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This is good to read! I am about to start my pre=op trying to set my mind for my revision and sleeve on the 13th. I know what needs to be done I was very successful witht he band the first 5 yrs even though I could never be completely filled and got stuck constantly. I know the band has to go, I just pray there are no complications with the surgery and the sleeve.

January 13th for me! I'm a revision from the Lap Band Can't wait to get that out of me!

This is good! Glad you started this post maybe we can get it started up again. I personally have been busy doing things and that's why I've been away. But you are right we need to be here for one another.!

I'm in the Weddington Matthews area. Starting up a support group tonight is the orientation. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Monday every month. If anyone wants more info let me know

Customer service is so important! Be sure to tell the Dr he may not even know that they are treating patients like that.

Hi How exciting for you! Welcome!

Hi gang, I've been missing in action for quite a while due to my work. But I'm back!! I had my surgery done by Dr Voellinger. He has a very good program both pre-op and post-op. It takes a while to go throught he process but I think he's worth it. Where is everyone from? I'm in the Weddington area I would like to start a local support group around here if any of you are interested. Monthly SEB, Dr Voellingers office has a support group that meets at Presby on I think the second Saturday of the month.

Oh Sherry I'm so sorry. At least now you know why you've been feeling this way. You never know, miracles still happen perhaps when your unfilled it will go back into place it has happened to others. Don't give up hope!

Sherry I hope your UGI goes well today please let us know asap. I have a fill on the 11th. Not sure what to make of the throat thing but we'll see. Feel better Betty! Was it Betty or Pat that make THOUSANDS of Christmas cookies a few years ago?

Wow Sherry sorry your still having such trouble! I still have the lump in my throat but it isn't as bad as it was before my thyroid surgery. I am axious to hear how it goes with the tests. Does Patty in CA still post? How about Beanie?

As far as insurance goes, it depends on your employers agreement with the isurance company as to weather or not they will cover the band. Then if they do cover it they go by BMI if your BMI is under 35 they will not even consider you for the surgery. 35-40 you may qualify if you have any illness due to being over weight. 40 and above, they most of the time just go with BMI. I was too chicken to do any other surgery the band is 10 time safer than anyother WLS out there. For me that was all I needed to hear. Good luck!

Well I'm 3 yrs out and just had my thyroid removed so I may not be the best one to tell you that it regulates itself. I am cold alot I have a blanket on most all the time. As far as sleeping and waking up goes. I have more energy so I do wake up earlier. I just lost my job, but I plan on continuing to get up early and ride my stationary bike or do wii fit. I have also heard that exercising even for 20 minutes late in the day helpd with sleeping.

Sounds like your doing great. Ice packs or heating pads always helped me with the incision pain. Welcome to band land!

didn't want to lose my post! Anyway we had relatives fly over from Norway and she even got a letter from the King of Norway and the USA. It was a great party and wonderful to see all of my family. Sorry I didn't call you we were up and down really fast. I have been baking and decorating cakes over the past several months. Really enjoying it. Now I will be doing more I guess. I may even take a decorating class. I can't catch up but I'm back now and look forward to the future with you guys!!

Long long longggg time since I've been here! How is everybody? I was working for a company and got canned last Thrusday. Can't talk about it because I am sire there are spies out there!!! I enjoyed helping people very much. But now that door is closed and it is time to open a new door. My boss had it out for me from day one and she got her way..lol..so she thinks! God is good! I've had my thyroid out end of August had an unfil before that and am slowly getting filled up again. I have gained about 30 pounds but that won't last long. I am motivated to move on heal all my wounds and be ready for whatever is next! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Eileen my Grandmother turned 100 on the 20th of this month. She and my grandfather put Oaklnad on the map because of The Hansen House which is now Portabello's. My family and I flew up for her birthday party. We had it at the resturant the only thing that looks the same is the fireplace in the front room