Im back!

Hello gang..

I am a newbie.. I went to the seminar and I also had my very first appointment today with the surgeon. He gave me what I need to do before surgery. I have to see a nutritionist and then a psychotherapist so I am not crazy.. LOL Then I have to go on that protein diet so they can check my ketones. I am so excited I could burst! Once I get all that done and get insurance approval (I have United Heathcare and since I have the correct BMI and I have diabetes that wont be a problem. The Doc said they are the easiest that he deals with) I will see the doc and get my surgery date. Then I have 2 support groups to go to and I am on my way!

I am so glad I found all you guys. I am nervous but in the long run know that I am doing the right thing. You will be hearing more from me!

Hugz,
DonnaMarie:)

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banded 7/5/06:wave:
married finally!! 05/29/2007

Good luck DonnaMarie :)

Sherry

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Banded 2/13/06, S277/frustrated!/G175
4/12/06 +1.25cc, 8/16/06 +.25cc, 4/25/07 +.50, 4/26/07 -.25, 7/11/07 -1.00 due to reflux issues, 10/24/07 +.75cc, 11/14/07 -.25, 4/23/08 +.65 (total 1.90 or slightly under 2 per md), 8/20/08 only 1cc found in my band -0.25 for .75cc total now in band due to reflux issues again. 11/26/08 +.50 total 1.25 in band and having issues again :( **12/3/08 Complete Unfill - Revision surgery set for 12/18/08** New band in place 12/18/08 yippee!

best of luck to you!!! we will be looking forward to hearing when your surgery date is!!

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Harrisburg, PA Banded 2 Dec 05 - Dr. DiMarco
4 cc Inamed Band
1st fill - 1/9/06 - 1cc
2nd fill - 2/14/06 - .7cc (1.7cc total)
3rd fill - 9/18/06 - .3 cc (2.0 cc total)
4th unfill - 9/21/07 (-.5cc) (1.5cc total)

285 High BMI 47.4/277 Surgery BMI 46.1/168 Now BMI 28/160 Goal BMI 26.6

It's good and bad to see that docs make you go through so much now. I had 1 appointment a blood test and then the surgery, other appointments or test, probably too easy, I feel like we should all have to go to a therapist or nutritionist before our surgery to start conquering our food demos. Congrat to you, I know how excited you must be and I have United Healthcare also, my doc charged them so much for the surgery I only had to pay like $650 out of pocket! Good luck the best part is coming ahead!

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Kim:lick
Banded: 11/01/04
Dr. Powell: The Surgery Center of Richardson
275/204/130
Total fill: 2.9 cc

good luck!

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3/14/05 banded
Never give up. Never surrender.--galaxy quest

Breaking the laws of thermodyamics daily

My Journal http://vinesqueen.blogspot.com/
Cushing's help site http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm

Welcome and Good Luck!

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~Holly~
Banded 7/27/05

Whippie! you on you way-no stopping now!

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Forgivness heals our past, protects the present and blesses our future.

I won't be having surgery till the spring, but I have to see the nutritionist for 5 weeks beforehand to show I can lose weight and I'm dedicated. Hope I can do it. No..I will do it!! I have to clear up an ulcer beforehand so it moves my surgery up till Spring, but that is a good thing as my daughter is going to come and stay with me for awhile. The weather will be nicer and I might have time to get my garden started first. I'm feeling lots more positive than I was a week ago before I started on meds, and feeling better too, so I hope I'm on the road to recovery. I'm also having my teeth worked on in the meantime and won't be done for a couple months, then they are all getting bleached and I bet I feel like a new person. I'm excited but nervous. I guess it all goes together.

Good luck to you.