aww! ok

Wow! 6 hours! that would make me psycho! lol

I spoke to her yesterday, actually and she doesn't take my insurance.  Thanks for responding, though!  One place I called wants to do 6 hours of neuro-psychological testing.  This is getting ridiculous.

Hi, I am sorry I didn't check back here sooner.  I have been totally busy with work.  I got my surgery date for Fair Oaks it will be December 12th, although there is a potential for it to be moved to the 14th but within that week.  It took a long time for BCBS Fed to approve it.  I would love to get a support group together somewhere in Manassas.  There has to be bunches of folks who have had the band, RNY revisions etc., and I think we should get together and support each other.  Once I have my revision surgery and get into recovery I plan on making sure my weight loss is my singular focus so support will help. I have been getting ready by getting what I need like protein stuff and I got some bari-bowls so I can make my meals in those and eat from them exclusively while I am in weight loss mode.  I am a very successful lap bander until it stopped be successful...this time I want to get to goal.  So I am ready.  I am also frightened....you know like bad things happening, it not working, complications...gotta keep positive.

Let me know if anyone else is interested in a support group.  thanks, Jacquie

Hello,

I haven't had surgery yet but i would be interested in a group.

I attend the meetings @ inova fair oaks (3rd Monday of each month) and so far its nice..

I live in Centreville but work in DC and all my friends are in Arlington...lol

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