LollyMoe

Next meeting is Nov 19th and the Dec 17th. Hope to see you there.

They have had some problems with a few of the band patients and they are doing the swallow on a regular basis now. Some of the band patients are even going back and having the by-pass or the sleeve done. NOT ME! I need to correct my statement of the "Panni" surgery. Actually, I had the abdominoplasty surgery done. My belly button was rearranged, 17 pounds of loose skin removed, I no longer have handles on each side of my belly, and I no longer have a roll hanging down over my pubic area or problems with rashes. I do still have a roll around my middle but it's a long story as to WHY he isn't dealing with it for now. He did say I could have my arms done next Fall (I need a year's recovery from this one) as he prefers to do these types of surgeries in the Fall/Winter due to faster healing. We are having to consider my age (70) in having elective surgeries done. BTW, the swallow is no big deal...you'll be there maybe 30 min total.

You might try looking for Bariatric surgeons in your yellow pages or online in your area. Make some calls, ask some questions, and hopefully you will find someone. You might call the local hospitals to ask if they have a Bariatric Support group also. Good luck.

Dr Jack said that some insurances will already pay for the arms but it takes loads of reasons to get them done and it's still hard right now. Since I have to wait at least a year to have mine done, I'm praying the insurance will have changed by then. If not, it will be self-pay. I went to group this past weekend. There were only 5 (five) post-ops there! I guess people just aren't interested in coming anymore. Personally, I learn something new every time I go and it helps to forge on for another month. Starting January, group will be at 10:30a.m. for post-ops and the people waiting after the seminar to get their certificates. We won't have the private 30 min time anymore unless we want to stay later. Good luck on your surgery and please let us know how it goes for you. I still can't realize how easy this "panni" has been for me. I have NEVER had a surgery that I didn't feel pain but not this one....

I am presently recovering from my Panni and doing very well. I can't believe that I haven't had any pain at all! It's unbelievable. Guess I got a lot of answered prayers. I want to have my arms done but Dr Jack says I have to wait at least a year & give my body some time to recover from this one. Besides, insurance is changing for these type of surgeries and it might actually be paying for it by that time. I sure hope so. Good luck on having your arms done and keep us posted please.