Who's Getting Banded in August???

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This August Banster thread is growing...I love it!! Please keep your prayers up for my approval & everyone else who is waiting. Thanks!!

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Just got my date confirmation yesterday... headed to see Dr. Kuri in Tijuana - going self pay and that's OK! Can't wait to share all of our adventures on this great new journey! What a ride...

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BANDED AUGUST 20th/08 by DR. PEDRO KURI at Hospital Angeles Tijuana-GOD IS GOOD!!
First fill Nov 1 - 2cc's

I am nervous and excited all at once! I have to do 7 days of liquids prior for the liver issues. Going through my local True Results office in Phoenix.

I too went on a cruise before my banding to the Bahamas on Carnival. My last big hurrah of food in excess. I have also been cooking lavish meals for myself leading up to the surgery.

I went through BC/BS of AZ and it was very painless for me. TR took care of everything. They gave me a checklist of what BCBS needed for approval, most of which was done in their offices, but they gave me referrals for the x-rays and blood work, they collected all the test results, they contacted my PCP to get all my background health records, and then they submitted it to BC/BS for me. The monday before my cruise they sent off my request and by the time I got back home I had my approval letter in my mailbox!

My Surgery date is Aug. 6th, I'll be getting back from vaction 4 days before my surgery. My doctor wants me to lose 10 lbs before surgery and he sugguested I do the slim fast diet....I'm having such a hard time (truth be told that I haven't been able to do for even one day), is any one else having issue's?

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BANDED 8-6-08!!
1st Fill 9-9-08
2nd Fill 9-23-08
3rd Fill 11-18-08

I have 4 lbs to lose before my August 7th surgery. They explained about the liver during a pre-op visit to the hospital yesterday. The liver gains weight first when you overeat. And when you lose it it loses first. They prefer a liver that is not too big, they have to inflate your stomach cavity with gas to move the organs around to reach the stomach without harming it or other organs. It sits right in front of the stomach.

So I myself am doing the liquid diet for 7 days before surgery to get used to it..and to shrink that liver and lose the 4 lbs. and maybe a few more before the surgery to make it safer.

More pre-admissions stuff tomorrow morning.

Good luck everyone.
Lahey has a wonderful program.

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Banded August 7, 2008
Lahey Clinic Center for Weight Loss
Dr. David M. Brahms
First Fill 09/19/08
Second Fill 11/06/08

I just got the word surgery is August 1st. Excited and scared crapless all at once

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Thanking God for the love of family, The kindness of friends & giving me the love of my life.........

I'm being banded August 7th! Exactly a week before my birthday! Talk about a good present.

Starting July 24th I have to go on a low carb diet. I think that will be the hardest for me. I'm totally a bread and potatoes kinda gal!

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Psych Eval: 07-09-08
Dietician: 07-10-08
Consult w/Dr. Smith: 07-10-08
Pre-op education: 07-10-08
2 week low carb diet: 07-24-08
Labs: 07-31-08
SURGERY: 08-07-08 / Dr. Adam Smith / Ft. Worth LAP-BAND^®

Hi all, This is an exciteing time for all of you. The count down! I'm a july butterfly, slowly watching my fellow butterflies take flight, waiting my turn. what are ya'll going to call yourselves?

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Band Date 7/22/2008
2 fills...4.4cc

Hey, I just wanted to say that I am getting banded with Dr. Kuri on Aug 19th. I hope we get to see each other!!!!

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All of us August bansters need a name...Any suggestions???

AWESOME AUGUSTS????

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I think I suggested this in another thread somewhere. I'm not sure if my surgery will be July or August yet. Will find out next Tuesday.

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Surgery Date-August 14th

I am struggling with the Slimfast myself!! It stinks and it is so thick it just makes me want to gag!!

My surgery is the same date! I will be leaving Key West on Sun, Aug. 3 to take my daughter to GA (she is staying w/ my parents) and then driving back to Central FL to fly to San Diego on Aug. 5. I am a little worried about the weight loss between now and then.

Good luck!
Anna

BTW - My dh got his band last Sept. and he is doing great!!

I like the name Awesome Augusts!!!

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Surgery date August 11, 2008 !!!!



Lizzy

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Thanks Lizzy!! That's all we have so far, so.....

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Vegas Girl suggested August All-Stars, thats good too!! Any other suggestions anyone?
How about:
August Slimmers

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Surgery date August 11, 2008 !!!!



Lizzy