June 2007 Bandsters

[musicalmomma 1]

Thanks for the crossed fingers and toes I'm not too concerned. I'm guessing my doc, a real nut job, will put me on a broad spectrum antibiotic and re-check my blood in a week. I'm sure it will work out. I'm just glad it was found in time to do something about it.

Right now I am seriously steamed with my insurance provider! Long story short, they've been processing my claims as out of network, when they're all IN network!! They FINALLY admitted to the computer error and are going through our entire family's bills since 1/01/07 to adjust them! Looks like they're going to owe me some money!!! But dang, these bills are driving me nutz!! I know, be grateful I'm not self pay...and I am...I'm just worried that I'll now have a life time of these head aches because of needed fills and blood work more often and such. BUT, if I don't get my weight under control, it's only a matter of time before I'm getting LOADS of doctor's bills for weight related disease! OK...enough rambling...

KT...let us know how your appt goes today

**edit** My PCP was really cool!!! He had a copy of my test results there and said he thought slightly elevated blood cell count was a bunch of of “hoo-ey” and that I probably had a little bug and that my count wasn’t high enough to cause worry. He repeated the urinalysis to make sure I didn’t have a UTI, but said he refused to do a bunch of tests when he can see I’m fine! SO, he’s signing off on the surgery and I’m all set!!! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

[kt_999 0]

Hi everyone

Had my final appointment with surgeon today... he said "well done" on weight loss so far, start your pre-op diet tomorrow, no food after midnight on the 31st, here are hospital forms you need to fillout and see you in theatre!!!

So, no more blood test or any other of any kind... all seems very straight forward... this is a good thing :-)

Well, I'd better go visit the treadmill... hope everyone else has a great day.

Cheers

[kimmom 5]

I can hardly wait I feel like it will change my life ! I really need this tool. I have tried everything and always regained my weight only to weigh more each time. Any one else getting banded in June ?

Kim

[musicalmomma 1]

I can hardly wait I feel like it will change my life ! I really need this tool. I have tried everything and always regained my weight only to weigh more each time. Any one else getting banded in June ?

Kim

Welcome Kim!! Everyone on this particular thread is being banded in June. It's so exciting!!! I can't believe how fast it's coming up!!!

[KimmeGirl88 0]

Hi everyone! I am scheduled to be banded June 21st! I am so excited! I am really intrigued by all of the posts on this site. There is so much help here for any type of issue that could or would arise. I love the support that everyone gives. I have started just a low cal diet for now and will have to do a high Protein liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to the surgery. I am so happy---this will be the first day of the rest of my life! Congrats to you all, and I hope us June bandsters can keep in touch!

~*Kimme*~

[twinklesprinkle 0]

we have the same date! if all goes well with the financial end of it, still worrying about the costs as i am self pay.

[reeburgdon 0]

Hello all. Just found out today that I am scheduled to be banded June 6th. I have to do a 2 week Optifast diet.

Ree

[Lisa H 0]

Me Too-I had my last appt today! I start my two weeks of Protein Shakes tomorrow! I'm very excited right now, but I wonder what my mood will be like after several days of liquids only! We will have to compare notes since we will both be banded on June 1st!

Lisa

[Nina_S 1]

Me Too-I had my last appt today! I start my two weeks of Protein Shakes tomorrow! I'm very excited right now, but I wonder what my mood will be like after several days of liquids only! We will have to compare notes since we will both be banded on June 1st!

Lisa

Lisa - I am wondering the same thing. I start my liquids on next Tues (May 22) and I am already having thoughts of missing food. I told my daughter that I won't be able to cook and she gasped.

Accountability - I have done really well this week, aside from Mother's Day, it was a free day for me. Sticking to my spin classes and burning 600 cals on the elliptical on the other days. Eating has been clean as well, lots of Protein, low carbs... I don't want the shakes :huytsao.

Nina

[Suzzzie. 3]

Hi everyone

I have my final appointment tomorrow with surgeon before big day on June 1st... am kind of worried about all these pre-op tests that everyone seems to have to do??? I had some bloodwork done a couple of months ago and that's it... I wonder if the surgeon is going to spring all this other testing on me tomorrow? Or maybe it's an insurance reqirement (I'm self pay)?

I have my pre-op tomorrow, all I was told about was labs and EKG. My insurance is paying for mine. All docs are just different, plus they look at each individual case to see what needs to be done.

Good luck everyone!

[AliceJ 0]

Hey Brandyk....I am also scheduled with Dr Spivak on the 19th. I am so glad I came across your post. Can't wait!!!

[ja9va 0]

Welcome new posters for June banders! Only two more work days until my long waited appointment with the surgeon. I have a list of questions, mainly after what I ahve learned here. You are right Suzzzzzzie, everyone is so different. I am really excited about next week. I have appointments both Monday and Thursday next week, lab, dietician, groups, etc. I have waited since March 22 for this to start! I was depressed when they gave me my date of June 7, wishing it was sooner, but now it is here!!

[kt_999 0]

Me Too-I had my last appt today! I start my two weeks of Protein Shakes tomorrow! I'm very excited right now, but I wonder what my mood will be like after several days of liquids only! We will have to compare notes since we will both be banded on June 1st!

Lisa

Hey Lisa

I started the pre-op Optifast diet today... so far the only thing that I am missing is coffee! I did buy some green tea with lemon to help with the "hot drink" cravings and it is really nice so hopefyully that'll do the trick.

Am just about to start todays exercise (treadmill) and then plan on having a chocolate shake at about 4.00pm then I may just have to go to bed!!!! I think that the first 3 days will be the worst... however I've heard that you can loose as much as 7kgs in the 2 weeks if you really stick to it... I know that everyone is different but wouldn't that be awesome :-)

K

[Crabby54 0]

Hey all, so happy to hear so many of you are going for your pre-op appointments. (also a bit jealous LOL) It's getting so close for you.

I only have a few more appointments til I can make my pre-op one.

On the many differences of appointments, yes it is up to the doctor. For me I think my age, my family medical history and my own medical history is part of the reason I need all these pre-tests done.

Welcome new June banders.

[captain danbo 0]

It looks like everyones pre op appointments are 1-2 weeks before the big day. Mine is only 2 days before. I asked the Doc and he said that the hospital wants the lab work done no sooner than 72 hours. So 2 days before I need chest X-ray, EKG, Blood work, and I meet with the Doc for the last time before the op. I always thought it took longer for the blood work. Anyhow, I can't wait!!! Best of luck to everyone.