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Thanks Mary: Yes they told me about the Belly button. I am using alcohol & a Q-tip. I guess its close to where they are going? I have to stay overnight as well even though I do not have a CPAP machine. I think all his patients stay over. I guess its a good thing so we can be monitored. Make it come quick now. Tomorrow should be a tough one to get thru. Good Luck again ! We need all we can get at this point. Chris

Dont give up Kat.....I got approved after a Level 2 Appeal. If you don't succeed with the first appeal try again! Make sure you have drs letters to back you up and say it is a medical necessity. Be careful with your wording. good luck CAT

Hi Mary: I am using Muscle Milk Light (Chocolate). I mix it with 1/2 cup of ice and it is not too bad tasting and not too sweet. Have also tried Carnation Inst. BF just for a change and that tastes better to me. Its 15 G of Protein when mixed with fat free milk and very low fat content. Tomorrow our day bf surgery......we can't have any of these drinks correct???? Only clear liquids. Let me know what you have been told. Good Luck on this journey we are sharing together.......I hope it goes well for both of us with no complications. I will look for you at Syosset Hopital if I am feeling up to it. Don't really know what to expect. May God watch over us both in trying to change our lives for the better. CAT (Chris)

Hows the heartburn going......any relief. I hope so! Glad the surgery went well for you. CAT

Shauna: This may be the best thing that ever happened for you. Sometimes God works in strange ways. You may find another job that you like better. I know you will. As far as the fills $$ goes tell your dr. and I'm sure he will work out a payout for you. Aren't some fills covered after the surgery as a post op care? Don't know just askling. CAT

Hi Johnathan: Who did your fill? Did you see Dr.G or does someone else do it. I heard you don't see him too much after surgery day. Mine is Monday.....getting really nervous. Wish it was over already. Surgery set for 7:00 am which I like since I wont be able to sleep anyway. CAT

I am on Long Is also......2x tops right now and 18/20 pants right now......who knows what I will need. I have not had the surgery yet. Getting banded Monday by Dr. Geiss. Who did you use on L.I. and how did you do with the surgery? CAT

Hi: my surgery is the 25th and I also have second guessed the band. Now though......I'm in it all the way. I am excited and anxious too. I know this is the right decision for me. And just knowing that it is reversible.....God forbid I need it......it can be reversed. Try to think positive about your final decision and know it is the right one for YOU. Good Luck on the 29th.......CAT

Hope you are feeling better......what did they do for you. Are you on any medicine for pancreatitis? Is it related to the band?

I also think you should consider getting another surgeon. There are many good bariatric surgeons.....and it might be a good thing to go to a different dr. than your husband. Get another opinion and if they do approve you for the surgery you will really be pumped up about it!!! Good Luck with whatever choices you make and eventually it will happen for you. God Bless You. CAT

Great job Mary......can't say the same here. Just started the pre op diet on Monday and see the scale down by about 2-3 lbs. Getting sick of the Protein drinks already. Good luck with your surgery. Nervous & Excited & Stressed also..... CAT

I am in the process of doing my 1 week pre op diet. Mostly liquids, Protein shakes, but I can have veggies and fruit if needed.....and they are needed. I get so bloated from the Protein Shakes and after 2 a day I can't have any more. Having surgery Monday.....nervous.....CAT

Day 3 of my pre op diet. So far so good. I think I have lost a few pounds but more importantly I am doing this diet which I never thought possible. Feel really bloated from the protein drinks. Hope I can hang in there till surgery day on Monday. Then I will have to prepare myself for the post op diet which sounds even harder. Thanks for all the information from those who are already banded. It's great to hear your stories from the post op side. CAT

Can anyone find a frozen yogurt that is both Fat Free & Sugar free. I do not like regular yogurt and am trying to find the frozen kind that tastes a bit like ice cream. I heard Turkey Hill makes one but I can't find it. Any suggestions???

Any suggestions for frozen yogurt that is both Fat Free & Sugar Free? Cant seem to find it in the supermarket or walmart. Just starting my 7 day pre op diet today.......hope I can do this. CAT

Has anyone found a frozen yogurt that is both Fat Free & Sugar Free. Starting my pre op diet today and they say I can have this. I do not like regular yogurt so I'm trying to find the frozen type. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanx CAT

Great to hear Tammy.....continued good luck with your band. I'm having mine done next Monday....1 week away. I can't believe it. Very nervous and scared but also excited. Hope all goes well for me as most of you have reported. Thanks for your update. CAT

Denifnately appeal!!! I was denied last July and I already had a surgery date....was so disappointed. I appealed and was approved this March. It was a long wait but now I am getting the band this July 25th. Had to wait for the summer when I had time off. Hope it is worth the wait.

Personally.....I would wait to come back home. First of all 4-wheeling is kind of strenuous movements. I don't think you should have to worry about the fill when trying to enjoy yourself. I'm sure another week won't hurt to wait. This way if anything does happen that you need to question you will be close to your dr. cat

Pokernut: I too had many questions before I decided to do this. Researched this for over a year and finally got approved. Now there is no turning back for me......I'm ready for this and I'm having it done July 25th. Scared & excited at the same time but I know it is the right decision for me at this time. You have to do the research and be sure its right for you. Then go forward with a positive attitude. Good Luck. Cat

Thanks Karen & Peps & all over 60 bandsters for your good wishes & support. Can't believe it's almost here.....just 1 1/2 weeks away. Starting my pre op diet on Monday. Going for my pre op tests at hospital tomorrow a.m. Scared & Excited but I guess that is normal....right??? Will keep you posted on my journey. Hope I am as successful as you Karen.....wow 100 lb loss is incredible. CAT

Same story here Drop sizes.....I've only told my immediate family....no friends at all. Tried to bring up the subject a few times and they said " you don't need it you're not that big".How else can I lose 60 lbs and keep it off (hopefully). I don't need any negative input at this time. It is a hard decision that I have made and don't want anyone to sway me in the wrong direction. I'm having my surgery done on July 25th also.....with Dr. Geiss.....you too!!! I'm going for my pre op tests Thursday. Hope all goes well. Good Luck.

Thank you all for your support and kind words. I just came back from a vacation with my whole immediate family. We went to Atlantis in the Bahamas and had a great time with the kids and grandkids. I told all of them what I was considering and they all told me I should go for it. I have never taken a step like this for myself....ever. I always put the kids and family first. They all supported me and with all of you in my corner..... I will go for this on July 25th. Getting excited now!!!!!Thank you and pray that all goes normally without any complications. CAT