stl2atl07
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Hi, Emily! I just got home with an appt. with my PCP. I have infection in my Apron. Now its been documented, and soon I will be treating it. Hopefully this is going help me to get my Pannlectomy when the time comes. She told me to come back everytime I get one, and she will have no problem documenting, and treating it. I have been trying to treat at home for so long I never knew to go to the Doctor about it. I guess I was embrassed. Now I am informed. Have a great weekend, and I will keep all your Lapband talk to here from now on.
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Hi Proud! Miss Chatting with you last night. How did your day go, Did you get out and walk any? I can't say I did any more walking than to my Doctors office suite on the 4th floor. lol. My kids just went walking, I should of went with them. Its a beautiful fall morning. I'm sitting here typing instead, lol. I'm not burning many calories not way. haha. Have a great day Proud!
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my primary doctor said this ...
stl2atl07 replied to fatgirlnomore7's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Emily, I agree with the other Banders. Most PCPs are very uninformed about WLS. I wouldn't get myself stressed about what he said. Just go to your Psych evaluation, be honest, and deal with it from there. My Psychiatrist was very happy I was researching Lapband surgery. He thought this would be a very good option for me. I haven't had an Official Psych evaluation yet, but I am confident there will be no problems. I have Bipolar Disorder Type II, and Severe Anxiety Disorder. I deal with Mania, Depression, and Anxiety when I am not medicated. I know some of these reasons are why I have been a compulsive overeater in the past but I no longer have those issues under care and meds. Just be honest, Emily. You want to get healthy and you are doing something about it. No Doctor could think that was a bad thing.:bored: -
My immediate resounding answer is YES! Yet, two things come to mind. I would check the Surgeons Medical License out. See if he has had any complaints filed against him, any malpractices, etc. I did this myself just yesterday and switched Surgeons. Second, Meet the Surgeon, See what you think about him one on one. Take a list of questions, and Don't be afraid to ask. You are paying him for his services, you don't owe him anything. If all goes well, Switch Surgeons. I definetely would want a Surgeon locally if I could have one. I have to travel almost a hour myself. I would be delighted to have Surgeons of the caliber I have found locally. But its not to be so I will travel. Research, take your time, and be wise in your choice. Its something you will be living with for a long time. :bored:
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Less then 24 hrs to band
stl2atl07 replied to thordog0`'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your Surgery, My prayers will be with this morning! Looking forward to following your Journey ahead! -
Hi Jean! I couldn't get in chat last night. How about you? Drove me crazy! I missed my Band friends! I blogged about my Consult nightmare. check it out. How are you doing today? Keeping yourself occupied?
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I am preband, and Im sure they are other bandsters you may be able to give you better advice but being the worry wort that I am I wouldn't accept waiting until December 28th. Especially since the Surgeon didn't come in and check you himself. Complications can be avoided by getting on top it early. JMO.
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I wasn't worried about celebrating the Holidays, I just didn't want the Holiday season to be consumed with Mommy is healing. Mommy can't lift, Mommy can't hold you, Mommy needs rest. There is plenty of other weeks of the year for this to happen. Doesn't matter anyway. My Surgeons are not doing a Seminar in December at all, and I have already missed the November Seminar. Things happen for a reason. Thanks for the great advice, Looking forward to the Journey ahead!
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Is everyone else having problems getting into chat that I am?
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No, I am preband. I am just bailed my First consult yesterday ( I blogged about it, scary). But I am going to a Info Seminar on January 14th. Things happen for a reason I was really concerned about my Band date being during the holidays, and my son's holidays being more about Mommy healing than celebrating the Reason for the Season. I am still going to eat healthy as I can, I dont want a bad food choices to consume my life anymore. Thank you for the Support! I will be here for you, too! Do you have any tips for me?
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Bailed my LAP-BAND® Consult! Early this morning I was on the computer and searched for my LAP-BAND® Surgeon's website to print out the patient information packet I needed to take to my appointment. The website had expired on the 14th on November. I sat there looking at the computer dazed. I was going to a Surgeon who had let his website expire??? This was my first Red Flag of the Day. I decided to look up Dr. Hixon and see if there were any complaints filed against his medical license. There were no complaints yet he has 3+ malpractice suit he has paid. This was my Second Red Flag of the Day. The only reason I went to the appointment was my Mom had an appointment at Emory University, and she wanted me to ride with her to Atlanta. I was so NOT going to go. When we got to the Atlanta Medical Center, the area was run down, not well kept, not a hostipal I wanted to go to by choice. This was my Third Red Flag of the Day. I walked into the Building, and was greeted by a Homeless Woman. Sitting with her Grocery Sacks, and empty coffee cup she was collecting change in. She was quite nice and I felt bad that I had nothing to give her. The walls were poorly lit, the carpet were ragged and worn, the walls needs to be scrubbed and painted. When I got the Elevator, I said a Prayer because I truly was not sure we would survive the trip. When I arrived at my Floor, I got off looked for some direction to my Surgeon's office. It was easily found, written in Permanent Black Maker on the wall. 440 to the Left. This was my Fourth Red Flag of the Day. Shaken and traumatized from the trip up. I arrive at the office . I arrived in the office. They said they were just calling me. I looked down. yes I missed a call. They were calling me to tell me Dr. Hixon couldn't see me today he could reschedule for after the holidays. uhhhhhhhhh......... no thanks I will get my own. Note: I did get New Surgeons, I signed up with Emory University Bariartic Center of Atlanta. My Info Seminar is Jan. 14th!~:biggrin:
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You are really beautiful, and your progress is very inspirational. I can't wait to get my Band! -
Before and miserable. I was sooooo uncomfortable in my own skin and it shows.
stl2atl07 commented on ok813's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You don't even look like the same person. I am really amazed. Wow! -
You look Awesome, Are you feeling a lot better too? -
Hard to believe it's been a year (and what a year)!!!
stl2atl07 commented on ok813's blog entry in Blog 57998
Happy Bandiversary! You are truly an inspiration to me. I have the same kind of goals before me. Hearing someone say "if you fall off the wagon get right back on." Makes me feel better. It lets me know you don't have to perfect at this to make it work or to see results. Thank you for sharing your story, Looking forward to following your journey. God Bless. -
Very well said, you have a way with words. I can't wait to have my own relationship with the BAND. Good luck on your Journey.
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Congratulations on your Band Date! Try to stay hydrated and that will help you not feel as hungry. Water, Crystal Light, Propel, Powerade Zero are great choices. Every time you think you are hungry get something to drink. It will really help. I'm preband myself, I have taken off 30 lbs. so far. Good look on your Journey!
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You can't change your body, if you don't change your mind first!
stl2atl07 commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I think this is going to be my hardest obstacle. I want to get Healthy, being slim is just a by product. I want to live a full life without being sick anymore. I know the Lapband can help me learn to small, healthy protions that will get this unhealthy Fat off my body. I want to get healthy, and I want to make healthy choices. I can't wait to get my Lapband and get Started! Thanks for sharing this, it's really inspired me this morning! -
Congratulations on your band, Salty! Be good to you!
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You brought tears to my eyes Salty. You are so right. We have to stay focused, no bad food choice is worth dying over. I want to see my kids grow up. Thank you for sharing, Salty!