TravelLady48 0 Posted August 26, 2008 Hi Ladies: I can hardly believe it, but I finally have a surgery date. OCT 13TH.:cool2: I had gotten so depressed because I really thought the surgeon had just abandoned me, because of my untimely cancellation of my original surgery date. He had just told me to lose 20 lbs and had given me no direction. Yesterday his nurse called to find out about my blood pressure and to check on my weight loss.:cursing: Well, to date I have lost only 10 lbs but the doctor said he sees my committment and he has gone ahead and scheduled the surgery. :w00t::biggrin: My nutritional counseling is Sep 16, then it clear sailing ahead for me. She offered me an earlier date but OCT will work out just fine for me. There is truly light at the end of the tunnel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilapple 1 Posted August 27, 2008 Way to go! I have been rooting for you. You are no longer "caught in no band land!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerngirl24 0 Posted August 28, 2008 That is great news! I am happy that you have your date. It will here before you know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlSpeedy 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats Travelady! You will be banded before you know it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelLady48 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for all the encouragement. The time should go by pretty fast.:biggrin: I still have some more weight to lose, but now that I have a date atleast I have something to work toward. My doctor did not tell me to do any kind of fast right before the surgery, but I will try to do a fast 1 week prior. I am going on a cruise the last week of Sep, so I hope i will at least eat from the "Spa menu" so I don't slide back too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gg2007BandSTAR 0 Posted August 29, 2008 That is excellent news!!! Wooo!! Oct 13th Here you come xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tammygirl 0 Posted September 1, 2008 TravelLady!!! This is great news! I am happy for you!! Tammygirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaStyleCoach 89 Posted September 2, 2008 Mornin' TravelLady, Congrats on your date - just think, you can schedule another cruise to Celebrate your victory and all the weight you are going to lose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lcjackson 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Congratualatins Travel Lady, I am new to this forum. I can really relate to feeling forgotten and getting depressed. It took my insurance comapny 6 weeks before they approved me. Finally the surgeons's office called and I too have a surgery date. I was about to give up and start planning a trip to Mexico. But I am scheduled for Sept 23,08. Good Luck. I'll be rooting for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelLady48 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Good luck LC with your surgery. You will be in my prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimbabe 1 Posted September 16, 2008 Hi Ladies: I can hardly believe it, but I finally have a surgery date. OCT 13TH.:tt2: I had gotten so depressed because I really thought the surgeon had just abandoned me, because of my untimely cancellation of my original surgery date. He had just told me to lose 20 lbs and had given me no direction. Yesterday his nurse called to find out about my blood pressure and to check on my weight loss.:eek: Well, to date I have lost only 10 lbs but the doctor said he sees my committment and he has gone ahead and scheduled the surgery. :biggrin: My nutritional counseling is Sep 16, then it clear sailing ahead for me. She offered me an earlier date but OCT will work out just fine for me. There is truly light at the end of the tunnel. TL. Good luck! I will be joining you on 10/14!! Yeah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lov2seay 0 Posted September 16, 2008 That is great news!! You are excited now, just wait until after you are banded! I wish you the best of luck and Congrats to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tammygirl 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Nan, I am so sorry you have had just a bad experience. Unfortunately, the band has some risks but you were able to get help quickly and avoid further injury. I wish you the very best in your recovery. Tammygirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelLady48 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Bimbabe: Goodluck on your surgery. I can hardly wait. It's has been a long time getting to this point for me, I really need the help the band an give me. Eventhough, I'm from Cali, I worked 5 years at Hartfield Airport and really enjoyed ATL. I had actually considered coming back to Atl for my banding, but eveything worked out here in Pasadena. Once my husband retires, we are considering moving to ATL. I wish you all the luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimbabe 1 Posted September 22, 2008 Bimbabe: Goodluck on your surgery. I can hardly wait. It's has been a long time getting to this point for me, I really need the help the band an give me. Eventhough, I'm from Cali, I worked 5 years at Hartfield Airport and really enjoyed ATL. I had actually considered coming back to Atl for my banding, but eveything worked out here in Pasadena. Once my husband retires, we are considering moving to ATL. I wish you all the luck. Thanks! Good luck to you as well. Hopefully, you will be able to come to ATL, let's meet! We don't have too much longer.....:redface: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites