Graceful One

OK, so does this belong under support? Probably not but I thought I'd help a few bored people out. I'm stocking up at the library for my time off work with some books I've been wanting to read and I have some previously read suggestions to keep you busy while recovering. I liked all of these and highly recommend the one's with *'s...they are hard to put down@ Good In Bed - Jennifer Weiner* In Her Shoes - Jennifer Weiner* Jemima J - Jane Green* Mr. Maybe - Jane Green (currently reading) Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold

Here I thought I was getting the wrong one...glad to new I got the new and improved version!

Just a quick question. Is there a new Inamed Handbook out? When I was at the doctor's office last week I asked for one and was given the one with the sliming Julianne Moore looking woman on the front of it. The one I printed out of the Inamed site was blue with butterflies. Anybody know?

Just curious, I was tired of my gravily printout copy so when I was at my doctors last week and asked for the Inamed Patient handbook and she brought out a book with a beautiful gal that looks like a shrinking Julieanne Moore on it. Has the book changed from the Blue Butterflies to this? BTW Sue I've told everyone at Spotlight your here!

Bright, Your too cute! This is not a vacation though sweetie so you can relax on the packing...LOL...I'll be the same way! Well don't have any chickens running around to pick up by the neck and spin, I highly doubt my neighbors would want to see me naked in the rain, but I'll say a little prayer for you that everything goes well!

Just an FYI. If you get denied due to experimental/investigational Inamed is now doing the appeal with your doctors office. Whom ever you decide to go with you may want to ask if they know about this.

It's nice to see you both from Spotlight...I love Spotlight...way more than Smart Bandsters...but I love this format so much better! Let's start an email to get everyone from Spotlight over here! What a great job your doing on the weight loss...wow with being that busy I would have gained a ton...that is so great to hear! Oh and Sue...they've been missing you at Spotlight from what I've seen!

Wow what a great accomplishement! Congratulations and I hope to be as big of a loser as you! Isn't that funny to hear that when it really means something good! :cool:

Lulu, You summed it up...every doctor is different. I was thinking that it was because in the past (years ago) I had reflux problems, then again I met a gal from Green Bay who is getting surgery the day before me and she had the same pre-ops... In my opinion, the barium swallow allows them to make certain the esophageal and stomach anatomy is correct and confirms that they will not have a problem placing the band...as well as checking for reflux and such...again...just my opinion. Perhaps one of the RN's (Sandy, Jessie A, Jaenene) could answer it better. I would ask your doctor why they didn't perform the BS...did you have an upper gi scope instead?

My surgery is scheduled November 5th (that's 11 days, 1 hour, and 3 minutes...I'm not excited at all!) Age: 27 Height 5'4 1/2 Weight 245 Dr. Thomas Chua - Aurora Bariatric - Milwaukee, WI Quick synopsis of my journey so far: September 3 - attended information session September 17 - nutrition and psych evals - passed with flying colors - was told by the nutritionist I eat really well - just too much - told by the psychologist that I'm one of the most informed and knowledgable patients she has yet to meet...perhaps that is because I have been eating, drinking, and sleeping Lap-Band and I've rec'd a ton of information from all of you knowledgable people! October 3 - surgical consult with Dr. Chua - he thinks I'm good to go and I got to hold a Lap-Band in my hand...I said, "hello little friend" October 4 - insurance submitted - approved per the doctors office but they had to check benefits - called me back and said I could have the RNY but the band was not covered - two minutes later appeal with Inamed signed... October 5 - spoke to benefit manager at insurance company and she checked into it further - it is covered! Surgery scheduled for November 5th October 20 - pre-op tests - I LOVE THE TASTE OF BARIUM! NOT! Blood went well - all five tubes (good veins) EKG and XRAY not a problem - radiologist said I didn't look big enough for surgery (I was also laying on my stomach...silly man) October 28 - History & Physical - go over preop tests November 5 - I'M REBORN!

I must say I too have experienced this...don't know why...I understand I'll be able to eat what I want (after healing) and most of what I've been "Last Suppering" on is veggies and dip...milk...string cheese...coffee...and Water...how ridiculous is that...if I really want to go out with a bang I'd ask my family to move up Thanksgiving to before my surgery November 5th! I guess it is more psychological than anything...we will still be able to eat...the quantity we have before won't be possible but the quality hopefully can be even better! I am thinking that stuffing myself to the gills with carrots (hey at least they are carrots) just confirms the fact that when I'm full I stop...see...the band is going to work for us!

I've probably told more people then I should...oh well...I'm excited and tend to blab my mouth when I am...most of them are close co-workers however...I guess I'm just confident it is going to work for me so who cares if I tell some one right...now that's the attitude I need to keep! Well good luck to you guys...glad I'm getting reborn on your birthday Lulu! What's up with the liquids before surgery...haven't heard anything about it yet...wonder if I will....

Hello everyone...just introducing myself. My name is Jennye and I reside in Green Bay, WI. I am a patient of Dr. Chua - Milwaukee, WI and will be having surgery on November 5th...that is 13 days and 5 minutes...not that I'm counting! Look forward to hearing all your journeys!

Well officially I have 13 days and 40 minutes until surgery...not that I'm counting! Just wanted to say hi to everyone (Becca especially!)