New from Cincinnati area

[DiscoDiva 0]

Hi Angela143,

I too am new to this. I just started looking up Dr's in my area and then I went to a few FREE seminars. But if I was self pay as you are I would go to as many as I could and see who was the less expensive.... but ALSO look for a good Dr with good references. I have heard that some of them will cut you a break if you are self pay. I am just getting started, with my appointments.. such as Dietcain, Exercise Physiologist and the regular Physiologist...but not until Oct 25th...so I have a while to go before they even send it to my insurance company. So wish me luck, because my daughter and I both are doing it together. And there is no way we can afford to pay for both of us self pay!! I also have tried everthing under the sun to lose weight. I just turned 50 and I am so fed up with being overweight. This is why I want to try something new to lose it. I am not in the best of health and what time I have left I would love to feel good in my own skin. I think it would also help me to feel better with my health too. This is the most important think to me...FEELING GOOD!! Take care and good luck!

[vkb13 0]

I am new to all of this! But have tried so many different things. I am ready to do this! I need advice badly. I live near Columbus ohio and need a doctor and will probably be self pay, but want to stay in ohio. Any advice on where, how much and financing? I am truly desperate and would appreciate anyones help. I am 43 and 5'5" and weigh 220 lbs.

thanks

i live in cinci and am going to tj this month, would love to talk to you vkb13.

[ysuknow 0]

I too an from Youngstown and have a meeting scheduled w/ my physician for Oct. 23rd to discuss the procedure... I am trying to get as much information as possible prior to my meeting.

[Buckeyes5 0]

Hello. I live about 40 minutes south of Columbus. I had my band done last Wednesday in Cincinnatti by Dr. Osbourne. He is at Cincy Weight loss. He was very nice and seems to have a good program. I felt more comfortable there than going to OSU which is closer for me. I was also self pay and he has a program that for one fee covers the surgery, anesthesia, surgery center and a full year of follow up and fills. So far I am very pleased. Dr. Osborne also called the house for the first couple of days to check on me as did the Surgery Center. Hope this helps.

[FullofGRACE 0]

I'm using Dr. Trace Curry in Cincinnati, Ohio...he's several 100 of these surgeries and is well known in the Midwest. In addition, he is here with us in this forum frequently and taking his time to help all of us...even those that weren't his patients. I would highly recommend that you check him out before making any final decisions...if you haven't already.

[macdeb59 0]

From Dayton area as well. Went to MVH and had Dr. Teel as my surgeon. Had a great experience so far. Was banded on Oct 19th. No post op pain or complications. Going to go to work tomorrow. Do you get to spend the night in the hospital or do you have to go home same day? We got to stay overnight at the Valley. Everyone was great.

Hope the same is true for you and that you do well!

[DiscoDiva 0]

Hi, I live in Huber Heights... I haven't been banded yet and I could use a buddy close to talk and learn some helpful hints on how to do things.. Keep in touch, both of our Dayton banders.

[FullofGRACE 0]

Hi...I'm in Springboro so near you. I am using Dr. Curry in Cincinnati and am scheduled to be banded on 11/10. He is a proctor for the Inamed company ... meaning he trains people to do the band and has done several 100...I highly recommend you talk to him and his staff

www.thebanddoctor.com

Let me know if you have any questions or needs.

[jennifereb 0]

I have my surgery in Dayton tomarrow. I am so excited. My thrill can not be contained. I know it will not be easy but I am so ready. I weigh 380 so I have a very long way to go but finally am doing something that I know will work.

We are all in this together.

Hope to hear from everyone.

Jennifereb:hippie:

[jennifereb 0]

Sac,

hang in there. I was approved by Humana and I have my surgery tomarrow. Please keep in touch.

[macdeb59 0]

hey JenniferB!

Glad to hear from another Dayton area person. Where are you having your surgery? Let us know how you are as soon as you can.

Good luck!

[linadu 0]

Hi I was banded Oct.18th at Sycamore Hospital in Centerville. Dr. Shuemacher was my doctor and I started the process July 20th. I have lost 13# so far. My insurance is Anthem Blue cross blue shield. The Dr. office told me that my insurance was one of the best ones for approving weight loss surgeries. Oh and I live north of Cinci about an hour and a half away. Good luck to all of you, I really do fill that this is going to work.:clap2:

Lisa

Banded 10/18/06

First fill scheduled 11/13/06

[macdeb59 0]

Hi Lisa,

Live near Fairborn, had my surgery at MVH, Dr. Teel, on the 19th of Oct.

Have lost 17 pounds so far. I too have BC/BS Anthem and it was an easy go!

[DiscoDiva 0]

Hi I was banded Oct.18th at Sycamore Hospital in

Centerville. Dr. Shuemacher was my doctor and I started the process July 20th. I have lost 13# so far. My insurance is Anthem Blue cross blue shield. The Dr. office told me that my insurance was one of the best ones for approving weight loss surgeries. Oh and I live north of Cinci about an hour and a half away. Good luck to all of you, I really do fill that this is going to work.:clap2:

Lisa

Banded 10/18/06

First fill scheduled 11/13/06

Hi Lisa,

How did you like Dr. Shuemacher? I liked him really well when I met him. He is the one that is going to my daughter and I if and when we get approved. I have BC/BS Federal and we just finished all of our appointments (3) and now they will send it to our insurance company. How long did it take you hear back from your Insurance company? How long were you in the hospital? I have so many questions....since I am using the same Dr. How did you find out about him if you live in Cinn, and why did you choose him? Since you just had it done in Oct, and no fill yet, I am just wondering, do you get hungry? and dose it feel different when you eat? Ok, I will let you reply to all of these questons first.. LOL Thanks and good luck to you on your new life!

Debbie

[OHraintreeacres 0]

Hello OHIO !!!

I am having Dr. David Shumacher from Kettering Bariatrics, Kettering's Sycamore Hospital. I have gone to the seminar, first physician's visit, exercise physiologist, dietitian, and am scheduled for the psychologist the end of next week. Then paperwork submitted to Anthem BC/BS Blue Preferred for approval.

I was told by a RN at Sycamore Hospital that Dr. Shumacher is the best in his field.

Wish I could have had this done yesterday !! LOL I am soooo excited about the lifestyle change.

I am thrilled to see the OH section here.

Sincerely,

RainTree Acres