Anyone in the DFW area?

[Mariah 0]

There are quite a few people that has had the band done where I work. They are all happy with the results so far.

I had my band done June 2 by Dr. Sanchez in Monterrey and am very happy and in size 8's now. Made my goal the first part of Dec. My birthday.

I am older than most of you -68- and had no problems whatsoever, it has helped me enjoy life a lot more, no more "pleasingly plump"! I even joined a singles club that I wouldn't pre band.

I think the band with pretty much of a South Beach diet is a win win combination. It's all Portion Control and eating healthy. I have my treats and chocolate but in moderation.

I live in Lancaster.

Mary

[Madine 0]

Glad to hear you are scheduled for 2/20/07. How long did it take from consulation date to scheduling procedure?

I had my consultation on January 24th. I have seen my primary care doctor, requested medical records, had lab work, and scheduled chest x-ray. They said it could take up to 6 weeks for an approval from the insurance company.

Madine

[~Jules~ 0]

Going to be moving to Highland Village/Lewisville/Double Oak area within the next year it looks like.

I live right off 407 which divides Highland Village and Flower Mound. I love it there. I have only lived out there 2.5 yrs now.

[missy67 0]

Avilla- I live in irving as well and went yesterday for my consult with Dr. Cribbins- he was wonderful, the whole experience was great.

[wretched_hyena 0]

I live right off 407 which divides Highland Village and Flower Mound. I love it there. I have only lived out there 2.5 yrs now.

Hey, Julie,

I like that peace symbol!

[~Jules~ 0]

That was quick Richard. I just did it like 3 or 4 minutes ago. lol

[wretched_hyena 0]

That was quick Richard. I just did it like 3 or 4 minutes ago. lol

Big Brother is watching you. Especially if you start using that perverted hippie stuff.

[KHolmes 3]

I actually scheduled everything at once when I recieved the approval from my insurance. My insurance approved me based on an application. I have my appointments on Thursday. My surgery is the Tuesday after. It seems that my doctor and insurance company are very different from everyone elses. I have United Health Care of Texas and Carter Lap Band Center is doing the surgery. Unlike others on the forum, I am not required to have a certain diet prior to my surgery, except the day before the surgery. Has anyone else had this experience?

[ReneBean 3]

I have heard of a lucky few not having a particular pre-op diet. Lucky, lucky you!

For you the hardest part will be the 2-3 weeks after you feel better from surgery, but before you get your first fill... unless you are REALLY lucky and have restriction right away.

Maybe your luck will hold.

Enjoy!

[wretched_hyena 0]

I hate to be negative, but I don't think the doctor's failure to have you on a pre-op diet is a plus. The diet, as I understand, is mostly to help shrink your liver, making it easier on you. I guess that doesn't matter to some surgeons.

I actually scheduled everything at once when I recieved the approval from my insurance. My insurance approved me based on an application. I have my appointments on Thursday. My surgery is the Tuesday after. It seems that my doctor and insurance company are very different from everyone elses. I have United Health Care of Texas and Carter Lap Band Center is doing the surgery. Unlike others on the forum, I am not required to have a certain diet prior to my surgery, except the day before the surgery. Has anyone else had this experience?

[ousooner 1]

I hate to be negative, but I don't think the doctor's failure to have you on a pre-op diet is a plus. The diet, as I understand, is mostly to help shrink your liver, making it easier on you. I guess that doesn't matter to some surgeons.

I don't consider it a plus or a minus. It is whatever the doctor is most comfortable with. I personally was not on one and did fine.

[KHolmes 3]

I thought it was weird too after I started reading everyone's posts. I haven't had the chance to ask him why yet. I go to see him on Thursday. I am kinda worried about my liver being damaged during surgery.

I have my final list of questions to ask him. I am very nervous. I know that it will be worth it in the end, but getting there is going to be more than half the fun!!!! :speechles

[ReneBean 3]

If you are concerned, you can always do your own pre-op diet. My doc put me on SouthBeach phase 1 - almost no carbs.

I opted to go to liquids only for two days prior to surgery - just to get that last rush AND to empty out the whole system.

If your doc isn't concerned about a fatty liver, he might not feel that you NEEDED to be on a pre-op diet.

As I said, you aren't the only one who didn't have a pre-op diet. I haven't heard any horror stories about not being on one, except for the problems that can happen with a fatty liver.

If you don't have a fatty liver, you shouldn't have any problems.

Don't worry too much.

Hugs!

[wretched_hyena 0]

I don't consider it a plus or a minus. It is whatever the doctor is most comfortable with. I personally was not on one and did fine.

It's not the doctor's comfort we're concerned with here. It's the patient's. That's what the diet is for, not the doctor.

[ousooner 1]

It's not the doctor's comfort we're concerned with here. It's the patient's. That's what the diet is for, not the doctor.

Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I just haven't heard that not having a pre-op diet is more harmful or hurtful to the patients. Would love to see studies or facts if you have them. I say the doctor's comfort level meaning confidence level - sorry if I used the wrong verbaige) because that is my understanding some doctors prefer it because they find it easier to operate. My doctor says their is not a significant difference to warrent it. That's all I was trying to say.