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I'm going to try the eas tomorrow I found some in Target and I think I'm going to go with the ones that my surgeons office sells, there fruity and are low on carbs

Find out how the local surgeons in your area work by contacting one or two if you have more then one, check this site it will tell you who they are.... then check with your insurance in my case my first appt wasn't billed to the insurance co it was a flat fee and then if I was sure we moved fwd. then after I made a decision I needed a referral from my pcp and then moved fwd with my surgeon. check with the docs office first I didn't have to go to any seminar just a few support group meetings. Good Luck

thanks guys I'm going to try a few of these my doc has some they sell too

I GOT APPROVED ******* YAY!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbdown: I'm so excited I was just whining ealier that I couldn't wait and that it's been 3 weeks today and then I got a call OH HAPPY DAY

Your doc is right any surgery is a risk, the worst thing I've heard is having to have the band removed because her scar tissue grew around it. but I've never heard of anyone dying and all of the stories I've heard we're because people failed to think when things happen.

suz I haven't been banded yet but I know how you feel I've gotten a lot of info from this site and like someone said earlier every doc is diffrent. My docs don't require a psych eval or preop diet some people have 12 steps some have 16, if you have more questions let your doc know they're usually happy to comply... Be confident that you've made a good choice.

I'm one step closer to a date I met with the nurtionist and now the date... once I get a date I'll have to do and EKG and blood work... then the count down

You should excuse people they don't say what they meananymore or mean what they say they just talk to respond not only that you are the only one who has to live with your decision- Just an FYI I know we're going to the same doc so I should have a date soon I'll keep u posted

I have a 3 yr old and a 7 yr old and what I've told them is little just that mommy is working on getting healthy I've decided not to tell them about surgery until I have a date and then just to simply explain that it's part of the process

WOO -HOO !!!! Isn't that a great feeling...

So I'm seeing the nutritionist today @ 2:15 - woo-hoo baby steps we're taking baby steps

could still be allergy's I would say check with them ASAP!

still no date and now I'm starting to get antsy i need to go to the next step. aggghhhh

good to know

will do -- have to make a phone call today to make sure everyone is on there p's and q's

:eek:Just looked at pictures of me at the beach this weekend let me know my decision to do this is the best thing for me I don't look healthy I look like a heart attack waiting to happen

Who has time to be depressed when you have all of that wordrobe rebuilding to do and healthy new things to look forward too. pst.... the food isnt gone it's just reduced and in the long run you'll be happier. depressed pish posh!

I wonder What it will be like to not have to shop in 2 or 3 stores. What my kids will think. What our friends will think when I'm not the FAT one anymore How I'll feel the first time some body takes a 2nd look at me (because even if I'm not looking it's nice to be looked at) How it will feel to see old friends after a long time What my extended family will say How things will change or even get better I wonder if I'm gonna love it...... I think so

love your quote

Casey I read some of your posts and not all but just wanted to respond to one thing you said... If you have ghosts then you should clear them up you can't go foward if you haven't dealt with your past, it's just impossible even if you think you can get past it.... make sure your mentally ready for this it's more then just a physical journey it's a mental battle as well you have to be ready to fight yourself (your toughest oponant) so take that advice for what it's worth it would be horriable to come this far and fail wouldn't it. I hope it all works out for you and don't be discouraged be determined.