Finally a surgery date

[KariWI 1]

KariWI

After 6 months of preop meeting and instruction and waiting on insurance I finally have a surgery date 12/12/06!!!!

I have been quietly watching everyones posts and copying stickys and still trying to get the hang of actually posting here. But...now I hope to be able to actively give/receive support and information. I'll be here for awhile as I have 130 lbs to goal sooo hi friends and thanks in advance.

[Devana 0]

Hi Kari, I'm glad you found us. This certainly is a great place for support and information. You may want to see if there's a December bandsters thread started yet. Good luck and congratulations on your date!

[Shesha 1]

KariWI,

WI? Are you in Wisconsin? If so, who will be your surgeon? I am not banded yet, but will probably be banded in WI.

Thanks!

Sheila

[KariWI 1]

Yes I am in Wisconsin. I am at the UW Bariatric center in Madison with Dr.'s Garren and Gould. Everyone has been very nice so far.

[lianna 3]

What a wonderful early Christmas present! 2007 is going to be a great year for you!

[KariWI 1]

Thanks lianna I really appreciate the support. Wow you have really been successful...good for you!!!!

[Ariel 1]

Kari i will be a fellow dec. bandster. My date is 12/27! Goodluck!

[carol453 0]

Hello everyone I am schedualed for Dec.4 I guess there are several of us that will be getting a great Xmas present

carol453

[laurigee 545]

Shesha And Kari

Hi. I Too Am From Wisconsin. I Live In Cambridge. Its A Small Town Between Madison And Fort Atkinson. I Was Banded In Fort Atkinson By Dr. Erickson On 9/05/06. They Were Awesome. To Date I Have Lost 40lbs. What I Like About This Program Is That You Have To Attend At Least 6 Support Group Meetings In The First Year After Surgery. Like This Site Its Wonderful To Meet People Who Are Going Through The Same Thing As You. Good Luck To Both Of You

[KariWI 1]

laurigee,

Wow you have done really well. I hope to be as successful. I'm going to a support mtg tomorrow night and then I'll have the next one the evening before my surgery. I enjoy meeting the people and getting their perspectives. Lapbanders are definitely in the minority of this group as most are gastric bypass participants but still learn alot from each other.

[teatea6931 0]

Hi I Am Getting Y Surgery Dec 11,i Am So Excited. I Have To Meet With The Doctor Dec 7 And Then Thats It, No Post Op Dietl

Theresa

[KariWI 1]

Theresa D.

Your surgery is one day before mine!!! I am getting excited...and nervous. I met with the nutritionist yesterday and got a notebook full of dos and don'ts. She gave me some samples of Protein Powder so I want to try that and see what I like so I can get what I want ahead of time. They had done alot of the work for me with charts showing amt of Protein in different brands, what people like most, and cost. I go for the stress test next week:faint:

[chubbola 0]

kari-

hi! i am starting my journey at uw clinic also! how long from seminar to surgery date did you have to wait? was the 6 mos wait due to your insurance? which insurance carrier do you have? the more i wait, the more anxious i am! hope to hear back from ya!

[bubbyville 0]

KariWI and Laurigee -

Another Wisconsin person here -

Laurigee, you and I have the same Doctor - probably know you from the support meetings - I am one of the sassy ones. (aren't we all)

Good luck everyone!!!!

Tracy

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Kari, I just wanted to drop in, welcome you to LBT and congratulate you on getting your surgery date. We look forward to getting to know you better!