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Hello Everyone,

I have posted to this thread, but I can't get the initial postings from everyone else to come up. I don't know if it's because the thread is to large for my computer, or what the issue is. Is anyone else having this problem? Just curious about it, because I really need the support from you guys who are about my age. Please let me know if you have any ideas.

Joan

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how old are you Joan, and is there something I can help you with?

amy

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how old are you Joan, and is there something I can help you with?

amy

Hi gamyj,

I really don't need anything in particular right now, I have just been waiting 2 years for my surgery and am a little stressed out about it since I still don't have a surgery date. I'm 53 years old. Thanks for the response. I can open the smaller threads, but the big 1 just won't open for me.

Joan

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Hi, I'm soon to be 52 and have also been waiting 2 years to have the band. I'm still waiting for my insurance to say I can do it. Should know in about 2 weeks. I had given up for a while due to some infections that I had that prevented me from even thinking about the band. This is a great site. I have really learned a lot from it already. (this is my first post). I'm hoping to have my surgery before the summer is over God willing. I would love to keep in touch with you and see how we both make out with this.

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Hi all, I am 50 and was banded on 06-17-09 and it took me awhile to make up my mind and find a surgeon I was really comfortable with. That said, I am doing very well and happy with my choice. I had a lot of shoulder pain last night but am better today. Keep in touch with me and let me know how it goes for both of you. You can email me if you want. kgibson6@tampabay.rr.com. Take Care and Good Luck.

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I am 53 and had my surgery on May 15. I have lost about 30 lbs. post op. It took me about a yr. or longer to get surgery. I had an insurance change about the time I was to get it approved the first time. It seems to take so long and I think just about everyone has a horror story about ins. and doctor's office staff. I have got a lot from this board. Just reading the post lets you know your are not alone , someone is having the same problems and someone is at the same stage you are. I also get tips on things to eat. Protein Drinks and hi Protein foods. lots of good ideas. Good luck to you and ask lots of questions if you need to.

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Hi, I'm soon to be 52 and have also been waiting 2 years to have the band. I'm still waiting for my insurance to say I can do it. Should know in about 2 weeks. I had given up for a while due to some infections that I had that prevented me from even thinking about the band. This is a great site. I have really learned a lot from it already. (this is my first post). I'm hoping to have my surgery before the summer is over God willing. I would love to keep in touch with you and see how we both make out with this.

Hi,

Sorry, but I haven't been back to this thread since my initial post, so I missed your post. What part of TX do you live in? I would love to have my surgery before the end of summer to, but the hospital where my surgeon practices still doesn't have the Center of Excellence certification. I am going to call them tomorrow and see if they have heard anything yet. I would love to keep in touch with you and keep each other informed about what's going on with us.

Joan

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I should hear from my insurance this week. I'm from East Texas, near Tyler. My surgeon is in Tyler, Dr. Hugh Babaneau. They do have the Center of Excellence certification. I'm really hoping to have it done soon.

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Wootsie-- Have you checked out this site??

Bariatric Surgery

What's the actual website? There are a ton of things listed under Bariatric Surgery on Google. Is this a surgeons website, or just something about lap-band surgery?

Joan

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Hi all, I am 50 and was banded on 06-17-09 and it took me awhile to make up my mind and find a surgeon I was really comfortable with. That said, I am doing very well and happy with my choice. I had a lot of shoulder pain last night but am better today. Keep in touch with me and let me know how it goes for both of you. You can email me if you want. kgibson6@tampabay.rr.com. Take Care and Good Luck.

I'm glad you got your band. I am sure I will get my band when the time is right. Just waiting.....tic toc. LOL

Joan

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I wish you luck with the insurance. My insurance will not pay for weight loss anything. So I am a self pay and I went to Mexico. My heart goes out to all of you that have jumped all the hoops the insurance company puts you through and still can't get a surgery date.

I wish I could have had the proceedure done here, but the cost was at a minimum $4000 more. For that money, I can go back to Tijuana and get my fills.

I am looking for people my age to stay connected with through this journey. I find the support helps. PM me and I'll share my email address if you want.

I keep good thoughts for your surgery days!!

ee

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Hi Oco, I too am in Arizona, north of phoenix. I was banded May 21st. Just had my 2nd fill last Thurs. Do you have to go to Mex for your fills? Keep up the goodwork. I couldn't figure out which button to click for pm.

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Lotsabirds, Hi. I will go to Mexico for at least the first fill. I really want this surgeon/staff to do it since they banded me. I might look for a fill center in Phoenix after that, just depends on how it goes.

So how's it working for you? Are you happy you did it?

ee

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