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I know what you mean about negative feedback! I only told a few select people. People that haven't struggled with their weight just don't understand! Congrats on your decision! Best wishes!

Congrats to you as well Mr. Bill. I only pre-op on the 5th. My surgery date is March 26. I hope you enjoyed your last meal and your pre-op diet goes well!

The hospital called today and pre-registered me for the surgery over the phone. Got my pre-op date, it's March 5th, also have to pay my out of pocket expenses on that day! It's beginning to get really REAL!! It's really gonna happen!.. So excited!

Are there any Banders in the South Georgia Area in the pre or post op stage??

Ok!! I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown!!! I got the "dreaded" call today that I have to wait until December 2014 to get banded. What the What! The insurance person called and said that as she was trying to finalize everything she learned that due to me being new to the policy (Dec 2013). That I have to wait a year. I did receive a certificate from my prior insurance company stating that it could be used to shorten this exclusion period. Has anyone had any experience with this. I had continuous prior coverage from 2008-2013.

Maybe it's because you have done an awesome awesome job! 70 lbs since December ??? Wow! Keep up the great work!

I can breathe now!!! Due to having continuous prior creditable health insurance coverage for at least 12 months (I had for 5 years!) my pre existing condition waiting period has been waived!!!.. I am back on board for my March 26th date!! Thank you Jesus!!!

It's a group plan through my husbands employer

I will also be working full-time as well!

I get banded on March 26!..I got so excited and forgot that I am signed up to resume working on my doctorate degree on April 3rd. I didn't even think about till my advisor called me today! My question is do you all think I will be able to start April 3 being 8 days post op. It's online classes but the doctoral program is pretty demanding, I wondering if I need to change my start date. I started working on it March of last year, my mom passed so I had to withdraw! Thought I was gonna start November classes and my dad passed!! No need to say I prob packed 30-35 lbs in that 8 month span!

... So, which one did you pick??...LOL

LOL...sorry typo!!! Bonded!!

I was thinking about giving mine a name.. Great idea to wait till you both have boned.

March 26th right behind you!

LOL at Blistfullybanded...gonna have to remember that one! Glad your finding something that helps!

Congrats Starfish hope the pain is better!

I see some people only get liquid pre-op and some actually get food as long as no sugars. What is yours Valarie? Kayzoog you're right we can't hide from food! We gotta learn how to be around it and be successful! You're on the right track. Cooking hungry is like grocery shopping hungry!

Valarie what did you buy? I was thinking about placing an order with diet direct for protein drinks, shakes and soups. I plan on only having protien drinks instead of regular juices. I know I'm gonna have problems with getting enough in later months because I am not a big meat eater. So I already know I'll have to supplement with a few drinks here and there. I've been making a list of things to buy here and there so I'll be prepared when it's time. And your not being too OCD! You're just setting your self up for success because any dieter knows the best way to be successful on any plan is to be PREPARED!

That is funny bout the postman!!lmbo...it's funny but so true, my hubby asked if I was losing weight to leave him for "Gerald"(a name he made up!) told him no because if I had to lose weight to get Gerald then I don't want him anyway! LOL

Ok this is your official do-over! Put it behind you and start fresh! Dr. Smith explained the importance of the preop diet saying it would be like trying to perform the surgery with a watermelon (your liver) sitting on top of your stomach. We definitely don't want any issues during the procedure! Let's do all we can do make the process easier. The good thing is your only Two days out

Wow!..ok Ashburn must be that small..lol.. It's bout 45 from Albany..it's in between tift and Cordele if your traveling down I-75.

Ashburn, where are you?

March 26th.

I really appreciate everyone responding! This forum is a great idea! Best wishes to all!

Congrats! I hope all is going well for you. No, I will be banded at his Tifton site. Did you get a low-profile port? How long did you take off from work? Can you see or feel the port? Sorry bout all the questions!!