cbk 1 Posted March 13, 2008 i'm being banned on the 19th as well and can't wait, tired of the pre-op diet. I am getting it done in Boston. Good luck March Banders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselori73 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Good luck, CBK!!! I'm in West Virginia. I'm on the 19th as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tenten 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Just think only 6 more days left on the liquid diet. I know after banding its another 2 weeks, but we can do it! Here's to being healthy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kljared 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Hi, I am being banded on March 25 as well. I am nervous as my doctor just suggested (STRONGLY) I do Liquid Protein until then. I was pretty excited before that! Good luck to you--let's stay in touch! Kristin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fearsgraves 0 Posted March 14, 2008 I got my approval a in as little as two to three weeks. I went to the doctor to see what my options were next thing you know i was approved and scheduling a date. I am so excited and anxious at the same time. How long did it take you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbk 1 Posted March 14, 2008 My appt was Feb 8th, getting banded march 19, ins approved 1 wk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lori0307 0 Posted March 15, 2008 Hey Lori. I am also a Lori and I am also getting banded soon. My date is the 27th and I can't wait. I have 92 pounds to lose. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Where are you from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnt1215 1 Posted March 15, 2008 pictures have always been a hard thing for me. I want to take them, but not be in them. Had one taken last October as a starting pic. but have not been able to find it to load it to my signature!!! still looking. Gonna do another pic before 3/19, a true before surgery pic. so anxious for Wednesday to get here. trying to stick to Liquid Protein this weekend, before all clear liquid Monday and Tuesday. I miss chewing things when on liuid. may have to break out some gum. Keep up the good work everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselori73 0 Posted March 15, 2008 Hey Lori, I'm from West Virginia. I'm 5'2" and weigh 203. I've only lost 5lbs on the pre-op so far. My surgery is Wednesday. My doctor has never done the procedure before, he has 3 of us scheduled that day. I'm number 2. I'm so worried that something will go wrong and I won't get my band. (I've heard if your liver is too big they can't do it). My procedure will be free. It was the trade-off of using the un-experienced surgeon. I'm 34 and a single mommy of 3, without this deal I couldn't have had the procedure. My stupid insurance company doesn't cover any weightloss surgeries. I've been heavy since the second grade. My parents used to call me "fat albert" as a child. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbk 1 Posted March 16, 2008 Why are you going to someone that has not done a lapband before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hannah2008 0 Posted March 16, 2008 I start my new life March 17th too...it will be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnt1215 1 Posted March 16, 2008 :biggrin:good luck and all the best to those of us being banded this week.. HAPPY ST. PATRICK"S DAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
les 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Hello all! i am being banded on 4/11 in Rochester NY! Would love a support group...No pre-op diet for me...unless they just haven't told me yet...I guess I'll call...That should pain stuff scares me. Oh well- everyone responds different. How soon after surgery do you get your first fill? How do I set up a cute little page with a little ticker on the bottom? Thank you for all you support! Les Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnt1215 1 Posted March 16, 2008 I am from Rochester, originally, moved 28 years ago to lovely Delaware. Where in Rochester are you having the surgery? for the ticker, go to the tickerfactory site listed on the other ones posted. you can make all kinds of themes. Good luck:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crus 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Hi everyone! I'm also new to this site. I'm getting banded in TJ, Mexico on March 29th. Surprisingly enough, I haven't been nervous, just excited!!! I live in Utah, I'm a 38 yr old, stay-at-home mom of 2 boys. 7 and 2. I also have a 21 year old daughter and 5 step-children. I'm a grandma of a 9 month old. Yes, yes I'm a grandma and have a 2 yr old. That's Utah! I'm soooo glad there are sites like this for info and support. Thanks! Cathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites