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I'm fat because I eat more calories that I burn. Sharlene

I am nervous because I have not had the surgery as yet. Last year I was referred to the specialist and they submitted the paper work to the insurance co. I was rejected for the lap band, but approved for the really bad stuff..(you know where they cut your intestines or staple the stomach), anyway I choose to not have this done and just bide my time. A few months ago our insurance co. changed. I contacted the specialist and requested that they resubmit my paper work...which they did do and I was approved. I have or am having the following done before surgery....sleep disorder testing, phycological testing, blood work, and nurtritionalist interview. The specialist office has informed me that once these test are done I can have the surgery the next day. Hey, when do I have help with my head.....I mean don't I need something besides just being thrown onto the table and snip, snip, I'm done......bye for now? I am feeling that I am just a number and they don't care......except for the money..Maybe I'm over reacting....but I am in need of some tutoring. According to some of the post, I see that some of you are required to diet before the surgery for a few weeks to prepare the stomach for the banding. Is this correct? I would appreciate some one explaining what actually I should be having done...compared to what I am not having done. Sharlene

Hi, I am new to the forum as of today . I was referred by a friend who has had the surgery done. I am having the surgery done next month. I am 300 lbs. and miserable. I liked the quote "I'm fat because I'm miserable". That is so true. Hey , I'm worried that I my body is ready for the surgery , but my head isn't. I am afraid of failure. I have failed so much in the past with trying everything possible to get down. Oh sometimes I was successful , but after a couple of years I'd put it back on. I do not want to do something so dramatic and have it too be a failure. Am I sick or what? Can any of you help me? I do sure need a insightful conversation :help: ! Thanks,Sharlene