NC's May Chat

[jttaurus 0]

Hello Ladies,

We met with the principal of our daughter's school today. She's staying with the Christian School where she attends preschool now. This school goes from age 2 - 8th grade. This private school gig is an expensive habit. WE went over the kindergarten curriculum - woah. Atleast, I know that my daughter is totally prepared. They tested her for reading placement in the fall. She just read The Best Me off the computer screen.

Right now they are reading small books wiht three word sentences.

My husband goes back to grad school this week, he's gonna have a fun summer. He should be ready to graduate in December. I am still weighing my options for school. I was taking an elementary education program but now I'm dabbling with the idea of going to be a paralegal. Anything beats what I'm doing now, with my college degree.

The weight loss has slowed down some. I see dr b next week for my 3 month appointment. I am not going to be attending lunch saturday due to Husband's school.

I am so glad Karen is on her way to band land. Next is Wavy...

Take Care all... I haven't followed up with the spine dr this week like I was supposed to, I think I'm going to see our primary dr again regarding the back, plus talk with Dr B about it.

I have been reading some great books by kristin billerbeck and they are really cute (chick books). I'm Off....

Jennifer

[Mrs Sabre 1]

OK Jennifer, you need to put your stats up so everyone can applaude how well you're doing! She's being shy/modest folks!

Count down is on ... 2 weeks, 4 days! :second:

I can't wait to see you all on Saturday!!!

[ladytonya 0]

Hi there! My name is Tonya and I live in Asheville. It seems that most of the people on this board are in Charlotte. Are the any WNC people out there? Would like to find some to talk to!

A little about me: I am not banded yet. I went to the info session at Mission Bariatric here in Asheville a little over a year ago. They have an arbitrary maximum weight that have to be under in order for them to do the surgery. I have tried and tried to get there, but with no support I just can't get there. :cry I am currently looking at other options. I have BCBS and have looked at the "Surgical Centers of Excellence". The closest one to me that does the lap band seems to be Concord or Charlotte, both of which are at least 2 hours away, and even with that I'm not sure if they'll pay for the lap band. Anyway, I'm glad I found this board! Talking to other people in NC who are banded is great!

Tonya

Asheville, NC

[Mrs Sabre 1]

Welcome aboard Tonya! I don't know much about BCBS in this area, but there are some fine lap-band doctors in the Charlotte area. I hope everything works out for you. You may want to call around and see if any of them have maximum weights too?

If you don't mind the trip, we'd love to have you join us for our monthly lunch meetings. Our next meeting is this Saturday, May 20th, 11:30 a.m. at Ruby Tuesdays at I-77 & Arrowood Rd.

[gordonfamily3 0]

Welcome Tonya - Oh we love new people. Banded or not....I work for my surgeon now - BCBS of NC doesn't approve the band. They think it's still investgatorial (sp). WHATEVER!!!! I want to fight it but because I have the band already I can't do a whole lot. I have BCBS of NC now but thank goodness I work for the surgeon. They (BSBC) is suppose to look over it again this Aug so just maybe they will open their eyes and start approving it. There are surgeons who have a max BMI and there are some that will take on the higher cases. I would call around...We have a lot of patient from out of the state...so many travel.

Good Luck on your journey and we are here for you ever step of the way... Hope to hear from you soon!!!!

The Charlotte Area does meet once a month so we would love to have you join us if you could make it. Make a day of it...go shopping @ concord mills...or something.

Ok ladies how is everyone else...only 2 more days we are getting together...as Angie would WOOT!! WOOT!!! I am so excited about seeing you all. You know in just under a month I will at one year...WOW what a year.

Curtis graduated from his 2yr class and will be going to the 3 yr old class next school year. It makes me sad...but it makes me happy I am getting closer to really wanting another and this time I am not taking any meds - we are going to do it w/o help...

Well have a great Thursday night...

[Denika 2]

Hey Tonya! I'm a WNC banded person! I live in Hiddenite, which is about 30 minutes from Hickory.:welcome2:

I've heard about some surgeons having a maximum weight restriction, and I think that's a bunch of you-know-what! Dr. Bauman in Concord is my doctor, and he's wonderful. There are several doctors around Concord and Charlotte that are great, and to me the drive is worth it. I just look at it as, what's a couple hours drive worth versus my health and life? Plus, I don't have to go to the doctor every week or anything anyway, so it's not really bad at all.

