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sounds like you have had a better week then me lol. i just blew dry my hair for the first time all week hee hee. today im a bit better, stronger. was supposed to go to work tomorrow night but theres no way. hope all is well.

Wow! You are doing great hun...and healing up really quickly!! I hear as each day passes it gets better and better. Andf well done on resisting the take away!! I remember when i was doing the cambridge diet and wasnt eating food...i hated those M&S adverts, i used to call them food porn! lol lol

What a great loss! You many more losses to come

keep in touch! xxx

Hey Monica...

awwww im so sorry to hear that you are not going to be banded any more. What happened...? Has it happened before? I hope that you are feeling better after being so unwell. Of course i would still love to keep it touch with you...i have made a great friend in you, and would still love to support you whether you are being banded or not. We are all on a weight loss journey, no matter which path we choose to follow.

If you need anything, or just want to chat just drop me a msg

Love Harriet xxxxx

((((hugz))))

Hi Dionna....

I was just looking into the groups and having a difficult time finding out how to acutally "join". I did just join this labor day weight loss forumn.

I've heard that name many times on the board. Is he really that good? My dr. was great. 5 stars. Dr. Alanis. How are you feeling?

i will be glad to get my first fill ,my appt isnt till 8-12-08 i have only lost 11 lbs since the surgery, i have been eating 1 cup of food per meal and exercising everyday was hopin for more weight loss but oh well!!! lol i will call u on Sunday

Hey! Wow you have done fab!! and what a great loss, well done to you! I really cant wait to be banded...i cant wait to drop dress sizes! and buy clothes that i like instead of having to buy them because they the only ones that fit.

Well done hun

Keep in touch xxx

Hello! Just saw your pictures and they are amazing! Good luck on your weight loss journey.

Hey girl. Thanks for adding me! Good luck with your weight loss.

Dr. Hoffman is at Buffalo General Hospital. He is with the same group as Dr. Posner and Dr. Forbes, Comprehensive Weight Loss Program.

Hi..sounds like we are on a similar journey. When did you get banded? . I was banded 1/10/08, and have lost about 26 pounds. Slow losing...I know, but I am OK with it. I am down to 193 now. I have only been exercising 3 days a week. I know I need to increase that to 5 days a week in order to see faster weight loss. Good luck to you!

had my mental eval, consult with Nurse and Dietician yesterday! Starting month 2 of medically required weight loss...

Nothing better than sitting in your bathrobe, hair in a towel, drinking a cup of freshly brewed coffee and on the internet. Happy Tuesday y'all!!!!

Hi Anna,

I got my surgery done in Prague so i am ment to go there, but i know that the Beacon Hospital in Dublin does them for 300e each time. So u can get there number off google as i dont have it. No other place in Ireland would do it for me so i have actuallt learnt how to do it myself!!

brill on the weight loss... con-grads!!! how have u found everything???

send me some pics of your weight loss.

Yay for tall women!!! I am 5'10. Please keep in touch with your weight loss.

Hi Stef,

My progress is slow but steady, I guess. My biggest losses have occurred the 2-3 weeks after each fill. I am on my 3rd fill now and have lost 30 pounds. Yeah, Woodman is a bear when you go in and aren't doing well. Honestly, I haven't figured out what his idea of well is, but obviously it isn;t what I am doing! LOL! I had my last fill last Thursday and haven't been able to eat anything solid since. I am feeling weak. Today I am going to get some protein to put in my shakes.

I know all the girls in the office. Laura, the office manager and head nurse, is my niece. Debra is a doll. She gives me more support than anybody else really does. Kelly is short and to the point. She doesn't have much of a friendly personality actually.....kinda like HIM!

Hang in there. You can email me at hale.cynthia@gmail.com. We can keep in touch if you like! When was your surgery done?

Hi Debbie, I too would want to know more of your experience. I am at my wits end and am totally ready to have this done. I have looked at many doctors offering this service in Mexico and it sounds very tempting. Although I have my concerns, I have read testimonials but would love some reassurance from someone like you who has recently experienced. I also will be a self pay since my insurance does not cover "ANY" weight loss surgery. So if you dont mind me asking as well about costs. If not, I surely understand. Thanks!

