Sorry I didn't reply sooner...guess I got caught up in other things.

Consult went well. I am tenatively scheduled for surgery on June 4th. As long as we don't run into any insurance snags everything is planned to go!

I had a minor set back when I was leaving the office and found out the doc had a $1000 dollar fee. Not covered by ins. and of course non-refundable. I was NOT expecting that. She also charged $200 dollars for their protien shake mix.
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Insky67

Was wondering if anyone had band slippage experiences they would like to share. My band was originally placed 11/13/07. I went from 215 lbs to 173 with no problems. I did vomit a few times (dry meat) but not violently. The first of April I fell really hard on a splintered tree trunk which hit to the right of and on my sternum--knocked the wind out of my me, but didn't have any apparent problems related to my band until 2 weeks later when about 3 hours after lunch (5 chicken nuggets) I started...

rnmom80

Ok, I woke up today feeling desperate to get my “last suppers” before my liquid protein diet.


And since I know I’m going to be going in a transformation, I decided to cut my long hair. I just took my large scissor and started to cut away. I hope it’s even. It’s just above my shoulders now but the good think with curly hair – you can’t really tell if it’s uneven. I will be going to the salon tomorrow to style it. I feel so free, I no more hiding my fat face behind my hair....

bxlisa

My new friend Andrea and I have started walking at least three miles everyday. She is holding me to it quite well. Sometimes she would get out of work late and complain they didn't have a dishwasher at the catering company she worked for. I said "well, if you need help, I can do it until a week before surgery". Since I haven't done any "real work" in a long time guess what? IT IS KICKING MY BUTTTT!!!! I am so sore in my back that I can hardly walk. I can't lift my left leg to...

MSG's_SGM

I got approved for lap band yesterday so now i am waiting impatiently for the center to call with my pre-op screening date and my date for getting banded. i am so excited to finally be on the road to losing weight and getting healthy. ive been stuck at 42 lbs lost for a few weeks so i need to get on the ball and start exercising again

new_jewel