ladybyrd1000
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No it was not painful. To be honest with you, I was surprised to learn, doing preop prep, that I had gall stones. The doctor recommended taking out the gallbladder during lapband procedure. I did recall one incident, two years ago, when I had extreme adominal pain. Went to ER and they were not able to diagnose the problem. I now suspect it was due to gallbladder problems.
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My gallbladder was removed and since then I've noticed better digestion and bowel movements.
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I was banded yesterday:thumbup:, June 17 and everything went well. Dr. Chua, in Milwaukee, WI, is an excellent surgeon! He found out I had galls stones and my gallbladder was removed during surgery. Minimum pain after 2 days is at # 3. No gas/shoulder/neck pains yet. Just a little soreness. I thank God that he brought me this far and I will do my part to work toward completing my weight loss goal.
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I was banded yesterday:thumbup:, June 17 and everything went well. Dr. Chua, in Milwaukee, WI, is an excellent surgeon! He found out I had galls stones and my gallbladder was removed during surgery. Minimum pain after 2 days is at # 3. No gas/shoulder/neck pains yet. Just a little soreness. I thank God that he brought me this far and I will do my part to work toward completing my weight loss goal.
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I'm being banded on the 17th as well. Preparing to purchase everything needed for diet and feeling very excited and thankful. If you've done the research and followed your doctor's and staff advice, you'll be ok. Take a deep breath and meditate on ALL the good things about to happen. BE BLESSED--
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Who's getting banded in June
ladybyrd1000 replied to To be free's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My band date is JUNE 17TH with Dr. Chua in Milwaukee, WI -
Just wanted to share in your joy and expectation of being banded. I, too, will be banded on June 17 and I am so thankful. Today, I spent 3hrs with pre op testing. ALL IS WELL--take care and I wish you the best!
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I'm 54 years old and will be banded 6/17/09 and I don't feel that I'm too old. In fact, is seems like the perfect time to really start living. I wish you well and you begin your new journey.
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Ok, I sure will. Can you give me instructions on how to add the tickler to my profile. I completed the steps at tickler.com but I'm having difficulties inserting. Thanks and hope everything goes well for you.
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Officially A Bandster 6/2/09 Yayyyy!!!
ladybyrd1000 commented on bsandz08's blog entry in Blog 65466
Congrats ! I will join you on 6/17/09 as a bandster. It's been eight months since I started the process and everything has gone smoothly. I am very excited and thankful for my new beginning. -
Just found out that I'm scheduled for my lapband on 6/17/09 !!! I'm not required to go on the 2 wk pre op diet but I did complete 6 months of supervised nutritional program. Wish you the best.
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Just a girl looking for hope I am hoping this is the right place
ladybyrd1000 commented on HollyLeming's blog entry in Blog 66859
Holly, I am 54 years old, too. Just found out today that my insurance approved me for the lapband. I've very excited about this news and tomorrow I will find out my surgery date. It will probably be scheduled for late June or early July. -
Just starting the process looking for SE WI
ladybyrd1000 replied to macpa90's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I found out today after meeting with the dietitian that I will see her monthly for 6months. -
Anyone from SE Wisconsin that has or is goining to be banded?
ladybyrd1000 replied to Bridgett's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I live in Milwaukee--just met with my dietician a few days ago. Will meet with psych next week. Once approved, Dr. Chua will perform surgery at Aurora. Anyone out there insured under Wisconsin Badger Care Plus through United Health Care? If so, do you know what their criteria is for getting authorized? I contacted UHC and the rep stated she could not give me the info. -
Just starting the process looking for SE WI
ladybyrd1000 replied to macpa90's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
After I meet with the dietian and psych next week, I will have a better idea as to when I will be banded. I hope it won't be six months or more. I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery. Let me know how it goes. I'll be praying for you. -
Week 2 weight loss results 10/31/08 boo!
ladybyrd1000 commented on Bimbabe's blog entry in Blog 45533
Do you live in Wisconsin and have Badger Care Plus HMO (standard plan) through United Health Care? If so, what steps did they require you follow before getting lapband approval? -
Thanks for the information. Congratulations on your new journey. Please let me know how it goes. Be Blessed!
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:thumbup:Just getting started. Sch'd to see the nutritionist and psych next week. Will the nutrition expect me to lose weight during the next 6 mos. If so, will that lessen my chances of getting authorization from my insurance company?
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:thumbup:Just getting started. Sch'd to see the nutritionist and psych next week. Will the nutrition expect me to lose weight during the next 6 mos. If so, will that lessen my chances of getting authorization from my insurance company?
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Just starting the process looking for SE WI
ladybyrd1000 replied to macpa90's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
After receiving a recommentation from a friend, I attended Dr. Chua's orientation last month. I decided to go through the process. I will be meeting with the psycho and nutionist in a few weeks and looking forward to starting this journey. -
I'm just getting started. BMI 44, 5'4" @ 260lbs. First dietian and psych visit in November. Is the dietian looking for me to lose weight over 6 mo period? If so, will this lessen my chances for getting banded?