MSan914

Hi everyone - Can you add me to the list? My surgery date is April 28!! Thanks -

Hello - this is my 1st post I have attended a seminar, chosen a surgeon, and have now completed all the post-op testing and classes. Waiting for the appt with the surgeon and get my surgery date. I am very happy with the surgeon's office that I have chosen and so far (cross my fingers) my insurance company has NOT been a barrier! Hoping to be banded at the end of April 2009!!

Yes - it is an insurance company requirement. I had already done one last year - so that one worked.

wow - edub, you have had similar responses that I have....I have a surgery date of April 28 - and a co-worker/friend still can't believe that I am having the surgery. She says, "but your not that fat". She says I don't look fat, that I look athletic and big boned. (I have 90 pounds to lose!!) She thinks I should just have the will power to eat less and exercise more. Realisticlly she is right, but I need that tool to help me with that. The band will REMIND me not to overeat - The co-worker/friend that is making the discouraging comments to me -- well, I have decided that I can't talk with her about it anymore. I will not bring it up -- I don't want to hear her comments anymore. I need positive encouraging people around me, I believe I can succeed!!

I can't wait to go into a Victoria Secret's and buy something other than perfume!!:thumbup:

I am so glad that you posted this. I think many people go through what you are feeling, but just afraid to actually say it to anyone. Keep thinking the positive thoughts -- but when you get negative, get on this site and post - so others can give you a little "pick me up" talk. Also - I have found just looking through and reading other posts and replies (even from years ago) are helpful to me, to answer questions, relieve my worries, etc. Also - do you have anyone "in person" that you can talk with about it? that might help too . But if not -- keep coming on here and talking that is what it is for!! I think you will do well - the surgery will be fine, you will get home and start losing weight and you will realize that it was worth it. Keep me posted - k?

I love the group name of "April Bunnies" After our weight loss -- we will be looking like the girls next store right??? hahaha (don't know that I will ever get like that - but my husband assures me that I will be extremely HOT!!) Ok -so of course my DH knows -- and so does my DD (6 yrs old) to a limitation. A couple people at my work knows - and they are supportive. My siblings know -- and are supportive also. A couple friends that I told, one is supportive, the other (who is also overweight) just "can't understand why I would do it"........well I am TIRED of being FAT!!! and I told her that....she replied you aren't FAT, are not much bigger than I am. I politely kept my mouth shut - but wanted to say, and you, MY DEAR FRIEND, are fat also. Anyway - I am soo excited. My appt is April 28 - so I am a late bunny! :thumbup:

Hello - I had started this journey back in January - and my husband and I decided that we would take a spring break vacation with our 6 yr old daughter. That vacation (a cruise) is fast approaching. When we get back I start my 2 weeks of liquid diet. And then have the surgery. Anyone else plan and go on a nice vacation just prior to surgeery? Did you 'binge' at all while on vacation? Or were you able to stick to a sensible low-calorie diet? I am a little afraid that I might overdo it...

Hi there - ALL my pre-op stuff is DONE!! And I got the call from the surgeon's office yesterday - meeting with the surgeon on Friday the 13th!! Pschy eval 2 sleep studies (now have CPAP) EKG Chest X-ray Mammogram Pap Blood draw 9 vials!! Nurse consult 6 weeks of classes (run by surgeon's office) dietician consult proof of a 6 month supervised diet Yea -- now for the actual surgery!!! :thumbup:

Anyone use Dr's Lane and/or Richardson in Lansing Michigan? If yes, please let me know how you liked (or didn't) like them --- thanks! :mad2:

I also have BSBC PPO as a state employee. I called the BSBC office and asked alot of questions (my surgeon gave me a page of questions to ask them). They answered all of the questions and then some - and they followed up with a two-page letter. They do not have a pre-authorization requirement, however they will check with the surgeons office to assure every pre-req was met. They did require a 6-month physician supervised program (within 2 or 5 years). My surgeon's office is soooo picky on the pre-op stuff that I feel very confident that everything will be paid for by BCBS. I go for my pre-op surgeon appt this Friday - with a planned surgery date of April 27!!!! :mad2:

My pre-surgical consult is March 13 - would like someone similar to myself either going through it --- or already have gone through it. I am 46 Married - 13 years 6 year old daughter Work full-time Love to garden, cook and "used to" compete in volleyball and softball. Amount to lose - approx 100 lbs

I have my pre-op consult on March 13th....all ready to start the two weeks of liquids....can you drink as MUCH of the liquid as you want? Or are you limited?

Hi Everyone- Lansing person here - I will be banded (hopefully) at the end of April 2009. Minimally Invasive Surgical Assoc. (Dr Mindy Lane). Dr. Lane is the no-nonsense "tell you like it is" doctor - which is EXACTLY what I need! My primary physician is very super supportive of me getting banded and has been a good asset for the pre-op process. I just got the call for the consult with the SURGEON!!! Yea - - looks like I am a few weeks away from being banded