Any1 else from CT ? New From Connecticut

Brenna's Mama · 09-13-2008, 08:30 PM

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!!

ReadyInCT · 09-14-2008, 12:38 AM

Hey there! I'm from CT and also using Dr Floch for my surgery. I'm in pre-op now; my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday the 23rd. Dr. Floch and his team are wonderful. I'm struggling with the pre-op liquid diet. I travel for work which means breakfast / lunch / dinner is 'out' and with clients. I'm managing it the best I can but I can't 'not' work during this phase.

Good luck with your surgery...I'm one week behind you!

LaurenKauf · 09-14-2008, 12:49 AM

Hi There , not in ct. But I'm a neighbor to the east in lil rhode island!! Good luck in your journey!!