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[Thewall26 0]

Just got My Surgery Date :thumbup: July 9th. Woooo Hooooo

[Thewall26 0]

Hi There!

I just ran across your post, and I was just banded on 12/19/08 by Dr. Wagner at the Outpatient Center. I was also self pay, and I guess I spent about $15,000 total, but that included everything, even a years worth of fills.

So far, I have lost almost 30 lbs, and I am feeling great. I go for my first fill on 1/29, so I will let you know how it goes.

Dr. Wagner was really great, and so far I HIGHLY recommend the surgery.

Good Luck and keep us all in the loop!

Well I was finally banded on July 9th Doing very well.

Had my post op visit with Dr. Wagner last Wed and am down about 10lbs since surgery. Cant believe how much better I feel these days.

[abigbadsexy1 0]

Congrad on your weight loss keep up the good work

[emilyxx 0]

HEY! Im new here . Just banded July 16, 2009. My Dr. Minkin at Des Peres. I live currently in Ofallon Missouri at my parents while my fiance is away in Iraq. Otherwise i live in Texas. Anyone close it would be nice if i had a walkin buddy or something. Feel free to email me oohrah_usmclove@yahoo.com OR im on yahoo all the time. ADD me. xxsteal_my_starsxx@yahoo.com

hope to hear from you:)

emily

[Fluffy420 0]

Hi! I am having surgery in 3 days! I just saw this thread and wondering if anyone is still on here.... I saw most of the post were from 2007! I live in st. louis and work in south county so was looking for ppl around me!

[Chris61 0]

Welcome to the group and good luck with your up coming surgery. Who is your doctor? are you self-pay or insurance? We are all here to help you out. Have you been to any support groups? Did you have a hard time in getting approved? If you have any questions just ask.

Chris

[Fluffy420 0]

hey again chris! It did take about 4 months to get approved which is fast compaired to most. They denied me bc my weight wasnt high enough in 2005. Then I sent some pics in and they approved me a few weeks later! ( i was like oh man i must look worst than i thought haha) I am having the surgery done in North Carolina because that is where my family is. I only live in St. Louis to go to school. I go to Logan College of Chiropractic (you may have heard of it) but Im doing all my fills and post op stuff in St. louis. Im doing it with st. peters surgical weightloss center...so far they seem awesome!

[Thewall26 0]

Hi! I am having surgery in 3 days! I just saw this thread and wondering if anyone is still on here.... I saw most of the post were from 2007! I live in st. louis and work in south county so was looking for ppl around me!

I am still here Well I really am just starting out myself. I was banded on July 9th, and am loving it so far.

I cant believe there is not that many people on here not from our area, I have only talked to maybe 3-4 people so far.

[Fluffy420 0]

Hey everyone!

Im suprised too that there are not more people! Esp since stl is such a big city! So I have a thought and I wanted to see what kind of response I get to it.

I am currently in school to be a Dr. of Chiropractic. I work in a clinic is South County. WELL..... I was thinking I would like to start a support group. That met like once a week or every two weeks. I mentioned about the clinic bc I think they would be happy to host us there in the evenings. And we would have a doctor on staff to answer any questions. He is not to familar with band surgery but he could be there for any other questions about the body and fitness and the way our bodies respond (I would be able to do the same). I think this would be a great way for us to get together share works and dont works stories and keep eachother motivated!

I am already a part of a core excercise swiss ball class that happens there every other Wed. if anyone would be intrested in that maybe we could attach it to that class or something. Just brainstorming right now and looking for everyones feedback!

Talk to yall soon!

[StLouisGal 1]

Good luck on your surgery. I think you will find that this is the best decision you can make for yourself.

[STLMom2006 0]

Hello everyone! My name is Ramona, I'm 30 and I was banded on July 24th at DePaul with Dr. Scott and things are going well.

My surgery weight was 316 and I am at 290 as of today. My (any my surgeons) goal for me is about 185 with my height(5'8)and frame. I'm 8 weeks post op and am down 26 pounds. I just had my first fill on 09/17/09. I have a 17cc band and got 2 cc's. I can't really feel the restriction yet, but I'm working hard to eat well.

I have a blog that I update daily with stories, menus and recipes. I *LOVE* to cook and try new things.

Have a great day.

[StLouisGal 1]

Hello everyone! My name is Ramona, I'm 30 and I was banded on July 24th at DePaul with Dr. Scott and things are going well.

My surgery weight was 316 and I am at 290 as of today. My (any my surgeons) goal for me is about 185 with my height(5'8)and frame. I'm 8 weeks post op and am down 26 pounds. I just had my first fill on 09/17/09. I have a 17cc band and got 2 cc's. I can't really feel the restriction yet, but I'm working hard to eat well.

I have a blog that I update daily with stories, menus and recipes. I *LOVE* to cook and try new things.

Have a great day.

Welcome Ramona!

Dr. Scott did both of my lap band surgeries. I was originally banded February 15, 2008. My band slipped a couple of months ago so I was re-banded on September 15. I'm feeling well and pretty much back to normal. I'm down about 7 lbs since surgery for a total of 93 or so lost. I see the doctor on Thursday to get my staples out. I can hardly wait. You will find that this is the best decision you can make for yourself. Make sure you go to support group. The band people meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the May Center and the whole group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the May Center. They have many interesting topics and it helps get questions answered and a time to share experiences. I hope to see you there.

Have a great day!!

[hungarianhalfbreed 0]

Hi Krystal,

There is a support group about 20 mins. south of you at Jefferson Regional Medical Center that meets on second tuesday of each month. There you could find many people including me to support you.

[brauchbob 0]

I'm in S. County & chickened out of having surgery. I was going to Mexico but got real concerned about postopt care & support. Has this been a problem for you?

[Fluffy420 0]

Hey, I go to Hedi at surgical weightloss center in st. peters for my post op and she is AMAZING!!! I got 7.5 in my band in only 3 fills..... LOVE HER!

If you want to know so about mexico. Look up Megan davis she is a weight loss consuler who got lap band done in mexico! She is located in sunset hills right now!