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Hang in there while the test and consult is a "pain in the a--" in the end it will be worth it. keep in touch and this has become my favorite thread since I can elate to you all!

Skittles: Thanks for the update on your journey. Sounds as though we are on the same path. It is so encouraging to know that we are regaining our lifes and moving forward. I tell my husband (of 43 yrs) I want our life back, no medical problems, of fewer, I know that many are my own doing but I want to have the next years to be joyous instead of not being able to do things. We all will benefit from this more mature group sharing I am sure so many of us feel alone, no more! 13 days and counting!

I am 65, have every co-morbidity you can think of: diabertes, 4 stents, pacemaker, sleep apnea, arthritis, bad knees,and on and on. I am scheduled for lap band on 1/31/2008 om Scottsdale,AZ I have spent the first 40 years a a thin person and from 40 on gaining weight and strugling to loose it. I want to live life again not huff and puff, not be able to walk without pain and to maybe even ride a horse. PLUS shop for regular clothes. Best to all of you.

Not knowing where you live or your health conditions, I would strongly recommend you talk to Primary Doctor, if no support then go to another doctor. Best advice is to find a doctor in your area who has loads of experience and has a good pre-op, post op setup. I am 65 and tried to have this done for 5 years finally my cardiologist recommend Gastric and I oppted for lap band will have it done 1/31/2008. It took several months for pre-op work up and insurance clearance. But am so excited to be on my way.

Just returned from Pre-op classes (6 Hours) They said absolutely no gum because if you accidently swallowed it could get stuck in band area and have to have band loosed and /or have gum scoped out at hospital. They had just had a patient who had it happen and warned us not to do the gum.

Welcome and best of luck.

I am using EAS Myoplex protein shake, with water, several ice cubes and sometimes additional flavoring. I.e. if I use chaocalate I might add banana, almond, etc. With vanilla the sky is the limit. The ice cubes in the blender make seem like a real milk shake. What it is:Myoplex Carb Control Powder delivers the advanced blend of protein, vitamins and minerals—with 3 grams of net carbohydrates. Net carbohydrates are calculated as total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber and minus sugar alcohols. See Nutrition Facts panel for carbohydrate information. Myoplex Carb Control is high in protein and does not sacrifice great taste for great nutrition. 25g of quality protein 25 vitamins and minerals 3g of impact carbs (varies by flavor) Serving Size: 1 packet Best of luck to all on Pre-op diet! We are now on the real journey!

Thanks for your time in updating. We are growing in number and strength. Hip Hip Hurrah to us all

Thanks for yur tine in updating. We are growing number and strength. Hip Hip Hurrah to us all

I am so happy for you! My date is in 17 days and I am nervious but excited at the same time. If I can get off all the meds I take it will be a true blessing along with the weight loss.

I thought it might be something like this, Thank God you perservered. I can feel your frustration and also your need to know. We will all be rooting for you to get the answer by Friday. At least now you have a number and a name to call at Insurance . Hang in there it will HAPPEN!

Best of Luck Keep us updated! Jan 8- Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett, Joanna240, rustymarie, gingydilly

Can I ask which Insurance company you are dealing with? Also which state you are located in. Another suggestion is to ask your doctor to give you a copy of all that has been provided to insurance. I found several mistakes and the fact that some information did not follow my insurances guidelines. It did take several months to clear up the mistakes and get my application back on track.

Thanks to all who shared I have 25 days till banding and am getting nervious but know you will all be there for me and the January Bandsters Keep Sharing! and Best of Luck

I know how hard it is to wait but focus on your pre-op diet and do what is in your control to do. The approval will come and you will that much further ahead when it does. Remember how far you have come to this point!

I had to wait for 8 month for approval BCBS said that even with co-morbidityproblems I needed to be on diet with doctor for 12 months, but thank god I became eligible for Medicare and they approved, now just waiting for all the doctor's clearances to proceed on Jan 31

Go Girl We are there for you!

UPDATED LIST: Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3 Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8 - Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31 crackedpepper Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505!!! Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianego Jan 16 Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, Kcintx Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28-kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml Jan 29 - diane-south fla Jan 30 - PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31 SarahT1982, lkgrubb

UPDATED LIST: Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3 Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8 - Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505!!! Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianego Jan 16 Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, Kcintx Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28-kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml Jan 29 - diane-south fla Jan 30 - PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31 SarahT1982, lkgrubb

UPDATED LIST: Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3 Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8 - Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31 Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505!!! Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianego Jan 16 Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, Kcintx Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28-kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml Jan 29 - diane-south fla Jan 30 - PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31 SarahT1982, lkgrubb SarahT1982

UPDATED LIST: Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3 Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8 - Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31 Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505!!! Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianego,poodlecamper Jan 16 Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, Kcintx Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28-kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml Jan 29 - diane-south fla Jan 30 - PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31

me too, only difference is 40 years different. Go Girl friend!

:omg:Hey Guys, did some delete January 31 and forget to tell me!

Best of everything! I am scheduled for 1/31 and will start Pre-op when I return from Christmas vacation. I give you all a big hug to keep you all on track! We have all made the hardest decision now to make the follow thru. Think how greasat we will look and feel next year at this time. K