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shellmc

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  1. shellmc

    8 hours from my sleeve!

    :thumbup::thumbup:BEST TO YOU!!:thumbup::thumbup:Don't worry about sleeping you'll get enough of that during the surgery!!:001_tongue:
  2. thanks guys talked to hubby about getting a loan will find out more this week,hopefully I will be able to get the loan also hoping I can have the sleeve done by the holidays!!
  3. :cursing:So I called and called and called my ins company and they told me everything that I needed to know and what I was going to have to pay for before and after surgery and that if I have the surgery date set before sept 1st (NOT DONE JUST SET)then I wont have to pay a extra $5,000 duc....so....I set a date to have my sleeve done on OCT 12th.....I was so HAPPY:thumbup:to start my new life.......THEN......they dr's office called me and told me that the Ins said that I will have to pay the 5,000 anyway that someone there messed up and told me wrong(and thats my faught....NO!)I have fought till I'm now just so damn pissed(sorry). The Ins rep said that are making it right now,ummm dummy what are you making right? So now I dont know what to do:confused1:...I dont just have$5,000 laying around:crying::crying::crying::crying:.I'm so upset I was and still am ready to start my new life!!! Sorry for the venting but who better to know what I'm going thur then ya'll.......any help or kind words are needed.....thanks:sad0:
  4. I think you just help me make my choice!!!! thank you so much!! looking forward to talking with you more!!
  5. I have a question.......I'm wanting the sleeve done but my OB/GYN thinks I shoud have the lapband done due to me wanting kids after I loose some weight. So I guess my question is has anyone got PG after having the sleeve and were there any problems? :huh0:
  6. Hi :thumbup: to all, My name is Shelley and I'm will be having my surgery soon,I have a date set for Oct 12th but I may move it to Nov.Dont know what I'm going to do.....Im stuck between having the sleeve or lapband done??!! Im 34 and no kids due to weight and PCOS,Dr advised me that I need to get weight off and it will help with PCOS and having kids.Here is where the problem is......I want to have the sleeve done cause.... 1.dont have to go back for fills(drs office is 1hr 30 away) 2.dont have to worry about band slipping 3.with the band I can have it loosened while PG,with the sleeve I have to worry about the baby and myself getting enough food so I have no clue what Im going to do....any help will be great!!
  7. shellmc

    Looking for Texas Sleevers???

    2 more days and you will be closer to you new life!! Best of luck to you!!Keep us all updated!!((((((HUGS))))))):001_smile:
  8. shellmc

    Looking for Texas Sleevers???

    Hello to you all!!! I'm in Jacksonville Tx 1hr 30mins form Dallas I have a date for the sleeve :biggrin0:it will be Oct 12th by Dr.Frank Felts in Dallas......surgery will be at the Baylor Hospital in Plano Tx......I have been tring to get this done for about a year and now I WILL have it done!! Last time I just gave up,but not now! Has anyone heard of any problems with pregnancy after the sleeve? I would love to find someone to be a buddy with or even better alot of ppl to be buddies with :thumbup:
  9. thanks for all the help,I want to make sure I'm making the right choice for me and the future babies
  10. thanks for the help....I know I'm going to wait atleast a yr till I try to get PG with either VSG or band but just done know what would be better
  11. I have asked same questions in that group and no one has answered me....so I thought I would try here:glare:
  12. shellmc

    Mexico 2008 235

    You r a very pretty gril!! Good luck!
  13. shellmc

    This is me after losing all my weight with lapband 150lbs.

    you look GREAT!!! WAY TO GO!!
  14. Does anyone have a answer to my question?
  15. I'm 34 and 270lbs I want this done SOOOOOO bad!! I've gone back and fourth with the idea and I now know this is the best thing for me to do to get my life back on track and to be healthy again. ANY HELP IS NEEDED!!! Looking for ppl tht have had it done or about to have it done.THANKS!!:thumbup:
  16. I'm looking into getting the ladband done,I'm 5'4" 270 OMG I'm almost at 300 I never thought I would let myself get this overweight. It is now causing problems in my married life :drool: I'm married to a great man and he supports me in everything I do but at this point in my life I just dont know what to do.....I dont want to lose my life due to being over weight:crying:.PLEASE HELP!!!!:smile: I live in Jacksonville Texas and looking for a Dr with great bedside manners! Alot of ppl around here have said that Dr beall is great!
  17. shellmc

    looking to have lapband done

    dont worry just know that after all the healing is done your new life begins!! we are all here with you for any questions! Good luck!!
  18. Thanks for the add!!

  19. WOW what an inspiration you are to all of us!! You look great!

  20. Kerri only 1 more day and your new life will start!!!! just know we are all there with you! Keep that smile and thank you for all of your support!!

  21. GOOD SATURDAY TO YOU ALL!!!!smiley-laughing.gif I had the Relay For Life last night and I walked 6 miles!!!!!WOOOHOOO! And the best thing of is my hubby stayed and walked with me all night! I got about 4 hours of sleep and back at work this AM.....MAN I'M TIRED!! Hope you all have a great weekend!!

  22. I have not had the surgery but looking to have it soon

  23. Just weighted and i'm down to 266 woooohooo

  24. Good luck!!!!

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