Any September 2010 bandsters to be out there?

[karmaandkismet 0]

My date is september 1st.

[pooky032281 8]

You didn't mess up a thing...we talked at the first about how there's a 10 year range in all of our ages, you're right smack in the middle....glad to have you with us!!!

[sunny day 0]

September 16th here i havent started any preop stuff yet

[chocolatecity 1]

Hi all I am new still learning a few things, but I did want to ask what is the liver shrinking diet and why would you need it?

[pooky032281 8]

Hi all I am new still learning a few things, but I did want to ask what is the liver shrinking diet and why would you need it?

My surgeon does a liquid diet for 10 days...depletes the glycogen stores in the liver shrinking it out of the way to prevent injury during the surgery.

[phershey 1]

@ summerskygrey the liver shrinking is about 10-14 days (depending on ur doc) i think it is a really low cal diet when they do surgery they want your liver to shrink enough to get to your stomach so they can place the band. it makes it easier for them to get to so how far in the process are you? i am so glad to see people on here going through the same steps as i am :frown:

Edited August 18, 2010 by phershey

[phershey 1]

does anyone know if there is an easier way to mark this thread so that i can find it if i leave it? i went to look at something else and had to search hard to find it again

Edited August 18, 2010 by phershey

[blondeej 111]

Hey crecia! How funny that we're both in FW! Who's your doc? I'm going to Monterrey for my surgery - I'm self pay.

Welcome to everyone else as well! I can't say I can relate to the insurance process ya'll are going through but I hope it all goes FAST!

[blondeej 111]

Sorry phersey I'm still new here as well so I'm not sure - maybe someone will help us that has more lbt experience. Lol

Has anyone had a chance to read anyone's blogs about they're band experiences? I've ran over several interesting ones I'd like to read some more on. Good insight into the process and emotional, mental, and physical growth as we all go through this transformation.

[gogtigirlgo 0]

I'm so disappointed! The surgeon's office called today and said that my insurance company changed the rules in the middle of applying for my approval. Monday, the surgeon called and stated all they would need would be a 5-year weight history and I got that all squared away. Today they called and said that I would need to be on a medically supervised diet for 6 months before I could be approved... and I've only been "officially" in the program since april so only 4 months!

So, tomorrow, I guess I have to call insurance and work and see if I can fight my way through! Otherwise it looks like I won't be able to do this until October. What a bummer!! :mad2: :frown: :cursing:

[phershey 1]

urgh! those insurance companies! i am so sorry to hear that i hope you can fight them hopefully you where in it long enough before they changed the rules they won't make you do 6 month program.

[phershey 1]

Sorry phersey I'm still new here as well so I'm not sure - maybe someone will help us that has more lbt experience. Lol

Has anyone had a chance to read anyone's blogs about they're band experiences? I've ran over several interesting ones I'd like to read some more on. Good insight into the process and emotional, mental, and physical growth as we all go through this transformation.

ok so i went up to the right hand side where it has your log in click on your name it will take you to your page scroll down and it has some info i went to stats and it had my last post so i clicked on it and it brought me here yay

[danide 0]

Hey September bandsters! There is a pretty big group of us chatting on "Looking for September 2010 Bandsters" in the Pre-Op section! You should all join us!

Yeah there are some incredible stories of people who went through the surgery already. Some are a bit scary but it seems that the larger part have been successful and have had no complications! Thats a relief.. better odds! Its inspiring to hear the stories and its actually a great way to prepare for whats to come. Because of some of the stories, I have been preparing mentally and emotionally since it truelly is not just a physcial change! And have you seen some of the before and after pictures.... Incredible!

Well, Congratulations to all on the process! I cant wait for mine (sept. 7th)! And I hope to see you all in the other September group!

[ahlmanfamily6 0]

I am also having my surgery on Sept 2nd. I am anxious and excited at the same time! Good luck to all you September banders!

[blondeej 111]

Hey September bandsters! There is a pretty big group of us chatting on "Looking for September 2010 Bandsters" in the Pre-Op section! You should all join us!

Ya I posted over there and no one responded... Which is cool, we gotta good group goin here too!

Best of luck to you danide! Didn't I read that you tried to get insurance approval but ended up your m&d are helping out? (Trying to keep everyone straight, if I confused you for another I'm sorry!!)

Phershey - thanks for the tip! I got it now! Lol no more searching!

Pooky - thanks for the bbm add - looking forward to chatting more later! :frown: