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Dr. Ricardo Bonnor - Dr. Bonnor is WONDERFUL!
newmel replied to MistyD65's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
hi everyone , I am getting banded next week (yea and scared at the same time). Is there anything I need to do before surgery ? When I went to my last appt Dr Bonner just said don't gain any weight before surgery and see ya there. I guess I am apprehensive about the drastic change in eating habits. I wonder if i can make it thru the liquids stage. Are we allowed to have Sugar Free Popscicles? i think i just need a pep talk. Wish me luck . -
thankyou restless monkey . Your reply helps with some of my fears about lap band.
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This one really hits home for me . I am not banded yet 2 more weeks till the big day. i have always been a big candy and soda eater . I am so worried that getting the band will not help this . I have been off of soda for 1 wk now. I want one but i resist , it getting a little easier. I just wonder if 6 mths after the band i will still be able to resist tempting food. If any one has this problem please give me some hints to help me.
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Dr. Ricardo Bonnor - Dr. Bonnor is WONDERFUL!
newmel replied to MistyD65's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Was there a reason he was mad at you . Are you having trouble after surgery ? I want to be prepared for my surgery so any advice you can give would be great . -
Dr. Ricardo Bonnor - Bonnor Support Group 6/9/09
newmel replied to MistyD65's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Thanks for the info Misty . I would like to go but I have another meeting that night . Will you post a short summary of meeting please , i would like to know what was discussed. -
Dr. Ricardo Bonnor - Dr. Bonnor is WONDERFUL!
newmel replied to MistyD65's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey , I was just checking to see how everyone is doing ? Realita are you on mushies yet? Are you still starving ? I am possibly reconsidering self pay and might wait for the insurance thing which would be december. I wish I could make a deal with insurance to pay for half of the cost. Anyone ever hear of insurance companies doing that ? Hope all is well. Everyone have a good week . -
What are the best protein drinks and why.
newmel replied to msbrady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Does anyone use herbalife shake mix ? -
Anyone Band By Dr. Bonnor in Katy, Texas?
newmel replied to raelita's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, So far I have had a good experience with Dr. Bonner and his staff . I went to the seminar in April . I had my first appt the first week in May. I will have my appt with nutritionist next week . Pre op surgery appt with Dr Bonnor end of june then band surgery in July . Also i had my EGD done last week , I have a very small hiatal hernia but his staff assures me that it will not be a problem . I am a self pay patient which seems to make everything move 10 times faster than insurance. I tried once to have insurance pay but they had to many restrictions and i dont think they would have paid for me anyway. Good luck hopefully I may meet so of his patients at the support group meeting on June 9 I may try to go eventhough Im not banded yet. -
Is anyone keeping their surgery a secret?
newmel replied to Dreamjeans's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i kind of feel the same way. I have tried so many diets and i always gain the weight back. I have in laws who lost weight with herbal life shakes, they think I should be able to also . I do drink the shakes but I can't do them all the time . I realize you have to do liquids for a while which I can do. For some reason I feel ashamed that I have to resort to surgery, but I feel like my health is important. This is my last chance. I really feel like this site helps because everyone knows how i feel . I will probably tell people but after the surgery . good luck to all . -
Dr. Ricardo Bonnor - Dr. Bonnor is WONDERFUL!
newmel replied to MistyD65's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hello, I am excited to find a thread dedicated to Dr. Bonner's patients. I would like to hear previously banded patients, so that I can be ready dor my surgery in July. MistyD65 i like your saying Its my time now. that is exactly how i feel . look forward to talking with my fellow bandsters. newmel -
Anyone Band By Dr. Bonnor in Katy, Texas?
newmel replied to raelita's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, I will be banded by dr bonner in july . i would love to hear about your experience . let me know about the surgery and what you think about dr bonner -
Hi, I'm scheduled for July also. I 'm a little concerned about recovery because I can't take off from work very long . Even if I feel ok Im thinkin I will be weak since we cant eat food for a while after surgery . Anybody have any experience with those issues?
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Hi, I am in Katy TX. I think this group is a great idea. I am scheduled for surgery in July. Wish me luck !! I have a feeling its going to be harder than I think. :thumbup:
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Has anyone used Dr Ricardo Bonner in Katy TX? I am trying to find a good doctor in the west houston area. I am also considering self pay so that I dont have to jump thru insurance hoops . Please let me know if you have any advice or info about doctors . :thumbdown:
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I went to Dr. Bonner's Seminar a few weeks ago. I thought he was ok, he seems like a dr that likes facts and statistics. i have made an appt to see him for consultation next week . I hope it all works out, I really feel like this is my last shot at being healthier.
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I am getting closer to surgery date and I am tring to do all of the pre op stuff. I was wondering if other doctors are requiring a pre op EGD(stomach scope). My doctor said it was to check for hiatal hernias or ulcers. Everything else going smoothly just scared that insurance will deny me.
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Calling all cheaters!!
newmel replied to guinessgirl77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Does anyone know if you should just loose some wight before surgery or if it is a specific amount in order for you to shrink the liver ? I will hopefully have surgery in oct. I have already started to diet some , mostly to try to get use to the diet change needed for surgery. mel -
Wanting to Start A Houston (Westchase, Katy, Highway 6) Support Group
newmel replied to galati25's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, I am going to be banded in october and I have learned alot from this website . I live close to Katy I am glad to hear there is a support group closeby. Also , my mom is trying to get baratric surgery in houston , has anyone used Dr. Ferrari at Memorial City? Mel -
How sore was your abdomen?
newmel replied to guinessgirl77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am trying to schedule my surgery, how many days before I should be able to go back to work? any advice. Could I have surgery on fri and go back to work on monday? Mel -
I am trying to figure out when to have the band surgery. How many days post op before you can go back to work . Could i have surgery on a friday and go back to work on monday. Thanks for your input.
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Thanks to everyone who responded. This website is wonderful, lots of my questions have been answered. Once I am banded i'm sure I will need lots of support. I live in a rural area so support groups are not really available. You are all an inspiration that life can change for the better.
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I also went for my first dr visit. I am trying to figure out if I am strong enough to go through the changes banding takes. I feel like this is my only chace at a healthier skinner me . Can anyone who is 6mths to a yr out let me know what the eat? Can you have any kind of bread at all? Pizza?Steak?hamburger meat , noodles, rice ?