Very frustrated...having to diet (now) 5 more months with PCP supervision before Aetna will pay. This is more frustrating than ever before. I'm finding what liquids agree with me for the two pre op liquid only, weaning myself off of carbonation, and all the t ime...knowing as of January..I'll have my Lap Band and a one ounce pouch. Thus, frustrated and curious as to the why this must happen. Did you folks go through this as well. I'm watching what I eat, but I will be completely honest in saying...I'm not dieting strictly...so, tell me somethin' good about this! I still am smiling, but with a big 'ol question mark in the middle of my forehead!

Hey Nancy! My surgery is next Thursday also. I guess that means that we're surgery sisters or something. I know exactly how you feel. My initial surgery date was set for 09/17/08, but they moved it up to next week. Knowing that I had a month to prepare for it was one thing, but now I've got a week and I'm a little anxious because I feel like I have so much to do to get ready, i.e., grocery shopping, make sure I have decent underwear (lol), find my robe, get new slippers... Anyway, I'll probably lose a lot of sleep between now and then making lists, and reading all of the advice that I can find. One thing is for sure though, there is plenty of advice and I can say that I certainly appreciate all of the information that everyone has shared from their past experiences. The information has certainly calmed any fears that I have had, so now I'm just excited about this journey that we both are about to take to a new life. I don't know about you, but I'm certainly ready for it. Good luck to you and I'll keep you in my prayers!

My surgery date is 08/28/08!!!

Everyone says chapstick/lipgloss, some have even said a back scratcher would have been nice to have had ****ep one on my night stand lol) The hospital will provide most of what you need, but the comforts of home is what you want to focus on. I have a battery operated fan Im bringing, my lipgloss and body spray! lol....ya gotta love victoria secrets! lol I have been told to bring comfy clothes to go home in but I figure i will arrive in a clean outfit and I wont be in that long so I will wear it home. Maybe a few magazines in case your feeling good and feel like reading Good luck with everything, congrats on your 'day' HUGZ! Pam

Ummm My surgeron has me on 2 meds after my surgery and they have plastic and if you are on prozac Im sure he will keep you on it after too,,be wise any medical advice just ask the doctor himself,.