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Josette, My thoughts and prayers are with you! I cant imagine it. I am very close with my mom and she is my best friend. She was right there with me during the surgery. Makes people really treasure their lifes and I THANK you for telling us, as I know that hurts as well. But I am here for you at a minutes notice. Jules

Hi Chicago bandsters, I would like to join in, I received my band 10/4/06 from Dr Sarker in Loyola. start weight 272 now 264 1 week later. I have about a 100 to lose so I am reaching out for some help. Any help !!!! Thanks Jules

Could I get included in your October banding?

WOW Lisa, Great job.. I need to pay attention to your success to keep me motivated. I was banded 10/4/06 and had to stay the night then went home and I have lost about 8 # in a week. Sure hope to drop weight to feel better inside.

Hi, I just started e-mail everyone last eveing so just trying to get in touch with the in and out. I was band on 10/4/06 and I feel real good now, staples are gone so now my stomach is a itching, Hope this surgery works as I need to lose 100#. We October bands should try sticking together!!!!

I had my surgery in Loyola by Chicago. Do you have that terrible feeling in your shoulders and neck. They told me they pumped me up with co2 and they cant give me anything for the pain, very uncomfortable. But my Dr did say to try gas X so I plan on doing that. Are you drinking, or using a straw, This sounds silly but I use a shot glass and fill half full. Maybe that may help!

Welcome. I am also new here. Band 10/4/06. If you ever want to chat let me know. I am here for you! Jules

Thanks for sharing your story! It makes us think real hard about our self and how we care for our body. You have done a wonderful job, and a trooper you are, If you ever want to chat feel free to e-mail me as you are very strong and you did everything you could! Plus you inspire people!

Kimmiecheelle, Sorry your feeling uncomfortable. When did you have your surgery? I had mine on 10/4/06 and I drink Water but not enough and I am also the big C. I did however get my staples out and wow that is a relief. Jules

Well here is my story in a nutshell. I live in Illinois, married to a farmer no children as of yet but 2 dogs, Lucy the Beagle and Meg the Lab! When i first started this idea of having surgery it was 8 years ago and I was denied due to Insurance benefits. Then the 2nd time was back about 4 years ago and that Dr was no for me. Did not like his bed side manner. Then July of 2005 went to my Primary Dr who said Julie your weight is getting to high for your age. 33yr 287#. So the Dr gave me a referral to see a surgeon 2 1/2 hours away. WONDERFUL. Dr Sarker in Loyola. Love her. Beside manner, very knowlegable about the surgeries and felt band would work for me. So over months of tests back home and the Psy DR evaluation :heh: . I made it. So in December 2005 the Surgeon called me and said all looked great and turned in a Letter to the insurance co. A DENIAL letter came and then my primary Dr wrote another letter and Denial again! So I gave up... Not so fast! I got rid of my old Primary Dr and got a new one. Wow this Dr follows up on things right away, My new Dr said, Why did you give up on the lap bading after all tests done, I said because I am tried of fighting on for the surgery, Dr said well I am not lets try this, So she gathered every test,every doc on how I tried to lose weight in the past and she mailed a letter to the Ins co. That was Sep mid month, By Sep 29 by Surgeon called me and said Julie How does 10/4/2006 sound for your surgery. IT HAS BEEN APPROVED!:clap2: ... SO here I am now, Hoping to share and chat with others. May God always remind us it is IN HIS TIME! Jules

Well here is my story in a nutshell. I live in Illinois, married to a farmer no children as of yet but 2 dogs, Lucy the Beagle and Meg the Lab! When i first started this idea of having surgery it was 8 years ago and I was denied due to Insurance benefits. Then the 2nd time was back about 4 years ago and that Dr was no for me. Did not like his bed side manner. Then July of 2005 went to my Primary Dr who said Julie your weight is getting to high for your age. 33yr 287#. So the Dr gave me a referral to see a surgeon 2 1/2 hours away. WONDERFUL. Dr Sarker in Loyola. Love her. Beside manner, very knowlegable about the surgeries and felt band would work for me. So over months of tests back home and the Psy DR evaluation :heh: . I made it. So in December 2005 the Surgeon called me and said all looked great and turned in a Letter to the insurance co. A DENIAL letter came and then my primary Dr wrote another letter and Denial again! So I gave up... Not so fast! I got rid of my old Primary Dr and got a new one. Wow this Dr follows up on things right away, My new Dr said, Why did you give up on the lap bading after all tests done, I said because I am tried of fighting on for the surgery, Dr said well I am not lets try this, So she gathered every test,every doc on how I tried to lose weight in the past and she mailed a letter to the Ins co. That was Sep mid month, By Sep 29 by Surgeon called me and said Julie How does 10/4/2006 sound for your surgery. IT HAS BEEN APPROVED!:clap2: ... SO here I am now, Hoping to share and chat with others. May God always remind us it is IN HIS TIME! Jules

Anyone awake at this hour? I had surgery last Wed the 4th and would like to chat with others that are going thru the samething.

Thanks for the welcome I feel the support.

Hi there! Hope you get the approval soon. I know how difficult it is. I tried 3 different times and just got approved and had surgery 10/4/06. I have already lost 12# but I am sure its due to not drinking pop. Anyway I am also here for you if you need me, Jules know as dancing as I love to dance.

Since it's late and no reponse I guess I will try to chat with someone tomorrow.

I am trying to figure this whole online chat experience. So please be patient with me. I was trying to change my user name from in his time to dancing as that is more me.

Yes I am doing great except I try to talk to my friends and they dont get it. I dont blame them but I need to find a link to chat or maybe a support meeting