Just wondering how many Bandsters & Pre-Bandsters are in Arkansas?

[Jessiebear 2]

If you were banded in Arkansas please list your doctor & where in AR you were banded.

Dr. Rex Luttrell - Little Rock, AR

[nanahanna 1]

Hi, I just found this site. I am considering getting the lap band surgery. I am in El Dorado. I am 61 years old and have diabetes, high blood pressure and psoriatic arthritis....so I really need to lose the weight. Glad to be here and learn as much as I can so that I can make the right decision. It is scarey though!

Nanahanna

[Jessiebear 2]

Good luck to you! You have come to a great place with a lot of friendly, helpful people! Welcome!

[Mvpo8961 1]

Hi Nanahanna are you the same nanahanna that posts on the antique rose forum from Arkansas? If you are I am Mvpo. Just curious. M

[nanahanna 1]

Hi There! Yep, that is me! I really need to lose some weight so I can enjoy gardening! LOL. How are you? Are you banded? If so, tell me about your experience and how hard it was to get approved or if you had to pay for it yourself.

Nanahanna (sharon)

[Mvpo8961 1]

:nervous I'm not banded yet but I have a tenative surgery date of 1/19/06. I am going to self pay because my ins is one of the worst about covering band surgery. I have met with my surgeon once, the nutritionist and psychologist also. I have a preop appt on 1/6/06 and will get a list of blood work I will need for the surgery and then I hope everything will be good to go. M

[nanahanna 1]

Well that is wonderful! Keep me posted on how you do, ok? Who is doing yours and how much are you going to have to pay for it?

Sharon

[trichard 0]

Hello! I was banded by Dr. Keilin in Texarkana, Tx. It is right on the line though and I do live in Arkansas (Nashville).

[Mvpo8961 1]

:kiss I used to live in Texarkana, AR but moved to just north of Dallas. So I consider myself an ARKANSAN. But I will be rooting for UT tonight. M

[WanaBeALoser 0]

I was banded this morning in Texarkana. It has been pretty uneventful so far. I pray that it stays that way. I have walked several times today. I have not had to take any pain medication as of yet (and I am a pain woosie). I have chewed a couple Gas-X pills. I felt a little sore after I napped for about 3 hours, but after I got up and started stirring around, that improved. I have had no appetite, and have really focused on the Water intake. I plan to work on a Slim Fast for some Protein before I retire for the evening.

Dr. Heiker assured me that my soreness will probably peak on Friday, so I realize I may have opportunity to take some pain meds. I just had that pain med feeling, so will try Tylenol by itself first.

Good Luck to All!

[Jessiebear 2]

Congrats WannaBeALoser! I hope you have a speedy, pain free & uneventful recovery! Oh yeah.......Welcome to Band Land!!

[nanahanna 1]

I am so happy for you. Are you happy with your doctor?

[WanaBeALoser 0]

Nanahanna

So far I have very pleased with my doctors and their entire staff. It is day 2 right now, and an still doing very well. I got up made the bed, started the laundry, and emptied the diswasher. Activity seems to help the soreness alot. I am not lifting anything, and I also make sure I don't bend to the ground.

[Mvpo8961 1]

:nervous Congrats on your surgery. Hope everything continues to go well. M

[nanahanna 1]

That is wonderful! I am seriously considering them. I will sign up to go to a seminar soon. So glad you are doing so well!