Champaign Illinois Anyone? Central area?

[crazycat 2]

Kyethra,

You are really doing good with weight loss. Some people do need to have plastic surgery after loseing alot of weight, you sound like you may be one of them. You are doing really good though; you have losed twice the amount of weight then I have and I started befor you. Where did you get the svelt belt? I've never heard of it.

Terry

[mhazelrigg 1]

Friday we had a snow day, and I didn't do so well on the liquids, but when I got on the scale Saturday morning, I was happy. I am up to 16 pounds lost. So I took my kids to get haircuts and run some errands and was starting to feel pretty bad. I am a teacher and there is something making its way through my room that is pretty yucky. My husband also has bronchitis and so I figure it is one or the other or a combination of both. I have been in bed ever since I got home Saturday afternoon. I am hoping that I am better by Friday as that is the day that I get banded. I am coughing so much that I can't even fathom having surgery. Any home remedies to get me back to work and ready for Friday? I keep thinking that I have been waiting for this for so long, it can't get postponed because of this!! Help!!

[crazycat 2]

Hi Michelle,

I'm so sorry to here that you are sick. I think I would call the doctor's office and ask them if you should reschedule l the surgery. I'm sure they will be able to give you good advice on that. Hey....16 lbs down is great. :eek:

Let me know what the doctor's office says.

Terry

[MrsChelsea 0]

Hello everyone!

I am considering looking into Lap Band surgery, I know very basic things about it. But I was wondering if one of you could perhaps...further educate me on the process before/during/after.

My grandmother is very overweight, my mother hit 300lbs before having Gastric Bypass surgery in 04' and they were both really skinny before having kids. I have 2 children now, and am 5'5 and 200lbs. I've tried multiple diets and they don't seem to work, or I can't stick with them, and the weight just keeps coming and a rapid pace. I do NOT want to go the extent of G.B.S. The weight is causing a lot of problems with my knee's and back. I have a tough time breathing just from walking to the road to the mailbox. It's a strain. And with two kids, it's hard to follow a diet, and exercise as needed.

So any advice or information would be very helpful!

Thank you guys! A lot of what I've read so far has been helpful, but I'm kind of looking for more details about the recovery, and any problems you've had.

[crazycat 2]

Hi Mrs.Chelsea,

I don't suppose you happened to see Ophra today? Her show today was all about the lap band and gastric bypass. Well....the lapband is great, but you have to remember its just a tool to help us lose the weight. I thought when I first got it that the weight was just going to start dropping off. Well here I am one year later still working at it. I've only lost 30 lbs. I'm alot older then you are. When you are younger you tend to lose it faster. I'm 54, 5'2" and I was 206 when I had my surgery. I'm 180 now, a year later. I'm still learning and trying to make good choices in my food. I have just started going to the gym the last few weeks to try to get myself loseing again.

I hope I helped you with some of this information. Keep us informed on what you desided to do.

Lots of luck,

Terry

[mhazelrigg 1]

I called Dr. Sid's office today and told them I was sick. I told the nurse what I was taking and then asked if it was okay. She said anything was fine as long as I didn't take anything with asprin. So I am really pulling in the Guifessien. And trying to drink extra Water so that I don't get dehydrated. I think, hope, I will be fine by Friday. I asked the nurse if she thought it would be okay, and she said that it was a decision for the antestesiologist.

Today at school, I had 8 kids out from the same thing and I had to send 2 more home. So there is definately some bug roaming around my classroom. So it is Lysol for me until Friday. I should wear a net!! I can't believe that it is only 4 more days!!

[crazycat 2]

Hi Michelle,

I'm glad you called the doctors office. It sounds like you are doing every thing you can possibly do. Are you planning to take a few days off from work after? You may not need any time off I was just wondering. Michelle

I think I would take one of those big bottels of anti germ gel with a pump to school. Have all the little use it alot though out the day. The germ is either in the air or on the surfaces. Might be worth a try.

Hope you feel better.

Terry

[pjn2005 0]

Hi everyone!Wishing everyone the best this week on their surgerys.I had mine done in Nov..I dont regret it one bit..One of the best things I ever did for myself.Only 2 more pounds and I will be out of the two hundreds .Its been a long time since I have seen that!I really need to get motivated to go to a gym.I have had a replacement and both knees are bad.With my hip I have to be carefull how I do certain things (it sometimes slips out of place)It can be very painfull.Really need to work on my arms.I have always had large arms,so you can imagine what they look like now (a couple of wings)lol.If all else fells I guess surgery is always there.Anyone heard from Thor latley?Wonder how she is doing?Catch you all later .Snow is really coming down(yuck).Penny

[jog312 0]

Just curious: How much do the doctors in Champaign charge for self-payers? Here in Chicago, they start at $16,500 and up. I'm wondering if there's somewhere else in Illinois (within 3 hours of Chicago), where they might charge less. Anyone know?

[mhazelrigg 1]

Terry,

We are not allowed to use sprays or anything at school, but when my kids are gone, I spray my room and I make them use hand sanitizer. My husband now has it, and my own children are sick too. But I am feeling so much better. I still have a little cough, and am slightly congested, but I can do this!!

I am planning on going back to work on Monday, but I also made plans so that if I can't, I am covered. I am just going to play it by ear.

Has anyone heard from Thor?

[simmons775 0]

Just curious: How much do the doctors in Champaign charge for self-payers? Here in Chicago, they start at $16,500 and up. I'm wondering if there's somewhere else in Illinois (within 3 hours of Chicago), where they might charge less. Anyone know?

I had my surgery Valentines Day last year with Dr. Rohrscheib and he charges 15000 if you pay up front. It costs more if you finance it. It was well worth it! Terry, I miss our lunches! I'm sorry I haven't been available, but maybe we could just go on a random day so we don't have to wait another month. I am free today and tomorrow at lunch. I have found that Panera and Za's are both great places to eat and even El Toro has some things that go down really good. What do you think? I'm so pleased to meet so many new people. Welcome to our thread!

Kelly

[crazycat 2]

Hi Kelly,

I sent you a private message with my e-mail address in it. I would love to meet tomorrow. Let me know where.

Terry

[simmons775 0]

I'm up for Panera or Za's. Is anyone else joining us???? All of you who we haven't met yet, we'd love to meet in person. Let's say Za's at noon tomorrow. It is on Springfield Ave in Champaign for those who have never been. See you there.

Kelly

[crazycat 2]

Hey Michelle,

Well.....tomorrow is your big day. :regular_smile:

I wish you the best. Please keep us informed on how you are doing. Make sure you do alot of walking Michelle to get rid of the gas from the surgery.

Have someone take you to a mall or some place.

Terry

[crazycat 2]

Michelle,

I forgot to add....I just sent Thor an e-mail to see how she is.

Terry