Vicki Loichinger

Tellie, I so understand your feelings concerning your Doctor. But you have to put your health above being afraid you will insult "him". I think, and this is just my opinion, that we put Doctors on such a level that we think we owe them something. It is so hard to get past the thought they are not "GOD". If you feel confident with the new surgeon and can find some references about her, then go ahead and let her get your band fixed. Tell the other Doctor when he gets back. You can't wait three weeks. You shouldn't even have to think that you could. And neither should he. The "why did this happen to me?" there is just no answer to that. Crap happens. You were in tuned with your body enough to know that something wasn't right and you found out what it was and can now get it fixed. You will feel better after this surgery. You know what to expect. You have been through it before. When all is said and done you will be so glad you had it done. Your Husband should not feel he has to tell anyone exactly what you are going through if you don't want it told. If you can't make the trip, then it is just as simple as you aren't feeling well. If you had the flu or something like that would anyone think anything about your not going? If he feels he has to tell them something concerning the surgery or hospital stay, tell them you are having a scope or something. Something vague. It is no one's business. But I know that is easier said. I am wishing you the best. I am praying for your peace of mind as you have to go through this. Just keep your eye on the prize. It will be all worth it. This is being said by someone who has not yet been banded,and may not have a clue what I am talking about, but I am wanting to be so bad, that is why I want to support anyone I can. Hang in there "This too, shall pass" vicki in indy

Thank you all, I hope I can keep the energy to go through all thier hoops. If there was anyway, and believe me I have thought of all of them, to self pay, I would be on a plane to Mexico as soon as possible. But bad credit and some recent financial problems would keep us from getting approved for any type of loan. So Insurance is my only option. I keep buying those lottery tickets. If I were to win that is the first thing I would do. Schedule Surgery. Vicki in Indy

Thankful everyday. vicki in indy

Oh yes they will keep a fire lit under me. I four sons and they all are very health conscious and althletic. The two in the middle (one of them the college guy) were high school wrestling champions. So they know what it is like to be hungry. So they don't have a lot of sympathy sometimes. They have this "tough love" approach. their dad and I are divorced. their dad would think that surgery was the whimps way out. My husband now, is very supportive. And he is sympathetic, probably a little too much. First husband didn't think I could do anything right and current hubby thinks I can't do anything wrong. What a difference. Vicki in Indy

And I am not banded yet, wait till that happens, the one in college will know better than i what i can eat. But his biggest thing is exercise. He hounds about that all the time. vicki in indy

Nope I was clean as a whistle, just an empty Water bottle. The son that got woke up was like "what is going on" vicki in indy

Oh trust me, I must have said goodbye five times. I even printed the whole im to keep. I didn't want to argue with him because basically he was right, he just doens't understand. But my patience was thin. I was just thankful it was over the computer and not in person. But it was strange to get berated over the computer. In his defense, he did say Your My Mom and I love you and I am watching you die a slow death. I hope that means he cares. The only good part about the conversation was his approval of the LAP BAND, which I am not saying I need, but comming from him it was interesting. Vicki in Indy

Hi My Name is Vicki, I live in Indpls. Indiana. I am 49 years old. Feel like I am eight nine. I have a BMI of 38. I am four feet ten inches, weight 188. I have seveal comorbidtys: Diabetes, type 2, trying to be controlled by insulin and oral meds, not doing such a hot job. Also, when I am on insulin I swell and am in a lot of pain in many areas of my body. I am sensitive to it or allergic or something. sleep apnea, I use a Bipap at night with a settin of 17/12. I have high blood pressure. Take meds for this. Have asthma and COPD, take inhalers and oral meds for this. I am short of breath most of the time. Partly because of the asthma but a bigger part because my stomach is large and hard and presses on my lungs making it very hard to breath. I have stress incontinence. I suffer from depression, (wonder why?) My Diabetes (INDO) Doc brought up WLS to me first. I thought you had to be more overweight then I am to have this. But his feeling is that it is the only way to control my diabetes. He says I need to be skinny, and I need to eat a low calorie diet but not be starving all the time. I am sure he is thinking GASTRIC BYPASS, but I feel the LAP BAND is the perfect tool to help me accomplish just what he is saying will help me. So I am at the beginning stages. I have done a lot of research on the band. I have read this site front and back and others too. I feel LAP BAND is exactly what I need. I saw my PCP this past week. He didn't seem to sure about this. He for sure knew nothing about the LAP BAND. So as his last ditch effort he prescribed me TOPAMAX, a med for seizures, with a side effect of weight loss. I took it for two days and felt really strange. Not sure if I will take it anymore or not. The PCP will send in a referral to the Insurance Company. But I don't think he holds out much hope that they will cover it. So my fight begins. I see the Diabetic DOc this thursday as well as my Pulmonologist. Next week I see my Sleep Doc. SO I plan on getting statements and records from each to give to the PCP to go along with his referral. ANy advice on how to proceed would be so appreciated. I learn something from you guys everyday. Thanks for being here. Vicki in INdy

That is exactly what I am hoping for. I am confident the band will improve my health and save me and the insurance company a lot of money and I plan on letting them know that too. My health at this rate has no where to go but down without a huge change. And I think the Band is the tool I need to make the change. And make it permanently. No more yo yo dieting. No more fads, just eating healthy and less, with the help of the band, and then being able to be off insulin and able to exercise. Quality of life should improve drastically. thanks for all your responses. vicki in indy

Thanks Darla. Yesterday I spent the entire day trying to get into the site. Felt like I had lost a friend. Then all of sudden I thought well I will try once again and LapBandTalk came up. I was so happy. It is amazing how much the support and information from others in a persons same situation mean. It is like a life line. I am sure this place has been a life line to many. Vicki in Indy

I am reading through past posts and loving it. You are right this is a more down to earth site that seemingly allow others to say what they feel without the know it all attitude. What I also like is that everyone are responded to and not just a choice few. Thank you again. Madame Yess [/b] Sometimes you just have to find a "home" and this place is a great home. Sending strong wishes for a uneventful surgery and a fantastic recovery. Everyone will be here for you on your journey. Even me who is just beginning. Vicki in Indy

THis is my very first post, but I have been reading here a bit and when I read this last statement, I wanted to yell YAHOO. I am just now starting the process of getting banded. I mean just starting. I haven't met with a surgeon yet, just know that this is what I want. And WLS has been recommended by my Diabetic Doctor. I am asthmatic and diabetic, I have high blood pressure and sleep apena. Feeling better is what it is all about for me. I will put an introduction in on the right thread. I just had to comment about your excellent post. Thanks Vicki