Any one in NW WA

[Wenjea 1]

Ljuht115 - He saw it last Friday and didn't seem too concerned. He told me it could take 3-4 weeks for the swelling to go down but my right side looks fine. If it was going down at all I would feel fine about it but It looks the same and it seems there is Fluid down lower. It is very fluid looking, not normal. I will give it another week and then call them for an appt. if it looks the same.

 

I feel really good today. I have been busy, in and out of the house, so I haven't thought a lot about eating. That's a good thing! I need to work harder at getting my walking in.

[Jen and David 0]

Hi Everyone,

 

Renton here. Just found this site tonight and have already learned so much. My husband and I are both looking at the lapband. We are scheduled for a seminar w/the Franciscan Hospitial in Federal Way on June 7th. We are pretty excited to get the ball rolling.

 

Hope everyone had a nice Memorial weekend.

[o2bthin 0]

I'm curious. Has anyone here in WA had their surgery done in MX?

[DooneyJC 0]

Hi there, I'm from Olympia and my surgery is on June 22nd. I sure hope you will feel better soon. I am so worried about that liquid diet too, how do survive on broth...

Write me back, Josie

Find a broth that works for you, the canned albertson brands arent so bad, always carry Water with you, and have a freezer full of sugar free popsicles!

[DooneyJC 0]

Hi Everyone,

 

Renton here. Just found this site tonight and have already learned so much. My husband and I are both looking at the lapband. We are scheduled for a seminar w/the Franciscan Hospitial in Federal Way on June 7th. We are pretty excited to get the ball rolling.

 

Hope everyone had a nice Memorial weekend.

Hello,

I think thats awesome that the two of you will be looking at the lapband, what a great support buddy, good luck!:clap2:

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[dawneb 0]

DooneyJC

Hi there, I'm having Dr. Srikanth do my surgery on June 12th. Just curious - how has everything gone for you? Are you happy with him and his staff? He seems very friendly and knowlegdable. I also thought that it was important that he is part of the Center of Excellence at St. Francis.

dawneb

[dawneb 0]

o2bthin,

I seriously thought about going to MX since I'm self pay, but then my mom said that she would help with the cost so I decided to stay here. From what I've read there are a couple of really good docs down there. Best of luck to you.

[sue11 0]

Back at work today, just to put out fires then I'll be back on Friday. It's hard to sit up at a computer, and the sholder pain just hit, so I think I'm going to head home.

Those who have been banded awhile...

Does the sholder pain eventually go away (how long)? Or does it continue to come with gas pains (in stomach) even after the abdominal gas from surgery has fully absorbed? Seems to come whenever I drink, though it's hard to tell b/c I'm drinking all day long.

[papayas 0]

Hi there!

So good to see locals here. I'm 33, TypeIIDiabetic, BMI 41.5.

I did the original intake 2 years ago, but waited until my twins were done nursing :confused:

I have an appointment with Dr. Landerholm from PSSC on 6/19, and am a self-pay.

Thinking of looking into NWWLS and Mexico...kind of overwhelmed by all the info.

Hope to gain insight here,

Mo

[ljuht115 0]

Renton here. Just found this site tonight and have already learned so much. My husband and I are both looking at the lapband. We are scheduled for a seminar w/the Franciscan Hospitial in Federal Way on June 7th. We are pretty excited to get the ball rolling.

Hope everyone had a nice Memorial weekend.

Hi Renton Here-

I just was banded at st francis with Dr Srikanth. He is a wonderful surgeon and is part of the circle of excellence. I am on day 8 post op and so far this is my best day! Any questions - just private message me.

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[Wenjea 1]

hi there - just checking in with everyone. feeling good and wanting to eat everything in sight! liquid is just not cutting it.

Hit a plateau the last 5 days and getting discouraged. I think I need a fill sooner then later.

Mer and Sue - we need to walk tomorrow! I miss it and am not making it a priority. I need my walking partners!

[Evilah 1]

Hi! how is everyone?

Still working on getting childcare and scheduling the surgery here...

wishing you all the best of fortune,

Evilah

[dawneb 0]

Hello all,

Question - I just got done today with the rest of my pre-op testing, the abdominal ultrasound. The ultrasound tech said that I had a lot of gall stones. What if anything will this mean to my surgery? I have Dr. Srikanth. Him and Dr. Oh have worked together closely in the past and I think that they run things basically the same. So to any Srikanth or Dr. Oh patients out there - did this happen to you? If so, what became of it? I just dont' want my surgery post-poned.

I did wonder that since I'm a self pay maybe if they need to remove my gall bladder, maybe they could do it at the same time and insurance would pick up some of the cost?! That would be a bonus!! Probably wishful thinking.

Take care everyone and please let me know if anyone has had this come back for them.

Thanks

[Wenjea 1]

I thought Dr. Oh said at the seminar that he would remove it at the same time he did the lap band but the hospital wouldn't pick any of it up. However, I do know some people have gotten some of their hospital bill picked up even if they were self-pay so probably depends on your insurance. There are other people on some of the threads who had to have gall bladder surgery two weeks before their band surgery. Guess it comes down to the Doctor.

[DooneyJC 0]

DooneyJC

Hi there, I'm having Dr. Srikanth do my surgery on June 12th. Just curious - how has everything gone for you? Are you happy with him and his staff? He seems very friendly and knowlegdable. I also thought that it was important that he is part of the Center of Excellence at St. Francis.

dawneb

Thankfully, he is one of the best docs out there!! You'll be in good hands!! Everything has gone just fine better yet Im actually losing weight, , I absolutely LOVE my band, it definately helps me keep to eating the right portions and its also made me aware of the food choices I make! I am also very happy with his staff, you'll really get to know Terri (NURSE) she is a grreat resource and can easily be reached, which I especially appreciate! Dr. Srikanth is very knowlegdable and better yet his bedside manner is A+++, he's very laid back and at the same time compassionate, he's also one of the only docs that will take your vital signs if needed, which definately says much on his qualities as a person. I wish you the best of luck and let me know if I can answer anymore questions!!:clap2: