JohnC
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Well 6 days to go till band day for me. Don't even want to hear about pain right now, cause I'm sure there will be some. Will keep you posted.
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Welcome Twanda, You can post a thread asking for a Dr. in your area & you'll probably receive several references. I wouldn't worry about anyone saying weightloss surgery is an easy way out because it's far from it. The band is a tool you have to work with, nothing easy about it. If you feel in your heart the band is the right thing for you then you should go for it. My Doc. only required my PCP's medical records to verify that I've tried many attempts at diets & regained weight,it wasn't important to have his approval. Good luck
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Well it's 1 week & counting, starting to get a little nervous :tongue: but I just came back from the support group meeting tonight now I'm back to excited. Guess I'll just be glad when the surgery/recovery phase is over with. Anyway good luck to everyone & keep in touch.
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Finally, after all the form filling,consultations, evaluations, tests, & insurance approval I have a surgery date of April 23rd. I'm going to be one of the first ones to get the new realize band at this hospital. I really have a good feeling about this. I think that the lapband will be the tool I need to finally lose this weight & keep it off for good. It's hard to believe that I'm excited about a surgery but I can't wait to get started.:scared2:
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Hey Lora, I'm notreal sure how a buddy list works but we can be buddies & find out. Dr.de la Torre doesn't require a pre-op diet but I'm watching what I eat to a degree. I figure I'll have the rest of my life to lose the weight so there's no big hurry. Where is Mo. Bariatrics located? Keep in touch.
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Yay my surgery date is April 23rd-I'm scared
JohnC replied to yvonneb3's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrades Yyvone, I am also getting banded on the 23rd of April. Good luck & keep me posted on your journey. John -
Congrads Brandy, I am also getting banded on April 23rd in St. Louis, Mo. Hope we can stay in touch in our journeys. John
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Cpap Machine and cough? Need advice
JohnC replied to amsderb's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I have a nose mask with a chin strap. I had a cough & waking up with a dry mouth & a co. rep. told me to turn up the heat & that helped. Just hang in there & you'll get used to it. -
I got a booklet on the realize band & from what I get the fill goes all the way around the band & it's a softer balloon type material and the band itself is wider to keep from slipping. Also it has a low profile port. There's a website to register your weight loss for your Doc to monitor. Good luck Keep U posted
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Hey guys, I'm being banded on April23rd, I'm getting the Realize band. Will keep you posted
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Greetings, I'm getting banded on April-23rd & I also have type 2 diabetes. My nurse at my consultation said to watch my blood sugar very close after surgery because it drops considerably & I could become hypoglycemic.
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My banding date is April 23rd & I'm excited as well. Hope all goes well for you & good luck in your surgery.
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my banding date is April- 23rd, I'm glad I made this decision but I'll be a little relieved once it's overwith.
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Hi, my name is John & I've been married for 28 years with 2 kids,3 grandchildren( one on the way) I live close to St. Louis Mo. & my surgery date is 4/23/08. :thumbup:
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POLL Should I have them redone to make them perfect... Breast pictures
JohnC replied to princess_n_thep's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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Poll: What really works for hair loss?
JohnC replied to Anyalee's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm not banded yet but they told us at the support group you might lose hair from 3 to 6 months post op but you should start getting it back after that. -
That sounds like a very high percentage. It seems to me I read the national complication rate is in the single digits, maybe you can get some information in the complication section. Good luck
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April 23rd here. Dr. Roger de la Torre at DuPaul hospital in St. Louis Mo. No pre-op diet required but I'm starting my own this week. Can't wait to get this dog & pony show going. JohnC
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Hello from Italy waiting Banding
JohnC replied to MeiQa's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome MeaQa, PM means private message -
Welcome Lora, Congrades on your surgery date. I'm also being banded by Dr. De La Torre but at DuPaul hospital in St. Louis on April-23. I met him for the 1st time on Wed. for my consultation. I've never had surgery before but I'm not too worried cause I've had nothing but glowing reports on Dr. De La Torre. Good luck with your surgery & keep intouch. John
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Thanks for the replies, I will keep everyone informed.
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Congrads Dogluvr, I'm getting banded on 4/23 in St. Louis.
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NIKKII & CARRIE- My DW was dead set against the surgery at first, but she did some research on her own & she recently told me if everything goes well with me she may also have the surgery. So there's a good chance your DH's will come around eventually. Good luck to both of you SHELLI-Congrades on your success
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Hang in there Carrie, I thought it would be a drawn out affair also but it only took my insurance co. 5 days to approve me. Good luck in your journey
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Yeah, I've been approved by my insurance co. after only 1 week:thumbup:. But the only down side is their only going to be paying 75% :banghead:. This includes all related cost but the surgery alone is $20,000 leaving my co-pay $5,000 not counting the pre-op test & fills. I'm happy to be approved so quickly but the hospital has already said they want the co-pay before they'll do the surgery. I can probably get it from my 401k plan but I 'd have to pay a pretty big penalty. Just wondering if anyone else has had their insc. only pay part of the cost. . JohnC