Any September bandsters out there???

[mdicurn 0]

:heh::kiss2:Hi all my name is Rhonda and I am dying for a change!! I went last Thursday for my psych eval and nutritionist eval and I guess all I have to do now is wait 2 weeks untill all info is in to the Docs. :clap2: I am excited and hoping all goes well but I just really dont know what the next step is, I have not even met the Docor yet for a consultation but the good thing is that my insurance covers this in network Doctor for my surgery and they said all I need is a precert. for my surgery and yaaa.

Does anyone know what how:ranger: much time after your initial consultation with the Doctor doing your lap band takes before you get the surgery? I am a nut case lol:help: I am excited abut meeting new friends and hearing their great oucomes of the lap band...

Take care all:whoo:Rhonda:kiss2:

Hi Rhonda!

I think the time really varies from person to person. Some folks are able to get all their testing done and breeze through the insurance process, then have it all done in a month or so. Others, like me, have been working for nearly a year.

[mdicurn 0]

Im shced. for Sep. 14th and having doubts about my picking lapband over bypass surg.

May I ask what kind of doubts you are having? I was getting a little jittery too, but I remembered the reasons why I chose to go with the lap band in the first place: no cutting of the bowel, no problems with Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, no "dumping", and reversible if need be and that made me feel better.

[PCracker 0]

Me. Mine is scheduled for the 4th. I am very excited and ready for this.

[missy 0]

Mine is the 6th of Sep. in TJ with Dr. Ortiz!

[missy 0]

Wow~ PCracker, you lost 20 pounds on your post op diet! That is impressive! What did you do? How long did you do your diet?

[PCracker 0]

Oh yea I wish, I should have made that clear I have lost 20 lbs since Februrary. I did lose 8 pounds in the 2 weeks I was practicing the liquid diet. I started one day a week liquid then 2 days then 3 day so by the time the Sept 21st gets here I will be ready for 3 weeks of liquid dieting. I hope to lose even more when I do start my liquid diet. I will keep you posted.

[surfbored 0]

My Banding date is September 5. :whoo:

I was just reading the thread about everyone's accomplishments since being banded. Now I can't wait for my turn! I am using Dr. Bradley Waggoner at Journey Lite of Houston.

[REDGIRL 0]

hI, my surgery date is 9/5 also I had orignally got scheduled for the month of August, but got cold feet after hearing about the pre-op diet. but i realize i have to do this for my health. So hang in their with me my soon to be banded freind!!!

redgirl

[bubblebelly 0]

To the ones getting the band on September 20, who's your doctor?

[butterfly17 0]

Hey there, I'm scheduled for Sept. 7th. I started this journey last November. I had my insurance approval in March. So I have been patiently waiting for a surgery date which was just scheduled about 2 weeks ago. I'm sure you all can imagine how excited I am after waiting so long for a surgery date. 18 more days to go :clap2: Good luck to everyone out there!

[toots2 0]

Hi All,

Due to be banded 5th september 07 ......in the uk. :clap2:

[poohlvr 0]

I am scheduled to have my surgery on September 19!!! Good luck everyone!!!

[deetrayn 0]

Hello September Bandsters! I was just approved and I will be banded on September 24th!

[suemtt 0]

Hi everyone! My name is Sue. I'll be banded on Sept. 4th by Dr. Geiss in Syosset, Long Island, NY. Only 14 days to go. Good luck to all.

[ghostbuster 3]

Hey there, I'm scheduled for Sept. 7th. I started this journey last November. I had my insurance approval in March. So I have been patiently waiting for a surgery date which was just scheduled about 2 weeks ago. I'm sure you all can imagine how excited I am after waiting so long for a surgery date. 18 more days to go :clap2: Good luck to everyone out there!

Good luck! My surgery date is the 7th as well. :whoo: