Gram

:eek: It's been 7 months since I had surgery. I've lost 35 lbs. Lately I'm always sick. I had all the Fluid taken out and I still have a lot of restriction. Most of the time I feel a least a little sick to my stomach. I'm very careful of what I eat. I had the fluid taken out on 1/1/06. How long will it take for my stomach to get back to normaL? Anyone else having these problems.? I wake up at night getting sick with nothing in my stomach.

All I can eat is a bite or 2 and it takes hours to digest. Am I to full?

I've been trying to find out how you made out, what happened?

Best, of luck. You can do it!

Wonderful, I will say a prayer for you.

How do I go about posted me surgery date of June 1st? This board has been soooo helpful to me.

I am new and just looked at your picture diary. You are truly an insperation to me. Was your journey difficult? Were you hungry a lot? I am scheduled for surgery on June 1st pending insurance approval. Thank you for giving me hope.

I received a message from 1 person who had Dr.Jacome for a surgeon. I lost her address. Does anyone know anything about this doctor?

What a thrill!!!!!!!!!!!!Keep taking thoses steps...

I just got my surgery date, it June 1st. It has not been approved by my health insurance but the Dr. told me they have not turned anyone down yet. I am having the surgery at Columbia Memorial in Hudson, NY by Dr. Jacome. Anyone know him? What advice can you give me? I'm getting nervous and I'm excited.

Gram

I just finished the prelim process. My Dr. is faxing the approval request today. He scheduled me for surgery on June 22. I'm nervous but from what I read here that's normal. You look wonderful, you have a great face. Are you happy you did this? Any advice for a 'new' person?

Dell,

I am so sorry to hear you were not aproved for the surgery. I am in the process of getting approval and I know how I will feel if I get denied. Curves is a great way to take out your hurt and frustrations. Please keep in touch so we can help

you through this. Who knows the insurance could change theri minds?

I need to loose 2 more lbs! Any Dr. Jacombe patients out there?

Thank you for the wonderful response. I'm new at all of this, chat rooms,computer, banding,everything. I printed your response so when I FINALLY get the band I'll have it to refer to. Maybe I'll start a folder .Again Thank you.....

I have'nt had my band yet and after reading this I'm not sure its worth it?

I went for the last of my tests yesterday. I have 4 more lbs. to loose, then they send my letter and stuff to the insurance co. for approval. I think that's how it goes. Am I right?

Is anyone out there from the Albany area?

I am going throught all the requirements in order to have the surgery. I want it so badly.I really hope I don't have to wait to long. I am 58 years old, I'm 5'3 and I weigh 217 lbs. I'm in the process of losing the 10%. What a long road to travel. Is it worth it?

Is there an age limit for the surgery that you know if?

Ohh I am so glad I had the band surgery. I have lost 115 lbs now and never thought this would ever happen for me. Nothing good ever happens to me , but this has. This is the thinnest I have ever been cloths are smaller and I FEEL GREAT. I feel that this procedure saved my life. I thank Dr Spivak from the bottom of my heart.