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Although Dr Lin did my surgery, My initial visit was with Dr. Davis and he came highly recommended. Dr. Lin was awesome but Dr Davis would be my next choice at Emory.

Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I had a death in my immediate family, so i have been traveling back and forth to my home in Mississippi. As far as the weight loss, it has really slowed down. I had my first fill a few weeks ago but i still have no restriction. I am due to have another one in 3 weeks. I hope it helps. I am exercising and trying to follow the diet but its tough. Other than that i am doing well. Good to see everyone else is doing great. Good luck with your approval, Atlspeedy. I promise to keep in touch. Just had alot going on this past month. Well i am heading out to vote. I will check back in later.

Happy New Year Everyone!!!!

Klpdbl, Congrats on your fill.

:whoo: Congratulations Kiss. I am so happy to hear you are doing well. Just remember to walk, walk and more walking, it really helps. Keep us posted on your progress.

4jin, good luck on the approval process. You are in my prayers as well.

Hey Kissmygrits, I am doing fine. Lost 4 more lbs in the last 2 weeks. I am so excited for you. You will be in my prayers on Thursday and please keep us posted. Happy Holidays!!!

4jin i am doing fine. Still a little sore in the port area but other than that i am doing well. I am having a hard time getting the required protien in but i am trying. I ordered a weight loss cookbook today because my meals are becoming very redundant and boring. Glad everything is going smoothly for you. You will be banded in no time. Congrats!!!

Good Luck 4jin!!!

You look great. Keep up the good work.

Hello Angelsoul. My name is Charise. I had my surgery done at Emory as well. Dr Edward Lin was my surgeon. Yes it is mandatory that you bring someone with you. I took one of my closest friends, who is very supportive of my decision. I would love to be your surgery buddy. Email me at charise76@gmail.com. I was banded on November 27th and it is the best decision i ever made in my life.

I started my process at the end of August this year. I was banded on November 27th. I was approved thru insurance rather quickly. Most of my waiting was the scheduling of the appointments and the doctor's availability. It was a 3 month process for me. The bariatric center was really nice about trying to schedule some appointments on the same day. Good Luck!!!

:ranger: Klpdbl i am so sorry to hear that, but your wieght loss is great and very encouraging. Hopefully in 2 weeks you will get your fill. You are definitely an inspiration to me. Went back to work on Tuesday. Sorry i haven't posted but, I was only off a week from work and it seems everything went stir crazy while i was out. I had my one week post op appointment on Wednesday. I lost 5 lbs in one week. I guess water and boullion cubes will do that to you. I am not hungry at all. I drink unjury shakes for breakfast and lunch and food for dinner. The protien shakes really help with hungry. The gas pain is terrible but walking helps; other than that i feel fine. I hope everyone else is doing well.

Hi AtlSpeedy, Thanks. I feel great. I went to the movies and walk in the mall today. Hope everyone else is doing well also.

I too was banded Tuesday November 27th and feeling the same pain. Glad to know i am not the only one.

Hi 4jin. Not hungry at all. I am having to force myself to drink the water.

Hi guys, I am 2 days post op and feeling pretty damn good. My boyfriend and I even walk around the park yesterday with no problem. The only issues i've had is with gas and constipation. I took some gas x strips and they worked like a charm. Also Colace works greaat for the constipation issue. The adult strength tylenol seems to help with the pain so i am no longer taking the liquid vicodin. Sticking to the liquid diet so far and it hasnt been too bad. I hope everyone is doing great. Kissmygrits, will you be banded by Dr. Lin at Emory? He is a really good surgeon. Will you have it at the Clifton Rd location or Crawford long? I was banded at Crawford Long. Have a great day Everyone.

Morning everyone. Headed to the hospital. I will post an update as soon as i feel up to it. Have a great day and wish me luck.

Hi guys. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I will be banded Tuesday morning at Emory by Dr. Edward Lin. I am nervous as it gets closer but i am so looking forward to this.

Just left Dr. Lins office at Emory. I am scheduled for Tuesday November 27th. Now i am nervous!!! :paranoid

Hi jmschnapf I am currently going through the same thing you were. Was your original surgeon able to get you in or did you have to go another route? I meet with my surgeon on next Wednesday and i pray that he can fit me in before December 31st. My insurance changes at the first of the year as well and doesnt cover lapband.

Thanks for the encouragement. I really need and appreciate it.

My insurance is changing January 1st and lapband is not covered. I spoke with the surgery coordinator on yesterday and she informed me that Dr. Lin at Emory, is already booking into December and he may not be able to get me in. She said she will inform him of my situation and let me know something next week. I have an appointment scheduled with him on the 21st to go over my preop results and to get my date. My insurance is changing at the first of the year and lapband is not covered in the new plan. If he cant get me in by December 31st, then i will have to self pay which will totally suck being that i have went through this whole process with BCBS. Any advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys.

Klpdbl Glad to hear everything went well today. Congratulations on the weight loss. That's awesome.

Hi Klpdbl Thanks for the well wishes, and i will definitely keep you guys posted.