margevd

Hi Erin. I got moved into March. My surgeon is suggesting the Realize Band. Do you think that one causes more pain than the others. I still have time to change my mind.

Hi folks. As I sail I have to change to the February Bandsters thread. Does anyone know who to "unsubscribe" to the automatic updates from January Bandsters? Marge

Helo February Bandsters. May name is Marge and I am a transfer from the January Bansters. I went thru all the hoops for the insurnace in October-thru December and was scheduled to have surgeron on Jan 4. The day before Thanksgiving I came down with Shingles and the surgeon said don't worry they'll be gone by January. Well they aren't gone yet. So I have to go back and see him on February 18. I'm hoping that by then it will be a go and I'll have my surgery the following Monday which would be February 22. #1. Surgery date? Feb 22 (I hope) #2. State you live in? Florida #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Scott Stevene Sarasota Memorial Hospital #4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance Out of pocket should be about $2500 #5. Age and height: 59 5'-4" #6. Current weight and goal weight? Current 218... goal 150 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I want to be healthy. I have an older sister who is fat and has adult onset diabetes. I don't want her life. The older I get the more fearful I am about being sick. I want to be an active and healthy when I retire. #7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Yes, my husband is supportive and two of sisters I haven't told friends. #8. Concerns and questions? I am afraid that this too will fail. I've failed so many times before. I lose a ton and then it comes right back on with all its friends. I was so disappointed to have to cancel my January date. But now it gives me a chance to chat with a whole new bach of friends. Margge

Hello January Bandsers. I am sorry to say that I have to leave you all. My surgery has been pushed back. I go back to see the see the sugeion on February 18. He said it was just too risky to do the surgery when shingles are still evident. The port site would be just too close to the out break. Anyway it has been great reading all your stories and chatting with you. Good luck on your jouneys. Hopefullly I can still check in JAN BAND and see your post of progress. I'm off to see if the February Bandsters have a group half as great as you all are. Good Luck Marge Former January Bandster

Great Post Op site. Can't wait until I can join.! Good luck on your surgery. Marge

AWESOME! I love it. You are so talented. Wish I knew how to do that kind of stuff. I'm back to the surgeon today to see if my surgery is a go for the 18th. Keep your fingers crossed. Marge:thumbup:

I kind of like January On A Jouney. Wouldn't it be neat to gather a total weight loss for the group? How many 1000's do you think it would be? Here is the continuing saga on my journey to surgery. I was supposed to go in the pre-admission testing on Thursday Dec 30 and then go see the surgeon that afternoon to determine if I could have the surgery because of my shingles. I didn't sleep much the night before because of pain and just couldn't get out of bed on the 30th. I had to cancel the pre admission testing and the Dr's visit. So now I'm waiting for a call back to get me back on the schedule. I am now hoping for Jan 18. That is if the surgeon will do the surgery considering the complications . Wish me luck.

Hi Barbara. I had to postpone my Jan 4 date. I've been sick and couldn't make it to the Pre admission testing on Dec 31st. I'm talking to the Dr's office tomorrow and hoping to be put on the schedule for Jan 18th. I'll keep you posted. Where in Michigan are you from. I live in Florida now, but am from the Grand Rapids area. Good luck on your surgery. Marge.:thumbup:

fourme. I saw the private message and excited to have a friend on line who I can talke to one on one. I just can't figure out to reply to the private message. My home e-mail is margevd@msn.com if you want to e-mail me directly without going thru the chat room. Or tell me how to reply to the private message. Marge

Hey there foreme. We are having surgery on the same date. Jan 4 Can't wait. I'm at about 220 wanting to get down to 140. I can't stand the way I look or feel. I sometimes wonder if its stupid for me to do it at my age. (I'll be 59 in February) but I sure would like to be healthy going to retirement years. Good luck. Talk to you soon. Marge.

JustIce. what is a Body Bugg?? Never heard of it. Marge

Hey, anybody out there from the Sarasota area getting their band in January. Would love to have someone local to chat with on the journey, Marge

I have been reading a lot of the comments and a lot of you are talking about your pre-op diet. My surgeon is not requiring this. I'm starting to get worried. My surgery date is set for Jan 4. I did a Barium swallow today (yuck) and had my pre-op blood work done. I go see the nutitionist next week for a final review of my post -op diet. Stay in touch Marge.

Hi Christy, so glad you found the web site and have decieded on the lap band. I am scheduled for Jan 4 if I can get rid of the shingles before then. I came down with a bad case the day before Thanksgiving and been battling ever since. Let's stay in touch. We all need each other's support. Good Luck Marge

I got a letter in the mail today from my insurance company saying they re denying the surgery. I almost cried. I then called the surgeons office and she said she was just about to call me. The doctor had a "peer to peer"discussion with the insurance comany and was able to get the denial reversed. I am set for surgery on January 4th. I can't even begin to tell you how excieted I am. So now I start the pre op diet of 1200 calaroies. Merry Christmas to all of us. What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas and start the new year. Marge.:rolleyes2:

Nancy, I am originally from Michigan. We lived in Grand Rapids for years and are now living in Florida. Am hoping for a January date but so far still waiting for insurance approval. :thumbup:Good luck on your surgery and your new life.

Not really sure which one I'm replying to but I also am in my late 50's and wondering if this such a good idea at my age, but I am so tired of being fat. I'm still waiting on insurance approval. There is already a thread started for January Bandsters. I think if you just type that in the search it will come up. There are quite a few people scheduled for January 2009. Let's stay intouch. Marge

I feel so bad for you. They are jealous of your resolve to become a healthier and happier person. DO NOT LET them pull you down. They are afraid that they too will have to face their food addictions when you start looking and feeling fabuous. Stick to it and GOOD LUCK. My family is supportive but feel that I am taking an easy way out. We just don't talk about it much. I think my surgery will be in January. Have to get over a bout of Shingles.

I just found out today that my insurance company wants a "peer to peer" discussion with my surgeon. The insurance person in the surgeon's office said it wasn't a denial, just need more info. The conference between them in Dec 9 so am hoping for an early January date. However, I cam down with Shingles the day before Thanksgiving. I'm sure they won't do anything until this clears up and I don't know how long the shingles last. I just know they HURT!

I had my final meeting with the surgeon on Wednesday. All other appointments are behind me. The office says it will take up to a month for the insurance approvals so I think I am also looking at a January date. In reading thru the comments, I too am nervous about giving up the foods that I love (but obviously hate me), I love to sit by the pool and drink wine and eat cheese and crakcers. Oh well. I've been yoyo dieting all my life and love it when my weigt is down...........the trouble is when it comes back it always adds an extra 10. I'm ready to do it for good. Good luck to all.