I am a teacher, so I have the teachers' and state employees coverage. It's contracted through BCBS I think, and it doesn't pay for lap-band. My husband and I (and my parents) did everything possible to get us the money for me to self-pay. I have never regretted it for a second, and would do it again in a heartbeat.

I love Asheville! I've been there lots of times, and it's beautiful there! I don't get to post on here as much as I would LOVE to, but I did want to say "hello" and welcome you!

[Dragonwillow 0]

Hi Tonya...I'm a Charlotte gal myself. I have gotten to work with both of the two top docs in the area for lapband...started with Dr. Vollinger...but due to time issues ended up with Dr. Bauman in concord. I'd recomend either of these doctors.

Asheville is a beautiful area, we lived there 15 years ago for a breif time and I didn't appreciate it much at the time, because I was young and thought, there was NOTHING to do. Last time I was there it has really grown. If you can make it down to one of our meetings that would be great...we are a bunch of laughs when we get together.

[Dragonwillow 0]

Wow, if I don't loose any weight for a few days, I can't blame anyone but myself. I just had a large serving of ben and jerrys. I haven't had ice cream in like .....forever. It was just a "ice cream" kinda of day. Kristen and her friends are being emotional butts now that it so close to them splitting up. They are all going to different high schools. Day care tonight was CRAZY...I don't think it could have gotten any louder with all the screaming babes. Not to mention the trio of brothers that all had to beat on each other constantly. The other gals were talking about going out for a drink after....I hit the ice cream. Guess I am a stress / emotional eater afterall.

[ladytonya 0]

Wow, thank you all for such a great welcome! You guys are great! I look forward to getting to know you and hopefully joining you in banded land soon. Thanks!

Tonya (I'm too lazy to make a signature right now.)

Asheville, NC

[wavydaby 1]

Greeting Tonya!

I'm a Charlotte person too. Im in the process of trying to get approved. I have UHC. And if my reg doc AND the shrink would get off of their hindends and send my paperwork to Dr Bauman, I just may get this thing started. grrrr...

[Mrs Sabre 1]

Please say a prayer for me; I go to a pain specialist on Monday for a cortisol injection for my pinched nerve. I've never had one, and I don't know exactly where they'll put it, so I'm a tad nervous. Since 16 days of NSAIDS and two rounds of Medrol didn't cut it, I'm really hoping this relieves my pain.

[wavydaby 1]

I have heard that cortisol is a God-send, however you cant get too many of them.

Good luck

[gordonfamily3 0]

Ok I so glad that I get see you girls today. I can't tell you how much I love our time together. It's so refreshing.....being around bariatric patients all the time there just aren't alot of banded people out there so it's nice to be w/ you all. I loved the kids - they were so cute. It kinda made me want a girl....you know I am a boy momma. hehe...

So go ahead and mark your calendar for June 17th. Now that is the saturday before Father's day...is that ok w/ you all. If not we can change it to July. (Angie you can bring the extra kids, there will be plenty of adults there.) Thoughts?

Denika we missed you today...maybe soon you can make it....What would be closer for you? We can always change directions!!!!

[gordonfamily3 0]

Ok so I need to tell someone this - it's killing me!!!!

We are planning a surprise party for my in-laws. They both turn 50 this year. So my SIL asked me to go back and get some pictures and look on her pc for some pictures. So I did WELL I saw some I shouldn't have seen. Just my MIL but I have now seen more of her then I ever needed to see or dream of seeing!!!! OMG....I am scared for life..shoudln't she have a lock on that file or something. HELLO.

So this is a lesson learned to all you people if you have kids that are going to plan a suprise party for you one day and you are a little active don't store them on the PC where anyone can find them.

DH has been at the beach w/ them all weekend...he came home and I couldn't even look at him the same...it's just weird.

Ok now I feel better telling someone....but oh my I am never going to look at her the same. I never thought my in-laws were like that!!!

Ok so since I was traumatized today how is everyone else?

[bondgirl 0]

ROFLMAO!!! That is terrible. If I saw my MIL like that I think I would croak right then and there. ick ick double ick! I am so sorry your eyes went through such trauma. I mean come on. Put a lock on the file or something. You never know who will be looking in there. That sure would be a surprise if you used those pictures, now wouldnt it? hehehe

Angie