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Anyone Banded in Saranac Lake, NY??
blondie13654 replied to blondie13654's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi there! So you already went to there seminar and you are going to your first appointment the 26th? How long between the two?? No, there is no one in Watertown but since you said that, I am wondering why they did not refer me to Syracuse, I am closer to Syracuse and there HAS to be bariatric surgeons there. So what's up with your Hubby? Does he think you don't need the surgery or just scared for you to go through it? This is such a wonderful thing to get you healthy, he'll come around! Is he overweight? Seems he would be more understanding if he was, hhhhmmmm. With my husband I just explained to him what my Dr. had suggested and that I had researched and that I REALLY wanted to do this-that I wanted to get healthy-get off of my medications-and mostly, did not want to die of a heart attack at 45!! He just said then go for it! And he has not talked about it since. (he is very old fashioned) Has your insurance approved you yet? Do you know what you have to do before having the surgery yet? ie: 6 month diet, 6 month PCP check ups? Insurance companies make things so difficult!!! Hang in there! :tongue2: Kim -
Hi all from newyork
blondie13654 replied to jackcollins's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am also in New York, but not the city :wink_smile: Northern NY, 7 miles from Ontario, Canada and on the St. Lawrence River. Ice and snow anyone??? :thumbup: -
Anyone Banded in Saranac Lake, NY??
blondie13654 replied to blondie13654's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
WannaBMe, Thanks for replying!! Its very nice to finally hear from someone in the area! I have been scheduled for the seminar but not until LATE APRIL! I am very upset about that! I really don't want to wait that long, then have to go through 6 months or so with the dietician. UUGGHH! But, they said it was their first available time. I guess I will just keep my head up and keep reading on here! :thumbup: There is So much information here! Good luck to you and keep in touch!! :wink_smile: Kim -
I saw your pictures, you are gorgeous!! You are an inspiration to us all! Good luck to you! :-)
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Hi Kathy, where have you been? Did you enjoy the Holiday?? I did, we had a LOT of snow! I have not been on here a great deal but do look to see if you have written. Hope all if well with you! :-)
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Hi I am new to this whole thing but need some help
blondie13654 replied to Andrealee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Andrealee and Welcome to Lapband talk! I am fairly new also and have not started the process yet. You said you are 275, what is your height? Your BMI is important. Most insurances cover the Lapband but have many requirements that go with it. You say you are healthy, you must not have any thing like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea? They play a big role in getting approved. Read thru the posts here, especially in the Pre-surgery section and you will get a ton of information. Also ask away! Everyone on here is so helpfull and will answer all your questions. The Lapband is just a tool to getting you healthy, we all struggle so much thru the years with trying to lose weight with no results. This tool is a great help in that process. If you find that the Lapband IS a good option for you then you would have to talk to your personal Dr. and get his/her opinoin and then he would refer you to a surgeon. It is a lengthy process but well worth it. Read on, I think you will like what you hear!! Good luck!! :laugh: Kim -
AHAHAHAH You are so lucky!! Congrats. I put myself on a diet on Thurs, two slim fast shakes and one meal a day. Keeping it around 1000 to 1200 calories a day and I think I am dying!! I did this because on this site called thedailyplate.com you can calculate your intake for a day and I did it on Wednesday and I had eaten over 3200 IN ONE DAY!!! And I thought that was a good day!! :-( Well, 4 days down and I do feel OK, not hungry really, but my mind says I am and wants MUNCHIES! H> E> L> P> This is horrible, I need the extra tool of the LapBand! Good luck to ya!! :-)
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Hi,
I've been busy attending the surgery seminar for the bariatric practice I've chosen. Got hubby to go too. We both felt that it was the right choice in bariatric practices.
I still have to have all the work-ups, but I've drilled my insurance company with all the questions the practice provided me with and I won't have to wait the 6 months to prove eligibility by failing a diet, my BMI is too high. So as soon as all the appointments, tests are done, I can have surgery. There is the question of which one is best for me (this practice does all) and it appears after listening to the pros and cons of all procedures, I would be a candidate for both the lap band and the sleeve gastro(something) surgery because of my advanced arthritis I wouldn't want the others because you can't take NSAIDS.
Thanks for keeping tabs on me. You're the only one who did and I appreciate that!
Kathy
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Hi Tommy I am good, you?? Are you getting some useful info on here? You can find everything and some really good people on this forum! Are you on a pre-op diet?? Kim
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Welcome and good luck to you! Would like to hear what your Dr. has to offer you! There is a lot of useful information on here and wonderful people to talk to, keep your chin up!! :tt1: Kim
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Question about liquid diets
blondie13654 replied to blondie13654's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks guys, kinda what I figured but would like to hear from you Pro's! LOL YIPPEE :tt1: -
Have you talked to your Dr. yet about getting the Lapband? It can be a lengthy process, so you should start now!
