maggiehpp
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The whole clan; maggie in the navy dress; pre-surgery
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Hi Phyl,
Thanks for the friend request. I didn't get much of a chance to talk to you in the chat room tonight; it was pretty full, but that's great! so many people seeking advice. I had a little setback today..don't think you were in there when I explained it. Anyway, had appt. w/ the cardiologist today, and he is concerned I may have a blockage, and I must do a cardiac catheterization before he can clear me for surgery. Cath is 8-13; so another month's delay, but nothing I can do about that. It will happen eventually!!??? Send a prayer my way! thanks, maggie
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Hi Kat,
Thanks for the friend request. Missed you in the chat room tonight (actually today, Fri. 7-11). Love your pictures. You look so pretty and happy. I had a little setback today. Had appt. w/ the cardiologist (to go over results of ekg, echo, stress test taken 2 wks ago). I was so optimistic that he would say he was ready to send his approval to the surgeon. NOT!! He said I might have a blockage and I have to have a cardiac catheterization 8-13. I'm so disappointed for further delay, but if he finds blockage, he said he would fix it while he is in there, so I guess it's for the best. Keep me in your prayers.
thanks, maggie
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Hi MoonandStarz, I saw you in the chat lounge room last week. This week, I haven't been able to find the chat room. Do you know if it is still up and running? Just wondering... maggie
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Hi Shee, Thanks for the quick response; I did have an appointment w/ the surgeon in May, and the nutritionist told me to go back to my pcp for 3 more months of dieting and PT. I have bad knees also. I was just a little confused about what I was supposed to tell my pcp I needed the PT for; so your answer is helpful. I'm sure my pcp will know anyway, but I have been dragging my feet a bit about going back to her (which probably is not very smart!!) The surgeon's office said everything (cardiologist, psychologist, insurance approval, etc. would take about 3 mos. and in the meantime she wanted my pcp to chart my weight and physical therapy. I better get a move on and follow their instructions. How are you coming along post-surgery. Did you have much pain? Hopefully not. thanks again, maggie
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Hi Sheemac, What kind of physical therapy did you have to do? I have a lot of joint and muscle pain issues, but am not sure what type of PT will help that. thanks, maggie
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Hi Doddie, Thank you so much for the information and encouragement. How long did it take for you to be able to control the grazing/binging and change your attitude towards food as something you must do to stay healthy? I am so grateful for anything I can learn from you all who are succeeding in getting this food addiction under control, and leading healthier lives. maggie
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Hi SuefromMichigan, Congratulations and good luck on your upcoming surgery next week. I'm from Lansing, MI, and have my first appt. with the surgeon (Flint-Hurley Bariatric Center) on May 21. I wish I could get it done at a local hospital, but there is not a Center of Excellence here at this time. I'm very interested to see how your journey goes, so please update whenever you feel up to it. Who is doing your surgery? Are you going through Medicare and, if so, what did it take to get approved? Good luck again. Most of the bandsters on this site seem to have done really well and followed their individual plans closely. I hope to be able to do the same when my turn comes. maggie :thumbup:
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Hi Serenissima,
I'm wondering how your surgery went and how you are doing. I'n not banded yet, but hope to be before the summer is over if medicare approves.
thanks,
maggie
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Hi JoannMarie,
I'm just wondering if you have been banded yet or have a surgery date. If so, how did the medicare approval go?
thanks,
maggie
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A place for bandsters in their 60's
maggiehpp replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Phyl, Thanks for the encouragement and for "keeping it real." I am 68 y.o, with BMI 46 and several co-morbidities. I am hoping Medicare will approve my surgery and without too much delay. I believe I am ready for this and can be successful, though I don't expect it to be easy or without difficulties. You just keep on leading the way, girl!! maggie -
A place for bandsters in their 60's
maggiehpp replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Phyl, You are such as inspiration to me. I have my first appt. with the surgeon on 5-21, so I'm pretty excited about that, and also a little apprehensive. I have been going for monthly visits to my primary and lost about 20 lbs. then got offtrack and have gained about 10 lbs. back. My question is does the band help much with head hunger; like when you see something, and you're not hungry, but you want it anyway. Does the band help you maintain control of that? Thanks, maggie -
Sharon, Thanks for the info. I am happy to hear that Medicare does pre-approve, as I would be leery of having the surgery without it. I'm sure your dr. is knowledgable about the overnight stay and medicare, so that's good to know. I'm wondering if anybody here had surgery at Hurley Bariatric Center in Flint, Mich? It is a COE, and is about an hour from my home. Does anyone know, after having surgery at a COE, can you go to a bariatric center or hospital in your hometown for problems or fills? I hate to think of a middle of the night complication having to drive an hour on icy roads. Thanks, markie
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Hi Sharon, Maybe you can help me with a couple of questions: Does Medicare pre-approve the surgery? Seems like I read on here a few months ago that they do not pre-approve, but usually pay. Also, that Medicare does not pay if you do not stay overnight at the hospital. It's been awhile, so maybe my memory is not correct. I have been going to my pcp for about 7 mos. for dr. supervised diet, and am preparing now to call the surgeon's office and see what my next step is. Any help would be appreciated. thanks, markie
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Thanks Ronnie! That sounds great! I'll have to try it. maggie
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Hi Candle, Where do you get it and how do you use it? I'm not banded (just planning ahead). Thanks maggie
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Here is the truth about the band
maggiehpp replied to alysedg23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
IndioGirl, Thanks so much for taking time to share that information. I'm keeping a notebook w/ helpful info so I can refer to it as needed. maggie -
Here is the truth about the band
maggiehpp replied to alysedg23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
IndioGirl, Thanks for the quick response. I am learning through reading everyone's experiences that lap banding is not an easy fix, but a tool. I am a little fearful because right now, probably 50% of what I eat is because I want that particular thing, not because of actual hunger. I would hope the band is enough assistance to resist that, at least enough of the time to be able to lose weight. Right now, I have recently started a dr. supervised diet, and hope that after the first of the year to seek approval from medicare for lap banding. One thing that is confusing to me is that I went to a bariatric surgeon forum last month about banding, and the surgeon's office staff wanted me to make an appointment with him at that meeting, after which he would order the tests he wanted, etc. The literature they handed out said medicare requires 12 mos. dr. supervised diet with monthly visits. (I have since had responses from age 60+ banders saying they were not required to do that.) Did most people proceed this way (go through all the surgeon's tests prior to being approved by insurance)? If you get refusals, and takes quite a while to get approved, wouldn't you just have to get the tests done again (such as stress tests, etc.) My rambling doesn't sound too clear, hope you can get the gist of what I'm asking. Thanks so much, maggie -
Here is the truth about the band
maggiehpp replied to alysedg23's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm just researching lap band surgery. What is PB'ing?? (don't laugh!) thanks, maggie -
A place for bandsters in their 60's
maggiehpp replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Phyll, Did medicare require you to have 6 - 12 mos. of monthly dr. supervised diet/weigh-ins? My understanding was that that is a requirement. If they do not stick to that, I may be able to be banded much sooner that I figured. Thanks for any info about the process with medicare. maggie -
A place for bandsters in their 60's
maggiehpp replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Marilyn, Thanks for the info and quick response. Good luck on your upcoming banding! maggie -
A place for bandsters in their 60's
maggiehpp replied to Oregondaisy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi mduvall: I am 67 and am checking about lap band surgery. Medicare is my primary insurance and requires 1 yr. of dr. supervised diet. Do you have any experience with medicare? thanks
