Mominatl

Just checking back in on you. How are you? we were banded the same date and you were really encouraging.

hi, thanks for writing back. Yes, Im in Atlanta. You know, this is a little surreal. I researched for 2 years, then I found a covered Dr. under my insurance plan and made an appt on July 20th. four days later my insurance approved the band. I had surgery a week after that on the 7th of August. I had a trip scheduled to TX from the 11-15th and I went. I flew and am home and am just fine. I was working, *did 3 presentations and had several meetings) but the thing is...I am a single mom of 3 boys and the trip ended up being the BEST way to rest. My kids kept eating my jello at home My tummy is only sore to touch right where my pouch is and I am eating fish as of Friday. I am tired of fish. I weighed myself a few days ago and was down 22 lbs. Now its 17, which is to be expected. I am eating solids now. My first fill is Sept 10. I am a little nervous about that, but my Dr. says it doesnt hurt.

Hi, I am new here and was banded Aug. 7th. So far, I have lost 17 lbs. I am glad to be here!

Thank you! I have United HealthCare. My dr. said they are great, and now I believe it. I am crossing my fingers for you too! We have to all keep in touch if we are going in during the same week, huh? I haven't told my co-workers, I work for a Sports organization and everyone here are athletes or thin. They just think working out is the solution. Its tough because I am bursting at the seams to tell them. We even have a work out chart in the office to track who is working out the most. lol. Anyway, I am happy. My kids are going to be so proud, especially when I can dance and run and play with them again.

I am approved! My insurance approved me in FOUR days. 100%!!! I went in to the dr. last week and they approved the surgery the same Friday. I am having my band on the 7th of August. ONE WEEK AWAY I can't believe this. Is it supposed to happen this fast? I have already started the pre-op diet. I am nervous. I am excited. I am worried about what some may say. Most will tell me I dont need this, but I know I do. My family is supportive. I just can't believe I am having this next week. I have been researching for years! I am a 30 yr old single mom of 3. I am 5'4" and weigh 245 lbs. I am so excited. I have tons of questions. Have any of you flown right after? What about sex? How long did it take after?