Hey Rubyjade,

I'm also from your side of the woods! Bellingham Washinton (about an hour and a half north of seattle). I was wondering where you got banded? I'm going to be banded at North West Weight Loss Surgery on May 20th. I figured since you are from Everett there is a chance you were banded there as well! I'ed love to hear about your expearence! Thanks so much,

Marine

Her Loss...you Don't Need Someone That Is Going To Be Upset Over You Loosing Weight Fast...keep Up The Good Work. I Am Going To Be Banded On May 19th And I Am Starting To Want To Date Soon. I Hope That I Won't Find Someone As Shallow As The One That You Met. Good Luck

Hi Dananah,

I did not have a problem getting approved for the surgery, but I was a cash patient. I also had a BMI of 35. Insurance claims usually have to have atleast 2 morbid obese symptoms like sleep apnea, high blood pressure, etc.... most require 6 months documented dr. assisted weight loss a dietian a pychatrist elvaluation and most only let you try twice for insurance if you get denied both times you can't try again. Good Luck and I will answer any questions you may have.

Lisa

Hi, :biggrin2:

I called his office and went in for a consultation, he talked about the band and answered my questions. He was very nice and so is his staff. When I left his office they gave me a paper that told me what my insurance would possibly pay and the testing they required. I have United Health Care PPO Plus and all I had to do was get a EKG, blood work, and give them 5 years of past weight recordings from my other doctors. That was it. I was approved in about 2 weeks. Dr Mckeen has no pre op diet, just nothing but liquids the day before surgery. On my day, while the hospital was getting me ready, he came in to say hi, and reassure me, I was very nervous!! Good Sam has a bariatic nurse who came in and gave my husband and I a nice size folder will all kinds of reading material. She was very nice and informative, again answered any questions I had. Everyone was very nice and I was out of there by 11 am, my surgery was at 9 am. He had pre-prescribed me nausia medicine which I was so glad I had when I got home, I got nausiated off and on. He told me to get liquid motrin and tylenol which I had ready too, and needed it. I was in quite alot of pain, and mostly slept. My worst day was day 2 and 3, I called him at home, they give out his home number which I found very assuring. And he called me back right away. After I healed up I noticed I had good restriction, and did not go in right away for my post op visit. I called the office and let them know I was doing well and would make a appt later. My first appointment was in March. I still had good restriction, he put some saline in at surgery and it was working fine for me. They weighed me and was happy with my loss, 17 lbs, with no pre op diet, my number was only weight loss after surgery. He tried to give me a little fill, and he was awesome, he got the port easily and I had no pain other then the little poke when he gave me my numbing shot. The fill was too much, so he took it out, told me no charge and he would see me in a month. That is this month and I have not been in as of yet. I don't know how he charges for fills for sure, I have not been billed for one yet, but my insurance covers $150 so I was told I have to pay $50, we will see! Oh, he also has an office in Utah, so he is gone alot. Just to let you know, I have a hard time getting in to his office because of MY job, but the girls in his office are great and work very well with me. They call and check on me and I really like that.:tt2:

He is very nice and knows what he is doing, you will be taken care of very well! Keep me posted on your progress, I would LOVE To hear how things go for you.

Good Luck~

Cathy:smile:

you know im trying to get the hang of the site.. with the diffrent ways u can send messages and things.. so plz forgive me for the late response.. I have done extensive research on the weight loss... the saftey level and such.. and one thing I want is something that is going to assist me I know im going to have to put forth a great deal of effort as well...

Well, I went to the seminar on Saturday and was very excited to be getting started. But, they called me today to let me know my insurance has an "exclusion" for any type of weight loss surgery

They provided me w/the total cost if I decide to pay out-of-pocket. I'm discouraged and very dis appointed.

Belated Happy Birthday, Aziz! Good job on your weight loss!!!! Keep it up!! Cute family pic, too!