atl38
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Hi, joannMarie we had surhery the same day. I had my first fil on the 7th it wasn't bad at all. Drank liquids that day was fine. The next day ate mushies and have had that pressure in my back. Its either swelling , eating to fast or too much. I think its operator error causing the problem but I'm going to figure it out. I can tell something is diffrent since the fill. Thats a good thing.
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I can relate totally. The broken toilet seat a few. I was at a cook out ounce and started started to lean over to pick up my drink and kept right on going onto the ground because to folding chair leg bent. It took two guys to get me up, words can't even describe how I felt. I haven't been on a plane since I was 15 I just refuse to ask for a exstender and I'm about to be 39. However good times are ahead. I'm going to start making a list of all the things being Morbidly Obese has robbed me of and one by one I'm going to do them all !!!!!!!! The day is coming when I will not have to ask for a booth at a resturant. An amusement park wont be an issue, a all day shopping trip, a plane ride, a one size fit all piece of clothing, a folding chair, a chair with side arms. THE DAYS OF BEING DENIED WILL BE COMING TO A END. THANKS TO MY BAND!!!!
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Hi, V-Queen I had surgery the same day. I don't have anything in my band and I'm hungry as hell that one cup of food is not getting it. I had a fill appointment on the same day also but moved it up a week hope my surgeon still gives me a fill I'm about to lose it. I need to feel some restriction so I'll at least know the band is really in there.:mad:
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Well my liquid phase was 7days I only lasted 5. The I started testing the waters with soft and mushies very small amount. I was fine for about a week . Then tried a little chicken. All went well. If I eat a cup of food I'm hungry again in a hour it doesn't last long, so I do eat a little more. Struggling with getting my water in thats always been a problem but working on it. Still haven't had a fill thats in a few days and hopefully i can get some restriction and feel like i'm making process.:mad:
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Hi tainabj, I had surgery on the 4th all went well came home the same day. I wasn't really in any pain just the gas pressure in my back for a few days. Getting up and down hurt a little at the port site but it really wasn't bad at all. Congradulations on your date . Dr. Steinburg has a support group at dekalb medical. Right now I'm struggling trying not to over eat before I get my 1st fill this is pure hell I'm hungry!:tongue_smilie:
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Hi everyone my surgery was the 4th and I came home the same day. The gas pains in my back was awful the pain from the incisions didn't kick in till the next day.I guess the meds my surgeon injected in them was wearing off. I'm on protein shakes and one clear snack a day. It really seemed like a lot a first but after the second day I could feel hunger, I thought that was a little soon . I thought I wouldn't feel hungry till at least the 3rd week. My port site is sore and a little swollen. I still have 5 days before I return to work so hopefully I'll be good to go by then.
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Hi Stewy929 and JoanMarie hours till our big day. Mine is at 8:30 first surgery of the day. I'm excited and want to get it over but scared at the same time. I'm just try to keep telling myself my life will be so much better for going through it. Don't plan on staying overnight if all goes well. All prayers are welcome!!
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Hi grlluvstech, who was you dr. has you weight loss been what you expected, have you had any problem so far or has it been smooth sailing.
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Hi it's Atl38. I have the same insurance that you do.My doctor gave me a list of psy doctors around atlanta to pick from if you would like in the info you can call me at 770 876 5724
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Hi, swiley I see your surgery is the day after mine and were both the same age with birthdays less than a week apart isn't that funny. What Dr. is doing your surgery, I signed my consent form today.
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HI SGHATL I'm sorry it took me a couple of days to reply I'm kind of new to the site myself. Dr. Willam Johnson is doing my surgery and only 8 days away and my nerves are kicking in to over drive I'm excited and scared all at the same time:huh2:. What Dr. did you have.
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Hi tainabj Dr. William Johnson at Atlanta Bariatrics is doing my surgery. What Dr. are you using? I actually went today and signed my consent form eight days left to the big day.
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I just saw the post too for the meeting in mcdonough. I've recently moved to this area. My surgery date is Dec.4th. starting to have a case of the nerves. Its really gonna happen.
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Hi everyone, I'm riding that emotional rollar coaster too. The closer the date gets the worst I get the fear starts to set in. I have a friend that had it done 2yrs. ago and she says it no big deal. Thats coming from a former RN thats had serval surgeries over the years. I'm just not that brave, even though I know it will change my life for the better . Dec. 4th will be here before I know it I guess I'll just let go and let GOD.
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Any December '08 Bandsters?
atl38 replied to Florida Pete's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My date is the 4th and the closer the date gets the more my nerves and taking over. I'm starting to get scared I guess realizing this is going to happen. My insurance sent me a certification letter for review and a week later the approval letter came , so don't get alarmed yours is on the way. -
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atl38 replied to auggies's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
:smile2:Hi everyone I finnally got approved which didn't really take but two weeks ounce the insurance company receieved my paper work. A journey I started back in august. My surgery date is Dec. 4th too. -
I've just got approved a few days ago finally after running into a couple of mishaps with my paper work not being received at the insurance company. I really have no idea were the break down in the office ,with the fax machine was but I'm glad it straight now. Atlanta bariatrics pretty much leaves it up to you to schedule all your appointment that are required to get done at your pace. Dr. Johnson will do my surgery when I pick a date I'm looking at the first week in Dec. Now that it 's really going to happen I'm getting nervous too. What Dr. are you thinking about using ?
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I'll be sure to let Shawna know. I got a question when you see the lung specialist will I have to do an over night study as normal proceduce. If so I'm probably going to be looking at December for surgery because I have job traing coming up the first 3 weeks in november and I can't miss any days.
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I see I'm not the only one up this time of night. Shawna was really nice and helpful. I told her I'd heard good things about her she was happy to hear it. The funny thing is when she asked me from who I couldn't tell her because I didn't know your name. I was like I don't know I only know her picture from the blog. So I guess I should tell you my name its Shauna .
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Girl thanks for the info. I'm going to call them in the morning. I'm just wondering about the insurance with me trying to change Doctors. I've been done with everything the other dr. office asked of me since the 9th of september and was told my paper work would be faxed . I waited a week call the insurance company they say we have nothing faxed from that office , that was on the 19th. Called the Dr. office was told it was a over site she had it in her hand and was going to fax it that day. Spoke to two different people that day. Well how come I haven't heard anything from the dr.office since. I called the insurance company again yesterday and they said the same thing again. They don't have anything reguarding approval for surgery I'm 38 HOT. Sorry Girl I just had to get that off my chest. Thanks again for the Info.
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Hi i see your date is almost here. I think you told me your Dr. was Steinburg I was wondering if I could get his number. I seem to be running into some problems with the office i'm am with and really starting to get pissed. I've done everything they have asked, yet somehow they have not sent my file for approval even though they say they have . I've called the insurance company twice 2weeks apart and they still don't have it . I'm getting tired of the games. So if you don't mind giving me the Dr. info you are using since we are in the same area ,so perhaps I could get a consult and get this over with.