Anyone had or is having it done at Uof Penn in Philly?

[ANTLIZ 0]

I am going through the process now at UofPenn in Philly with Dr. Noel Williams.

Was wondering if anyone has gone through the Uof Penn for the Lapband or if anyone is going to. I need some support.

Thank you,

ELizabeth:tongue2:

[SpiritDriven71 1]

I am going through the process now at UofPenn in Philly with Dr. Noel Williams.

Was wondering if anyone has gone through the Uof Penn for the Lapband or if anyone is going to. I need some support.

Thank you,

ELizabeth:tongue2:

Me! I was at the November information session. I am getting the lap band done with Dr. Williams also.

Only thing left for me to do is the EKG, my 2nd half of the sleep study, nutritionist and weight management for 3 months because I have Keystone East POS.

I am looking for support too. Have you been to one of the group meetings yet?

I am trying this month to go.

Edited January 8, 2009 by SpiritDriven71

[erikadawn 0]

My mom had her gastric done there. I live in Delaware so I went to CHRIAS

[SpiritDriven71 1]

FYI, I am going to the general WLS support group tomorrow at 10am at UPenn. I, also, am going to the Wednesday meeting, Jan 28th for lap banders @ Upenn.

[ANTLIZ 0]

FYI, I am going to the general WLS support group tomorrow at 10am at UPenn. I, also, am going to the Wednesday meeting, Jan 28th for lap banders @ Upenn.

I went to the meeting on Saturday too! I thought is was great. Gave me a lot of insight. I don't know - I may be leaning towards the gastric. I go to a lapband support group in my area this Wednesday.

I just want to make the right choice.

What did you think of the support group?

Elizabeth:tongue2:

[SpiritDriven71 1]

I went to the meeting on Saturday too! I thought is was great. Gave me a lot of insight. I don't know - I may be leaning towards the gastric. I go to a lapband support group in my area this Wednesday.

I just want to make the right choice.

What did you think of the support group?

Elizabeth:tongue2:

I figured out who you were. You sat next to my wife and baby girl. I thought it was great too. I am happy that I went. I will be at the Wednesday evening support meeting also.

The woman who had the surgery 7 years ago, was impressive. She gave alot of encouragement to me. Also, I just had someone I know try to steer me away from the Surgery. After the meeting, I feel it's the right thing to do.

I would like to get the gastric bypass. Though, I had a previous surgery on my intestine for an severe infection. Dr. Williams suggested going with the Lap-Band.

[ANTLIZ 0]

I figured out who you were. You sat next to my wife and baby girl. I thought it was great too. I am happy that I went. I will be at the Wednesday evening support meeting also.

The woman who had the surgery 7 years ago, was impressive. She gave alot of encouragement to me. Also, I just had someone I know try to steer me away from the Surgery. After the meeting, I feel it's the right thing to do.

I would like to get the gastric bypass. Though, I had a previous surgery on my intestine for an severe infection. Dr. Williams suggested going with the Lap-Band.

You have a beautiful baby! THat is so wonderful that your wife came and supported you. I am hopeful that my husband will do the same soon.

It is such a tough decision isn't it? I thought Philys, the woman who had it 7 years ago was so encouraging also. I wish I could just loose the pounds on my own, but I do need a tool.

I hope everything works out for you and keep in touch. We can all use the support no matter what surgery we choose.

Elizabeth:tongue2:

[SpiritDriven71 1]

I finally, got all my screenings done Friday and my 3 month diet. I hope to hear from Keystone East end of the week. :hurray:

I am going to be at the Lap Band support group meeting this Wednesday night

[cindel 0]

I had lapband done 2/17/09 with Dr. Williams at U of P. I was very happy with how well the front office has responded to all my concerns before and after. Irini(sp) was a godsend for insurance approval. I am happy I waited for Dr. Williams to do my surgery. Approval took longer -I was on schedule to be approved in 10 weeks somewhere else- but I had more confidence in his experience. It worked out for me.

Wed. night in the city for support is a terrible drive for me. Traffic nightmare.

I am looking for lap-band support closer to home. Maybe phoenixville or exton area?? Does anyone know of any???

PS- My first fill is on April Fools Day- can't wait.

[SpiritDriven71 1]

I had lapband done 2/17/09 with Dr. Williams at U of P. I was very happy with how well the front office has responded to all my concerns before and after. Irini(sp) was a godsend for insurance approval. I am happy I waited for Dr. Williams to do my surgery. Approval took longer -I was on schedule to be approved in 10 weeks somewhere else- but I had more confidence in his experience. It worked out for me.

Wed. night in the city for support is a terrible drive for me. Traffic nightmare.

I am looking for lap-band support closer to home. Maybe phoenixville or exton area?? Does anyone know of any???

PS- My first fill is on April Fools Day- can't wait.

I live in Limerick. Mine is scheduled for 03/17/09. I was thinking of trying to get a group together to meet at one of the Freedom Valley YMCAs.

I will definitely be up for a months Burbs meet. I would gladly try to organize somethign too

[ANTLIZ 0]

How are you doing? I saw you and your wife at the support group in February. I did not go to the one in March. I was so sure I was going to have the gatric until I had my psych done - Now I am going to have the lap band. I look at it totally differnetly now and am excited about it.

Have you had your surgery yet or do you have a date? Did your insurance okay everything for you?

I guess I may see you at the next support group meeting in April!

Let me know how you are doing and I hope all is well.

Elizabeth:w00t:

[ANTLIZ 0]

I had lapband done 2/17/09 with Dr. Williams at U of P. I was very happy with how well the front office has responded to all my concerns before and after. Irini(sp) was a godsend for insurance approval. I am happy I waited for Dr. Williams to do my surgery. Approval took longer -I was on schedule to be approved in 10 weeks somewhere else- but I had more confidence in his experience. It worked out for me.

Wed. night in the city for support is a terrible drive for me. Traffic nightmare.

I am looking for lap-band support closer to home. Maybe phoenixville or exton area?? Does anyone know of any???

PS- My first fill is on April Fools Day- can't wait.

How are you doing since you got banded? I get banded by Dr. Williams on 5/12 and I go tomorrow to sign my consent papers. I have about 100 left to loose and am looking forward to a tool helping me on the way. Do you find it helpful thus far?

Did Dr. Williams put you on the liquid diet pre-op to reduce liver size?

Hope all is well and nice to hear another person who had it done at U-Penn on this site.

Elizabeth

[SpiritDriven71 1]

There was no pre op liquid diet for me. Though, looking back I would have at least done it for a couple days before my surgery day.

I found out they had only one patient with a fatty liver that they did not proceed with the WLS.