chattanoogabrat

Thanks Susan I really appreciate it, this board has made today a whole lot easier to deal with and it is keep me motivated I am already determined but all of you are so nice I am so glad I found the board.

Hello Mary, Welcome to LBT I am new myself. I am glad I found this board as it will help me alot to get through the 2 weeks before surgery. Hope you feeling better

Hello Corey glad your surgery went well. I am new to the board today is my first day posting and it sure is helping me to get through the liquid part as it is keeping my occupied and there are no food comercials on ehre like on tv. lol Hope you are doing well

Hello, Welcome I am a fellow Tennessean I live in Chattanooga TN and my surgery is on September 29th and on the 2nd day of preop and my stomach is not happy today it is hungary but I will be fine. I am keep site on the long term goal. I dont' have alot to say but Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Let us know how you are doing.

Hey Jim, I will do what I gotta do, as this will benefit me this board will be a big help I belong to some yahoo groups too but this board isgreat. If there is ever something I can do for you feel free to email me anytime.

Hello All, My surgery date is Friday September 29th, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga TN. I have to go for my lab work and Uppper GI monday and on day 2 of my liquid phase. This board is going to be so helpful and a true blessing. Any tips on liquid phrase or tips for surgery would greatly appreciate it. :puke:

Hello All, I haave United Health Care and it was like 2 weeks and I had an answer back that it was covered as it was deemed medically necessary. UHC is really good and if you are in Chattanooga considering the Lap Band I highly reccommend Memorial Weight Loss as the staff is awesome. They will answer any questions and as it gets closer to surgery I seem to have more Take care

:funscale: Hello All, I currently weight 350 and am 5 ft 9. My surgery is on Friday September 29th at Memorial Hospital with Dr. Walter Rose. I am on day 2 of my preop plan and drinking Strawberry Glucerna right now trying to stay occupied. These 2 weeks may be a little rough but I can do it. Any tips or suggestions you have to get through this phase or any tips for Surgery I would appreciate it. Hope you all are doing well.

Good Morning, I am not banded yet but will be by Dr Walter Rose at Memorial on September 29th. I have United Health Care through my employer T-Mobile. They are awesome employer and take real good care of their employees. My insurance is p aying and if anyone interested in learning about career opportunies email me would be happy to share info about this any anything i love to talk that is why I do customer service lol Everyone that is gettin ready to have surgery my prayers and thoughts go out to you. Take care

:puke: Hello All, I live in Chattanooga TN and my surgery is on Friday September 29, 2006 with Dr Walter Rose. I am on day two of the liquid phase it is going good. I am drinking the glucerna. Does anyone know where you can find the banana or butter pecan that I have read about. Also any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am very excited and know I have the power in me to make it through and I am keeping the long term goal in mind. I wanted to say hi and my real name is Larry. Hope to get to meet you all. Kim is you see this hope you are doing well.