Arkansas Bansters!!!

[Mommathang 0]

<p>I am so excited about tomorrow(my seminar). It may sound silly, but I can hardly wait. I have read on some of the messages that some doctors require a two week Protein pre-op diet. Can anyone tell me if Dr. Wellborn requires this and if so what kind of Protein Shake is the best to go with? Thanks so much! I am just wanting to get a head start.</p>

[bandster_1007 1]

<p>I am so excited about tomorrow(my seminar). It may sound silly, but I can hardly wait. I have read on some of the messages that some doctors require a two week Protein pre-op diet. Can anyone tell me if Dr. Wellborn requires this and if so what kind of Protein shake is the best to go with? Thanks so much! I am just wanting to get a head start.</p>

he only requires a pre-op diet if your BMI is over 45. as far as what the pre-op diet entails, i am not sure.

leslie or tonya at the office are very helpful, and of course i suppose that you could ask tonight.

you will get a lot of info tonight at the seminar. he is an awesome doctor. my consult yesterday just confirmed my thoughts about him.

[SGACX 0]

MOMMATHANG, since we are3 going to the same seminar tonight just wanted to let you know what I am wearing so you can find me: I am goingto wear an light orange button up with jeans and I have dark, dark brown hair...what are you wearing so I can find you?

Does anyone know what hospital Dr. Welborn is doing his surgery??

Thanks

SGACX

[arkie 0]

My name is Sherry, I am 52 and have a date of 10-10-2007. I live in Nevada County , Arkansas.

I will be having the band done using Dr. Hekier from Texarkana Texas.

I am exited, nervous, and dreading it all rolled into one.I am not looking forward to the two week pre-surgery diet.I don't like Slim Fast.

How did everyone get past the hungar? :hungry: What did you do when you have to cook for the family and are used to tasting to see if its seasoned enough and done and all the other things a mom does while cooking? I plan on either taking a walk while they eat and then throwing away left overs when they are done.

I have Blue Cross and have heard about how hard it is to get pre-approved so I was surprised to hear it had been approved on the first try.

I was a little upset with my medical doctor, he didn't write a letter for me, he said my medical records would speak for themself. I did have a letter from the Plumalogist that said he felt like the benefits out-weighed the risk. I have COPD.

Thanks for listening. 17 more days to banding...

Hi everyone. I have been banded for a total of 6 days today. If my scales are with the doctors at Precision Surgery in Texarkana I have gone from 236 to 215.

My stitches are starting to itch now, my hungar returned yesterday.I have returned to work for half a day, this makes it nice to own your business.

I went in on the 10th and had the surgery, along with a hernia repair.I was out by noon. The nurses gets you up and walking when you get back from recovery then you have to pee a little then its out the door.

My hungar never returned until day 5 post op. My stitches are itching except for the 2 larger ones.

I have Blue Cross of Arkansas, I had to be pre-approved for the surgery . you need to collect the past 5 years of medical records, need a letter from your doctor saying why you need surgery.Then its a waiting game, mine took 7 weeks from submit time to approval time. During the 5 years I had been to a diet doctor and did phentermine for 6 months straight, been on Curves, used Nutra System, did Weight Watchers, talked to my doctor every time I saw him about what to do next, he even put me on a diet pill which I lost 2 pounds, WOW, but it was during Christmas and like he said most people gain .

So if any of you are thinking about lap band and have insurance its well worth the wait for approval.

Here is a link to my before and after pictures, ugh....

MySpace.com - Jeannie - 52 - Female - Arkansas - www.myspace.com/can_not_drive_55

[Mommathang 0]

Thank you bandster I really appreciate the info. :Banane35:

SGACX, my boyfriend and I will be there and I will be wearing a purple shirt and black pants I have auburn hair.

See you tonight :Banane10:

[SGACX 0]

Mammathang, I had a quick change of plans! I had a doctor's appointment the day of the seminar and he referred me to go to Dr. Baker in LR, so I skipped out on the other seminar. . .

[Mommathang 0]

That's cool. I really enjoyed the seminar. It was very informative and Dr. Wellborn is so nice and so is everyone in the office. I can't wait until December. I am starting a diet tomorrow to get some of this weight off before the surgery.

[lindata 1]

Hi everyone. I guess I should introduce Buffie. She's my sister-in-law and 95 percent of the reason why I'm getting my band done. I have seen her transform from a beautiful person into a beautiful, healthy, lively, happy, THIN person since being banded a year ago - all the things I want to be in a year's time as well. Thanks Buffie for everything!

Linda

P.S. Size 11!!! God, when was I that size, high school? Good for you!

[Mommathang 0]

I talked to Tonya at Dr. Wellborn's clinic the night of the seminar and she told me that they usually put the patients on a 2 week preop diet that consists of 800 calories. You can eat food not just liquids. I am wanting to be sure that my liver is smaller so that he there is a better chance of him being able to do it laprascopically, so I start mine two days ago. It's a change...LOL But not so bad. Weight Watchers and Lean Cuisine have some really good frozen meals. I honestly was shocked. Just wanted to update. How's everyone else doing????

Hope to hear from ya'll soon!

[ouachita 0]

SGACX,

Sorry about the delay in responding, things have been busy.

I was banded by Dr. Luttrell Feb. 19, 2007 (down 70 lbs. -302 to 232 currently) and get my fills from him. So far 've only had one fill in July and will probably get another one sometime in Nov/Dec AFTER I get back from a cruise this month.

I think Dr. Luttrell may do aftercare fills for Mexican done patients on a case by case basis but the cost is significantly more because of the liability issues. I obviously can't speak for him and the above is based on just hearing him speak of handling a couple of such patients.

[Mommathang 0]

Hey there everyone! It's been kinda slow on the board the past couple of days. I am still pre-op dieting and kinda needing the stories that ya'll tell to keep me going through. I know it sounds cheesy. But the idea of my upcoming surgery and the idea that I could be thin one day has me on a rollercoaster of emotions. From what I have heard, this is normal also. I just look forward to reading how everyone is doing. Thanks!

[Mommathang 0]

Just found out today my consultation day is November 7. I am so excited!!!

[lindata 1]

Surgery's coming up in less than a week. Just wanted to test out my new siggy. Pretty cool!

[lindata 1]

yeah, it worked!

[Mommathang 0]

Looks great~!!! Good Luck and be sure to keep us posted! :car:

Bandster-How are you doing???