I have a date for my lapband surgery!!

I went for my surgeon consultation with Dr. Dunshee at Tallgrass in Topeka, KS last Thursday, March 16. I have a date for surgery .... April 17 at 7:30 in the morning - - I have to be there at 6:30 (that means we will have to leave our house by at least 4:30 AM!!!)!! One month away!! I am self pay so I think they can get you in sooner since there is no 'red tape' they have to deal with in regards to insurance stuff. I think the liquid diet you HAVE to be on 10 days before surgery sounds like a killer.... BUT I CAN DO IT!!! With me living so far, they require that we stay overnight at a local hotel, just in case something were to happen. Roger, my husband, went w/ me to the consult and he will also go w/ me when I have the surgery ..... he is going to take a few days off after my surgery. I am not to drive for 1 week. He said that Dr. Dunshee looked like a 'little kid'. That means I have about 2 weeks to eat 'normally' ........ then no more. part of me is scared to death , but then at the same time I am excited to be getting this done. I'm crazy, huh? I have lost 25 pounds since my birthday in October! Start praying for me!!! Sherri

Im excited for you ...Great going. Not long before you start your losing slide for sure. Jan

Good for you.. I am seeing Dr Phillip hornbostel in sediala mo he is very nice, up front about everything. Tells like it is, and yet has a sense of humor and is professional. My surgery date is april 3, but I have covernty HMO and it had an exculsion on it plus an exculsion to any appeals to the exculsion. I guess thatthey really covered their self. I hope this is another lead for you to check out. Just dont give up, every time I ran into a brick wall I just started once gian. hugs to you and best of luck with "Crappy" insurance co. I know I have one too. HUGS;;;; DO NOT GIVE UP IF THIS IS WHAT YOU REALLY WANT.

Congrats! I hope your journey is smooth sailing. You can do the liquid diet. One tip from me, bleach your teeth. You can't eat if there's something in your mouth. Also, clean out junk drawers and closets too. My house was very clean and organized before surgery.