Linda9009

Thanks I will take this advice . My head feels like a wet sponge!

My husband and son both have been sick with bad colds. So, of course I now have their cold. I am stressed over this since I am scheduled 12/11. Anyone have experience with having a cold so close to their surgery date?

I think it is a great therapy (to blog). I am going to get my first ever started too. What is stalling me is the website constantly freezing on my laptop.

"it's all good" I will be your buddy in this together

Same to you Sue22! Are having Band to RNY?

12/11/12 LapBand Revision to RNY

thanks everyone for you kind words and support xxo

I was approved todaysurgery 12/11/12 Band to RNY revision I am definitely curious to hear everyones story ! Feels good to "quit the band"

My surgical coordinator called today with the fabulous news! APPROVED!!! (Aetna Insurance) My surgery date is scheduled 12/11/12. Revision Lap to RNY all in one surgery. phew relief I would love to hear from those who have had this done already. Thank you all for your positive thoughts and prayers.

so, what's her son doing about this? Smack him silly she won't change. Trust me, was there am not now kick some tail!

I can understand your feelings. It is such a personal choice-only selected family is aware of my pending RNY. I would have mixed feelings about people knowing my business when it wasn't intended to be (their business) . Compliments to me is like receiving a present. I am better at giving the presents Congratulations on your achievements so far. ~ LInda

Great news!!!

My prayers are with you- here's to a "non-eventful" surgery and a speedy recovery -Linda

Thanks everyone - I can feel the love here already . Vicky I will think positive thoughts and keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well. Also, YEAH Teresa!!!! So, I will try to distract myself -which will be excruciating. Linda

Hi Gang, I am crawling ot of my skin waiting for my insurance Aetna Navigator PPO to PLEASE approve me for my surgery, I am suffering with major complications from my LapBand which I have had since 2010. Basically, the surgeon (who I fired) had punctured my tube on the last fill,April 2012- which ironically caused severe restriction due to my lower esophagus really messed up combined with my stomach which has "many ulcers and erosions" So, the plan is this- have everything done in one surgery which I am totally on board to do- I know the risks, and possible complications but this has to happen NOW. One of the reasons my surgeon is requesting this to be all in 1 procedure is due to the fact I have a BMI under 35. He is concerned if we do 2 separate surgeries the chances of revision to RNY would be denied. So, I wait-and try not to stress too much (yeah the ulcers hate this too) I am so scared that my insurance will deny this request. I can't have just the band removed- it has to be a revision at the same time,. Through out this mess I have managed to keep the 45lbs (out of 90) I need to take off. I can't have all this hard work go down the drain! Plus of course the anxiety of not being able to give my job a straight answer as to when I am going on leave . And most importantly lining up my "ducks" with taking care of my family- I have a 3rd old. Any encouraging words out there will be soooo appreciated- Is there anyone who has Aetna and had a situation like mine? Positive thoughts...prayers...and visualizing my crossing that finish line. Nice to be a newbie in this group especially at this time of need. XOX Linda