juliemarie777

What's PB' s??? And did you feel the lump in your throat immediately when filled? God Bless You! Julie

I get my first fill tomorrow don't feel any restriction now, but am afraid of feeling it afterwards. I just don't want to vomit or choke ever! Hopefully I won't have any issues. Wish me luck! Praying it all goes great for me. God Bless You! Julie

Got banded the 5th feel great no complications...shrinking daily! Still a little sore at incision sites and a lil bruising. Worst part was anesthesia, coming to and the first night. Otherwise everything is great! God Bless You! Julie

At hospital now waiting to go into surgery in 30 mins. God Bless You! Julie

Thanks! :-) God Bless You! Julie

Anyone using Dr. Umbach in NV.? God Bless You! Julie

Anyone using Dr. Umbach in NV.? God Bless You! Julie

Preop diet started yesterday.... God Bless You! Julie

Mine is actually the 5th but my lol mermaid thingy says 4th... God Bless You! Julie

Wow dd very inspiring to hear you are doing so well, gives me comfort to know that it is possible and success is just around the corner. I have yet to be perscribed a pre op diet... God Bless You! Julie

Time good luck and I look forward to following your progress as well! God Bless You! Julie

Awesome! Good luck everyone we will have to follow up with each other!

I'm pre op going the 5th of Sept. I live in Rocklin, hoping to meet some local banders as well...is anyone in the Roseville or Rocklin area? Also, I looked up my own clinic because California has hoops to jump through ans about a year wait. I'm having mine done I Las Vegas Nv. Be happy to share if you are interested in looking elsewher and get moving for your surgery. God Bless You! Julie

Thanks that would be great! 160 lbs. Are you still losing? Or maintaining or both? Any complications that go with the territory? God Bless You! Julie

Getting Banded the 5th...I also have not started a pre op diet....anyone wanna share? I am excited too..didn't know the pain factor involved...eep! God Bless You! Julie

Getting Banded the 5th...I also have not started a pre op diet....anyone wanna share? I am excited too..didn't know the pain factor involved...rep! God Bless You! Julie

Getting Banded the 5th...I also have not started a per op diet....anyone wanna share? God Bless You! Julie

Love a mentor...typo God Bless You! Julie

Maybe now is a great tome for us to start a forum with some ground rules or guidelines? I for one would live a mentor as I go through my journey. Oh and I am "normal"...ha ha ha... God Bless You! Julie

You are welcome! Thank You God Bless You! Julie

Hi my name is Julie. I'm new to this Group scheduled for my surgery the 5th of September. So excited, to finally begin my weight loss journey and get back to the real girl that's been trapped inside for the past 20 years!

I looked up a surgery center on my own its called, BeLite they scheduled my surgery within 2 weeks. Emailed and faxed all my paperwork. No referrals, they walk me through every step if the way. I currently have MediCare which covers 80% of the surgery and the hospital makes payment arrangements for the 20%. All that I am required to pay is a small fee to the physician and nutrtitionist at the time of surgery. And my flight roundtrip. It's located in Las Vegas, NV. I live in Ca. Depending on the state you live in and your insurance, can determine what " hoops" you are required to jump through. I am spared the hoops because Nevada doesn't have the hoops. I'd google them and call to speak to a consultant. They were very encouraging and got the ball rolling and I am preparing to go on the 4th, surgery the 5th AMD home the 7th, they provide transportation for me to and from airport, to my hotel, to the hospital and back afterwards to my appointments and airport. Provide the meals and I can have my support person stay with me in the hotel as well. Pretty sweet deal and I am so excited. Hope this helps! The surgeon is Dr. Thomas Umbach you can Google him.