sherry matt

Hi cuqui15, I was banded Aug. 30th, at Sts.Mary & Eliz. and Jewish Hosp. formally Caritas Hosp. Dr. John Olsofka is my Dr. I am doing great..Walked 2.20 miles on the treadmill today!I am also looking forward to the leaner future. There is a support meeting Monday nite at the hospital at 6;30.... I go for my two week appt. on Thursday. Hope you stay well and be Blessed! Sherry

I was just banded August 30th. At St. Mary and Eliz. Hospital in louisville, ky. Dr. John Olsofka is my Dr. I had done the Liquid diet 7 days before to help shrink the liver so the surgery would be easier! I went in the hospital at 6;00 am, Surgery was at 7;30...evidently my surgery was easy because I had forgotten to ask the Dr. one last question, I looked to the nurse and asked if I would see the DR. again before my surgery, and she said, YOU HAVE ALREADY HAD YOUR SURGERY, YOU ARE IN RECOVERY! I had no problems, and I haven't had any problems...I was home before 3;30 in the afternoon. I start my exercise program tomorrow, and I go back to work tomorrow...I am still on basicly liquid, just started cream soups...Can't believe I am looking forward to cream of wheat and mushies, but I am...so far I have lost 9 pounds. I will see the DR. for my 1st. app. after surgery on the 14th. I feel great! I am looking forward to my new more slender life. If there is any one afraid just before surgery, it's okay. I think we all feel that way! I have met some really nice people who have gone thru this already and they have really helped me feel more secure. One thing I do know LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR!! I hope to continue to recover as well as I am...Does anyone have the Book LIving with Lapband? I am trying to find it here in Louisville, but so far I've had no luck. Peace

Hi Great Dame, I am having my surgery next Weds. I am glad to hear from more Ky. folks....I have the same Dr. as Iziksmom...We are very happy with our Dr. and staff also! Best Wishes!!!! I am in Louisville.

Hi! Hope your journey goes well. I get banded Aug.30th. I go for pre-op tomorrow...I am in Louisville, Ky.

Ladydi, I just bought eas Advant Edge at Sam's Club...100 calories, 1 gram of impact carbs, 0 grams of sugar and 15 grams of protein.....I only saw chocolate Fudge flavor which is alright by me. It is in a case of 24 11oz.cans....I get banded on Aug. 30th...Best Wishes for you!!!!!Sherry Matt

Hi Mellie, I have B/c B/s of Virgina, I live in Ky. but my husband's co. has insurance out of Virgina... I had the Drs. letters on Aug. 6th. and was approved on Aug 8th.!!! Ask your Insurance co. for the entire policy, My Dr, happens to be out of network, but I have out of network coverage. The hospital part will be paid in full. My whole bill would have been paid in full if I would have chosen a DR. in network.Good luck to you. I will have surgery on Aug. 30th...

I am now on the pre surgery diet....It helps shrink your liver so your surgery will go easier. I had a nightmare that my liver was as big as a basketball, so I started my liquid diet early!!! I don't want any problems when the surgery happens....I am having my surgery on Aug.30th. What ever the Dr. says I do it...They know best, and if you do cheat on the pre-diet I have heard Drs. stop the procedure on the day of surgery....Good luck SherryMatt

Hi, I have just begun the process, I have seen Dr. Olsofka here in louisville, ky. I saw the nutritionist today, and I will see the Physc. Dr. on Aug. 4th. Then I am told I will see the Dr. again.. My insurance decides all of this for me. My Dr. is out of network, but I am blessed to have a pretty good out of network coverage. The hospital will be covered by my insurance. I would like to find others who have Dr. OLsofka. He really seems to be a very good Dr! Well I am excited to begin my new life, and I sure hope this procedure will be the tool I need! Sherry

Iziksmom, Hi! I am also seeing Dr. Olsofka. I have heard only GOOD things about him. Isn't it funny how different insurances have you do different things before the surgery. I am in the beginning part of the process, you sound like you are doing great! Keep up the good work, I hope to find out when I will be banded. Sherry Matt