fatgirlinNY

Oh My it's getting so close for us. Of course the closer it gets the more afraid I become. Im afraid Im going to lead a life of throwing up and gagging, I think thats my biggest fear

OK, I admit it, I was supposed to start yesterday and I didn't. Now Im scared, maybe Im not ready. I just can't do it:sad:

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im the 25th and now scared to death. Did you guys have second thoughts at all???

Im the 25thhhhh

My surgery is the 25th and I start my liquid diet tomorrow

Ok so I had my final appointment today and Im FREAKING out. Did anyone have second thoughts???

Hi All, Im so super excited to announce my insurance approved my surgery and Im scheduled for March 25th!!!!!!!!! I Just can't believe it but now the panic sets in that Im really doing this.ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! So tell me, I have a BIG reunion coming up in July which will be 3.5 months post op How much weight do you think I will loose by then?? Also, did EVERYONE do a week of a liquid diet? Ive heard conflicting info.

Thank You Christine. Also, my other worry is the liquid diet I must follow 5 days prior to surgery. Lay it on me........how bad was it?:wub:

Hi All, hope your holidays were great. Im 2 appointments away from being scheduled for surgery. I have to get my upper GI and gallbladder/liver sono. Im getting excited and less apprehensive. Im just praying my insurance approves me, Dr. Mehta thinks they will with no problem but I have a low BMI (im right on the border). Here is a question for you, how ling should I have my Dh take off of work? I have 3 kids but none I have to lift

I have 2 more appiontments before Im scheduled for surgery (upper Gi and liver/gallbladder sono) So Im thinking sometime in February. Im not gonna lie, Im scared Im gonna regret it but my Dr told me something that really hit me, she said even being slightly overweight can take 10-15 years off your life, Im not willing to do that so this is my only option right now:w00t:

Hi there, I feel the same way you do. Sorry Im not help but youa re not alone with your feelings:frown:

Hi Everyone, Im going to do my best to be more active here. It's great to have this support. I have my physch appointment next week, waht kind of questions should I expect? Im starting to get really nervous about the fact that Im really doing this, the problem is that my freinds and family think Im crazy because I only weigh 205 pnds, but for me, who has always been 125 it is downright depressing. Would anyone who has been banded already be willing to share what a typical day is like eating?:sad_smile:

Hi Everyone, Im going to do my best to be more active here. It's great to have this support. I have my physch appointment next week, waht kind of questions should I expect? Im starting to get really nervous about the fact that Im really doing this, the problem is that my freinds and family think Im crazy because I only weigh 205 pnds, but for me, who has always been 125 it is downright depressing. Would anyone who has been banded already be willing to share what a typical day is like eating?

Im so excited I could scream from the rooftops. :smile2::thumbup: I had my initial consult today with Dr. Payaal Mehta in Patchogue. I was informed I would definitely be approved!!! My blood pressure and sleep apnea were definitely a factor!! I have to go fro my testing Blood cardio Nutrionist and a couple of more things but it is going to move fast The insurance only takes a few days to be approved:w00t: Im doing it and Im excited

HI there slim2be. Someone on the board recmmended this Dr and she is very close to me.

OK, so I did it, I made the call. My consult is 9/16 with Dr. Paayal Mehta. Im so excited. How long after your first consult does it take to get banded. What kind of time frame are we looking at?

So I have a silly question, does the band force you to eat less?

I called Vytra today and they cover the surgery!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG Im estatic. I know it's a lot ot ask bu can anyone explain to me what to expect?? I know I would go for some testing but what about your diet before surgery?? what is required?? what about after surgery, is it a one day surgery or do you stay overnight?? Can you eat after having this surgery, even after your recover.:tongue_smilie:

:thumbup: Yes, DH is "dear husband" Im thinking of calling Dr. Geiss today, do I even meet the weight requirement?? Does anyone know, Im 5' 4" and about 203 pnds:ohmy: I hope so, Im done being fat, just done:thumbs_down:

Im fat............Im depressed. Im 5' 4" and 210 pounds. Do I qulaify for lapband?? If so, I have vytra insurance. Does anyone know if they cover the procedure??? I believe I have sleep apnea but no other health issues that I know of beside PCOS Help........please:frown:

Hi everyone, thank you for much information regarding the surgery, Im from Port jeff station and trying to find a good Dr. Im currently 5' 4" and about 206. DO you think I would qualify My DH is with FDNY and we have VYTRA, anyone know if they cover this?

Im considering lap band Im currently 202 pnds (eeeekkkk) did I say that and am 5' 4" 1st, do you think I qualify?? second, I have vytra insurance. does anyone know if it is covered? Thanks so Much Erin:help:

yeah, some felloe Long Islanders Im in Port Jeff Station Im considering doing lap band Ive heard wonderful things about Dr. Geiss I have a question for you guys Im 5' 4" and 203 pnds, would I qualify???? Also, I have vytra through FDNY, does anyone know if they cover the procedure:help: