January Bandsters???

sheilamj1fan · January 5, 2007

Fight with you?? Whatever! You must need someone to IRRITATE tonight! Didn't I tell you this conversation was OVER?! I guess you didn't comprehend that just like you didn't comprehend the question??? My goodness!

sunnysea · January 5, 2007

Well I am devastated:( :) I was not able to get the whole amount of financing needed:faint: I didnt expect this problem, here I have everything set to go (medical) and then this! I guess my name needs to be taken off the list for now. My Dr. charges a selfpay $17,700, maybe I need to look elsewhere for a better price and give up convinence. Does anyone know of better prices in WI,MI,MN,or IL ? My surgury would have taken place in Green Bay WI. by Dr. Kemmerling. Sunnysea:straight

5jacks · January 5, 2007

Two weeks!! My date is January 18th !! The hospital called today and scheduled the pre-op testing for the 10th and it seems real now. A little info on me....overweight since about 12 years old, 38 year old mother of 3 boys, 11 years old and 7 year old twins. ALso have a very supportive husband who has said and done all the right things through this process! Went to the seminar on June 4th and finally got approved through insurance the end of December. Am scared, nervous, excited and ready to get it over! Love the January bandsters thread, I can so relate to most everything you all are thinking and feeling right now! Good luck to all, can't wait to "meet"you!

5jacks · January 5, 2007

Oh, I forgot....my surgery is with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

sunnysea · January 5, 2007

Thank you so much Shesha! I was wondering , did you have to go out there before for pre-op or any other pre-visits? I have everything ready to go! I would just have to have all of my records sent. What will you do about the followups ond fills? Thanks again for all the info:) Sunnysea

Shesha · January 5, 2007

I did everything over the phone. He has his consult with you on the phone and I guess then decides if you need further testing. I didn't. I meet with the nutritionist on 1/8 to go over the preop and post op diet. He asks to meet with you the day before surgery to talk to you, get to know you, and give you some prescriptions that you'll need for after the surgery. Then, you need to stay in Denver 24 hours after surgery, just to be close to him incase anything weird happens, I guess.

I am going back to him for my first fill (he only charges $15.00) and just to have him look at my tummy to make sure everything's peachy!

For follow up, I will be going to Dean Care in Madison. They charge $250.00 for the initial visit and $125.00 for fills. I was going to try Dr. Kemmerling, but Mary (?) and I played phone tag and I never found out if he would do my fills for me. I'll bet since you already did so much with him, he'd do your aftercare.

Ssince you are already so far along (mentally prepared), I'll bet you could get your band this month yet...or at least early Feb. I think I saw another posting where she just scheduled her phone consult today with Dr. K for 1/16.

Thank you so much Shesha! I was wondering , did you have to go out there before for pre-op or any other pre-visits? I have everything ready to go! I would just have to have all of my records sent. What will you do about the followups ond fills? Thanks again for all the info:) Sunnysea

sunnysea · January 5, 2007

Hi Shesha, I wonder about Dr. Kemmerling doing fills? I know that he does't want to do them on the Mex surgeries. I did ask if they would take payments on his portion of the bill and they said no way! The hospital takes $10,000, Dr. $6,000, and 1,700 goes to the anest...... This is something to look into:) :clap2: :clap2: Thank you SO MUCH Sunnysea:girl_hug:

Shesha · January 5, 2007

I can tell you that the Midwest Bariatrics in Neenah www.mwbariatric.com

Also does fills for patients that were banded elsewhere (I think they, too shy away from people that were banded in mexico)

They offer a package deal... one year of fills, support meetings and dr's fees (for the fills)12 of each, I guess for $2,000.00.

I'd try Dr. Kemmerling. Please let me know what you find out.

