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If you were self-pay... how much did you pay for any/all post-op meds?

Thanks for the info regarding the broth & jello. I purchased a bunch of jello & a few protein drinks. I'll get some broth for sure. I have to follow a one week pre-operative diet: Water or No-cal, Sugar Free, Decaffeinated drinks throughout the day. Protein Drink for breakfast - lunch. Sensible dinner, such as one portion of lean meat, salad with low-cal dressing and a vegetable. One day before surgery - clear liquids for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Clear liquids include; tea, coffee without cream, apple juice, water, broth without noodles, plain jell-o, fruit juice bars (avoid red or purple items).

Thank you so much for this link!!

Best of Luck and Better to Health to all of you who are being banded this week! :thumbup:YaHoooo!:thumbup: -------------------------------------------- I'm being banded 10/7... flying to Detroit. This is my one week pre-op diet: Water or No-cal, Sugar Free, Decaf drinks throughout the day. Protein Drink for breakfast - lunch. Dinner - sensible dinner, such as one portion of lean meat, salad with low-cal dressing and a vegetable. A Healthy Choice, Weight Watchers or Lean Cuisine meal may be used for dinner; meal should not contain pasta, red meat or potatoes. One day before surgery only clear liquids for breakfast, lunch-dinner. Clear liquids include; tea, coffee without cream, apple juice, water, broth without noodles, plain jell-o, fruit juice bars (avoid red/purple items).

Kurvaesious, this is very good info to have. They provided me with info on that hotel as well. I'll certiainly look into it. Can't wait to start giving updates!

GALLBLADDER SURGERY!!:frown: GOOD ONE!! I have spazzing-out about all the folks at work who I would probably have to ignore... including my boss who is dead-set against it (she doesn't know why I took the time off). I am seriously thinking of taking that Gallbladder story and running with it for bit!:thumbup:

South Beach Phase 1 Link.... South Beach Diet Food List for Phase 1

Hello, those who have traveled with your C-Pap; Have you needed a doctor's statement to get through security to take on the plane? Thanks for your answers.

I have received an answer.

:thumbup:You & I will have to check on each other daily!! Good Luck on your pre-op diet... mind begins 9/30!!

congrats on getting your band-date!!!

Wow! What an awesome job on putting all of that together! There are soooo many of us for the month of October! Have a great day!

Oh, I feel for you... but just think how bad you REALLY WANT to be HEALTHY, IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE... ABLE TO FIT INTO AN AWESOME PAIR OF JEANS! Please hang in there... go and look at a bunch of before & afters. Go the my space forum and I'll bet you'll see plenty of before and afters. There is also that website where you can put in your actual weight/height vs. your desired weight/height ..... try on clothes & such. Oh yeah.. it's 'myvirtual' something...

GOOD LUCK! And the Very Best of Health to you on new journey!! Mine will also be a four hour drive away. You'll be just fine!

Thanks so much for all of that info! My husband used to live and work in Detroit. He actually worked at the VA hospital there. We both work for the VA in Chicago. Anyway, we are planning to fly in a day ahead and book a hotel somewhere familiar. They told me I'd have one overnight stay at Harper. Glad you sailed on through. What sort of meds did you have to get filled? Were they pain meds? Thanks!!

CONGRATS ON BEING BANDED!!:bolt: Here's to the best healing for you...

CONGRATS TO YOU!!! :bolt: TIME TO START YOUR COUNTDOWN!:tt1:

Hello!! I'm still checking to see if anyone has been banded at Harper Hospital by Great Lakes Weight Loss team? I've scheduled my band date of 10/7/08 and am so ready to get there to get it done. I'm coming in from Chicago.

I am scheduled in Detroit MI (4 hrs from me) with Great Lakes Weight Loss at Harper Hospital and it an overnight stay. I'm self-pay. Glad to have the overnight stay, but I've had enough surgery's to know that I'd do fine even if I had to go home same day. My husband will drive me the 4 hours, but he has many relatives there and we're looking into flying out to give him more time to visit and to give my belly a rest after surgery.... bumps for 4 hrs might not be fun! Even with a colonscopy, you aren't allowed to drive yourself home - it's much better to have a driver. At one of the weight loss centers in Chicago, they offer a limo ride home and I thought that was very nice jesture. I'm hoping you can look into spending a few extra $$ on a cab, friend, co-worker or even a limo. It will be much safer for you. Good luck.

Kurvaesious, where did you go in Detroit? I am scheduled in Detroit MI (4 hrs from me) with Great Lakes Weight Loss at Harper Hospital.

I was all set to go to Dr. K in Colorado until I started having a problem finding a local fill doctor. I cancelled that and signed up to have it here in Chicago by Dr. Cahill for $16,200 - financing fell through. Now, I'm all set with different financing - am scheduled 4 hrs away at Harper Hospital in Detroit, MI for $10,700.

$10,700 Harper Hospital Detroit, MI

Wow!! :lol:Look at all of these October Bandsters/Smashing Pumpkins! I cannot wait! My date has changed to 10/7 - I had to change facilities, but I can handle that!! :thumbup: CONGRATS TO ALL OF US WHO ARE ON OUR WAY TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!!

Did you try CareCredit? You can apply online and they have very low interest rates. I use them for all of my dental care and have been approved for additional funds for lapband - just not enough to cover. They have an easy acceptance (within minutes). I too am now thinking of waiting until 1st of the year. I need to change insurance to one that would cover me without having 5 yr over 40 BMI, supervised diet, etc. I really want it now.... not next year!! Best of luck to you!