Massachusetts Bandsters Chat

[sueol 0]

Good luck! You'll do great. I had very little discomfort. The best thing I ever did. was have this Band surgery. God Bless and I will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted.

[NewBeginnings2018 81]

By this time you're banded dreaminbig! Congratulations!!!!

[threebeauties 0]

Hey AAA

How did the Tummy Tuck go? would you mind sharing your experience. I hope to some day lose enough weight to have to have one too;)

I assume ins doesn't cover something like that? Would you mind sharing approx cost.

[aaamom 0]

Hi threebeauties

Tummy Tuck was exactly what I expected. I had a difficult first week with the pain, but it really does get better day by day. I am still a little sore, and it is still hard to sleep at times. I can't say for sure what I will end up looking like because I am still swollen and also I must still wear this binder. I did go out last night and treated myself to a couple of hours without it. Its a nice feeling to wear a size 8 jeans and they were on the loose side ! It made all this hard work worth it !!!

Insurance did deny me. total cost was $6700. My band was paid for by insurance, so I can't complain. Feel free to ask any more questions and good luck with your journey !!!

[dreaminbig 0]

HEY I'M BACK!

I MADE IT THROUGH THE SURGERY, BUT I AL MOST DIDNT HAVE IT ONE OF THE GIRLS WHO SCHELDULED ME DID IT FOR 9:00AM AND I HAD A PAPER FOR 12:45PM BIG MISTAKE!! NEEDLESS TO SAY DR SCHNEIDER WAS PISSED. BUT THEY CALLED ME AT 9:00AM AND TOLD ME TO COME IN ANYWAY. SO I ACTUALLY HAD IT DONE AT 11:00 AM. IM DOING OK AND I GUESS THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS NOW. IM ON THE LOSING SIDE NOW:clap2: ITS GREAT FEELING A LITTLE BETTER SO TTHAT I COULD LET YOU GUYS KNOW HOW I WAS DOING.WELL I HAVE TO GO SO ILL WRITE LATER

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!

[NewBeginnings2018 81]

aaamom - congrats on your tummy tuck! Glad your feeling better! I can't wait to see some pics of that little middle!

dreaminbig - welcome home and congrats on your new band!! Can't believe that mix up! I would have been pissed too if I was the doc, but it wasn't your fault. They've had some changeover in personnel there - and I'm sure some heads rolled for that one! Keep us updated on your progress.

[dezadoo 0]

hi north shore gang! how about meeting for lunch on sat dec 2nd at 1 pm at the dockside? let me know if that would work. we can meet, chat and shop for smaller clothes for the holidays!

[lokiluvr 0]

Anyone going to be at the support meeting in Springfield tonight????

[rainbow 0]

did not know there was one in springfield

deb

[lokiluvr 0]

yeh 2x a month in Springfield,,,,and 1x a month in Greenfield,,,,

[wendyjoy 0]

Hi all,

I am in the process of getting approval to have the band. I have the nutritionist evaluation and 1 support group meeting left before they will submit me to the insurance (Tufts) . I am hoping to have it done at Winchester/Stoneham Hospital ( afraid to drive in Boston). Anyone else have it done at Winchester?

I will update you when information comes my way. Thanks for all the great information.

[apinksoprano 0]

Hey Wendyjoy, I had mine done the Monday before thanksgiving (11/20) at Winchester hospital. Who is your surgeon? Mine was Darius Ameri....THe hospital is great, they were all so nice and caringl...I had a great experience there....If you ever wanna chat send me a pm....

[momof2chic 0]

Hi from western mass! I was banded on December 8th and am on Protein Drink mode. my start weight was 248 (pre-dietician), 226 (final appointment) and I am down to 213 now! I want to know how long it takes for the port pain to go away? also... how do i get one of those litle tickers to show up here?

[dreaminbig 0]

hi momof2chic,

I WAS BANDED ON 11/08 IT TOOK ALMOST 1 MONTH FOR MY PORT PAIN TO GO AWAY! BUT EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. CONGRADS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS YOUR DOING EXCELLENT. I AM DOWN TO 202 FROM 246 ORIGINALLY DAY BEFORE SURGERY-229 IT FEELS GREAT! THE LAST TIME I WAS DOWN AT THIS WEIGHT WAS SEVEN YEARS AGO BEFORE I HAD MY SON.!:eek: I HAVEN'T HAD A FILL YET SO I'M KINDA NERVOUS ABOUT THAT . I'M NOT SURE HOW TO GET THE TICKERS I'VE HAD TROUBLE GETTING ONE ON MINE SO I GAVE UP.

[Bostongurl 0]

I honestly had port pain for months after surgery. I actually started to think that it might always feel that way - but it did go away. Now, it hurts every once in a while (after sit-ups, etc) but not bad at all.