kyrickchick64

I found a new doctor that I absolutely LOVE yay! paperwork completed waiting for the call for appointment. Now to figure which I'm gonna do. I'm thinking sleeve. Hope they call soon

That's really great. I'm so eager to get this started and the surgery over with.

Glad to hear you're doing well!

I finally decided to do this because I lost my dear brother in February. He was heavy but not morbidly but he died with an unhealthy lifestyle either way. I loved him and he was a great person and I decided there is no way that I'll be dead at 61 if I have anything to say about it. I've always been big but the day before my son was born I lost my mother(also a fluffy girl who went too early) so I really gained between the grief and post partum. I ate my way thru then both. So i gained another 100 in the last 20 years. I just want to ride roller coasters again and have fun

I have BCBS in Louisville, KY through Catholic Health Initiatives and I have to go through a 6 month program prior to approval and then they will decide. I hope you don't have to go through this too. It is my employer that requires this, not BCBS.

Hi Ashey I'm in Shelbyville. What hospital and surgeon are you going to be using? I just went to baptist tonight for my seminar and stopped at the dr ofc to drop my paperwork off at Dr Oldham ofc

Not to mention I have big boobs and I might black my eyes lol and losing weight isn't gonna make them any fluffier lol

Sorry you had such an issue kyrickchick... Couple of comments to make..1) I would not go back to that Dr! If they dont make you feel confident in being a priority on the initial visit when they should be on their best behavior so you choose to do business with them - how do you think they are going to be once you have actually layed money down? As a concumer - and thats what all of us are - we have the right to be treated like our business means something to them. Not just like another piece of meat or an inconvienance. Doesnt put a lot of faith in them taking their time to make sure things are done right???

2) Why the lapband? I know we are not really supposed to push 1 surgery over another - but I have read sooooo many posts about the band having to be removed and surgeries having to be revised. It could takes months before they even get the band to the right "settings" where you get to reap the benefits of it?? Most doctors are moving away from the bands all together....Also think you should go to youtube and watch a band removal video...I am sure you have done lots of research about all your options - I just am concerned because I dont want to see anyone not get the results they dream of. So banders please dont beat me up too bad!

I agree and I have contacted another dr ofc today. I'm just pissed that it was a wasted 50.00.

It is nice here. Tho to be honest I haven't really made to many new friends. I've had a couple surgeries since I've been here so I haven't found a job that is nearby that doesn't require standing for long periods(2 knee replacement and arthritis in the back. I have eyesight problems as well so I'm limited to how far I can drive. But I love our little town. It's so cute. Lol

Welcome aboard. Where are you from?

That's the point of the sleep study. If your not sleepping it may be because of sleep apnea. I'm pretty sure that's why I'm an insomniac

At least that makes me feel better that your first appt was similar

I'm in Kentucky near Louisville. Where are you from?

I live in Kentucky but I'm originally from Ny and Florida. I'm in Shelbyville, are you from Ky too?

Aww I feel ya honey. I had to borrow money from my son to go to the dr. It sucks. Just hang in there sweetie. Vent all you like.

Well I'm kinda annoyed. Being that it's 50.00 to see these people. All that was done was my blood pressure, temp, gone over the drugs I take(which I had already written out for them.) Then I saw the doctor who said "so you saw our video" um yeah duh considering they wouldn't give me an appointment without doing that...oh wait, you didn't, that's right (sarcasm)

Well then it looks like you qualify ( tell me something I don't know) I asked about the things I read here(and got the obligitory "omg she's been on the internet and thinks she knows everything" look ) I asked about my bmi being high and how the lap band has had some issues with slipping etc. So he says well we only do lap bands but he didn't "think" it would be am issue for me and he would check with his colleagues. We will call you in a couple days to give you the info for the other appointments.

And that was it. Literally 8 minutes. I think I'm going to look elsewhere. I feel limited

Omg got to the dr and they said I don't have an appointment WTF!! They had all the paperwork and all so they said they would squeeze me in. I about had a hissy fit. ....more to come

Can I join the fun here?! I just had my second weight in out of six. I've been to the seminar and seen the nurse practitioner and am in the process of getting all the testing done. I've attended the one required class.and have been to one support group meeting (also required, but must attend one a month) and I've had my mental health eval. I'm hoping to finish all the pre-op requirements and have my RNY in late November or early December.

Of course you can join in. The more the merrier. I hope there aren't a lot of hoops to jump. Id like to be post op before the holidays. My first appt is in 3 hours

Today is my first step day! My first appointment. I hope I get to meet the surgeon. I want to get a feel for him before I commit to using him. I still have to write down questions. If any one can think of anything they want to know let me know and ill ask it tho I know doctor vary with requirements. Wish me luck. Oh any any of you in here that are just starting feel free to add me as a friend. I think we will all need each other before this is over.

I am right there with you, well except for the knees, only one hernia surgery. My appendix exploded and I developed sepsis, after all that cleared up they did the removal of what was left. You are STRONG and we are here to help you so you will not fail. When questioning yourself look us up I will add you as a friend and reassure you the YOU CAN do this.

Thanks. I'll add you too. Everyone is so helpful

There is a chat area on here too. Let me know if you want to chat real time

About a month ago I got the okay to see the surgeon. I go tomorrow. So I'm pretty much starting tomorrow.

Then look for add friend

Are you on the app or on your computer? If you're on the computer then just click my name. If you're on the app then you have to hit your menu button and hit open browser then click my name

Zig zag girl lol

I just added you as a friend.