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Hi my name is Sheila and I am just starting the Lap band process after much thought. However, I am VERY concerned now, I never heard of Gastroparesis. I am already nervous about having the band and port inside my body, now "if" I have it I will be worrying about Gastroparesis or erosion everyday. Man...I am suppose to see the nutrionist tomorrow, psychologist on Thursday and my consult with the surgeon is on Friday. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it and debating, so now I think I will slow down the process and think very hard on it or become more educated on ALL the risks. Thank you so much for sharing your story and I will say a special prayer for you tonight. Be Blessed, Sheila Marie

I totally agree with you Carol! :clap2: :clap2:

Hello everyone today is October 30th and I have finally sheduled an appointment with Dr. Mace Coday (psychologist) on Wednesday November 1st after her next opening was January 18! I go tomorrow to meet with the Jennifer Krog (nutritionist) and then my appoinment with the surgeon on November 3rd. For some reason I find myself waking up in the middle of the night scared out of my mind about the surgery. I have compared the risks and pain, but he benefits out weigh them both. I can't wait to wear a tank top with out coverng up my arms! I know someone knows what I mean...or putting on a long shirt to cover my stomach. I know the time will come...so until then I'll keep on covering up. Talk to you all later. Sheila Marie;)

:biggrin1: You look awesome!!!!! Praise the Lord!!! I am a soon-to-be bandster if all goes well. I don't know any support groups, but I will encouraged you!!! I live in Memphis, TN and I will be banded by Dr. Woodman. You keep up the great work, you look marvelous!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

:clap2: Wow that is great info Dani!!!:clap2: Hello my name is Sheila and I have UHC, I'm hoping my approval journey is not going to take long. I feel it won't, but I called my primary care physician on 10/27 and 10/28 to get my medical record and a letter from regarding WLS. However he stated he will not give me one until he see me, because we have never discussed WLS...but he just saw me six months ago:mad:. Is this normal? I am thinking about finding me another doctor, but I don't want to waste anymore time. Anyway, I went ahead and made an appointment for 10/30. I will meet with the surgeon on 11/3 for my first consultation. I have it set in my mind that this is what I want to do and I pray everything will work out. I would like to have the surgery if at all possible, by Thanksgiving or definitely by the second week in December. I hope you doing good Dani and good luck Tia!

Hopefully I will join you all soon! Congrats!

Today is October 27th and I have made up my mind to have the Lap Band procedure. I've gone to the Dr. Woodman's (901-869-2000) seminar and have spoke with so many nice people here on LapBandtalk.com that have made me feel that this is a great decision. I have scheduled my first appoinment with Dr. Woodman (Novemeber 3rd, day before my birthday)I've also made an appointment with the nutritionist (Jennifer Krog 901-767-3576) and I am in the process of waiting for the psychologist nurse to call me back to set up and appointment with the psychologist (Dr. Mace Coday 347-8206). Oh yeah I am also waiting for my primary care physician to send me the letter of reccomending the Lap Band and my medical records. So hopefully everything will go smooth, but I am expecting so bumps in the road. I will update you all soon on my process.

Today is October 27th and I have made up my mind to have the Lap Band procedure. I've gone to the Dr. Woodman's (901-869-2000) seminar and have spoke with so many nice people here on LapBandtalk.com that have made me feel that this is a great decision. I have scheduled my first appoinment with Dr. Woodman (Novemeber 3rd, day before my birthday)I've also made an appointment with the nutritionist (Jennifer Krog 901-767-3576) and I am in the process of waiting for the psychologist nurse to call me back to set up and appointment with the psychologist (Dr. Mace Coday 347-8206). Oh yeah I am also waiting for my primary care physician to send me the letter of reccomending the Lap Band and my medical records. So hopefully everything will go smooth, but I am expecting so bumps in the road. I will update you all soon on my process.:drum:

Hello I am considering the Lap Band and I've been doing my research, but I feel a little nervous. I live in Memphis, TN and I'm going to the seminar on 10/16, but last night I dreamed I was at the seminar and some how they begin to prep me for the surgery! Man, I was sooo nervous...my mom told me NOT to do it, but I'm looking forward to being small (10/12). I'm a 16 now pushing an 18 and miserable! My friend is a RN and she said I'm taking the easy way out...but she takes Adipex. I was on Adipex also and my body could not tolerate it and on top of that I was hospitalized because of it. The doctor told me not to take any type of diet pill agan, but I didn't listen and got sick again. So I'm at the end of my rope and I grab hold to a BAND! Sheila Guerrero, 28/Married/no children (yet) 240/240/160 5'7 Memphis, TN Want to be BANDED before Thanksgiving!

If there is any one who have use Dr. Woodman in Memphis, Tn can you tell me the cost if you have insurance? Please help...a friend is trying to discourage me.

I called Dr. Woodman's office and I am going to the seminar on the 16th, but still nervous. I want to have it done by the first of November.