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Hi Wendy ...we keep meeting all over this internet....haha. I love your profile ..the kids are so freakin cute! Check me out at http://www.myspace.com/mspink_34 TTYL

7-25-2005 I have been looking into WLS for about 6 months now. I kinda stumbled upon this web site. Very happy I found it. I knew right away this was for me. MIBC Chicago IL DR Horagan: I went to an infosession on July 9th and I have my consultation on Aug 4th. Im getting a little nervous. I have only told my mom, brother,best friend and boyfriend, oh and also my sons daycare provider ( I have known her for 8 years) we both had our breast reduction around the same time. I havent told my Dad and my older brother I know what they are going to say. Just eat less and exercise. this is comming from a skinny man in his 50s and a my brother the muscular personal trainer both who have never had a weight issue in their life! I will deal with them when the time comes I dont need be stressed out any more about this. Anywhoo I am 33 years old mother of two boys (15mos & 8 yrs) also my boyfriends daughter just moved in with us from TX she's 10. I am about 5'1" 195-201 depending on the week. I have about 75-80 lbs to lose. It may not seem like a lot considering my starting weight is most WLS goal weight. But I am short so it shows alot on me. No one is really overweight in my family or my bf family. So I kinda stick out like a sore thumb. My BF is very muscular and fit. He runs and wo everyday. He is very loving but does want me to be fit. ** I am not doing this for him*** I am a self pay. My insurance does have and exclusion regarding WLS. I will be getting a loan from a finance company to pay the 15k. My wake up call was a full length picture of me. I looked twice the size I felt! I'll will have to get that pic up for inspiration. ttyl 7-29-2005 Got on the scale today 210! I gained 10 lbs. I shouldnt be supprised I havent been eating "good" things lately. Probably because i know i am having the band done im splurging a little. I know bad bad bad! Lately i have been having weird dreams related to wls. I dream that all of my skin was hanging off me and my boobs kinda delfated. which they kinda already have ...i had a breast reduction in 2001 i went from a 38ddd to a 36c but i gained weight so now i am a 38d ...highly recommend it to anyone who needs it. anywhoo... I guess some of my fears about the surgery are manifesting in my dreams...anyone else? 8/5/05 I left work early today to take the train downtown for my consult with the doctor @ MIBC. I had to take a cab from the train station because it was to far to walk and I was already late. My appt was a 4pm I go there at about 4:20. traffic was crazy today! When arrived they asked for my packet and told me to wait. I was called in by a very nice lady she took my BP and asked me if I was allergic to anything, then she had me stand on the scale…uggg. I was pleasantly surprised because on my prior post I had gained 10lbs. I weighed in at 201. I know I didn’t loose that much, I figure my scale was off a little at home and Aunt Flo had just visited me. Soooo anyway. I waited in the office until the Dr was ready to see me. Dr Horgan was on vacation so I had to see another Dr. I forget his name but he was nice. We talked for about 30min about why I was there, my lifestyle, past diets etc. He made it very clear that this was not magic and that I should not have any fantasies about the bad doing all the work. I told him I need help and that I know I can succeed with this tool. He agreed and said this will work for you if you work the program, exercise eat right, etc. He says a good weight for me and my height would be 125, that’s what I figured although I cant imagine myself that small I think I was in jr high the last time I weighed that much. I also talked to the nutritionist briefly we went over my diet and exercise. She advised me to practice being a bandster. No pop, eat slow and small bites no drinking before during and after meals….ugh it’s killing me but I know it’s worth it. I didn’t start immediately there is a gourmet popcorn shop around the corner I waited an ½ for 1 pound of popcorn it was worth it although I only ate 1-2 cups the rest was sucked up by my BF. I also passed by some shops on Michigan Ave. I cant wait to go shopping at H&M and forever 21, they have so many cute clothes I can only browse right now but hopefully in a year or so after my visits to the doctor I can treat myself to a new outfit each time!. ***MAJOR CHANGES**** 4-16-06 WOW nine months since I have posted anything. Well so much has changed. I never did get the lap-band with Dr. Horgan. I made a decision to quit my job in Jan 06 to pursure my passion, make-up and skin care. I am in school full time training to be an Esthetician. I will be done in July 06. It is the best decision I have ever made! Now that I am a student I have a medical card. I always heard that you cannot get the band if you have a medical card but I think I have found a doc that will do it. I have a consult with Dr Shayani on May 16 at 8am. I can't wait to hear what he has to say. ( if anyone has any information on using the medical card or Dr Shayani please email me at joyhatchett@comcast.net). IMy BF is getting really excited learning about the surgery, we sat here on the computer for hours looking at all off the before and after pics. He cant wait to work out with me and buy me new clothes. Well... Today was Easter I ate very well but my tummy is paying for it now. The kids had fun finding eggs and eating all the candy they could. 05.02.06 I went to the doctor today for a nail infection....don't ask....anyway they made me get on the scale..as if I was not in enough pain...208....wow I really dont feel this big!!!!! Well my consult is getting close 14 days away..I can't wait I hope it all goes well.

