Chrislena, I told feel your pain..lol,I too had and have to drive 3 hours to my surgeon and I too worried about the same thing BUT try not to get too worked up about it.You have to keep in mind that you are gonna be surrounded by professionals who are specialized in this and I dont know about yours but my doc kept me over night just to make sure things were going to be okay because I lived so far away.If the doctor requires you to stay most insurances will pay for it.Its by no means easy but nothing worth having or doing is! You will be fine and greatful when you finally get back to normal. And as far as the trips,the good news is that it seems to get to be alot easier once you get used to traveling it....or atleast it has with me. If I have someone with me especially it seems to pass by pretty quickly! Good luck! Ann

Samantha, that is right. No diet, "just smaller portions" is what the nutr said. However, (by my choice) I have been doing the CIB NSA in place of lunch and dinner. And, I do have to do clear liquids 1 day b/f surgery (Valentine's Day) then nothing after midnight. I verified this with doc today. I also stated I would like to get the realize band also. I think I like the online support also. Plus, who knows maybe the online support will help us stay on track even more. I am hoping! Rhonda

I am so happy! After my appeal w/ BCBS Ill. I am approved!!!!

congratulations. i am so glad to hear you are home. good luck to you. mine is in 9 days!!

I just got approved and got my date - February 25th, 2008! I'm so excited that I can't figure out how to add my date onto my profile thingy. LOL I look forward to meeting people here!