Surgery this Wednesday-28th

Looking forward to looking backward. I've been researching this surgery for so long. I can't believe I'm finally here. We went shopping and bot a food scale and some protein stuff. I laughed as i thought about the fact that I'll probably have it with me at the next meeting, (to give away) cause who knows if I'll even like i****ching all of you has made this process so easy. I've known what to expect, thus far. And have had wonderful support. What's so wonderful about this time in my life, is not so much the surgery. Ok, I'd be lying if i didn't say it was a big plus. Just as important is knowing all of you. I never would have been able to be as sure about this, had i not been able to read all the posts. I know i don't write much but, I am here learking. Thank you for your caring, and kindness Nancy PS as some of you know, we've had a rough year. This surgery has brought us (not closer) but back to where we were before Cal was diagnosed It's helped him to step out of the shell he's built around himself and back into our relationship. I looked at him last nite and said with excitement, 2 more days! He looked so shocked/worried. He's so concerned for me. Remember that song. "I love how you love me". Ok, we had a great ten years, a blip for about 8 months, and now he's back. It might be temporary. But, I'm loving every minute of it! I have to go get a kleenex, so see ya later. Nancy

GUESS WHAT EVERYONE???? NANCY IS ABOUT TO BECOME A BIG LOOSER!!!! Wtg Nancy! I'd be a liar if I didn't say I was a big envious that you get to go first..... but it's also a relief, cause I get to learn from you!!! So, take tons of notes, do what the docs order you to do & just remember that we are all here for you to give you all the love & support you need I pray that things continue to improve between you & Cal.......just remember to communicate & love everyday! See ya at the meeting tomorrow night!! Save me a seat , don't want to sit on the floor!!! Jackie, "your soon to be bandster bud"

thank you Jackie I didn't mean to sound like things between me and Cal were bad. Actually, they were always great, he's my best friend. He's terminally ill, and has retreated into himself in the last few months. It's no ones fault, it just sucks. I might do the same thing in his position. It's just nice to have him back in the game with me, even for a short while. thanks for caring. nancy ps you can sit on my lap if you need to

Hi Nancy, I am fairly new here and am excited to read your post saying you are ready, willing, and able to take on a big step in your life with getting the lap band. How long did it take for you to get it from step one? What insurance do you have and who is doing your surgery? I started the steps for getting banded with Dr. Emma Patterson, and her whole phase or step program is so strict and the psychologist I had to see was a real pain in the you know where. If I can get approval through my insurance, I want to have the surgery done elsewhere or find a way to have it done in Mexico. Already picked a highly qualified surgeon there. ;) good luck and happy losing! Judy

Hi Judy, I'm not sure you want to hear my answer. It took me years of research to decide what i wanted to do. BUT, i think i started on OH in November and it was such a wealth of info, that i just zoomed all over the site and made my mind up. My insurance took 5 days to approve me. It's United Health Care. I too wanted to go to patterson, but, i decided it was to far. So, i started all my pre op stuff here, even before i was sure what i wanted. I got it all done and then still had the Drs office hold my completed app til i was sure about which surgery i wanted. So, it was me who dragged my feet. But, i feel good about my decision. If you need names, numbers, etc or just want to pick my brain, I'll be home for the next two weeks. Email me and I'll send you my phone number. [email protected] nancy

Oh Nancy - I'm so excited for you. I'm hoping this journey will be a wonderful one. I'm sorry that Cal's journey will end before anyone would wi**** to, but we will all be here for you. If it's okay, maybe I'll pop over to see you on Thursday to see how you're doing? I work right here at the UO, so the hospital is just two blocks from me. Hugs to you sweetie. Linda

Hi Linda, Sure I'd love to see you. I'm not sure what time i will be released, dismissed, discharged. They say, it will be a 24 hour stay for the band. Don't we also live near eachother? I'd love to come see your quilts while I'm off. Nancy

Good luck on Wednesday, sweetie. I am so happy for you. Take care and we will be rooting for you!! (((HUGS)))

Thanks Kim! I even went and got my Extra Tropical Passion, so I'll smell good for the Dr.'s. Luv Nancy

You are too funny. Isn't that stuff so great though?! Man it smells good. Be careful though, doctors' wives get jealous awful easy, so don't go there smelling too sexy!!