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Congrats!!! We have the same day...best wishes.

I am here!! My surgery date is scheduled for March 8th...I will be starting my pre-op diet Tuesday. I am excited and nervous all at the same time... Best wishes to you all...Keep in touch!

I will be starting my pre-op diet in a fews weeks, I am trying to prepare my mind and body for the journey. I have started replacing one meal (usually lunch) with a Protein shake. I am excited about the surgery but not about startiing the pre-op diet...I wish you the best!

Congrats! My surgery is set for March 8,, 2011!! My surgeon told me to start the pre-op diet two weeks before surgery so I'm starting my pre-op diet February 23, 2011 - I'm kind of nervous about that, too. I am a middle school teacher. My job requires for me to be "with-it" so I decided to take 2 weeks off in order to give myself time to adjust. I haven't told anyone at work. I believe it's a personal surgery therefore should be a personal choice. Of course my very supportive husband knows in additon to a few close family members and friends. I am a very private person so my decision was very easy. I wish you the best!!

Congrats!! I know it is a great feeling.

The lap band seems to be the best choice for me...

Congrats!!! I, too, was approved this week. I see my surgeon for a follow-up appointment next month for the surgery date...Best Wishes!!

Thanks! I heard from the insurance company this week, I was approved!! I have a follow-up appt with the surgeon next month so that I can receive the date. My birthday is next month so this will be the perfect gift!!

After about 2 months of doctor’s visits I was approved by psych, dietician, and doctors for surgery! I am now waiting on insurance approval and surgery date (they said within 4 -6 weeks.) I am ready for a new me in time for the New Year! Happy Thanksgiving!!

I am 38. I too have always been a big girl. I had to shop at big girl stores in high school when my friends were shopping @ 3-5-7 (store that only carried small cute clothes... I am trying to see myself smaller but its difficult when you have been plus size all your life. I was approved yesterday so I am excited thinking about how I'm going to look by Spring! Sorry, about your bff! Maybe this will encourage her to takes some steps toward reaching her true weight loss potential. Best wishes!

I wish that was how my psych eval went! I only did the evaluation because it was part of the process not because I felt I had to see a psych...

My first appt lasted 2 hours. My second appt was about 30 min, and I have one more the end of the month. I think its about money..to be honest. They had me fill out the hundred questions at home before my first appt. He asked about my eating habits, family life, suicide, how long I've been dealing with my weight issues, etc...

I agree with you! I am comfortable with telling my husband, parents & in-laws. Everyone else, I am dieting & exercising...which is the truth.

I,too,have a tentative December surgery date:thumbup:. I am so excited and ready to move on with my new healthly living. I met with the surgeon, psych and dietican and am all clear. I am now waiting on clearance from my insurance company. Best wishes!!

I was asked that question by the psych. I said 1-2 lb because my doctor mentioned that 1-2 lbs is what I should expect to lose, although I have been reading stories from others about what to expect. Can anyone tell me how many times you saw the psych before you were cleared?

Hi Everyone, I am new here as well. I have been thinking about lapband surgery for the past two years. I started the process about 1 1/2 years ago and I now know I am ready. I have an appointment with the surgeon on the 27th of October. I hope my surgery will be scheduled for some time in November. I am glad I found this support system. Best wishes to you all!