Hi from Colorado.. 2B Banded 4/13/07

Tater Bug · March 17, 2007

:wave: Hello!

I have been reading a lot of the postings on this site for over a month now.. My husband found this site when we were considering having the surgery done by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, CO www.lapbandrockies.com We were very impressed with him and from what we read from others who have gone to him; but, honestly, his cost was a huge part of our decision because I have to self pay. I have had my consultation with him and was very impressed with his nature and his staff. Today is the first time I have posted, because even though it is via the internet, I am… well.. shy, and it took me some time to get the nerve up to post something.

:clap2: I am scheduled for my lap band surgery on Friday April 13.

I have talked with Dr. K’s nutritionist, Paula. She answered a lot of my questions and eased my concerns. I was worried about the pre op diet because I have done Atkins in the past and each time ended up extremely sick:sick . Paula has helped me lay out a plan to alter the pre op diet just a little so I won’t have such a bad reaction.

I have the money lined up and ready. I have the time off for surgery and a couple of days after to recover has been approved from my work. I am getting so excited, and now that I have the map out and I am starting on my journey.. I am also getting nervous. Is that silly or what?!

My mom is so happy that I am having the surgery. She had Gastric Bypass done in April 2004. She lost a lot of weight. She is still on blood pressure medication but now it is actually helping! Before her surgery, she was on a lot of meds but it did not help much.

I am blessed because I have my family, and they are all cheering me on with my decision for lap band. I look forward to making new friends and having others I can chat with about being banded.

DrewsLou · March 17, 2007

Welcome Misty!

I am also in CO and a Dr K patient. I LOVE him!!! Please feel free to PM me if I can answer any questions or help!!

Congrats on your band date!! :clap2:

MyLifeNewChoice · March 18, 2007

Welcome to LBT!!!!

I hope that you will continue to post, and let us know your progress...

Tater Bug · March 18, 2007

MyLifeNewChoice.

Your blog was awesome! Thanks so much!

dustbenny · March 18, 2007

I am going to be banded one day prior to you in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz. I wish you the best. I am also new to this forum, but have been reading since I scheduled my surgery. Just feeling brave enough now to post. Let's keep in touch.

Tater Bug · March 19, 2007

Dustbenny!

Congrats! Let me know how it goes in Mexico for you! For looked into going to Mexico for my surgery and Dr. Ortiz was one of the doctors I was checking into. Then I found a doctor in the same state I am in that will cost me less (cost of surgery + travel expences). Best wishes to you as well. We will have to keep in touch!

Mal · April 8, 2007

Tater Bug,

I just wanted to let you know that I will be cheering for you on Friday! I have my consult tomorrow with Dr. K.?!?!?! I hope I can get a Friday surgery date. Did you make your surgery date at your consult appointment? Was your appointment with Paula over the phone or did you have to make a seperate office visit for that? I am trying to figure how many days of work I will need to take off?? Do you have an appointment on Thursday and on Monday too? Sorry, I know a lot of questions.

Thanks

spa-chic · April 8, 2007

Hi Everyone,

I to am very shy and no one knows I am going to do this surgery. I am scheduled to be banded on 5/3 by Dr. Kirshenbaum. I know two other people who have been banded by him and are doing great. I am very excited but a little nervous as I have had all of my consultations over the phone because I live about three hours from Denver. I am trying to jump through all of the hoops with my ins company so they will pay fro some of the cost and it is a nightmare to get pre-approved.

I am so excited I found some one that has gone to him and is going to have surgery around the same time.

I wish you lots of luck. He seems like a very a very nice dr and his staff (Paula) is great too.

I will be thinking of you this Friday. :clap2:

Spa-chic

Mal · April 8, 2007

Hi spa-chic!

All of us Dr. K people should keep in touch. Does anyone plan on attending the support group? Good luck with the Ins. Co., I wish mine would cover something, but they won't!

Tater Bug · April 9, 2007

Tater Bug,
I just wanted to let you know that I will be cheering for you on Friday! I have my consult tomorrow with Dr. K.?!?!?! I hope I can get a Friday surgery date. Did you make your surgery date at your consult appointment? Was your appointment with Paula over the phone or did you have to make a seperate office visit for that? I am trying to figure how many days of work I will need to take off?? Do you have an appointment on Thursday and on Monday too? Sorry, I know a lot of questions.

Thanks

Hey there Mal!

Aren't you excited!! You will be impressed with Dr K.. I sure was. I had had several phone talkes with his office staff and then made the appointment to have my consult with him in March.. I went in with a list of questions and he answered all of them. It was at that time that I scheduled my surgery appointment. Yes, I met with Paula over the phone.. even though I live in Colorado I live way, WAY, north of the docs office. I recieved an email to phone Paula to set up an appointment time. I set it up for the phone meeting to take place on a Friday at 2.30 and she called me and we went over more detailed what is a should do and should not do.

I just went in this last Friday, April 6 for my pre op appointment. Nothing special.. asked more questions, signed papers, and paid my money. I too, am self pay.

Now that I paid.. it is really sinking in.. wow... I am so anxious!

I am scheduled to have Friday the 13th off for the surgery..and I have put in for the following Monday and Tuesday as off.. I did finally tell my boss because just in case I need an extra day.. she will understand. Other then my boss, my fam (hubby, child, mom and sis), and the 3 ladies I carpool with are the only ones that know I am having the band done. I dont know why I am being so shy about it but I am.

Please feel free to contact at time.. K

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Tater Bug · April 9, 2007

Hi Everyone,
I to am very shy and no one knows I am going to do this surgery. I am scheduled to be banded on 5/3 by Dr. Kirshenbaum. I know two other people who have been banded by him and are doing great. I am very excited but a little nervous as I have had all of my consultations over the phone because I live about three hours from Denver. I am trying to jump through all of the hoops with my ins company so they will pay fro some of the cost and it is a nightmare to get pre-approved.

I am so excited I found some one that has gone to him and is going to have surgery around the same time.

I wish you lots of luck. He seems like a very a very nice dr and his staff (Paula) is great too.

I will be thinking of you this Friday. :clap2:

Spa-chic

Hey Spa-chic!

Congrats on having a date! I really like Dr. K and is staff too! They totally made me feel so much better. Where to you live (the 3 hrs away).

I am so excited about this Friday.. this is my last non band Sunday.. hehe.. I get amuzed by the silliest things.. but oh well.

I have done a lot of my consulations via phone as well due the distance and time issues with work and my daughter.

I also have not shared what I am doing with many others.. boss(in case I need more time then I expect off work), hubby, child, mom, sis, and 3 ladies I carpool with. Thats it.

Thanks so much!

Mal · April 9, 2007

Thanks Tater Bug for all the info! I am excited, I just wish I was going in for the surgery already. The best of luck to you on Friday, I will be looking for your updates!