7-25-2005 I have been looking into WLS for about 6 months now. I kinda stumbled upon this web site. Very happy I found it. I knew right away this was for me. MIBC Chicago IL DR Horagan: I went to an infosession on July 9th and I have my consultation on Aug 4th. Im getting a little nervous. I have only told my mom, brother,best friend and boyfriend, oh and also my sons daycare provider ( I have known her for 8 years) we both had our breast reduction around the same time. I havent told my Dad and my older brother I know what they are going to say. Just eat less and exercise. this is comming from a skinny man in his 50s and a my brother the muscular personal trainer both who have never had a weight issue in their life! I will deal with them when the time comes I dont need be stressed out any more about this. Anywhoo I am 33 years old mother of two boys (15mos & 8 yrs) also my boyfriends daughter just moved in with us from TX she's 10. I am about 5'1" 195-201 depending on the week. I have about 75-80 lbs to lose. It may not seem like a lot considering my starting weight is most WLS goal weight. But I am short so it shows alot on me. No one is really overweight in my family or my bf family. So I kinda stick out like a sore thumb. My BF is very muscular and fit. He runs and wo everyday. He is very loving but does want me to be fit. ** I am not doing this for him*** I am a self pay. My insurance does have and exclusion regarding WLS. I will be getting a loan from a finance company to pay the 15k. My wake up call was a full length picture of me. I looked twice the size I felt! I'll will have to get that pic up for inspiration. ttyl 7-29-2005 Got on the scale today 210! I gained 10 lbs. I shouldnt be supprised I havent been eating "good" things lately. Probably because i know i am having the band done im splurging a little. I know bad bad bad! Lately i have been having weird dreams related to wls. I dream that all of my skin was hanging off me and my boobs kinda delfated. which they kinda already have ...i had a breast reduction in 2001 i went from a 38ddd to a 36c but i gained weight so now i am a 38d ...highly recommend it to anyone who needs it. anywhoo... I guess some of my fears about the surgery are manifesting in my dreams...anyone else? 8/5/05 I left work early today to take the train downtown for my consult with the doctor @ MIBC. I had to take a cab from the train station because it was to far to walk and I was already late. My appt was a 4pm I go there at about 4:20. traffic was crazy today! When arrived they asked for my packet and told me to wait. I was called in by a very nice lady she took my BP and asked me if I was allergic to anything, then she had me stand on the scale…uggg. I was pleasantly surprised because on my prior post I had gained 10lbs. I weighed in at 201. I know I didn’t loose that much, I figure my scale was off a little at home and Aunt Flo had just visited me. Soooo anyway. I waited in the office until the Dr was ready to see me. Dr Horgan was on vacation so I had to see another Dr. I forget his name but he was nice. We talked for about 30min about why I was there, my lifestyle, past diets etc. He made it very clear that this was not magic and that I should not have any fantasies about the bad doing all the work. I told him I need help and that I know I can succeed with this tool. He agreed and said this will work for you if you work the program, exercise eat right, etc. He says a good weight for me and my height would be 125, that’s what I figured although I cant imagine myself that small I think I was in jr high the last time I weighed that much. I also talked to the nutritionist briefly we went over my diet and exercise. She advised me to practice being a bandster. No pop, eat slow and small bites no drinking before during and after meals….ugh it’s killing me but I know it’s worth it. I didn’t start immediately there is a gourmet popcorn shop around the corner I waited an ½ for 1 pound of popcorn it was worth it although I only ate 1-2 cups the rest was sucked up by my BF. I also passed by some shops on Michigan Ave. I cant wait to go shopping at H&M and forever 21, they have so many cute clothes I can only browse right now but hopefully in a year or so after my visits to the doctor I can treat myself to a new outfit each time!. ***MAJOR CHANGES**** 4-16-06 WOW nine months since I have posted anything. Well so much has changed. I never did get the lap-band with Dr. Horgan. I made a decision to quit my job in Jan 06 to pursure my passion, make-up and skin care. I am in school full time training to be an Esthetician. I will be done in July 06. It is the best decision I have ever made! Now that I am a student I have a medical card. I always heard that you cannot get the band if you have a medical card but I think I have found a doc that will do it. I have a consult with Dr Shayani on May 16 at 8am. I can't wait to hear what he has to say. ( if anyone has any information on using the medical card or Dr Shayani please email me at joyhatchett@comcast.net). IMy BF is getting really excited learning about the surgery, we sat here on the computer for hours looking at all off the before and after pics. He cant wait to work out with me and buy me new clothes. Well... Today was Easter I ate very well but my tummy is paying for it now. The kids had fun finding eggs and eating all the candy they could. 05.02.06 I went to the doctor today for a nail infection....don't ask....anyway they made me get on the scale..as if I was not in enough pain...208....wow I really dont feel this big!!!!! Well my consult is getting close 14 days away..I can't wait I hope it all goes well.

