JamieNP

7 More days, ladies. I went to a support group meeting tonight and it helped ease my nerves a little. Then I work Tue, Wed, and Thurs and my pre op on Friday. Hopefully it will go by quickly!

I got that too, but ended up being denied for surgery. It is just an approval for the office consults..and what tests they need to get done. I know, it is confusing.:redface:

I specifically asked my surgeon about the chances of having a reaction to the band, and he said that it is extremely unlikely.

Done!:cry_smile:

EAS makes a carmel Latte that is yummy. It is hit and miss at walmart though.

We are having a Protein drink tasting at our support meeting tonight. Just in time because my surgery is next week.

I couldn't figure out how to get mine to look like everyone else's, so I just went with this..guess I had to be different.

Is your endoscopy being done tomorrow? You should be NPO after midnight..nothing by mouth.

My surgery is Sept 30th too. Been on liquid diets since the first week of September (ok, I cheated a couple of times...going throw my mourning stage). I have everything complete but my preop. Getting excited!

I am for abortion only if the mother's life is in danger. This is my personal opinion. I think, as women, we deserve better than abortion. It does bother me that some people can protest the treatment of animals and the living conditions of chickens, but they are "for" abortion.

You look awesome! Thank you for your story.

I have 30 days of liquids!! I have cheated a couple of times, but since this is the last week, I will be compliant. I think my blood sugar was low the other day and I had to eat a little something.

Prayers for all of you getting your band this week! Let us know asap how you are doing. I have 9 more days and I am getting butterflies already!

My surgeon says "no pills". Everything needs to be crushed or liquied. Check with your pharmacy and make sure your meds can be crushed or if they come in liquid.

Sometimes we put surgical tape over things like the earrings. Also, if you have good perfusion, you should be able to get an O2 saturation from the toes (you can even get it from the earlobe, forehead, etc). Just depends on how fickle your nurse is. I am pretty fickle, but I will make exceptions.:thumbup:

No this means your referal is ok. Doesn't mean surgery is approved...yet. I got referal approved but surgery was denied.

Voted again..you are now tied!!

And you will need a personal chef.. The thought of me being on national tv in my sports bra while being weighed makes me want to go out and run about 5 miles!

My OBGYN told me it was part hormones, part endometriosis.I would be so constipated that I was almost impacted. I had a complete hysterectomy and have never felt better.

I work in a hospital and I see abuse of the system EVERYDAY. Then I get people that really need it and have problems getting help.

I was going by Obama's voting record, which is public record. Where did Obama get some of his contributions from???Fannie and Freddi!! Here is to contributing to the economy!!

Frangipani You look fantastic. As far as your wound, have they considered a wound vac? I have used these many time and it helps with the healing. It is remarkable what they can do. It is a sponge that goes into the wound and has a continuous suction that promotes new tissue growth and healing. Are you going to a wound care clinic? Sorry, I haven't waded through the many postings on this thread, so you may have already mentioned your treatment.

I found this on RightChange.com. This is supposed to be a nonpartisan website. Obama's tax program Small main street businesses would be forced to pay tax rates as high as 62.3% under Senator Obama’s tax proposals.1 Senator Obama’s tax plan would tax small businesses at a higher rate than Wal-Mart!2 Taxes on retirement income and savings could increase by at least 33%, hitting millions of seniors when they need these resources the most.3 4 million workers over the age of 50 – those eagerly looking forward to retirement – would be hit with increased tax bills. 4 Millions of Americans would only keep 38 cents of every dollar that they earn.5 Senator Obama’s tax plan would reduce the after tax wages of millions of workers by 17.7%.6 It will take 227 days per year, nearly 8 months, just to pay your tax bill!7 97,065 carpenters, 110,908 police officers, 254,992 nurses, 208,562 postsecondary teachers and 237,000 dentists would see tax increases, if the earnings cap was successfully eliminated.8 10.3 million workers would see an average of $5,650 taken from their paycheck and given to government programs.9 Even YOU might be considered “Rich.”

Make sure you take down the names of people that you talk with at the insurance company. Weight loss programs are different than weight loss surgery. Mine covers surgery but not programs. Good luck!