ladybug on a mission

Congratulations on your date!!!!

I will be praying for a smooth day for you tomorrow Donna! Please post an update when you feel up to it! HUGS!

How hard is it to believe that tomorrow is October?!?!?! I am so looking forward to getting my band and staring my new mission ~ taking care of ME! I look forward to following each of your journies and hope you will follow mine too! Hugs, Jane

Well I don't know about the rest of you, but I just can't believe tomorrow is October!!! I am so excited and nervous all at once. I had my pre-op yesterday and all is set for 10/8. I won't find out until the day before what time to be there, but I hope it's early! I don't want to stress all day LOL! Good Luck to each of you, I will be following your journey and hope you will join me on mine! Hugs, Jane

It seems that insurance has there requirements and then each surgeon has requirements. For me: Insurance 6 month supervised diet prior to approval psych eval Surgeon EGD EKG/Stress Test/Pulmunary Function Test Chest Xray There may be other requirements depending on your medical conditions, but when you go for that first appointment, they will map it all out for you. After that first appointment, you will feel like you have a plan! I was so confused until that point. Had my preop yesterday with Dr. Duncan, all went well and I am set for next Friday, 10/8! I am so excited to begin this new journey! Hang in there girl - it will all come together - I promise!! (((HUGS)))

I like choppy!! I need to try that virtual hair thing, I think I need a new cut too!!

I am not completely sure, but I do not think you will have any trouble related to either of those. I am praying for smooth sailing for you. I go for my Pre-op tomorrow!!

Paigey, I am so excited for you!!! I will be praying for you all day. Please post an update when you are feeling up to it! Hugs, Jane

Just when I think everything is set for my new mission - surgery date 10/8.....another bump in the road. Received a call today from my Patient Advocate that I need to bring $3500 to my pre-op appointment on Wednesday. Apparently, my insurance will cover everything but the surgeon fee. Don't take me wrong, I am grateful that my insurance is covering anything at all, but have no idea how to find $3500 by 7am Wednesday. UGH!!!!!!! :smile:

Great news!!!! I can not wait to follow your journey!!!

Congratulations on your 4 month bandaversary!!!! You are truly an inspiration!!!

Welcome Meggan!!! You have come to one of the most supportive places I have ever found! Good Luck with your approval and pending surgery!

R gran, I feel ya! Started the pre-op diet yesterday and doing ok, just seem extra tired. Hopefully 2 weeks will pass quickly for both of us. HUGS

Happy Birthday Tyler!! My boys go to Eagles Landing Middle and Smith Barnes Elementary. The other nurse you speak of will be joining us, I am sure!!!

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. 2-3 protein drinks a day and 2 lean meals a day, no fat, no fried, low carb, ect.

Congratulations on your banding!! I hope your have a smooth recovery! I look forward to following your journey!

Congratulations on your banding! I hope your kidney issues have resolved. I look forward to folloing your journey.

I am right behind you on 10/8! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow! I am looking forward to joining you on this journey! Hugs, Jane

I am not near your age LOL!, but I will be banded 10/8. I would love to follow your journey!

I too am in Stockbridge! I have 2 sons, age 10 and 12. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember, and it is time I took control of my life. I choose to use Dr. Titus Duncan at Atlanta Medical Center, and I can not say enough good things about him or his staff. I am scheduled to be banded on 10/8! And I am so excited! I look forward to meeting all of my fellow GA bandsters!

Excellent news!!!!! I am so glad you called me, I got stuck in what seemed like the never ending hurry up and wait line and I am so thankful that I could help you!!!! I am here for anything you need!!

Awww, how sweet "nurse from ga"! I hope to be back in the office within a few days. From everything I have read here, it really varies by person. SSJ is hoping sooner than later! LOL! She doesn't like being without me. I hope to be there for you on the 13th! Hugs!