Kami63

My opinion of course...Well you could ask the person what kind of example would it be if I started to have really bad health problems and my children lost their mother at an early age? My husband told me once that he was afraid hat he was going to have to wheel me around in a wheelchair in a couple of years. I am only 31 and my weight was breaking my body down. Even 45 lbs lighter, I still have horrible back and knee pain. So he was probably right.

Congratulations!!!

Well the insurance part is. yay! I have been approved and I am scheduled for 06/25 but I had an egd done wed. And they discovered that I have an irregular heartbeat so I have to get cardiac clearance to do the surgery. It runs in my family but I did not think I had it. I was lucky in that I got an appt Mon with a Cardiologist and I am hoping it will only take a few days to get cleared. Cutting it too close for comfort. I won't be satisfied until I am I'm the recovery room and my surgeon tells me he has successfully removed my band and sleeved me...lol i hope you know I wasn't saying that to diminish how you feel in any way. I was letting you know that sometimes the battles are long and hard but don't give up! I am tired of fighting but who else is gonna fight for me and my health....

Woo hoo! Congrats

Congrats to you all

I start Tuesday and I am scar-ed lol I figure ill get through half a day fine and the turn into a fire breathing dragon....umm beware coworkers

Glad to hear you are feeling better

Hang in there hon. I didn't say before but I have waited 3 years due to insurance crap. I made it through and you will too.

Yes I have the weird choking feeling sometimes but I am not sure if that is my hernia or the swelling from the band or both. It basically feels like my throat is swollen shut at the bottom...that us the only way I can describe it. Here is what I found on symptoms: http://www.m.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/understanding-hiatal-hernia-symptoms

Beach lover good luck and may you have a speedy recovery ! Also good luck to anyone else slotted for today!

Mine was diagnosed yesterday at my EGD. The doctor that did my EGD said that it should resolve on its own after they remove my band...

First I would like to say that I am sorry to hear of your delays. Second I stress that I am not a doctor but there was an option that worked for me that may cut your wait time down. I had an iron infusion one month ago. (It is not for everyone it is not the same as a blood transfusion) It will also depend on how low your iron really is. Maybe you could talk to your Pcp about seeing a hematologist. Do you know your hemoglobin # ? Mine was fluctuating between a 7.5 and 8 and the monthlies certainly don't help the iron levels. Just more info for you to chew on.

I had my endoscopy yesterday and my surgery is on 06/25 .... The nail biting has endued...lol

Congrats:D I call mine the "owner manual" to ha ha....

Wow I meant UNeventful sorry

Omg! Have safe flight and may your surgery be I eventful! Good luck all sleevers today and tomorrow

Oh my gosh I had the same thing. They put me out today for the EGD and when I woke up they said I need to be cleared by the Cardiologist. Scary! Let us know how it turns out. I don't have my Cardiologist appt yet.

That is great! Hope things are smooth today for everyone else!

Guess I was posting how while u were posting. Sorry

Sure. Click on quote underneath the persons post that you want to show n yours. Good luck. I don't personally deal with these issues but my Mom has all of her life and therefore I have seen the cycle you speak of. Going off the med's usually leads down a dark road for someone with depression. Please try another psychiatrist and soon.

Wow and I thought I got them done quick...lol good luck!

Good luck tomorrow

Glad all went well!

That is fantastic that you are approved! When I got my approval I felt sick.... I think that is just bc I have a sensitive stomach...lol we are on our way! Next up for you is your date

Good luck! I have my endoscopy tomorrow morning to make sure the band is not IN my stomach. Last test before preop labs! How are our sleevers from yesterday feeling....wishing you guys a smooth recovery.