On the road to bandville...

[mandilou 1]

I had my information session last night, and I learned some interesting things about my particular hospital's lapband procedures. I will have to complete a 6 month diet plan with the nutritionist on staff, which will be nice because she knows exactly how to document everything for insurance. I'll also have to lose a prescribed amount of weight before the surgery. They said everyone is different but everyone is expected to have a set amount to lose or they will seriously consider canceling surgery. Also, I'll have to stay overnight, which sort of bummed me out. I was hoping this would be an out-patient thing, and I know it is sometimes.

Also interesting is that there is no "pre-op" diet, which I thought was pretty standard.

Regardless, I have my initial appointment April 14th, and I can't wait to get started! DFH and I are starting our gym memberships this weekend, and hopefully that will help!

Unfortunately, the six month diet won't start "counting" until May, meaning that I probably won't have surgery until November/December. Kind of a bummer, considering I'm getting married November 24. But hey... the 6 month diet will hopefully mean looking better in my dress! :huh2:

Anyway, wanted to share my "whoo hoo!" with everyone!

Edited April 3, 2008 by mandilou

[*susan* 1,709]

The important thing is that you have started the process towards becoming healthier. It is great that you have a gym membership and someone to go with, that really makes a huge difference.

Keep us posted on how things are progressing.