Looking for Space Coast Bandsters

gina0922 · 03-28-2008, 01:47 PM

Hi I'm looking for anyone in the Space Coast area from Titusville down to Melbourne who has had LBS. If so, when and who was your WLS? I am just starting the process and would enjoy reading or possibly even chatting with you about your experiences so far?

Thanks,
Gina

wheezie102 · 04-19-2008, 06:35 PM

Gina, my name is Gail and I live in Titusville. I will be having my BAND on 4/28/08. I'd be more than happy to chat with you.

wheezie102 · 04-28-2008, 08:36 AM

good morning Gina, just checking in to see how you are doing and if you went over to Ocala yet to check on any of your BAND stuff there. let me know how you are moving a long. Gail from T'ville

gina0922 · 04-28-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wheezie102

good morning Gina, just checking in to see how you are doing and if you went over to Ocala yet to check on any of your BAND stuff there. let me know how you are moving a long. Gail from T'ville

Hi Gail,
I see you are getting the band today! Congratulations!!!! I went to the seminar Dr Jawad had in Kissimmee. It was very informative. I am still up in the air over having LAP-BAND® or RNY. When I spoke to the Dr he said he felt I would be a better candidate for the RNY. I have to go to the Dr on the 7th. I will be starting my 3rd month of the Dr supervised diet. At that time I will ask her about the Psych and Nutritionist referrals. Might as well get them out of the way too. By the time I get ready to see the surgeon I should have all the paperwork in hand for him to submit to the insurance. I hope it's not all for nothing.
Well let me know how you are doing and how the surgery went. God Bless!

Hugs!!
Gina

wheezie102 · 04-29-2008, 04:54 AM

Hey Gina,
Surgery went well, I was back home at 6:30last night. Did some walking around the house (blood clots) drank my liquids, went to bed and slept until 4:30 this morning. Now Im pretty much awake for a while, but not a bit hungry.! Was wondering what that"other" RNY thing is? do not think I heard of it. Just keep pluging away and each day that goes by is just another day you don't have to wait. Take care and keep me posted Gail

gina0922 · 05-01-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wheezie102

Hey Gina,
Surgery went well, I was back home at 6:30last night. Did some walking around the house (blood clots) drank my liquids, went to bed and slept until 4:30 this morning. Now Im pretty much awake for a while, but not a bit hungry.! Was wondering what that"other" RNY thing is? do not think I heard of it. Just keep pluging away and each day that goes by is just another day you don't have to wait. Take care and keep me posted Gail

Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations! You're on your way now!

The RNY I mentioned is the Laproscopic Gastric Bypass. Who did your surgery? Dr. Fusco in Melbourne? I just couldn't go with his $3700 program fee. Dr. Jawad only had a $250 consultation fee. That's more in my budget!
LOL

Well Sweetie...good luck to you!! Keep me up on how you are doing.

Hugs,
Gina

gina0922 · 06-08-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wheezie102

Hey Gina,
Surgery went well, I was back home at 6:30last night. Did some walking around the house (blood clots) drank my liquids, went to bed and slept until 4:30 this morning. Now Im pretty much awake for a while, but not a bit hungry.! Was wondering what that"other" RNY thing is? do not think I heard of it. Just keep pluging away and each day that goes by is just another day you don't have to wait. Take care and keep me posted Gail

Hi, just wanted to check in with you to see how your doing? How much weight is gone? Have you had your first fill yet? OMG so many questions!!

Gina

a2bachik · 09-27-2008, 10:29 PM

So, Gina did you get your band?? I was banded on 9/2 by Dr. Domkowski at PBCH... I live in Melbourne, but work at the hospital (PBCH). It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I hope all has worked out for you...

gina0922 · 09-28-2008, 08:12 PM

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So, Gina did you get your band?? I was banded on 9/2 by Dr. Domkowski at PBCH... I live in Melbourne, but work at the hospital (PBCH). It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I hope all has worked out for you...

