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You pretty much covered it, Jack. Appreciate your statement about WLS took out the joy of overeating.

Hi Cathy, Welcome. I wish you luck with your pre-op process and then with your banded journey. I,too, am waiting for my band. I expect to be banded the end of May or early June if I am approved by my insurance company. They require a six month medically supervised diet. It's been going OK and actually I am thankful for the six mo. prep time. It's given me a chance to acclimate. I am also thankful for this forum. I have had a lot of questions answered. I look forward to seeing your posts in the future.

All good advice on the above posts. I have yet to have a band date. I am on the six month medically supervised diet. (I would say it is just a self-supervised diet). The only requirement was to see the nutritionist once for 15 minutes. Was handled a 2 page copy (vague) of what foods to eat during liquid and mushy stages and what not to eat when I finally get to solids. I can tell you that 3 months ago I was scared. Then I came upon this forum. Just read everything I could and that's what has really helped me adjust to what I am in for. This forum plus sticking to a diet that is similar to how I will be eating when I am on solids after banded. I do wish I would have had a behavior mod classes to support me through this process. Just that extra help would have at least make me feel that what I am doing counts. I have felt that I have been just hanging in limbo with not a lot of support other than from LBT. Good luck and hope your required courses are a help for you.

My surgeon gave me a surgery date b/4 getting approval also. I would say that your surgeon is pretty confident that you will be approved!

Like LJM said...the Avenue. They have some good sale items right now. I am down about 45lbs and really needed some things but didn't want to over-do it cuz knew I would only wear them for awhile. Bought 5 tops at 14.99 each and a couple of slacks. It will get me by. We also have a nice consignment shop in our small town and picked up a few things there. The worst for me is getting bras to fit right now. PITA! Hey...all this is not a bad problem to have! At least we are losing.

Karey...happy to hear that you are post surgery. Just want to wish you quick healing.

Could never understand why I could ever want to have sex again with my husband after watching him JUST STANDING THERE DOING NOTHING while I was giving birth!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbdown:

LJM...your DH sounds like he loves the heck out of you. I can speak from experience on the intimacy after him seeing you with all your cuts and such. I had two major surgeries and after getting home from the hospital, needed help with almost everything. My DH had to do things for me that I don't even like to do for myself, if you get my drift. Totally embarrassed and wondered how he could look at me the same after it was all over and healed. Well, good news! Everything was just fine in the intimacy department. When someone loves you, they will do whatever it takes. This is just a bump in the road on your travels with him. Just look forward to the days when this is all behind you. You have been down a very long road and I can only speak for myself but I am very impressed by everything you have done for yourself (and to share it with the rest of us is truly wonderful). Hang in there and hope your your symptoms subside soon.

My husband offered to pay if the insurance company denies me for some reason. The way I see it, we have paid premiums for over 30 years to the same company (we are self employed) and worth jumping through a few hoops if they will cover it. I do understand that not everyone's plan covers lap surgery and do admire people that self-pay. Makes a person very determined to make things work. Good luck to you.

Yep, won't have my band for at least three months and love it already. Kind of like adopting a child. You prepare and just know it's one of the best things you will ever do and when the time comes, you are already in love

Lise...hope things went well for you. Looking forward to seeing how things went for you

Yep, Faith, I stand corrected. I can see where that was misunderstood. I do understand that LJM knows that she is absolutely swollen all to hell. Was just making a comment that in the photo she did not look swollen. After you commented on my statement, I knew exactly where you were coming from. I guess I missed that 9" part. Sorry.

I agree with Kat...look into doing the six month pre-op medically supervised diet. I am starting my 5th month....not so bad. These months have given me the time I needed to get my head in order as to what I am doing. I, too, was really gung-ho...wanting to do the surgery right away. Now I am so happy I have had this time to just absorb instead of jumping in right away. Good luck no matter what you decide.

Hazel...got you wrote in on a post-it on my computer for the 14th. Take some time for yourself b/4 your surgery. Get rested up, go for lunch with a friend, get a manicure, etc. Good luck and God bless

LJM...you look great. It is just amazing what a TT will do. You don't look swollen...but only you can tell. Don't get freaked but just think you deserve a compliment....you really have a nice shaped hinder. Hot momma!

Just what you said, Shortgal. I worked at a few banks and that was one of the first things that happened. Account closed....money not there when the spouse came in a few days later. I think the bank employees figured out the divorce thing b/4 the spouse even knew it. Gotta look out for yourself.

Welcome Chell. Good luck with your pre-op process and surgery. I am yet to be banded also. Starting my 4th mo. of my 6 mo. medically supervised diet. It really hasn't been too bad. Think I've only been discouraged once; came here and talked and got all kinds of encouragement. I think I was down for about 20 minutes. The girls here lifted me up. Take care and hope to see you post in the future.

I wasn't weighed either. I have 6 mo. of monthly visits with my surgeon and he weighs me.

Thanks for the detailed post, Heather. I'm also waiting for my band. It's just good to hear the every day normal stuff.

Good luck tomorrow, Sadie! Take care of yourself

Karey...you will be in my prayers tonight and tomorrow. Will be praying for a good night sleep tonight, successful surgery, recovery and the results you are looking for. Take care and try to veg out today. Everyone has been so thoughtful and brave to share their b/4 and after pics. It certainly helps the rest of us that are considering having a TT, etc.

I don't think I can call it an addiction quite yet but an obsession. I am obsession with getting rid of my a$$ that looks like it has hail damage!!!

Your wife is a lucky 52 year old HOTTY. Hope she appreciates you!!!

Thanks for the additional info....those mini pads are quite versatile, aren't they? My son was in Iraq for a year. His job was gunner, sitting (duck) on top of the Humvee. He used mini pads inside his helmet to soak up the sweat in the extreme heat. I never thought to use them in my bra...will give it a try.

LJM...take care in the coming weeks....nice to hear you are up and about. Accept the help that is offered once you get home. I am so excited for you and look forward to the updates on your continued progress.