Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[Irishflower79 183]

Reading threads also. I had to see nutritionist and psych and that's it. We have Humana military. Also I finished all appts on the 12 and got my day on the 16 of Aug. So sad that some have to go thru shoo much for this.

Started my Protein diet yesterday for surgery on the 9th. Very nervous and excited. Though I need to loose weight (bmi is 36) I mostly s dBm doing this to"cure" diabetes and high bp. The diet bad yesterday but better today. Lots of broth and fluids is the key' date=' ie Crystal lite. Hugs to all my Sept bandster buds.[/quote']

Yay! Can't wait for September lol there's a lot of great things happening in September for a lot of us! I want my new life to start!

[skinnyboundsky 32]

I'm so glad there's a big group of us as support ! I wish everyone luck on our new lives ! I'm getting so nervous because I was definitely " last supper" eating because I know I will not be able to after my pre op diet. I hope it doesn't interfere :/ besides that I can't wait to embark on this new journey with everyone. Good luck to all.

[Marycusa29 60]

Cinga is going to drive me crazy. The automated system says I'm approved. So my dr office scheduled my 9/10 appt. But know Cinga says its not completly approved. Grrrrrrr so stressed I don't want to change my appt date.

[kphoping 47]

Cinga is going to drive me crazy. The automated system says I'm approved. So my dr office scheduled my 9/10 appt. But know Cinga says its not completly approved. Grrrrrrr so stressed I don't want to change my appt date.

Did they give you any indication as why?

[Marycusa29 60]

They said it was approved meaning they rec all the info. My dr office even called them she is great about keeping on top of them. So I check with Cinga everyday.

[Isailalu 11]

I have not heard anything about needing an EDG. Is this normally routine pre op or just case by case?

My doctor does the EGD on everyone to check for hiatal hernia. I had mine this morning. I know every surgeon is different though..

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[PuraVida37 715]

I just got my official date, Sept 30!! Although I am hoping for the 27th if the doc can fit me in. A weekend to recover would be much better since I'm a teacher, instead of having to take a whole week off. My doc's office keeps insisting that recovery will be quick, perhaps 4 or 5 days only til you can go back to work. (But I do understand everyone is different.) // Today I had my endoscopy, and they found a hiatal hernia. Not really surprised there. // My doc has a great office and works like a well oiled machine in regard to insurance. I went in for my first appt and they got approval before I left! Wow. Also, in a moment of panic today, I called up with questions (just to be sure I won't get surprise bills) and I talked for 20 min with the billing specialist who assured me that all I pay is $500 and all other bills will be taken care of by the office. It is billed out of network, so whatever bills/checks I get, I bring them to the doc. // I was getting nervous but now that the endoscopy is done, I am ready to go. All I have left is a sleep study and cardiology clearance. I am actually looking forward to the 3 week pre-op diet as I hate to cook and I hate to decide what to eat. I've been doing very well on the low carb (100 carbs or less a day) diet that they put me on 3 weeks ago, but Protein Shakes are so easy, especially with the start of the new school year. // I told my chairperson about my endoscopy, that they were looking for a hiatal hernia, and so it really won't be lying when I say I need time off for this surgery. Doc's office already said it would write me a note just saying abdominal surgery. Today I'm in a really good place. I'm hopeful and ready to roll! // Sorry for the long run-paragraph, I have a new computer and have no idea why enter isn't making paragraphs! LOL

[dmh102 51]

I just got my official date' date=' Sept 30!! Although I am hoping for the 27th if the doc can fit me in. A weekend to recover would be much better since I'm a teacher, instead of having to take a whole week off. My doc's office keeps insisting that recovery will be quick, perhaps 4 or 5 days only til you can go back to work. (But I do understand everyone is different.) // Today I had my endoscopy, and they found a hiatal hernia. Not really surprised there. // My doc has a great office and works like a well oiled machine in regard to insurance. I went in for my first appt and they got approval before I left! Wow. Also, in a moment of panic today, I called up with questions (just to be sure I won't get surprise bills) and I talked for 20 min with the billing specialist who assured me that all I pay is 500 and all other bills will be taken care of by the office. It is billed out of network, so whatever bills/checks I get, I bring them to the doc. // I was getting nervous but now that the endoscopy is done, I am ready to go. All I have left is a sleep study and cardiology clearance. I am actually looking forward to the 3 week pre-op diet as I hate to cook and I hate to decide what to eat. I've been doing very well on the low carb (100 carbs or less a day) diet that they put me on 3 weeks ago, but Protein Shakes are so easy, especially with the start of the new school year. // I told my chairperson about my endoscopy, that they were looking for a hiatal hernia, and so it really won't be lying when I say I need time off for this surgery. Doc's office already said it would write me a note just saying abdominal surgery. Today I'm in a really good place. I'm hopeful and ready to roll! // Sorry for the long run-paragraph, I have a new computer and have no idea why enter isn't making paragraphs! LOL[/quote']

Congratulations.... I wish I had a date. I have completed all the necessary testing so I am just waiting for the results from one test...I wish my drs office would schedule a day just so I have something to look forward to...again congratulations

[Isailalu 11]

I just got my official date' date=' Sept 30!! Although I am hoping for the 27th if the doc can fit me in. A weekend to recover would be much better since I'm a teacher, instead of having to take a whole week off. My doc's office keeps insisting that recovery will be quick, perhaps 4 or 5 days only til you can go back to work. (But I do understand everyone is different.) // Today I had my endoscopy, and they found a hiatal hernia. Not really surprised there. // My doc has a great office and works like a well oiled machine in regard to insurance. I went in for my first appt and they got approval before I left! Wow. Also, in a moment of panic today, I called up with questions (just to be sure I won't get surprise bills) and I talked for 20 min with the billing specialist who assured me that all I pay is 500 and all other bills will be taken care of by the office. It is billed out of network, so whatever bills/checks I get, I bring them to the doc. // I was getting nervous but now that the endoscopy is done, I am ready to go. All I have left is a sleep study and cardiology clearance. I am actually looking forward to the 3 week pre-op diet as I hate to cook and I hate to decide what to eat. I've been doing very well on the low carb (100 carbs or less a day) diet that they put me on 3 weeks ago, but Protein Shakes are so easy, especially with the start of the new school year. // I told my chairperson about my endoscopy, that they were looking for a hiatal hernia, and so it really won't be lying when I say I need time off for this surgery. Doc's office already said it would write me a note just saying abdominal surgery. Today I'm in a really good place. I'm hopeful and ready to roll! // Sorry for the long run-paragraph, I have a new computer and have no idea why enter isn't making paragraphs! LOL[/quote']

Where are you having your surgery?

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[Irishflower79 183]

Missed a call from the doctors office (didn't recognize the number) and now we are playing phone tag

Kind of worried because it was the not the scheduler that called me. Should this be a concern?(for the people using true results Scottsdale)

[PuraVida37 715]

Where are you having your surgery?

In a hospital not far from my home here in NY.

[Isailalu 11]

In a hospital not far from my home here in NY.

I only ask because I'm going to Dr Ahmad at Mather Hospital and I got my endoscopy yesterday too!

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[PuraVida37 715]

Sending you a personal message, lsail.

[PuraVida37 715]

Irish, your photo looks just like a friend of mine who also had lap band. lol

[Daliaha 78]

I start my pre op diet tomorrow... I'm so excited. then week from tomorrow is surgery. They said I'm scheduled for 3pm. I thought that was kinda late..but maybe time will come closer to morning..once theyget. Operation sorted put