Congratulations on getting your approval and date. I am still pre-op..........March 12th, but what i did to help me prepare is to start practicing taking very small bites and chew chew chew, and start trying to get at least 64 oz of fluids in per day. You might want to try and get in as much protein as you can within your diet guidelines......it helps with the healing process. I wish the best for you, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. These are a great bunch of people here, who will support you and try to answer any questions you might want to ask. But most important..........follow your Dr's directions. You might also want to check out the lapband forum. they are also a great bunch of people who can answer any questions about the lapband. Best of luck to you and please keep us informed as to how you are doing. Maryellen

Just starting to find out about surgery. Wanted to know if anyone knows the general cost of the surgery in Florida in case Insurance won't cover it.

Hey Crhistal... Sorry it got pushed out so far...but on the bright side...now we have our surgeries on the same day! Keep positive...next Thusday will be here before you know it! Take care, Dave

I hope it works out this time and it happens. It would really mess things up for us if they do that to me. I can do a week or so but any longer and I probably can't do it until this summer. I hope all goes as scheduled now!! Sherry

Hi Sherry. I am having the same exact problem. I emailed my surgeon's nurse today to see if they could call me in some antibiotics. I think mine is a sinus infection but it feels like I am starting to get congested too. I just can't let anything delay this surgery for me. I have my Mom coming from Georgia to help out and my hubby is taking vacation... I hope we both feel better soon. What antibiotic did they put you on? Jenifer