susan0978

Clay's is on Clay Road btwn Hwy 6 and Barker Cypress. They have a place for kids to feed and pet horse's. cows, goats chickens, peacock's etc...and lot's of play space for the kiddo's. But the burgers are good and I enjoyed mine today. ( :

I already have a large scar on my right from gall bladder surgery back in the 80's and then they reopened it about 5 yrs ago because of an insicional hernia. I'm not sure where my port will be but I will find out tomorrow. Did any of you have to have drainage tubes left in after the surgery?

Don't worry about that part, that is the easy part for sure. Hmmm intersting about your tastes changing, haven't heard that. Well this is my last evening, I did go for my cheeseburger today at Clay's restaurant, have you been there?

I know... I am looking forward to getting off some of my meds and keeping up with my grandsons. Just praying for the strength to get past the next few weeks. Have you never been put to sleep before??? that is the easy part!

My doctor's office told me that my insurance would require the 6 months of weight mgmt but I called them and they told me that my policy did not require that. So I did all the tests the doctor required and within 1 month and 1 week of starting I am having my surgery. I'm glad it didn't take the 6 months because I was laid off my job and I am now on my Cobra insurance. So I am not working now, a friend of mine only took a week off. I am not looking forward to the next couple of weeks.

I know...only 2 days...yikes!!! I have been on a low carb diet the last 2 weeks but tomorrow I am going to go have a cheeseburger. I am getting nervous, but I am so ready to get this party started! Have you already done your pre-surgery procedures, sleep study, EGD etc?

I will be banded on 9/22. I am in the Houston/Katy area. I am using Dr Bonnor. My process has been pretty fast, I saw Dr Bonnor last month and my surgery is next week. I am excited...and a little scared. Let me know when you get a date.

ParrotHeadCathy...I like the way that you put that the band is a built in stop signal! My surgery is scheduled for 9/22 and I am just getting over a respitory infection, the last day of my medication is tomorrow but I still have a little drainage do you guys think that will have an affect on my surgery? My pre-op tests are tomorrow.

I have been worried about the pill crushing myself. I take several pills. I haven't even thought about the yucky taste, I was just worried about crushing and mixing so many pills/capsules.

What insurance do you have?

Congrats! My surgery date is 9/22...it seemed that it got here pretty quick, but I only got my date 2 weeks ago! I am 54, one awesome daughter, a great son in law and two beautiful grandsons. Good luck.....

My sister in law is going to try for lap band, she has tricare but was not sure they would approve. Mine was approved with my insurance and I will have my surgery next Tuesday. What were the requirements for tricare?

I get banded on 9/22 and start my low carb diet tomorrow. yikes...I am so ready, but a little scared

Yeah, the sleeve looked like something that I would have liked to consider myself. Keep me updated and let me know when you get your surgery date. Good luck!

Well Haku...my gallbladder is long gone, but he did say that I would lose faster with the bypass. Like you I want to lose the weight but I want to do it in a healthy way. The looking better thing for me is a bonus I just want to be healthier and more active! SE Texas

I just got my surgery date this week, 9/22/09. My doctor also tried to get me to do the bypass becasue of my diabetes. So I am with you West Texas, I am now doing my pre-op diet. I'm excited but also a little apprehensive. Hope all goes well with you. Susan in Houston, TX

Is there still a monthly support group? I just got my surgery date today, 9/22 is my big day.

Got my surgery date today. Sept 22 is my day of new beginnings!

Deb, I am going to the free seminar on Wednesday. Tomorrow I have to go to the gastroenterologist (sp?) for a consultation to have a EGD done to see if I have a hiatial (sp?) hernia. I have already done the sleep study to see if I have sleep apnea, then I go to a nutritionist and then a psychiatrist to get a release to have the procedure. Then it is just waiting on insurance to approve, if I don't have to do the 6 months of weight mgmt. Wish I had done this a few years ago, it seems every year my doctor keeps adding some sort of pill for me to take....aaahhhhh! Keep in touch and let me know how your experience goes. Susan

Decolady (Deb) I am 54 and just starting, waiting on the insurance process. ): I was told about the 6 month weight mgmt by the doctors office, but my insurance co (United Health Care) told me my policy does not have that restriction...if I have 5 years of medical records showing a BMI over 35% considering my other health problems of High BP, diabetes, etc. So I went to my PCP today to have them send my records. I then called the and talked doctors office and they said they would file my pre-cert as soon as they get my PCP's records. So I guess we may be starting this process about the same time! Good luck and keep in touch. Susan Houston, TX

I saw Dr Bonner for the first last week, so I am just starting my journey. I am going through insurance so I know it will be a while before my procedure. I would love to hear about exzperiences with Dr Bonner.