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Hi, Kristie, can you please put me down for the 19th too? Thank you

God bless everyone having surgery today! The 19th will be here before I know it. Can't wait!

I can't wait! I got my band in 08 and I've wanted it out since 2011, but took me a while to work up the courage. I guess I'll try premier shake too. You're only 2 days away!! God bless you on your surgery. Keep us updated

I'll be having a revision from band to RNY on 11/19. Super excited/scared/happy/nervous... all at the Samar time lol! I'll do a 10 day pre op liquid diet and have bought unjury, which is delicious. Anyone else has a favorite protein drink they want to share? God bless all of us November RNYers

Hi, Don, I'll be having a revision to RNY with Dr. Kruger on the 19th. I'd love to participate in a private Facebook group. Is it ok if I add you too?

So I called the insurance company yesterday and they said my case is under physician review. I forgot to ask if that's protocol or not. Does anyone here know? I know they put my date down as the 30th but I'm freaking out because they've submitted my paperwork on the 9th and I still haven't gotten an answer. I can't even get myself to diet, I'm so anxious!

So I called the insurance company today and they said my case is under physician review. I forgot to ask if that's protocol or not. Does anyone here know? I know they put my date down as the 30th but I'm freaking out because they've submitted my paperwork on the 9th and I still haven't gotten an answer. I can't even get myself to diet, I'm so anxious!

Exciting!!! Speedy recovery, my friend. Please let is know how you made out

Oh, I just read this response I'm already done with everything so I'm still hopeful for an October date. Praying for it!!!

I have BCBS of MA. Hopefully I'll hear from them Tomorrow

Hello, everyone, did any of you have BCBS of Ma? The paperwork was submitted to them last Friday and I was just wondering how long they might take. Doctors office said they can take up to 3 weeks. I hope it's a lot sooner

I went to a seminar, then 2 visits with nutritionist, 2 visits with the psychologist, 3 2hr workshops, pulmonologist clearance, blood work (12 tubes), chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, 3 visits with surgeon, a 2hr educational visit with nurse. Now just waiting for insurance approval and book surgery My unsurance company didn't require a 6 month supervised diet, thank God. I started the whole process in June. Hopefully will have surgery later this month

My nut recommended Bariatric Fusion for all my vit and mineral needs. They haven't been around long but my doctor is a fan because there's a much higher compliance with these than when having 3 or 4 different types of pill to take. Plus, all his patients who are on it have perfect blood work even in the long run

Hello everyone, I'm on the second day of my treatment for H. Pylori and have some nausea and a headache anyone else experienced this or any other side effects from this treatment? Advices on what to do to relieve this are always welcome thanks!

I hate the after taste that lingers all day long

Soooo super happy to report that I saw my surgeon for my pre op visit on Friday and he said I would just take the ABX for the H Pylori for the 10 days and they could book surgery. No need to wait 4 weeks!!!

Oh, I have been, Band Mom, especially because of the awful taste of the ABX in my mouth???? I just hope these 10 days go by fast. I was actually quite shocked to find out I has these and they never tested me before I got my band put in.

I share your feeling right now. Found out today my blood work came back positive for H. Pylori Which means 2 weeks of aggressive antibiotics, then waiting 4 weeks to retest. Tomorrow I'll be doing a stool test to see if it's an active infection or an old one (any kind would show in blood). So I'm just praying it's not active and I can proceed with surgery. If not I'll be getting a November date

Hello everyone! I'm still preop but spend a lot of time on this side of the site too. First off, congratulations to all of you and may God continue to bless you all in this exciting journey. I'm a revision band to bypass in October. Just curious if anyone was at 230 for their surgery weight and how much you lost in the first 6 to 8 weeks. Only asking because I have a couple of events to go to in November and beginning of December and I'm curious as to where I might be weight wise. Now I know we a all lose at different rates, but I'm just really looking to get an idea. Thanks!

I have hypothyroidism and will be having surgery. The doctor never even mentioned it. Good luck.

Awesome!! I can't wait to find out my date. Suuuuper excited for all of us