I had a BR 3/01 I went from a 38DDD to 38C but after the birth of my son im a 38D. One is bigger than the other and my nipples are a little high (just the opposite of the problem I had when I was a tripple D) but nothing major. I will most likely have then revised when I have my TT done (after the band of course). But I absolutly love having managable breast. I dont have to wear a bra if I dont want to, they dont roll under my armpit when I lay down, still have all the sensation in my nipple, but they do tend to stand at attention on their own at times. My advise is to wear a sports bra or a good sports bra as much as you can for at least the first year.

Hi Mela...I am sooo looking foward to having this done too.....seems it can drive you crazy at times thinking about it. Just keep reading the post. I sure we will be banded soon (smile)

LOL.....That is the funniest story I have heard in a long time!

Welcome Wendy! Congrats on your band... I have 3 kids as well 11,10 and a 2 year old...looks like we have a lot in common. I hope to be banded sometime this year. So any advice you may have for me would be great! Thanks

I was supposed 2b banded in 8/05. I chicken'd out for various reasons, but I am back and committed. I have made some changes in my life....quit me job as a Customer Service Rep. for a mfg. co. and I am now pursuing my dream of being an professional make-up artist and Esthetician. I am in school full time W-Sat. and I LOVE IT... I graduate July 12th my b-day!!!! It is the best decision I have ever made (besides the band of course). I have found a new surgeon, Dr. Shayani (Loyola) My first appt is May 16th at 8am. I am so excited. My insurance has changed too, I now have a medical card because I am a full time student, so I hope they will approve it. The women on the phone said it should not be a problem. thanks for reading....

The weekend of the 17th sounds good to me.

I am a Customer Serivce Rep for a manufacturing co. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Not my prefered career i would love to be a make-up artist, I am planning on taking classes soon.

Com'on Chicago we know your out there!!!!

