anyone from indiana?

[balmyseas 0]

Hi Joanne

Checking in to see how your surgery went. I´m from New Albany as well. Write when you get a chance.

Hi there... how nice to find someone right here in New Albany!!!

Surgery went well... after a myraid of mistakes... took them 4 times to stick me for the IV... then come to find out they had parts of someone eles's medical records in my file... they were running over 2 1/2 hours late. Got 2 for one... in the effect that I had a hyatel (sp?) hernia repair that I didn't know I even had one.... so will be interesting to see what I will be charged for that... Today went well ... that swallow test is HORRIBLE... yucko...but passed... so that is all that matters... and was out of Norton's by Noon...

How long have you had your band? Look forward to chatting with you more...

Joanne

[globally yours 0]

Hi there... how nice to find someone right here in New Albany!!!

Surgery went well... after a myraid of mistakes... took them 4 times to stick me for the IV... then come to find out they had parts of someone eles's medical records in my file... they were running over 2 1/2 hours late. Got 2 for one... in the effect that I had a hyatel (sp?) hernia repair that I didn't know I even had one.... so will be interesting to see what I will be charged for that... Today went well ... that swallow test is HORRIBLE... yucko...but passed... so that is all that matters... and was out of Norton's by Noon...

How long have you had your band? Look forward to chatting with you more...

Joanne

O dear. I feel your pain about the all the needle sticks. YUK. A bit worrisome about the paperwork being in the wrong chart. Hope you are recuperating well. It takes awhile to feel better.

I was banded 5/27/08 at Clark,and have been very happy with them. Since surgery I´ve lost about 56 pounds. My loss isn´t as fast as some, but it has been pretty steady.

Our Group is 2/17 at 6PM. Are you thinking of coming?

[phenry 0]

Hi everyone...I am from New Albany area too! I just submitted all my paperwork to Dr Shina's office. I am going to call them tomorrow to see if they think I have everything I need. I have Anthem BCBS. As far as what I read of the policy, they do not require a 6 month plan, just an effort of previous weight loss attempts...so I sent in my Weight Watchers diary. If I am approved and have the surgery, I would rather have a local support group too. Surely they have something at Floyd???

[globally yours 0]

Hi everyone...I am from New Albany area too! I just submitted all my paperwork to Dr Shina's office. I am going to call them tomorrow to see if they think I have everything I need. I have Anthem BCBS. As far as what I read of the policy, they do not require a 6 month plan, just an effort of previous weight loss attempts...so I sent in my Weight Watchers diary. If I am approved and have the surgery, I would rather have a local support group too. Surely they have something at Floyd???

I had BCBS Federal Plan. It worked very well. Sorry I don´t have any info on Floyd.

[Angie Cunningham 0]

Hi all,

I am from North Vernon, IN. I had my surgery 1 year ago March 27. My surgery was done at Columbus Regional Hospital by Dr. Lee. The Columbus Bariatric center is wonderful! I have lost 110lbs so far.

:biggrin:Angie

[Hoosier Tom 0]

Hi all,

I am from North Vernon, IN. I had my surgery 1 year ago March 27. My surgery was done at Columbus Regional Hospital by Dr. Lee. The Columbus Bariatric center is wonderful! I have lost 110lbs so far.

:biggrin:Angie

Way to go! I ride my motorcycle thru Seymour/North Vernon and Madison all the time!

[Myst51 0]

:mad2: Hi You have done really awesome with your weight loss.I have to go to Carmel Thur. At St. Vincent for a check up. I've been wondering how long it will take to lose the rest of my weight.It seems like it has slowed way down.I have lost 44 lbs. & still have 45 lbs to go.I doubt I will get to 135 anytime soon.It is hard,I just have to have Faith & BELIEVE!!!In myself.Again Congratulations.:wink:

[amy633 0]

Hey Myst 51 I also go to St Vincent Carmel my surgeon is Dr. Gupta but I live 45 mins. away in Monrovia

[confused 4]

:thumbup: I'm clear up in the N.E In. Closer to Ft. Wayne . I did notice that the meetings here are mostly bypass.I am only 3 mo. out.But, I'm struggling with Hair loss & my nails are cracking up the center. I drink 1 or 2 slim fast low carb drinks a day. I have some of the grape Isopure, not to fond of it.I take the biotin.I eat Protein at every meal.So any helpful suggestion from anyone,PLEASE!!! GOD Bless & give us strength !!:crying:

about your hair and nails mine did the same thing Dr. Stanish told me to take Biotin 1000mg. Now I have to have a haircut once a month and my nails grow strong.

I live in Valparaiso, I have Dr. Stanish and team in Merrillville. I have been to one support meeting and that's only because I'm friends with a bunch of bypass patients, so I only went to visit. I haven't seen them in a while, maybe I should go to support just so I could say Hi. I just love everything about Dr. Stanish...and his team. I had my surgery 1-18-07, then 7-6-09 I had port and tube replacement. I have been asked would I do it again...yes I would...and I guess I did. I see them once a month, get weight and measured every 2 months and have volumes of food/exercise logs.

Edited August 27, 2009 by confused

[Myst51 0]

:confused:I have lost 62 lbs. since my lap band surgery on Oct.09.Have once again gotten stuck on losing.I still want to lose around 25-27 lbs.Any suggestions from anyone who needed a new jump start? I have 5cc's & would not dare have anymore,because sometimes now it feels like things are kind of stinking my throat.GOD has been so good to me.To allow me the chance to have the surgery.

[Onmyway56 0]

Hello.

I am from Speedway, Indiana and new to this whole site. Don't know much about it yet. Looking to find some supportive people.

My doctor was Steven Clark from St Francis Hospital had my lap-band done on July22,09 I just hit 7weeks out.

Have not had a fill yet due to go on the 21st of this month.

Any words of wisdom to offer?

Edited September 14, 2009 by Onmyway56
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[confused 4]

Hello.

I am from Speedway, Indiana and new to this whole site. Don't know much about it yet. Looking to find some supportive people.

My doctor was Steven Clark from St Francis Hospital had my lap-band done on July22,09 I just hit 7weeks out.

Have not had a fill yet due to go on the 21st of this month.

Any words of wisdom to offer?

The only things I can say is take everything slow, because you didn't gain weight quickly. The band is a tool and it takes you to make the the tool work the way it is suppose to. And don't always listen to everything that everyone here has to say...some people can just be mean sometimes.

Good luck and enjoy your new to life, don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly.

[Myst51 0]

Being from Speedway you don't have to go very far for your appointments. I live in northern In.Quite a trip for us.I like how nice they treat people at St. Vincent in Carmel.I haven't any words of wisdom.I think listening to all that the Dr.'s advise to do is the best advice I can give. GOD Bless!!