PhatGoddess
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December 2010 Bandsters out there?
PhatGoddess replied to GardenGal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was just banded on Wed Dec 8th. I have a lot of shoulder pain and painful gas. It seems the more I move the better it feels. I am having quite a bit of pain as was my roommate. She had her procedure done by my dr immediately after mine. I am not finding the liquid pain killer they gave me to be too effective unfortunately. I find it interesting what other doctors tell their patients that they can eat. I am on Clear Liquids until tomorrow when I can go back to my Protein shakes and some yogurt. I look forward to this journey with the rest of you. -
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner I have been busy with my grandson birthday. The best thing that you can have is the way you feel about your surgeon and the comfort you have with him. I would like to know your surgeon's pre-opt diet and, Make sure you get up and walk as soon as your surgery is done even if you don't feel great, move your chances of gas pain will be less, I walked 1/2 hr. after being put in my room and I was so glad I did. My Doctor is awsome!
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Hey Revolver, I went through the 6 month thing. It's not a bad thing. I had a nice nutritionist and I had appointments with her every month. I really learned what to eat and I felt so much better after those 6 months of eating well. My approval finally came in this week. My letter says I'm approved for 12/6 but the surgeon's office said that they will set my date during my pre-op appointment on Nov 4th. I can't believe I'm almost there!!!! FINALLY! Lucy, How are things going for you??
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor in Rhode Island or New England!
PhatGoddess replied to flieaway's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Where are you in RI? I am in North Central CT on the MA border. We could be buddies. I am not banded yet. I have about 2 months before I am. -
phatgoddess, I'm doing great, my surgery was very easy I was surprised. I was returned to my room at 12:30pm and they had me up walking at 1:00 and I had no pain except for pain in my right shoulder for about a hour. when are you to be banded and where at?
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for a buddy/mentor in CT
PhatGoddess posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I finally have my approval and my tentative date is set by the insurance company for 12/6. My surgeon's office said they will set the actual date at my pre-op appointment. I am looking for a buddy/mentor in CT or MA since I live on the MA border. Thank you! -
Hey everyone! I finally got my approval letter from my insurance company. The letter said 12/6 but we'll see what my Dr says at my pre-op appointment on November 4th. I'll be happy with the 6th just because I don't feel like having it before Thanksgiving. LOL! Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
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Congrats to everyone who's been banded so far this month! I finally got my letter of approval from my insurance company but I won't even have my pre-op until November and the date on the letter said 12/6. So I'll either be a November or, more likely, a December bandster. Hope everyone who has been banded so far this month is doing well!
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WOW!! Tomorrow is October! Good luck to those of you who have their surgeries in the next couple of days! Good luck tomorrow soulsista! I finally got all my stuff in and they sent my case in for approval. I am looking forward to getting my new "birthdate" very soon!
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Hi all! I'm not "officially" scheduled yet but my hoops I had to jump through for my insurance are done. I had one test my dr required because of the possibility that I had some esophageal dysmotility that has been holding me up. I finally had that done Tuesday morning. I should be getting my results tomorrow and they should be submitting my paperwork. By the numbers the dr's office told me as far as how long approval takes, it looks like I will be an October surgery too. :blushing: I look forward to getting to know everyone.
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My date has been pushed back due to the possibility of Esophageal Dysmotility. I had my motility study done Tuesday morning. NOT FUN! My throat was raw all day long after that. :blushing: BUT I should get my results tomorrow and I'll be able to get them to the DR and get them to submit my paperwork. So after an extra month delay I should finally "officially" be able to set my date. :couch2:
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You are doing well....looking forward to getting to know you and getting to goal together!
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Good Morning from a sunny CT
PhatGoddess replied to maja0507's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yes very small world. Do you go to the SWL Support meetings? Maybe I'll see you this month. :redface:
