Katie T.

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Last night I posted to the OH Lap Band message board.  I was scared...I was amazed others felt the way I did.  This has been an amazing year, so many things happening.  I have waited for the day where I would be given that "chance" to actually loose weight and keep it off.  

I realize this is gonna take a lot of work.  I am not looking forward to making changes, but know it's necessary in order to live and enjoy life to it's fullest.  

I will update again soon.  Bye!!!

This week has been very very busy.  Between getting prepared for my mother's surgery on Monday (breast cancer returned), I started the "pre-op" diet of two meals of liquid protien (Slimfast Low Carb) and two snacks (eating two South Beach 100 calorie bars) and then about 3 oz of protien (i.e. chicken) along with a starch and fat.  OMG, I thought I would be starving, but so far so good.  The only other "small" thing is me quitting smoking too.  Thank goodness for the patch.  So Tuesday, Oct 16th is my pre-surgery dr's appointment.  I can't wait, and can't wait to get a weigh in point of reference.   Hope to hear from any of you -- and will be on daily going forward.  WOOOHOOO

Katie. 

I received word Friday, I was approved for LB!  I call this morning to the surgeon to talk about a date and schedule appointments.  I am so very blessed to have been approved.  I hope to have the surgery by end of November!  Let's get this started asap so I can start living my life again!  

I will keep you all posted.  My thoughts are with those still waiting approval!  Everyone deserves a chance.  

Katie.

This is hopefully the beginning to a great start.  I have completed all my pre-op tests, now the surgeon can submit the request to my insurance company.  I went to a support group meeting last night and talked to 4 people who had the lap-band procedure.  There was also a presenter who was a plastic surgeon who talked about all the excess skin that is left over after WLS and then he showed before and after pictures....ewwwww.  

Each day is like a nightmare thinking about not being approved for the LB.  What if I don't get approved -- what then do I do.  It's amazing how overwhelming this has become, but I am not depressed about it.  Just feeling like I want the answer now without waiting.  We all deserve the right to be healthier and be given the oppotunity to live longer.  Just hope I am part of that "in" crowd!  

Talk to you soon.