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I clicked on this link because MY surgery is in one week and I'm NOT nervous!!! I'm excited and READY!!!!! 11/8/07! My birthday is on the 7th and I don't even care about that because I'm so excited for surgery!! The closer I've gotten to surgery, the more content I am with my decision and the more I'm sure I'm doing the right thing. I never have looked at myself and thought I was "that fat." That is, until, I saw pictures of myself and thought, "whoa." When I realized that I was "that fat" and that I was actually eligible for the surgery (eligible AND a great candidate, with a BMI of 40!), it opened up a world of possibilities. But still, I maintained doubt, never thinking it would actually happen for me until I got the insurance approval. NOW I'm ONE WEEK AWAY! So, my boyfriend's little sister is getting married this Saturday, and although I have NOTHING to wear, I really wasn't all that worried about it because I know that if I bought something new, I would never be able to wear it again. Well, my boyfriend pointed out the fact that if I didn't look good, I wouldn't feel good so we should probably just go shopping. WELLLLLL....apparently, that was really just what the doctor ordered. I did spent $80 on a super-cute outfit at Lane Bryant that hopefully I will wear twice, but the good part was the reminder. As we were walking down the mall, and had already been to several stores, I got "the feeling." You know the one. The feeling that you don't WANT to be shopping at the "big girl" store/section, that the clothes are all frumpy and ugly (why the HELL do they always put those obnoxious FLOWERS on everything?!?!?!), and that you just really wish that you didn't have to go in those HOT dressing rooms with the bad lighting and the (surely distorted) mirrors and squeeze into things. And let's not even mention the times when we have to get a different size because SURELY the clothes are "cut small." So, I had the feeling. My boyfriend said, "why are you so sad? Don't women LOVE shopping?" And I said, "You know what? This moment; This second RIGHT HERE is EXACTLY why I'm having surgery next week." And all of the doubt just vanished. So, if you're having second thoughts for ANY reason, just think about that.

sweet! I love it! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!!!!!

It is so amazing to read about the very DIFFERENT pre-op diets everyone is going through! Mine: 2 weeks pre-op of low carb (70+ grams protein, < 30 grams carbs). Day before, clear liquids. I thought I was about to DIE without bread (and candy on Halloween!), but now that I read about others on a 2 week liquid pre-op diet, I don't feel so bad!!!! You guys are tough! I have something I just HAVE to say. I CANNOT believe some of ya'lls doctors are so strict about you losing weight AND keeping it off before the surgery! And, cancelling the surgery if you gain?!?!?!? That's just crazy! If it was that easy (or even that POSSIBLE for that matter), we wouldn't be getting surgery, now would we?!?!?!? I just think that's totally weird. Now, I have not weighed myself, but I'm super nervous that I haven't lost anything--even after a week on "atkins." I did have a HUGE slip-up last weekend when I BLASTED my shrunken liver with alcohol at a Halloween party last weekend and then followed it up on Sunday with pancakes and pizza to get over the pain. Other than that, I've really been an angel. I think I will weigh myself tomorrow morning and see how things are looking. I wouldn't be surprised if I only lost 2-3 pounds pre-op. At least my liver will be small!

JUST FOUND OUT!!! Horray! I'm being banded on 11/8!

Hi there...I think I'm going to end up being a November bandster....I won't be getting my surgery date until this Friday, so I doubt it will happen in Oct. You can take me off this list and I'll get myself on another!

Hey October Bandsters! I'm super-excited to be a part of the group, and lucky enough to have a July '07 bandster as a friend and mentor. She forwarded me some key info on "shopping list" items to have BEFORE you go in for surgery. Some of these items seem a little excessive to me, but a lot of it is extremely helpful. So, to each his/her own, and have at it: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/pre-op-lap-band-shopping-list-41927/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/post-op-checklists-things-have-before-surgery-14814/

Hi EVERYONE! My name is Tina and I just got the greatest news EVER!!! I heard TODAY that I've been approved for my Lap Band through Humana!!!! I am SOOOOO excited! I don't have a date YET, but I'm pretty sure it will be in OCTOBER!!! What a great B-Day present (I hope to be all banded on my new road of life by 11/7--my birthday!)!! So, I would be HONORED to be added to the TENacious TENS Roll Call!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!

I am currently trying to get approved by UHC Choice Plus. My BMI is 40, I've had my psych eval, and I'm going through the process. I just need one more thing....a letter from my PCP saying that I have documented failure at weight loss under 6 months of medical supervision. I have LOTS of weight loss failure, but never medically supervised. My bariatric facility is saying that my PCP should/can use the experiences I have had to draw up a letter. I'm nervous about that.... Has anyone gone through this, and if so, what was the outcome?