gringa079 1 Posted May 12, 2011 Well its about that time.....surgery time! I'm more nervous than anything a little scared. This is my first surgery ever! I'm trying to get everything ready and still feel a little overwhelmed. I think its normal to feel all these emotions this is a life changing experience. My surgery date is June 3 the day that my life will change and i become the healthy person i've always strive to be. I know its not going to be easy but i really believe i can do this. Any last minute tips that anyone can give me to help me will be greatly appreciated be healthy and happy peeps <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
als33 0 Posted May 12, 2011 My surgery is set for May 31st! Good luck with yours! Do you have to do a pre-op diet? Mine starts on Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandy J. 1 Posted May 13, 2011 Congrats on the surgery date! Mine is scheduled for May 25th. I am also on my liquid pre-op diet, and am so excited for everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringa079 1 Posted May 25, 2011 yes i have to do 2 Protein Shakes and a 300 calorie meal ... its 800 calorie total all day. Its been tough i'm on day 3 and i hope that i don't get a headache again. But i'm trying to stay positive and know that in the long run it will all be worth it! Good luck to you as well are you getting nervous? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joleng5 9 Posted May 26, 2011 im hopefully getting banded within the next month. Found out insurance approved on Mon. supposed to call back tomorrow for surgery date. when i talked to receptionist the end of March she said they are scheduling within about 2 weeks. I hope so the sooner the better. I am also nervous and have not had a surgery since i was 4 to get my tonsils out. good luck everyone.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringa079 1 Posted May 26, 2011 im hopefully getting banded within the next month. Found out insurance approved on Mon. supposed to call back tomorrow for surgery date. when i talked to receptionist the end of March she said they are scheduling within about 2 weeks. I hope so the sooner the better. I am also nervous and have not had a surgery since i was 4 to get my tonsils out. good luck everyone.. isn't it so nerve racking when you don't know what to expect pain wise after the surgery. I know everyone keeps saying the gas pains are the worst but i just don't even know what to expect ....Good luck with getting it scheduled hopefully it will be sooner than later when i started it seemed like forever and now that its here its flying by....stay strong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringa079 1 Posted May 26, 2011 Congrats on the surgery date! Mine is scheduled for May 25th. I am also on my liquid pre-op diet, and am so excited for everyone! how are you feeling? sending you positve thoughts {{{hugs}}} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowdevl 0 Posted May 26, 2011 Well good luck!!! Mine isn't until June 21st as we have a vacation scheduled before that. I wish mine was tomorrow as I can't wait but also am nervous. I figure that at least if my body doesn't like it it is reversible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowdevl 0 Posted May 26, 2011 I was not told yet of a preop diet. What does that consist of??? Congrats on the surgery date! Mine is scheduled for May 25th. I am also on my liquid pre-op diet, and am so excited for everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyT150 5 Posted May 27, 2011 Hello everyone.. I'm fairly new here, I've been contemplating the band for 2 year, I went to the seminar 2 weeks ago, and they checked my insurance.. and i'm 90% covered my next step is my 1st appointment with my Dr. and the psychiatrist net week.. I' excited. Can anyone tell me how long does it usually take from the 1st appointment to the time they give you your surgery date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringa079 1 Posted May 31, 2011 It took me about 6mths but there is so much to do that the time flies and before you know it its time for the surgery. Good luck and read read read get educated the more you know the better . Hello everyone.. I'm fairly new here, I've been contemplating the band for 2 year, I went to the seminar 2 weeks ago, and they checked my insurance.. and i'm 90% covered my next step is my 1st appointment with my Dr. and the psychiatrist net week.. I' excited. Can anyone tell me how long does it usually take from the 1st appointment to the time they give you your surgery date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites