sept as the stress is killing me...

I wasn't told I needed to do 6 months, but I started all this in March, I'm a little over 6 months..I have a lower BMI but I have High blood pressue, sleeping problems, pre diabetes...so we'll see what is going on...I have an appt today with my surgeon...

That is wonderful...I'll be 57...I am still waiting for both...Good Luck..

Crazy...by Patsy Cline...

Hello, I am still pre-op & I'm looking for a good, low sugar breakfast bar or snack bar. I hear fo all the protein drinks but never the bars, I'm sure reason being, your on liquids, but say, post op..a year out, there must be something good for you...I have been getting Atkins bars, lots of protein, low fat no sugar...anything else I can try?

You are in the same boat with me!! Im a wreck waiting for this...& Im 57 so its not that easy anymore...

Everyone is so different..I have completed everything but need to see the surgeon on 9-9... 1. Seminar in March 2. Talk classes..had to do 3 3. Nutristionist 2 times learn how to eat right & diet after surgery 4. Physical therapy 2 times 5. 1 on 1 with Psyc ($180.00 cash) 6. 5 weeks (once a week) classes with psyc ($220.00 cash) 7. Endoscopy, EKG, ultra sound 8. my primary care dr. for physical 9. blood work for every test out there. 10. 6 times with Bariatric nurse for weigh in 11. Finally made my weight goal, nurse made appt 12. Now to see the surgeon 13. wait for insurance approval & date 14. heaven only knows what else No liquid diet..just had to lose 10 lbs..had to quit smoking & quit carbonated soda....