Hi everyone! I am new here. I am going to be 25 in a couple of weeks. I went a seminar on June 23; had bloodwork and saw the Psychologist on July 7th; saw my primary and the dietition on July 14, and had all of my paperwork for a "medical necessity" approval submitted on August 22. Received the greatest news of my life (besides that I was pregnant) on August 25, I HAD BEEN APPROVED!! My pre-op appt. was on 9/4 and my surgery is on Sept. 16! I am currently on the liquid pre-diet using Optifast. I can have 6 shakes and 2 bar (that I don't eat), and some fat free chicken broth and sugar free Jell-O. I am actually surprised at the fact that I am not hungry at all. The shakes are delicious and I have lost 13lbs since the 9/4!! My surgeon is Dr. Craig Floch out of Norwalk, CT. His staff and him are wonderful people who really take the time to answer all of my questions!! I have a daughter who is 13months old and the light of my life and I am having LAP-BAND® done to not only improve my health and life, but to improve hers! Is there anyone else here from CT?
Good luck and congrats to all the fellow banders!!