Thanks

Hi Shesha, I wonder about Dr. Kemmerling doing fills? I know that he does't want to do them on the Mex surgeries. I did ask if they would take payments on his portion of the bill and they said no way! The hospital takes $10,000, Dr. $6,000, and 1,700 goes to the anest...... This is something to look into:) :clap2: :clap2: Thank you SO MUCH Sunnysea:girl_hug:

sherilynn · January 5, 2007

Wow Angy...you day sounds EXACTLY how I pray for mine to go...smooth sailing all the way. Not to mention the 'knocked out' parts! lol

Congrats! Now comes all the fun.... Keep us posted, please!

tonya66 · January 5, 2007

Good morning everyone! I will update the list later today.

Sheila - I know you will succeed - your a STRONG woman! I think it is quite normal for people to binge/eat fatty stuff before the band. Its what they call the "last supper syndrome" lol. Now, your question, should I tell the doctor. I am not familiar with your doc, however, I do know of a person that their surgery was cancelled because they did not follow the rules before the band, and the doc had the idea if your not going to follow them before, then your not going to follow them after, and he refused to do the surgery. I really don't know how important the pre-diet is. I know a lot of docs don't even require it, my doc does, but a lot don't. So, personally, I don't think in the grand scheme of things, it really matters. If your doc is a strict one, he might be upset. My doc said even though we are on the pre-op diet, he doesn't mind us having that one last special meal right before surgery - but 48 hours before surgery is a must pure Clear Liquids. I know you will succeed! I have NO DOUBT about it! I can't wait until 1/11/08 to see what you have accomplished in a year!

Marjon9/Cindy - I TOTALLY agree with you. I read so many times where people are questioning "The band is not working". My question to them is, What are you eating? Are you exercising? Some people continue to eat the same things as before the band, and think the band is going to be a magic solution, it is not. We HAVE to make changes in our everyday eating, period. the band is only a tool to help us not overeat, the healthy stuff. Seems the bad stuff goes thru the band quite nicely. I know that occassional slips ups, or splurges is expected. And if its occasional, I don't see a problem with it. Its the eating cake & ice cream EVERYDAY and wondering "why the band is not working" that I have a problem with.

Okay, off my soap box.

Sunnysea - I'm so sorry, I know you were looking so forward to your surgery! Have you tried capitalone.com? I hear they have a 5.9% interest for medical proceedures and I know some have financed thru them. I have heard their approval is within 24 hours. Just a suggestion, not sure if you want to go that route, but I thought I would tell you about it.

To all the new ones, I will update the list later this afternoon and add you all on their. I've been keeping track of everyone.

Pinky - OH MY, I'm so sorry for your pain. Please let us know what the doc says. I hope it doesn't interfere with your surgery date. But the most important thing is to get you better.

Oh my, I almost forgot - lets keep Audree in our thoughts today (babygotback), she is undergoing her surgery! Audree - I can't wait for you to tell us all about your trip and experience! This is going to be a GREAT MONTH, a GREAT YEAR for all of us. Just think, we are all starting the year off right! This year, our New Years resolutions will come true!

cinward2001 · January 5, 2007

Well I am devastated:( :target: I was not able to get the whole amount of financing needed:faint: I didnt expect this problem, here I have everything set to go (medical) and then this! I guess my name needs to be taken off the list for now. My Dr. charges a selfpay $17,700, maybe I need to look elsewhere for a better price and give up convinence. Does anyone know of better prices in WI,MI,MN,or IL ? My surgury would have taken place in Green Bay WI. by Dr. Kemmerling. Sunnysea:straight

Sunnysea, I know you want something convenient, but please don't rule out Mexico. I went to Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey for $10,600. Flights (2, since my husband went) were less than $300 each and we spent less than $50 while we were there. So a total of less than $12,000. Yes, you have to find a fill doctor back home unless you fly back to MX (which many do), but that's usually not that difficult to do. Dr. R and his team were fabulous, the entire experience was terrific. I worked in a hospital for over 20 years, and I had a better experience there than I've ever had with doctors here.

Just something to consider.

Cindy

juno610 · January 5, 2007

Good morning January bandsters! Just checking in :target:

I am 1 1/2 weeks into my 4 week pre-op. Down 6.5 more pounds. Not bad, eh? I'm hitting a rough spot today though. I think I may treat myself to some vegetables. I still have so much time to go -- can't give up now! One nice thing... DH and I are treating ourselves to a movie out tonight. We hardly ever do that because it's so expensive, but I figure we're saving a TON by not going out to eat. I think it's justified

Stay strong everyone! This month is just going to fly by and, before you know it, we'll all be official bandsters!

