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gin765    49

gin765
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Saw a few gals commenting, but no category for this area...

Just started doing research on banding with Dr. Lucktong. Glad to see there have been positive experiences with him at Carilion. :)

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Shroomy    1

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I am planning to have my vertical sleeve with him soon. He has a great track record. I have two friends who had the bypass with him and they are still doing great with no complications 5-7 years now after surgery.

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hopeful one    86

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I am going to see Dr. Salehi on Jan. 14 and have did everything else to have the sleeve but I don't know if I am going thru it. At first I wanted to do the band but his NP told me he probably wouldn't do the band, so now I am scared and don't know what to do , I thought of just asking if they would do the band because I am so scared of the sleeve. I have did so much research and I know the surgeries inside out, I have watched them so much, I could tell anyone every step they would have to go thru on the surgeries and I have read every book I can get my hands on. I started my 6 month dr. supervised loss May 5, 2014 and am just now getting within surgery site. It is to long of a drawn out process but I am so confused right now and can't wait for my appt. on Wednesday also have an apt in Dr. Lucktong's office same day so we will see. I have lost 25 lbs.

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imthecountrygirl    17

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I am scheduled to have my sleeve done with Dr. Lucktong next Monday the 23rd. I'm nervous and excited at the same time.

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hopeful one    86

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Imthecountrygirl, How are you doing and have you had any complications?

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imthecountrygirl    17

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Imthecountrygirl, How are you doing and have you had any complications?

I am doing great. I haven't had any problems at all. I will be 2 months out on Saturday and I'm down 31 since surgery and 45 from my highest.

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gin765    49

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How exciting for you! Glad to hear you're doing so well. I had to put my Lap-Band on hold when my husband lost his job (and awesome health insurance) in December. I've been really bummed, but should be back on track now with a target surgery date of August. Just made an appointment to get things rolling again today. Yippee! Are you happy with Dr. Lucktong? I was sad to hear today my nurse Lauren is out for awhile... not sure why? Hope she'll be back.

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imthecountrygirl    17

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How exciting for you! Glad to hear you're doing so well. I had to put my Lap-Band on hold when my husband lost his job (and awesome health insurance) in December. I've been really bummed, but should be back on track now with a target surgery date of August. Just made an appointment to get things rolling again today. Yippee! Are you happy with Dr. Lucktong? I was sad to hear today my nurse Lauren is out for awhile... not sure why? Hope she'll be back.

I love Dr Lucktong. He is kind of quiet but is very straight forward and to the point. I like that in a Dr. Are you talking about Lauren Baker, the NP? If so she is going out on maternity leave.

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gin765    49

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Yes, Lauren Baker. A baby, how exciting! :) Thank you for the comments about Dr. Lucktong. I had a consultation with their female surgeon too, but her and I didn't seem to "click,"so I chose him.

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