susanmm50

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Well it's been long journey...i had lapband for a little over 2 years and had trouble with it, I thought i was going to have revision 6 months ago,but insurance changed rule to 12. With the help of my awesome doctor, I am approved. I have friends that are trying to talk me out of it, some even saying I just need to be disciples on diet and exercise. But I still choose to do this...i am happy with my decision,and can't wait for next step Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

I hope all goes well with too....i am starting to get a little nervous, my preop support at hospital said she'd be worried if I wasn't nervous Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

I'm having mine done at same time Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for Oct 26th Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

Wow you look awesome Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

I start mine Wednesday Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

I am going to have much bypass on 10/26, but am getting frustrated, my supposed support group ( bf and aunt) have read over the post op information I've bed given and it says that I can eat normally . .were gone round and round because my doctor has told me (and given me a copy) of what I can and can't have. . I know I will never be able to eat their "normal" again, what should I did Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

That's why we're going around cause their norm isn't mine and I will fix my own food, my bf thinks I can eat his Pasta dishes and I keep telling him I can't, he keeps telling it says "normal" food Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

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I am getting same response from my friends, so I know what you're saying. I just keep reminding myself I'm doing this for me not them Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

I know what you mean, I know it will be worth it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

He has my preop diet starting the week before, which is Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch and sensible dinner, day before all clear liquid no Protein Shakes Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using the BariatricPal App

Okay.I am really nervous..things are moving fast...Heres the story..I started in Nov of 2013, with the prep for surgery. I did all the visits and finish up in Feb. The insurance change the requirements at the beginning of the year, so it was unknown weather I would have to do more nutritionist visits or if the insurance company would "grandfather" me in under the old requirement. I wait for several months to find out. During the "waiting" period my mother fell, went to the hospital and we found out that she had stage 4 cancer...I was her primary care giver. In May the doctors office called, saying they finally got approval for the surgery...my mother was still in hospital at this time and we had no idea when she was coming home. I explained to them what was going on and they said I had till Aug. to do the surgery. My mother passed a way middle of June. I had her estate to settle and final arrangements to take care of. Now that things are settled I am ready...I think and hope. I talked to the doctors office to find out what needs to be done....if i need to restart the process, I knew I wasn't going to make the Aug deadline for surgery. Imagine my surprise when they told me that I had until Aug 23 for surgery...I can get my gi done in the next week and tentitive scheduled the 21st of Aug...I am nervous about getting this all done, and excited too..but its moving fast...It may be a good thing, it won't give me time to back out...is there any suggestions from anyone that might help keep things moving smoothly? What should I do next? I will be living by myself, any thing i should know there? Anything will help..I'm moving too fast to know what I should be doing next, but I have dreamed of this for so long, I even lost my boyfriend during all of this because he was a non believer in the surgery...

I finally met with surgeon. I have to go through 3 meetings with nutritionist one meeting with her to go over post op diet. My first meeting with her is next week. I get psych evaluate next week too. I am excited that I finally start my journey. I am learning a lot from what I read here. Thank you for all the great info

I've been here reading a lot on here. A lot of what my Dr told me I have read on here, which made me feel good

I keep seeing sugar free popsicles. Where can u get them what brand

ty bandista, I can't wait for my journey to begin, I want to open the next chapter to my life. Congratulations on your banding.

I made the decision about 3 weeks ago to get banded. I have done my research, talked with others and joined here to get more insight on what to except. I work on a medical facility so I knew which doctor I wanted to perform the surgery. The problem has been getting a hold of the office to schedule my first appointment. Today I finally got a hold of them. My first weigh in is the 22nd. When talked to the nurse she figured my bmi and asked what insurance I had, she told my I was a shoe in for the surgery. I am so happy

I just had a heated discussion with my boyfriend about the lapband. Although he says he will support me in my decision he states that if I had the willpower I'd be following the diet now. He states he had faith I can do it but o should be able to do it without surgery. I want the surgery regardless

Ty all for your support. After sleeping we had another discussion. I explained to him why I want the surgery. I understand its not a walk in the park I've done alot of research. He still will support me and help me

My name is susan and I am seriously thinking of getting banded. I wanted to several years ago but didn't think I was ready. Now I'm ready. I have researched and talked to people that have already been banded so I know the commitment to it. I already know that my insurance will pay for it and have several recommendations on doctors other have used. My question is I like variety in food and I am not sure of the food I can eat after banding. Amy suggestions

See that's what I am afraid of. People don't understand I have done the weight watchers lost 90 pounds. I did the pill lost 100. I've cut the calories. If I could keep it off I wouldn't be going what I think extreme. I told my sister cause I live with her and she's seen what I've been through but I don't want anyone else to know

I am private person too. K only want to tell certain people

Should I tell my work about my banding