Okay here I go....

sweetie79 · August 6, 2008

I have been approved for my lap band surgery!!! :eek: :blink: :huh2::thumbup:This is the first time I post something, I have been reading soooo many different things here which make me feel excited...nervous and scared! My road here has not been difficult at all, I have BCBS and I just completed the requirements needed. I have not been stressing over it either maybe that's why I wasn't expecting the call I received from the doctor informing me that I was approved :ohmy: ! I have been overweight since my teens, I've though about gastric bypass, even visited a doctor, but was too scared to do it, the surgery just seem to drastic for me! I finally got information about the lap band and I think this will be the best thing I do..I hope! I honestly am so scared, my surgery date is September 12..yay! But with that I am terrified of the post op issues that could come with surgery. I am praying that like other's I have no problems, but I'm just so nervous. I also worry about how I'm going to adjust..I'm not the greatest cook and I do worry that i will have a hard time finding "easy to cook" meals suitable for my new eating needs. I also have so many questions about the liquid diet, and the mushys the chewing the pains and the gas....oh my god..am I going to be able to go through this???:cry_smile: I admit I am afraid of failing...I know I have made it this far, I need to do this for health issues, if I don't I could have some serious heatlh issues as i get older and possibly heavier. I don't have any serious health issues riht now, other than a herniated disk that gave me the worst pain I'v ever felt in my life..:sad:! I have two beutiful girls 10 and 5 that need their mommyto be healthy enough for them..and i need to do this for me..im just terrified and i need support ...please:crying:! I have not told anyone other than my mom, my bff who both live in Chicago and my hubby, they are all very supportive, but I don't think they understand how i feel, and i don't want to worry them! okay I'll stop now just wish me luck...thank you all for taking the time to read my post! :drool:

Melisa1 · August 6, 2008

awww you are soo cute! Exactly what im going through right now!! only you are a couple steps ahead of me. I go to see the nutritionist next monday. so i have a few things to do and then get approved by insurance :cry_smile: I cant wait though!! We will be totally fine! Dont stress at all! Just go exactly by what the dr tells you and dont eat solids too soon. By reading alot of what others have done and the mistakes they have made will help us to not make those same mistakes. We will learn what we can and cant eat. It will be a journey but well worth it!!!!! Hang in there...it will be fine. :drool: I will say a prayer for ya.

SparkyJ · August 6, 2008

Thats great, I am so happy for you. Now there are more questions than ever. So many people go thru this and have success. I am sure we will each find our own way. It has been months since I started this process. I was approved for surgery from my insurance co, finally, and now it's just starting to sink in. I still have to see the surgeon 1st though and get his approval....then testing etc. The nurse said my surgery could be early to mid November.

Melisa1 · August 6, 2008

Yeah thats about the same time frame as me. Just remember when you see the surgon...dont be afraid to ask all the questions on your list. Thats what he is there for. ask ask ask!! it will help. ive been asking like crazy. the more we know and the more we are prepaired the better. less stress. believe me im terrified. but i know it will be fine. next monday is when i see the nutritionist so i can loose any weight before then. my bmi is right at 40. so im sitting here eating doughnuts and a frap right now lol ...weird. but then after i see her they will put me on the liquid im sure. well ive been reading and asking alot too so if you have any questions as me and i might know. :cry_smile:

SparkyJ · August 6, 2008

Yes, I know what you mean, I have this thought-i need to eat all my favs b4 I get the axe! Like pf changs...etc..I do know that when I do start I will give it my all in every way. Thanks for the reply, J

Melisa1 · August 6, 2008

yep! My friends and i are planning a dinner called "The Last Supper" lol to one of my favorite resturanunts. :wink_smile:

sweetie79 · September 11, 2008

Hi , thanks so much for your reply! I guess we all do get nervous and scared but I know it's something i have to do for me and my health! thanks for your support!