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Contella2003

LAP-BAND Patients
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About Contella2003

  • Rank
    Advanced Member
  • Birthday 06/08/1972

About Me

  • Biography
    A normal guy who is looking to make some positive changes in my life
  • Interests
    Cooking/baking/gardening/knitting
  • Occupation
    Social Worker
  • City
    Chicago
  • State
    IL
  • Zip Code
    60634

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  1. It’s a special day here at BariatricPal, according to your profile..it’s your birthday. Happy Birthday, Contella2003!

  2. Happy 41st Birthday Contella2003!

  3. Happy 40th Birthday Contella2003!

  4. Contella2003

    Mercy Hospital?

    That is great. Kathy has been very helpful. That is great that you are approved. I was denied SEVEN times before I was approved. Tell them all I say hi! --Joe
  5. Contella2003

    Mercy Hospital?

    I liked Lutfi, he is a great guy. I have BC/BS. Make sure you are on top of them though in terms of getting the insurance p-work set.
  6. Contella2003

    Newbie from Southern GA

    I was denied seven times prior to being accepted. Fight with the insurance company. They do not want to pay. Ask them for the criteria for the band, or look it up on their site. They fought me tooth and nail, but I won.
  7. Contella2003

    Newbie from Southern GA

    You will lose, despite the "head hunger". You simply cannot eat. That inability to eat, combined with exercise and activity, you will shed it. I am only a week into it and I feel differently already. Yes, the pre op diet sucks. I drank the chocolate slim fast. The others made me sick. I did like the carnation instant Breakfast. Just stir it well...... You will be amazed at how much weight you will lose pre-op!
  8. Contella2003

    Newbie from Southern GA

    Hang in there and be persistent--I was banded on 5/19 and since the pre-op diet I have lost 35 pounds. We all feel/felt the way you do. It is hard work, but you will get there!
  9. Contella2003

    Mercy Hospital?

    I used Dr. Lutfi on Monday. The office is as slow as all get out but the surgery was a success. They have some definite management issues, but the Dr. was great. Please share with me how it went.
  10. Contella2003

    Chicago Bandsters......

    Hi all! I just got home from the hospital. I was banded yesterday. The gas pains are intense, has anyone had that issue?
  11. Contella2003

    coughing post op

    Hey everyone! I am being operated on tomorrow at 9. I have been doing the pre op diet and all. As much as I have read, I cannot remember one thing. Can someone please tell me the location and length of the incisions? I cannot recall. Thanks! Wish me luck!
  12. Contella2003

    April bandsters- roll call!

    I am being banded on Monday Morning. I have lost approximately 12 pounds for the pre op fast!!!! Wish me luck!
  13. Contella2003

    Chest cold surgery 2/25

    Call them! That is all that I would suggest. Perhaps there is a answering service that can answer that. Good luck in your journey.
  14. Contella2003

    So many feelings and such

    That does help. It is really an identity change.....a GOOD one, but change nonetheless. I really appreciate your honesty. This is so exciting for me. I count the minutes till I am banded. I just have this "fear" if you will. I am silly!
  15. Contella2003

    So many feelings and such

    Hey guys! I have some things that are gong on with me, and I am sure I am crazy.....Many things in my life are changing/have changed over the past couple of years. I lost both of my parents on 05/06. The stress and grief over that has caused my lated gain, which is why I have opted for banding in April. I guess I am feeling scared about my new identity to the "world" as not a fat person. I assure you I am excited about that--don't get me wrong. I have always been a fat guy, and to not be fat is new for me...Am I crazy, or just being obnoxious? I feel anxiety about that. Can anyone share their thoughts? I am a psychotherapist and perhaps I am just reading too much into this. Also--some technical questions: 1. Since I have been on the slim fast, I have had the runs--is that typical? 2. In terms of the fills, I know I am not will not be filled until like month after the banding. Do you feel hungry during that time, like prebanding? Why do they make us wait? Any help you could give would be really appreciated. Thanks! Joe

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