KPA88 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Hi OLIVE, That's great well let me know how it all goes. I've been researching and although it's good you sometimes run across the bad and scary things too. I am still nervous about going to a doctor in Mexico but my insurance just won't cover it here. I've already gotten the run-around. I was referred to Dr. Kuri by a friend, she has been banded for 4 months and is doing great. Because of her I decided to make the call. I am anxiously awaiting the day, I too don't need to do the pre-op but I plan on doing it anyway! Nice to meet you too! KIT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathystrick 3 Posted May 23, 2008 KathyStrick looks like you are still alone and so is Rhonda! Wonder why! I bet it gets loaded up soon! I know! Isn't that strange, especially when some days have so many people? The 18th is on a Wednesday though, so maybe a lot of doctors don't do surgery in the middle of the week or something, I don't know. And Rhonda is on Friday, so that could definitely be the case for her. I know my doc won't do surgery on Friday. Maybe we'll get some company soon.:cool2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkeen 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Great Group!:cursing: Hello everyone, I am still not sure if I am doing this correctly. I now have a surgery date add of June 2. :thumbup: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Katkeen :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, mjsprague1017 :thumbup: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc :thumbup: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, jkpenny376, Nuali, luigismama, pitter :thumbup: 9 Bando :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita :thumbup: 17 TX diva, Apples2 19 Imgonnaloose :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY __________ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gardengrl 0 Posted May 24, 2008 That's weird. Now I've disappeared off the list. Do you guys know something I don't? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) :biggrin2:Sometimes people use an old list to add their names, but that is ok, I can fix it. Keeping up with this helps me count down to my date!:tt2: :party:Jazzy Junes! :cursing: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen :thumbup: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :thumbup: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :thumbup: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian Total 108 Edited May 24, 2008 by cathychatts to make easier to read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) :party:Jazzy Junes! :rolleyes2: 2 Deb, Realme, leepizz, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen :biggrin: 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY :redface: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian TOTAL 110 Edited May 24, 2008 by cathychatts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkpenny376 2 Posted May 24, 2008 Okay guys. Anyone else getting nervous with your date approaching. I hadn't been nervous until now...I go onto my high Protein diet starting Monday and I think it has finally hit me....I am really doing this and my life will forever be changed..........just wondering about anyone else about to be banded and how they are handling it? Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerryconner 0 Posted May 24, 2008 I haven't gotten nervous yet! My pre-op diet will start around June 3, 08 with a surgery date of June 17th. I am getting everything gathered together, like Protein Drinks and food I can have pre and post. Bought some new undies. and a few loose fitting cloths and comfy shoes. Please know that we are all "one big happy family" now, so jitters are to be expected. I have the added concern that I have many social gatherings to attend during my pre-op diet that are going to be real chalanges! I work for a school district and may teachers are retiring at the end of this school year, so therefore, since I am the cook for the school, they expect me to entertain! Haven't quite figured that out yet. I'll, as well as everyone else, will be thinking of you and will support you in any way we can. Just think how cute you will look in 6 to 8 months out! Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leepizz 0 Posted May 24, 2008 Hi Please change me to 6/3 Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanTam 1 Posted May 25, 2008 I wonder if those of us who have had surgery before (any major surgery) if we are more anxious than those who have never had surgery ? We have a Memorial Day function to go to tomorrow and it is expected that I bring my Texas Sheet Cake...not this time. I love our friends but I have to put myself first this time. This time they get Betty Crocker Brownie Mix ! ...but I'll throw some walnuts in there, too!! It's still going to be a little tough. :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gardengrl 0 Posted May 25, 2008 I've had other surgeries before (tonsillectomy, c-section, others) so I guess I am not that nervous about the actual surgery. The last time I was under, the tube scratched up my esophagus and made my reflux feel so bad. Other than that, I am not that worried. I'm more worried about the post op and making sure I do the right things so I don't have complications later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie D. 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Add me to June 9th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 25, 2008 CarrieD your are added and leepizz you are moved! :party:Jazzy Junes! :biggrin: 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen 3 Huggie Bear, Steveamy0503, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz :thumbup: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog :thumbup: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique :thumbup: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, hopefulmom25, Nuali, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184 :thumbup: 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, Micountryfarm, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, Long2bThin, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s :thumbup: 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, 19 Imgonnaloosem, KerryConnor, Shome :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00 :thumbup: 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian TOTAL 111 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkpenny376 2 Posted May 25, 2008 The thing I most worry about is not making it back to my children. That if something were to happen would this weight surgery thing be worth leaving my children for...but on the other side if I continue adding this weight I won't live my life to it's fullest and it will be cut short. With my other surgeries..c sections, hysterectomy those really weren't by choice. I guess you could look at it that this isn't by choice either..it is really about life and death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynlynkr 0 Posted May 25, 2008 All of the clearances are in; I see my surgeon on Tuesday morning, I am expecting a June surgery date. I just got back from the store and bought all the liquid diet and Protein stuff. It really did make it seem more real and I felt like I finally had control. (after jumping though all the hoops to get here) I am a nurse and have NO anxiety about the actual procedure. (I work at the health system in which the surgery will be performed) I am not worried about the liquid diet or the next 6 months, what I wonder about is the long term. I know this is a life long committement. I know I am ready to start it; I just hope I can maintain it. Do you know what I mean? :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites