lemonlime40

I am day 3 after surgery.....I have been able to drink my protein drinks today and have just had a bowl of cream of chicken soup strained....I am tender but m going back to work. I am having some emotional ups and downs right now did anyone else go through this??

It was 3 weeks from my final consultation until Surgery date. Happy Halloween and I will begin my new life journey. did I mention I am terrified of the surgery

It was 3 weeks from my final consultation until Surgery date. Happy Halloween and I will begin my new life journey. did I mention I am terrified of the surgery

My surgery date is October 31, 2008......I am scared to death.......I am on my first week of pre op diet not doing to bad with that.......I want the surgery over......:tongue2:

I am just waiting for approval from my insurance and can't wait to see the weight come off and stay off. I have been heavy all my life and want to feel better.....

I had my first visit with the doctor my psych evaluation and now I have strep throat and my diet has gone to the toilet. I know I can do this but I have make this diet thing last for 6 months. 2months in 18 pounds lighter and struggling today.......

I bellieve in self pay the first year of fills is included in the price. Have you gone to one of his seminars? They are very informative and helpful.

Thanks appt went well he is super nice and Mary wow what can you say about her Incredible.....It will be at least august before we can submit for approval for surgery but on my way.....13lbs down in one month hold strong....

I have my first appt with Dr. Edwards on Tuesday. Can anyone tell what to expect?

Thanks so much for the support I will keep you posted....

HI I am having to do the whole jump through the insurance hoops right now. I have my first appt with Dr. Edwards on the 22nd. I have to have 1 6month documented physician supervised weight loss program. What a joke if this would work as a permenant fix I would be thin now and not have to have surgery:cursing: The positive that comes from lap band far out weighs the cost to the insurance. If they don't have to pay a montly doctor visit. Monthly prescriptions and hospital treatments for illness due to obesity. I just don't get it. I am glad though that they approved my first visit. Dr. Edwards is out of my network so I really thought it would be a huge struggle. Anyways......taking meridia right now and have lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks. Slow start but a start. I joined a fitness club and will doing water areobics 2 times a week and I have been walking a mile and holf on the treadmill once to twice a week. I am so ready to have my life back. Anyways it really helps reading everything in here. Thanks everyone for being so honest about things. :tongue: I will keep ya posted.

Hi I have the seminar scheduled for the 18th of February. Insurance issues I am sure but it sounds like Mary with Dr. Edwards is the lady to get it done. I need to have this done to get my quality of life back and I am working on my man to get him to do this as well. Anyways have enjoyed the posts on here is helping to know this is the right decision for me.