I was Approved!!!!

How exciting! Have you started your liquid diet yet?
Can you sleep at night?
I keep waking up thinking about the future and being able to buy clothes in regular stores!
Heck I can't wait to fit in sizes at COSTCO..lol
I can't wait to hear how your doing!!

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Dianne

Dr Voellinger
Charlotte NC
Surgery 9/25/05 1.7cc
Starting at 268 well on my way to 160!
I plan to continue to feel good!
The band was Gods plan for my life, so I know I will succeed even when troubles come my way.

Thread Starter  

hi Diane! No I am not required to do the liquid fast. I am though required to walk 30 minutes a day until surgery day and then when I am able to get around good after surgery I will start back. I have been on my own trying protein drinks and different broths(low sodium). I know that protein is a must and fats then complex carbohydrates. I am going to stick with the nutritionist suggestion she is great! I am so nervous and excited. I am finally on my way. We don't have a costco here but man oh man do I want to fit in a pair of jeans from the gap!! LOL

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Banded 08/29/05
Georgia Coast Surgical
TO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!

I wish you the very best and congradulations. Most of all I pray this is the beginning of a wonderful new adventure for you, one that you have always dreamed of. Speedy recovery and God Bless!!

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367/265
Goal 145
Surgery 02/02
Dr. Eddie Gomez
Coral Gables, FL

I was just approved on 8/19 and Dr. V is my doctor too. I don't have a date yet but soon. Have you started your liquid diet yet? Are you nervous? Good Luck on your upcoming surgery. See you on the other side. Chao

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Starr





Banded 9/30/05
Starting Weight 290
Dr. Voellinger - CMC

How long did the whole process take i went to the seminar 8-22 and i have my first appt with Dr. Sept 1 and i dont know what happens from there, Can anyone tell me how long is the process, I also have United and live in Tx.so i hope im approved.

Thread Starter  

My entire process took about 3 months. Make sure you have at least 2 years of medical documentation about being overweight. This can be by your gynecologist, PCP, or any specialist that you are seeing for a medical condition. I have found that after the Dr. consultation, psychology exam, and the nutritionalist visit the rest of this process is entirely up to your health care provider.

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Banded 08/29/05
Georgia Coast Surgical
TO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!

i have united health care also . it took about 3 mo, but i was approved for the gastric bypass ( my paper wk. was coded wrong) so they had to redo it . it would have been sooner good luck sandie

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August 10th
Dr. Holzman - Nashville, TN
5'4" 207 - Starting weight