2gina

Hi this if my first time posting on this site and I have read mostly good but some bad. And wanted to see what the overall opinions are. I have been debating on getting banded for about a year now. And just recently got new inc. that MAY pay for it. I do have my fears several of them, like not waking up once I am put under, something going wrong during surgery and I have to stay in Hospital for a while, band slippage or erosion. SO I am willing to hear more GOOD and BAD about getting banded. And those who Regret it or would not change their decision even with the bad that they my of had. Thanks in advance. Gina

Hi just wondering if any one out their has gotten or is thinkgin of getting banded at Georgetown KY? I have been to my first all day apt. But was going in as a self pay then realized my husbands inc covers it, if you qualify. I am waiting on them to respond if I am approved or not. I know they have their own band web site which is nice, but I do enjoy getting on this one as well and have come to realize that getting banded seams more popular then getting a boob job. LOL which may need to come after weight loss:):rolleyes2:

Hi Lois5 - that is great on you loss. By chance are you on the Georgetown Bandsters web site? if so what is you user name? I have found it to be very helpful with lots of questions and answers. So you had no problems with the surgery? Thanks Gina

Thank you all for your post, I have so much enjoyed reading them. Now I only need to wait and see if the INC company approves me or not. Again thank you and if the Lord willing I too will be able to post my experences w the band. Keep up the good work ALL you are doing GREAT. Gina

Wow Oct 2007, that is great. I hope to know soon if my inc says yes or not. Are you on the Georgetown bandsters web site? If so which name are you? mine is gina. Keep in touch if you want to let me know how you are doing and I will do the same if I ever get mine done. I do think it is nice to have the message boards for questions and concerns. email me direct if you like gina_hill@hotmail.com and again congratulations and good luck

Hi I know this is an old post but did you go with the GT, KY Drs. And if so what has your experience been? Would you do it again? Has it been successful for you? Any info is greatley appericated.

AH just found this post on the Georgetown KY., So glad to know thier are others on this board that have been thier. I have only went for my first all day apt. And am waiting on to see if my inc approves or not. Quite a bit scared at the whole surgry thing - I have never been put under and that scares me that I may not wake up. So any comments is appericated.

I would for sure call the office and try to get in to see somone. Keep us posted on the outcome and hope all goes well.

Oh My - Thanks For The Info. I Had Gotten A Moco Tall Yesterday But Had No Idea It Had That Many Grams Of Protein And Such Low Cal. So Granda Here I Come:)00000000

ok I too am watiting for approval. Are you all calling your INC company or the place the Inc cordinater at the center were you will be haveing it done? Georgetown KY is were I am plaining on haveing mine done. And I thought I was to wait to hear back or call the Inc gal their not the INC company direct. Please let me konw. Thanks Gina

Well seams you are doing all the correct things, one good thing is that you have gotten rid of sleep apnea and dibetic, so that is a BIG PLUS, and maybe now that your body is heald of that the weight loss will come now. See if the protein helps and watch your carbs and salts and any hidden sugars you may be getting. From what I have heard and everyone is different on the loss it just may take you longer with a inactive thyroid. Good luck and not sure if helps or not but I would like to be at your weight.

You got approved by your inc @179? Did you have HBP, Dibitic or sleep apnia? Are you weighing at the same time ever day with the same amout of clothing on/off? Or eating to much salt will also make a dif on the scales. Also will gaining muscle which you shold be doing with your work outs.

What was weight? Are you getting in your required Portein?

Hi Susan I would like a copy of your letter you sent in for appeal.I thought about asking you that when I saw you have BCBS/Fed EMP. I have not gotten an answere and was suprised you can appeal it. Please send it to gina_hill@hotmail.com if you dont mind. Thanks in advance Gina

Yep I find that even exerise videos help. You can do it at home by your self but fell like you are working out w a group. And is much cheeper then the gym HOWEVER you still have to stick with which ever one you decide to do. And another idea is if you have a ex. bike or tread mill you can watch TV and it goes by soo fast, and if you have the kind of cable that you can record shows its a good way to catch up on soaps. Good luck