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Am getting the lap band, just waiting for a date but just scared, I know this is the right thing to do:unsure:, but fear won't leave me alone, please if you live in overland park or around johnson county let's do this together.

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I'am sorry But I live in St. Louis and dont get to KC to often, but I want to tell you not to worry about it. Everybody does and goes through the same thing. I got banded this morning and its got its painful moments but soon after its over you will wonder why you got so worried. Hang in there and just remember that this is a new beginning and you wont regret it. Roy

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Hi, My name is Kim and I live in Overland Park and I was banded on June 16th. When I started this whole journey I was in the same boat, I was terrified. I am a complete BABY when it comes to pain and was laying in hospital thinking what am I doing. Once I woke up, I am not going to lie it hurt but NOTHING like I had imagined. 2 Days later I was thinking wow was I being a baby :shades_smile: and it turned out that it was a piece of cake. Now each person is different but you will be ok. If you need anything please feel free to message me.

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Thanks I appreciate your respond, please let me know step by step on how you lost so much weight, you are so wonderful, what shake were you on, and let me know what to expect.

My husband is so scared because we have 2 little kid, he dosent want to have to take care of them alone if anything happen to me, am sure it will be well by the grace of God.

my email is , vannypeace@yahoo.com, just in case you need to send me an email.:ohmy:

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Am getting the lap band, just waiting for a date but just scared, I know this is the right thing to do:unsure:, but fear won't leave me alone, please if you live in overland park or around johnson county let's do this together.

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Hello from OP! I live in OP and am getting banded by Doctor Hitchcock, he is now a partner at Malley Surgical/New Hope Bariatrics. Due to insurance I am having it done at Menorah Med Center.

I understand your fear if you werent alittle scared you'd be crazy! I mean we are having SURGERY!!!

Just focus on what you can control! You will lose weight, you will feel better, you will look better in your clothes and in pictures, you should live longer and have a better quality of life and not be a slave to your hunger!

I am sooooooo excited but also scared to. Let's help eachother!

How much do you have to lose? Who is your doc?

Cara in OP

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Thanks cara

I will be having mine done at KUMED my doc is dr selim, am looking at loosing 100lbs, please lets do this together. how do i send ypou a private email.

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All of you that are getting banded, please just relax. It's not as bad as you think it is. I had mine December 8th and will have my first fill in a few weeks and can't wait. It's the best thing that I have ever done. I went in the hospital on Tuesday at 11am was home the next morning at 11am. You will be a little uncomfortable for a week or so but then you will forget all about it. The worst part of the whole thing is when you have to do the swallow test for an exray before you go home. The liquid they make you drink is disgusting. Buts its only about 2 ounces. Other than that it was no big deal. I worried and worried before surgery just like all of you but then laughed at myself for being so silly that night. I dont get to Overland Park very often but if anyone would like to get together in a month or so let me know at roy4345@sbcglobal.net and I will try to come and meet a bunch of you. Roy:wink_smile:

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Thanks cara

I will be having mine done at KUMED my doc is dr selim, am looking at loosing 100lbs, please lets do this together. how do i send ypou a private email.

Hey vanneypeace, great to hear back from you! Let's keep in touch and help each other through the process. When do you start your pre-opt diet? I start on Monday the 5th. I think I am more scared of that then the surgery! I don't know if I have that kind of control...if I did I wouldnt need the surgery! I am going to give it my best! I have about 70 lbs to lose. I have lost it before but never have been able to keep it off! That is why I chose the band. I am so excited! you can contact me @ - HOME look forward to hearing from you. Cara

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hello banny peace i am also geting lap band and getting it down by Dr. Selim my surgery is jan 16 if you want to email me you can its tigger15623@yahoo.com i have 115 pounds i would like to lose i also have two little kids as well just email me and we can do this together stay calm and think of the great things you can do with your kids when you lose weight

christy

Am getting the lap band, just waiting for a date but just scared, I know this is the right thing to do:unsure:, but fear won't leave me alone, please if you live in overland park or around johnson county let's do this together.

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Hey Vannypeace, how are you doing? I don't know if my email address got to you or not? it is cfmw@everestkc.net. Are you on a pre-opt diet? I am on day 6 of mine and it has been hard...during the day while I am working is no problem cause I don't have time to stop and eat...that is what got me into this mess, I was eating fast food everyday and just got hooked and in a rut! The hard time for me is in the evening and the weekend with my family. I have a 4 yo son and my Husband does not know how to cook, bless his heart. He is starting to at least try! :tongue2: Keep in touch! Cara

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I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Hoen. I am in some pain but it is manageble with pain killer and tylenol. Let me know what questions I can answer as a newbie myself. I live in Olathe.

Nancy:wink:

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I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Hoen. I am in some pain but it is manageble with pain killer and tylenol. Let me know what questions I can answer as a newbie myself. I live in Olathe.

Nancy:wink:

Hey luvksu, congrats on getting your band! My Doc, Hitchcock used to be with Dr. Hoen. I have heard great things about your Doc!

How did surgery go? Did you have to stay overnight? How did the preopt go? Mine is going ok......alittle cheating but they give the same diet no matter how much you have to lose....that doesnt make a whole lot of sense to me. Plus some Docs don't have a preopt diet at all? Just wondering.....

There is a support group meeting in February here in KC, have you heard about it? It's called KCBandsters and they have a support group also located on Yahoo under groups. It would just be nice to know people that are going through the same ordeal. I don't know anyone personally that has had it, do you? Cara/OP

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Hello, I live in OP. My Doc is Dr. Hitchcock. I'm waiting for my Ins approval. All my info went to Ins on 1/12. I'm very ready to start my new life. I have 100lbs to lose. BMI 42. I havent gone to a support group yet, but I will when I get the courage. Anya

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Hello, I live in OP. My Doc is Dr. Hitchcock. I'm waiting for my Ins approval. All my info went to Ins on 1/12. I'm very ready to start my new life. I have 100lbs to lose. BMI 42. I havent gone to a support group yet, but I will when I get the courage. Anya

Welcome AnyaK, good luck on your insurance approval, my insurance approval came within a couple of weeks! They just wanted an additional letter from my PCP that I was healthy enough for the surgery then it was a go ahead! I am so thrilled as I am sure you will be. How many times have you met Dr. H? I only had one consult with him. I kindof wish I knew him better but I liked him when we spoke. Do you know if you have to go to the Hospital or are you having it at New Hope? Do you have any friends that have had it? I don't so this website is a great help with information ! My surgery is Monday so I will check in and let you all know how it goes! Take care! Cara

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Hello Cara, WOW Monday, I'm very happy for you. I wish it were me. After you got your approval how long was it to surg date. I have only had one consult with Dr. Hitchcock. Do you know if I will have a pre op visit? I think I get to stay at New Hope for surg. My ins is BCBS Federal PPO, and TriCare. Their office seems to think I will have no problems with Ins. I hope their right!

How are you feeling? Monday is coming up fast. I can't wait to hear how it goes. I will be thinking of you on Monday.

HAPPY SURGERY DAY TO YOU! :(

Anya

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