He told us at the seminar that it would be $1000 if you do not have the LB with him.

Ok so I got a call from my friend today asking me if i checked my email. She had sent me a link for Zetacap a diet pill that is "supposed" to be WLS in a bottle. She has a client that swears it works. So i asked her ok so what do you do take the pill for the rest of your life, she said no you stop taking it when you reach your goal weight. Now I know as will many of us LTB that is not possible, there is no magic pill, there is either WLS or diet and exercise or both. I think she has these subtle was of trying to tell me not to have this surgery, because i am bigger than her. I think she does not want be to be smaller than her becasue then she would be the biggest one in our circle of friends. Sad but true, but i love her anyway. (in my best Scarlet Ohara southern accent....) AS GOD AS MY WITNESS I WILL NEVER TAKE ANOTHER DIET PILL AGAIN

I like that idea. I myself have 75 to lose. The Patient Advocate at for MIBC where i will be having surgery had the same goal 80lbs she reached her goal weight in 8-9 months, she looks great. So yes i think it is worth it. 75lbs is still a lot of weight to lose.

Dee Dee I dont have any advise (2b banded 9/2005) But I just wanted to wish you luck, I share you fears and excitement! joy ((hugs))

Thanks for posting this, I have my psych eval on 8/31.

OMG .... I am with you on that one. She said she did it with Pilaties(sp). there is not that much pilaties in the world, it would help but she did have something done. Congrats on your new band!

Welcome Dancer! Good luck & keep us posted!

Sorry to butt in but I have also heard about smaller port sizes. I am 5'1" 200 will i need a smaller port. med frame

Chris S I got "fixed" last year after my 2nd boy so no more babies for me unless God and the stork get together(smile)

siva1 thanks hon, I swear im gonna get fired from "chatting" on this forum soo much i cant help it though! This is great...not alot of people know about this in my life, and no one at work ( they would ask toooo many question and grill me everyday).

Yes that was Greys Anatomy. Its a great show I have discovered during the re-runs this summer. They did end up "reversing" it kinda but the docs said that she was going to have problems for the rest of her life getting nutrition etc. When i saw the scars i thought it was lap band because the scars are so similar! great show!

Thanks...you guys are great! I'll definitely share these with my BF, I’m sure he will be relieved.

Silva1 I went to the info session on 7/9. I picked the Saturday afternoon session. I checked in a waited in what looked like a hallway with chairs. It was a pretty full house about 50 people. We were introduced to Michelle the patient coordinator, Nicole the dietitian, Jodi the patient advocate ( she has the band and lost 80lbs her goal weight) and of course the Dr’s. Dr Horgan is not all business he answered all of the questions we had and he is very witty too. I like that he is no nonsense he said “ if this does not work for you then you are not working the band”. I signed up for a consult right after the session. I had to wait until 8/5 for my consult. I got there kinda late, I had to take the Metra and a cab to get there and traffic was crazy. When I got there about 4:20 I could tell everyone was getting ready to pack up and go (it was a Friday, so who isn’t ready to leave early) Anyway I got weighed EEK! Had my BP taken, etc. Then Michelle came in to ask me about insurance, I told her I was a self pay then we moved on to meet the Dr. Dr Horgan was on vacation so I met with his associate cant remember his name but we talked for about ½ hr. He agreed that I was a good candidate and from there sent me to the dietitian. By then she was ready to leave but did stay to talk to me briefly about my diet now and after the band. Well the all checked off on my chart (required) so next is the psych eval on 8/31 I have an afternoon appt so I would have more time and not feel rushed. The receptionist said after the psych eval I would set up an appt for my pre-op testing and from there it would be about 2 weeks before my surgery date! That’s fast, but if feel prepared. I was thinking I would do it in Jan, you know to start the new year but I want to use this as a tax deduction for this year. So in the mean time I am researching financing companies and trying not to go crazy thinking/ obsessing about this. 125lbs here I come! joy