shellbell99 0 Posted June 20, 2008 Oh my gosh! I just scheduled my surgery for July 23rd with Dr. Aceves...I bought the plane tickets which really REALLY makes it real!(how many times can you say "real" in one sentence?) I have so many butterflies in my tummy!! Someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell99 0 Posted June 20, 2008 OH! ran outta room!! Someone wrote about a list of supplies to buy...anyone know where that is?? :rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted June 20, 2008 I'm going by myself too. Oh! I checked out your web, You look great, You don't even look like you need lap band. But good luck anyway, I think we're all scared alittle but excited at the same time. It's like when you were a kid waiting for santa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted June 20, 2008 try the pre op forum maybe you'll find it there i remember seeing it just not sure where Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joiful 0 Posted June 20, 2008 Are you going to the same place as I am? I don't even know the doctor's name. I didn't even have insurance cause I am self employed. My husband called and we are getting insurance on July 1st. Just in case. My package included the air fare. Did you chose one that didn't? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perfectforme 0 Posted June 21, 2008 YES, yes JULY 15 is when I get banded. I start Optifast in about a week the 29th. This part is making me nervous. BUT I WILL DO WHATEVER I have to do. It's been a long emotional haul for me. I have CIGNA Insurance and I have been so worried that after all these tests and everything else I've been through that they may deny me on some minor something... My doctor, nutrionist have told me not to worry about it that I'm covered but I don't think I could handle the disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orea15 0 Posted June 21, 2008 I understand how you feel. For me it's more that I worry they'll find something wrong with me that will delay or stop the surgery. As far as I know I'm basically healthy, but after working so long and so hard to get approved, I suppose it is natural to worry that it will be taken away. Orea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisadental 0 Posted June 21, 2008 My surgery date is July 24th. I'm excited yet nervous. Good luck to everyone 8-). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoSusan 1 Posted June 21, 2008 Updated Banding in July [June 30 fluffbgone who’s here because I like the name!] 1 wsw27 1 tillydog 1 doedoe1961 2 minidriver 2 slim2be 2 BethO 2 mrsgriffin2u 2 trudei 2 Barbiek 2 annabella 2 SanDiegoSusan 2 anita reyna 3 BigBander 3 scoutmama 3 2GoodDogs 4 joiful 7 ginnyc 8 blaze 21 8 Louisville Lesa 8 zeama 8 cinda 9 Sarv 9 MarylandMommy 9 siouxsie Sioux 9 Rivieramaya05 10 sallen21 10 Goobe 10 2Blite4life 11 wstone 11 falloons 11 melallot 14 MaidMarion 14 Chellets 15 Fearless55 15 Flowerpurr 15 lynlynkr 15 pschmolle 15 perfectforme 16 eyespy 16 lisainbohemia 16 lotzasunshine 16 SciTeach 16 lynlynkr 16 michkor 17 3m’smom 17 tnag86 18 toogoode4u 21 clayverde 22 zillyanne 22 TeriVA 22 kimaly 22 lleighton5 22 Choromom 23 BABOOMER 23 shellbell99 24 nyllrap 24 linksmom 24 lisadental 25 Kiki220 25 Nachtigall 28 splfrd 28 mamanmidwife 29 Cherub 30 orea15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted June 21, 2008 Joiful, no, I'm not sure I've heard of your place. my DR. is Dr. Rod in Juarez I do think you should find out who your DR. is. I did a lot of research on mine. pros & cons his stats, ed. and so forth.cost was 7000.00 all inclusive except air I live in va. round trip was 539.00. I was wondering how you chose your DR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trudeip 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Oh my goodness there are a ton of July Butterflies. I have to say I am getting soooooo nervous and so excited, at this point I really just want to get the surgery part behind me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joiful 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Thank you that was nice of you to say I look great. I once modeled bikinis so , I now weigh over 200 and see not end in sight. I have been fighting an eating disorder for 30 years I want it over with. Even thought about tatooing myself -BANDED JULY 4 2008. I hate tatoos for myself but I feel like I am going to finally have some relief and some help with this! I think I may get a ring with the date on the inside of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted June 21, 2008 speaking as a tatooed woman(10 times over)if your not into them deffently go with the ring. PS I love mine, they all tell the story of my life. sometimes good sometimes bad lol. I'm really proud & Happy & excited ect. ect. ect. But don't think i'm adding it to my tats. Lots of luck !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staylucid 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Yippee Yay! My surgery is scheduled for July 1st. Best of Luck to all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimaly 57 Posted June 21, 2008 YEA!!! more and more Butterflies everyday, How many July Butterflies are going to Lap band conferance in Houston in Oct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites