melody_mary_42f

Here I am home and it is all behind me. I did have a setback due to the fact that I had had 2 other abdomenal surgeries. One staple procedure, and one reversal of the staple procedure. I had alot of scar tissue that meritted the Doc. making a large incision to do my LapBand. THe recovery time is much longer than for the 5 small incisions. I still am truck wreck material, but am so much better. I had a real hassle with the Hospital. Apparantly I am the first one to ever have a cap on my surgery for lap band...mine is to pay 15,000 and that is all. I was told by my drs office that i would be treated in his office as a patient pay, since I had a cap on my insurance. This seemed to cause much confusion as to how the hosp. would charge..The rest of the story remains to be seen. Physically I am ok. But I do recommend that you know going in that there is a possibility of an Open surgery. It is rough. I have lost 3 pounds and Doc says by the weekend i should see some major changes. Blessings to you all. Mary

Here I am home and it is all behind me. I did have a setback due to the fact that I had had 2 other abdomenal surgeries. One staple procedure, and one reversal of the staple procedure. I had alot of scar tissue that meritted the Doc. making a large incision to do my LapBand. THe recovery time is much longer than for the 5 small incisions. I still am truck wreck material, but am so much better. I had a real hassle with the Hospital. Apparantly I am the first one to ever have a cap on my surgery for lap band...mine is to pay 15,000 and that is all. I was told by my drs office that i would be treated in his office as a patient pay, since I had a cap on my insurance. This seemed to cause much confusion as to how the hosp. would charge..The rest of the story remains to be seen. Physically I am ok. But I do recommend that you know going in that there is a possibility of an Open surgery. It is rough. I have lost 3 pounds and Doc says by the weekend i should see some major changes. Blessings to you all. Mary

yes, mine also said nothing that thick till the second week,. I will have a reality check in the morning,,,,,,,,,,Surgery day,!

Some Cream Soap,,,,,,,,,I havent found that on my diet chart,,,but im looking,,,,,, Bless you sweetie

I am back on track, and surgery is tomorrow....I will be reporting in ASAp. I am ready, and thank all for the support you have given to this point. Blessins to you all!

IM suppose to have surgery on Jan 16th and today,,,,jan 14th my financing may be falling apart,,,,,I do want to be banded,,,,,,,I really do

Hey there, Jacksonville AR. here. I see that you used Dr. Luttrell? I did go to one of his seminars, but have decided to go with Dr. WEllborn. He did a WLS reversal for me many years ago and I feel safe with him. I talked to his office just today and I think that I will be in for surgery before the end of the month. Im so excited. One question,,,,,,would you do it again?

sounds like it is fill time to me

why wouldnt the Company that makes the band pay for a second operations. This is suppose to stay in us for LIFE!

[i know it had to be very frightening. That would scare me that I couldnt take the Doctor with me to work on me at the Hospital if needed.

Sisterrrrrrrr Girl. Now just what if you had decided to go to the Hospital? Would Your Doc. been able to assist you there?

I seem to hear of the port flipping often, why cant that dude be stiched in place?

Is tomorrow still the big day?????? I pray for your health and recovery....Id love to hear how it went. Mary