Maria

tonya66 · January 5, 2007

Updated list - Did I leave anyone out? Or is your date wrong? I hope I didn't leave anyone out, If I did, Please let me know and I will make a revision to the list. So sorry if I did.

TxPeaches (Kristi) – 1/02/07

1721summ - 1/02/07<O:p</O:p

jenslapband - 1/02/07

Angy12314 (Jen) - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com ><st1:date Month= <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">1/03/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">Skmsu (Susan) - 1/03/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">ginatae55 - 1/03/07</st1:date>

Babygotback (Audree) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="05" Month="1">1/05/07</st1:date>

Susantunanoodle (Susan) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="08" Month="1">1/08/07</st1:date>

eldonh - 1/08/07

SeattleEbeth - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

Moog24 (Michelle) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

PinkyBandito - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

Bhamguy31 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

cdgmom (Amy) - 1/09/07

Klo (Kathy) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">1/10/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">wph74 (Whitney) - 1/10/07</st1:date>

angelburch - 1/10/07

Mindful (Paige) - 1/10/07

Mikeomando - 1/10/07

Roses733 (Rose) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="11" Month="1">1/11/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="11" Month="1">Sheilamj1fan (Sheila) - 1/11/07</st1:date>

Mommi-hammi (Lynn) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="12" Month="1">1/12/07</st1:date>

rms78645 - 1/12/07

Inner_Me (Chris) - 1/12/07

Saraincincy (Sara) – <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="13" Month="1">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

lala - 1/15/07

happylady - 1/15/07

patsygrn - 1/15/07

PeaCej - 1/15/07

Pinky12202 (Linda) - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">1/16/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">Marjon9 - 1/16/07</st1:date>

Sunshine2 (Tonya)- <st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">1/18/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">Sunnysea - 1/18/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">5Jacks - 1/18/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">imsusie0929 - 1/18/07</st1:date>

Phlyinphebee (Rene') - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">1/19/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1"></st1:date>Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07

Nicknack34461 - 1/19/07

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date>

Jun0610 (Maria) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date>

rsbell - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">Kilopitre - 1/23/06</st1:date>

Shesha - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">1/25/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07</st1:date>

DONNALYNNCRAIN - 1/25/06 ***

shues138 (Andrea) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">1/26/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07</st1:date>

Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="29" Month="1">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

sherilynn – <st1:date Year="2007" Day="30" Month="1">1/30/07</st1:date>

rsbg1 (Ted) - 1/31/07

Tracyv - 1/31/07

Callieanna - 1/31/07

pinky12202 · January 5, 2007

Sunshine, thank you for your concern. I like it that you always have something nice and encouraging to say to everybody. I think it makes everybody feel better. I just called my doctors office and he's out of town, but i left my phone number and the receptionist is going to let one of the other doctors know about my problem and they are going to call me back. I hope everything works out though.

Sunnysea, have you considered Mexico? I'm having my surgery in Monterrey and it's costing me 10,500 including 3 nights at a hotel and all the pre-op tests etc. I hope you find something that works for you.

Audree, i know you're not going to be checking this website for a while, but i wish you all the best. Keep us posted once you're up to it.

angyl2314 · January 5, 2007

Well I woke up today and I feel great. I am able to move around a lot better. A little hungry but I haven't eaten yet. I lost 2 pounds but I know I am still pretty swollen. I took my bandages off today and discovered I am stapled. Not too thrilled about that. Even less thrilled because my surgeon sat with me yesterday in the hospital and told me that the steri strips would come off on their own????? Hmmm...I don't necessarily mind the staples, I have had them before following an open surgery for a cyst removal years ago. I am just worried about how the scars will heal, and of course having the staples removed REALLY sucks. Ok, now I think I am gonna cry...lol. Oh well, nothing to do now. I am gonna go have some Jello...

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