margie2u

They shoot dye into the disc area and somehow the way the dye flows tells if you need surgery. They only do it one place in Kansas and that is Wichita. Ive had the epiderals but it didnt help the pain more then a couple of weeks.

Phyl, You are doing great! I am so proud of you and walking that far. Way to go. I just got back from that disk a gram. I have about 8 needle punctures in my back but thanks to some drug they gave me I dont remember much. Hopefully will get results tomorrow. Are you at your goal weight now?

Forgot to tell you I"m from Lyons Ks. I was banded at Overland Park.

Im a hairdresser 36 years. I have been a yo yo for a long time. I lost 100 lbs twice , even taught weight watchers for awhile. Last year I was getting ready to teach Sunday School class and I came around the corner and lost the use of my left leg. It just hung there. I was in a wheelchair for about 6 wks till the doc decided it was all in my knee and scoped it. Well it wasnt the knee but now I have pain constantly in that knee. I went to another doc and he wants my back checked out. He also said my hip is bone on bone and if I want to continue to work it has to be replaced. My primary doc said the weight loss surgery would be a good idea so I went for it. My daughter had the band 10/1/08 and has lost 73 lbs. I go tomorrow for a test that will tell if I have to have back surgery. If I do then that will have to be done also. I havent been able to work since July 3rd. It hasnt been the best year but I know its only up after this.I cling to the verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Boy , do I know that.

Hi, I just found this board. May I join you? I was banded 7/10/09. I could really use the encouragement.

Tricare- didnt need referral but did need authorization. Got it in a week.

I was banded 7/10. I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. Just liquids the day before surgery. I've lost 27 lbs and just had my second fill. I don't feel any restriction yet and can pretty much tolerate anything. I do notice I don't get that hungry like I used to.

Hi, you wont have any problem. I have arthritis and they said having less weight would be better.Tricare was great. My daughter had the surgery 10/1/08 and I had mine 4/10/09. We didn't have to do a psyche test or classes. Shes lost 74 and Ive lost 27. Hang in there. Too bad you couldn't get it in by Oct 1st. I ended up paying hardly anything since our deductible had been met. Good Luck

Hi, I was banded 7/10/09. Dr Scott Ellison was my Doc at Overland Park Ks. I have lost 27 lbs and have had 2 fills. I'm still fighting hunger though. I know it just takes time but Im ready for some restriction. Good to find this board.

Hi Im Margie, I was banded 7/10 and have had 2 fills. Im now at 5ccs. I still dont feel restriction that much. I've lost 27 at my last dr appointment. The appointment was last Tues. I try not to weigh myself and let them do it when I go in. Gives me something to look forward too. I only lost 5 lbs the last time but I went in at 3 wks. The doc only put 1cc in last time because I have to have a hip replacement this month.I didnt have to do a pre-op diet, just liquids the day before. Sounds to me likle you are doing great!