roeroe 18 Posted September 23, 2011 that is great. nice way to start the new year. I was put on the surgeon's schedule for December 1st on our first visit. she said that day can change if i didn't get all of my doctor approvals. but it looks like that day should be a go as i am just waiting for one more. I can't wait. i am so excited. I hope i have success. i think that i watch a few too many you tube videos because i stumbled upon a few people talking about loose skin and now i am worried about that. i think i am going to stick to this forum that i just started to blog and stay away from any negative videos on you tube. i was told that since my bmi is higher i have to do a two week pre op liquid diet, there goes my thanksgiving. but i will give up thanksgiving for a skinny bod. did you have an upper endoscopy? was it easy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopeThruFaith 30 Posted September 23, 2011 I wish my surgeon's office was like yours. They will only put you on the schedule for surgery once you've gotten the go ahead from the insurance company. The Bariatric coordinator says it can take 6-8 weeks from the time of approval. I'm cutting it pretty close which means everything gotta fall into place perfectly.... I had an Upper GI yesterday and I must say it was not as bad as some of the reviews on here. The barium wasn't the best thing I've tasted but it was not the worst that could have happened to me. I was fortunate and only had to do one standing which meant I only had to drink one cup of the barium. Overall I think you will do fine. I'm with you....I'm so excited about the band I can't hardly wait. I know that things do happen and some people are not successful but I honestly think a lot of this will be mind over matter. If you THINK you will be successful YOU WILL BE successful. At least that's my mindset and I'm sticking to it LOL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