I didn't know that there was another Dr here in Palm Bay that did the LAP-BAND® other than Dr Fusco. Wow, I will pass that along to a lady I work with. She wants to have the LAP-BAND® but doesn't want to drive to Ocala. Did he have a huge program fee like Fusco?

I just drove by PBCH yesterday for the first time since they broke ground for the addition. Wow! That's gonna be a really big hospital when it's all done. But they really did need it. I prefer PBCH over Holmes. I feel like I am just an Insurance # at Holmes. PBCH nurses were always so nice and friendly.

I have decided to go with RNY. I have (hopefully) one last thing to conquer and that is an ECG and a stress test. I am now finishing up with a 10 course for H Pylori. One more blood test for that too. Then everything goes to the surgeon and off to BCBS. I had my consult w/the WLS 08/29 and at that point he was booked till mid to late Oct. So if I get a quick approval I am hoping to get a surgery date of early to mid Nov.

How are you doing since the surgery? I hope everything is going well for you. Do you go to the Melbourne support group? It is for anyone pre or post wls. The next meeting is on 10/06 at the food court in the Melbourne Mall @ 6pm. I am planning on attending for a while. It will be my first group meeting. If you do decide to go you just have to look for a red headed woman with a green purse.

Hope to see you.

fcubed · 09-29-2008, 04:44 PM

Hi!! I was banded on Sept 2nd at Palm Bay hospital with Dr Domkowski. I just had my first fill today!!!!Good luck to you!!!

a2bachik · 10-01-2008, 06:11 PM

Gina~ Well good luck with your tests...I hope all goes well. I am doing great since surgery. I had my first fill today...so things are good. I didn't know about the support group. I hope I can make it...are you the red head with the green purse?

Yea, Dr. Domkowski is new to the WLS field. But, he is getting better.

His office is on Malabar Rd. He is an OMNI doc. I will find out when his next seminar is and let you know...for your friend.

AMY88 · 10-02-2008, 01:17 PM

Hi to all - just got banded Sept 12 th in Mesico but can give you this list that my facilitator just sent me for I was looking for somewhere closer than Tampa for my Fills - Might have the doctor on the list in Viera I will know tomorrow
Go here http://www.asbs.org/html/about/membersearch2.html and plug in your zip code and give this will give you many numbers to call. Make sure you put LB where it asks for surgery type "select."
Would love to meet others in this area - hope to talk to anyone soon -best Regards - Amy

skinipete · 10-05-2008, 06:42 AM

Dr Fusco did mine & I'm happy. My husband works at Harris & his insurance paid BUT that 3.7K (plus the co-pays) out of pocket...ouch.

I had mine March 24th. Now I'm not has hard working as some of these other girls & I like my wine but still I've lost 39# and I am very pleased. It has not restricted my life like I thought it might.

jimgail01 · 03-09-2009, 03:14 PM

I also had Dr. Fusco do my banding on March 2, 2009. His charge was 16,700 (self pay) don't know about 3700.

I see you had your surgery on March 24 of last year and have not had any problems. Just in my second week and finding it hard. You are the first one that I have read that was very pleased with the band. (Just found this sight). I've been freaking out cause I'm so hungry ( I wasn't right after surgery) but now I am.

Any suggestions on how not be be hungry until I can finally eat solid food?

Thanks
Gail in Titusville

a2bachik · 03-09-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AMY88

Hi to all - just got banded Sept 12 th in Mesico but can give you this list that my facilitator just sent me for I was looking for somewhere closer than Tampa for my Fills - Might have the doctor on the list in Viera I will know tomorrow
Go here http://www.asbs.org/html/about/membersearch2.html and plug in your zip code and give this will give you many numbers to call. Make sure you put LB where it asks for surgery type "select."
Would love to meet others in this area - hope to talk to anyone soon -best Regards - Amy

Amy~ Dr. Domkowski did my band and I know he will do fills for Mexico pts. He just relocated to Sebastain, it's a small drive compared to Tampa. Give his office a ring, I know they will be happy to help and they are a great group of people. Dr. D is the best. How are things going for you? How are you feeling??