A thread for super-sized bandsters - starting BMI over 50?

[mmcbelle 0]

Hi michiganer & sassy780,

Congratulations on your approval for the surgery.

CIGNA was my provider and they denied me twice before giving verbal approval and then they refused to give the approval letter, but it all worked out and they gave written approval. Just keep on them.

Again congratulations!

:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

Mary

[Brenda G. 0]

We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

Thanks for this thread, I think everyones fight to lose will be difficult, but when someone has over 100-150# or more to lose that battle will be extended and have other issues to deal with. Its a long road and some uphill battles. I hope I will find support and encouragement here and that I can offer the same to others. I'm only a little over 2 weeks out but hope I can offer assistance to a few hurdles I have crossed. :biggrin1:

[smilin_apple 0]

Congrats on the weightloss so far Brenda G., you are doing awesome! I am having my surgery on November 7th, that is right around the corner and I am excited and scared at the same time. If you don't mind sharing have you had other surgeries in the past, and if you have did you recovery faster this time?

I had two surgeries 2 months apart about 2 1/2 years ago and I am hoping that I recovery a lot faster with this one since the other's weren't that great and I had complications.

[Cerrin 3]

I am still waiting for aproval. Geesh the waiting sucks.

But I have started the life style changes. I now take a liquid vitiman every morning and I start off my day with a Protein Shake or a Protein smoothie. Since I dont usualy have Breakfast. And I am going to the gym. Some weeks are better then others but I am going and that is what counts in my head.

Now if they will just give me aproval.

[saira 0]

are u on a waiting list and how long will it be before ur op im all so on a waiting list just cant wait to star losing weight

[Cerrin 3]

I am only waiting for insurance approval. My surgin said it is only 3 weeks after insurance aproval to schedual the surgery.

(my spelling stinks sorry)

[lizrbit 0]

i blew it bigtime this week. last week wasnt one for the books either.

i think im going to liquids today and just chill for a bit. maybe see about taking a walk if it warms up any.

[phyllser 3]

i blew it bigtime this week. last week wasnt one for the books either.

i think im going to liquids today and just chill for a bit. maybe see about taking a walk if it warms up any.

Okay! You blew it! Today is a NEW day! "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again!"

We have a Thanksgiving Challenge going on the Lucky #7s thread... 10 lb. off by Thanksgiving. Want to join in?

[Brenda G. 0]

Congrats on the weightloss so far Brenda G., you are doing awesome! I am having my surgery on November 7th, that is right around the corner and I am excited and scared at the same time. If you don't mind sharing have you had other surgeries in the past, and if you have did you recovery faster this time?

I had two surgeries 2 months apart about 2 1/2 years ago and I am hoping that I recovery a lot faster with this one since the other's weren't that great and I had complications.

I don't know if I'm the best person to ask about recovery, I've had a pretty rough time. I have had previous surgeries, many years ago, I have a large sunken scar on my far right side from appendix surgery and a very long mid-stomach scar from gallbladder surgery. So all of my banding scars are on my left side I have a total of 7 incisions which I am told is abnormal, but was necessary because of my previous scarring. Recovery the first 4 days was really rough for me, my sister came and stayed with me for those days, it was a real life saver. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you have the resources. Just remember to sip fluids as much as possible, I got a sippy cup to use, it really helped in reminding me not to take a big drink (very painful). I also stocked up on gas-x strips and Mylanta, and let me tell you a made a major dent in my supply (ha ha). I heating pad is also a must, or was for me, helps with the stomach discomfort and I also have left shoulder pain. It helped for me to make a list of things I though I would need and went shopping prior to surgery, I wish you the best of luck and let us know how things progress.

[MissSac 0]

I am SO glad this thread exists... My surgery date is 12/17 and I am starting at 360..... Good luck to everybody!

[mmcbelle 0]

Hi MissSac,

Congratulations on your surgery date.

It helped me to use my time before surgery to learn a bandster bite and sip. It really helped when my post surgery life bagan.

Good luck and keep us up to date on how you are feeling.

Cheers,

MMT

[lizrbit 0]

phyllser..thanks for giving me a pull up and dusting off my shoulders. I am going to hit it again tomorrow and see if i can turn it around for even a day.

My agenda:

im going to hit it with a Protein Shake, a quick throw clothes on, pack my backpack and go to the gym. i havent been in a while. I need to. its two miles from my house and i just cant stand the rain anymore. Im going to try it again tomorrow. Id like to lose ten by thanksgiving. I cant use thanksgiving as a goal though because im kinda avoiding it this year.

I see my dr again in twenty days, and i think my restriction is good adn that i dont need a fill. Id like to lose 8lbs by then. that would rock.

[phyllser 3]

phyllser..thanks for giving me a pull up and dusting off my shoulders. I am going to hit it again tomorrow and see if i can turn it around for even a day.

My agenda:

im going to hit it with a Protein Shake, a quick throw clothes on, pack my backpack and go to the gym. i havent been in a while. I need to. its two miles from my house and i just cant stand the rain anymore. Im going to try it again tomorrow. Id like to lose ten by thanksgiving. I cant use thanksgiving as a goal though because im kinda avoiding it this year.

I see my dr again in twenty days, and i think my restriction is good adn that i dont need a fill. Id like to lose 8lbs by then. that would rock.

Good for you!! Ain't it great... we get a NEW START every morning! Let's see how many GOOD days we can string together!

[insubordination 0]

Maybe you have to go through a rough period to properly appreciate a good one.

[losingjusme 12]

Maybe you have to go through a rough period to properly appreciate a good one.

insub - that is so true