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Wishing you an easy surgery, a restful recovery, and a wonderful rest of your life! Looking forward to hearing how it went when you're up to it.

We bow to your wisdom oh KatWoman! When I read your analogy it was an AHA moment for sure!

Poor you Brandy! But I would have LOVED to have been a fly on the wall when they graded the results!!!!!!!!! They may have been a bit scared to ask you to come in again!

Poor you Brandy! But I would have LOVED to have been a fly on the wall when they graded the results!!!!!!!!! They may have been a bit scared to ask you to come in again!

I'm with you girl! I hope my Dr asks me some funny questions, cause a lot of waiting aroudn to be approved isn't veryfunny!

Yuk! 4 hours! Well, guess I gotta do what I gotta do. I'm not nervous about the Psych Eval, but would rather not spend 4 hours doing it. But if it gets me closer, well bring it on!!!

Thank you. It seems like I've waited forever to put some dates on my signature likes others have! Looks like you'll be having your surgery the day I go for my testing. I'll be thinking of you!

Hi Everyone, just a little excited here. My bariatric coordinator called, and Febuary 25th I will have my Psych Eval, then afterwards I go to the Baritric Center for my eval with the nutritionist, and have my bariatric eval. So I'm another step closer to being in Bandalandia! Melinda:smile:

Hang in there Ruth. I'm still in the waiting process, but have had surgery before, and know it can be a rough night before. I like the idea of bath, candles, and music. Do you have any lavendar essential oil? Or frankincense (if you don't have any heart trouble) put a few drops on a tissue and breath in when you feel nervous. It will all be over, and you'll be in Bandalandia!

Good for you! Keep it up.

Mary you look fantastic!

Congratulations to all who have their surgery behind them!

Congratulations! Always good to hear from fellow Hoosiers. Way to go!

How nice to hear from everyone working on getting their surgery, and WAHOO to Tracy and her sister for having theirs. Please keep us posted on your slimming!

:lol:Nice to meet you Ronna. What a precious little family it sounds like you have! Bet you are proud of your daughter and all her hard work. I've been married 7 years, to a real sweetheart. We don't have any little ones, well we do have furry little ones who you can see in the picture. They are Squeakers (the bigger one) and Harry. Good to have someone closer to home to go through this with. We have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and they seem to have good bariatric benefits. I dropped off my packet to the Drs office last Monday, so now waiting to hear for my one on one with the surgeons. Have you been to a seminar yet? Keep me posted. Nice to have some warmer weather huh?

There's a Dr Allen in Louisville, I think he works out of Norton's. Also look at St Mary and Elizabeth. I'm from the sunny side of the river, and they are doing lapband at Clark Memorial now.

So sorry Mary. Where's my mind. Here's one I copy/pasted it for you. Hope it's not too late! AMPLE LETTER FROM PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL LETTERHEAD (Date) RE: (Patient’s Name) (Date of Birth) Dear Dr. Pleatman: Mr./Mrs./Ms. (Name of Patient) has been a patient of mine for ___ years. The patient is (height) and weighs (weight in lbs.) with a BMI of ____. The patient has been excessively overweight for (period of time) and having attempted and been unsuccessful at many different methods of weight loss, would certainly benefit from Bariatric surgery. In addition to morbid obesity, the patient is suffering from the following co-morbid conditions: (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, ASHD, exertional dyspnea, urinary incontinence, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, PVD, shortness of breath, etc.) **The patient has tried many methods of weight loss including diet pills (SPECIFIC DATES & LENGTH OF TIME) with (# of pounds lost and whether it was regained or not), Physician administered diets for (SPECIFIC DATES & LENGTH OF TIME) with (# of pounds lost and whether it was regained or not), etc. The patient is limited due to his/her co-morbidities in the ability to exercise but has tried (LIST ALL ATTEMPTS AND AN SUCCESSES OR REGAINING OF WEIGHT). Family medical history is positive for (e.g. Obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, etc.) I feel that my patient would benefit greatly from bariatric surgery as a tool to help lose the excess weight, lessen the co-morbidities and regain a more healthful life. Sincerely, Maybe something like this....:frown:

Did your Dr's appointment go well? I received my letter from my PCP, the one I did, Friday afternoon. Dropped my packet off to the Bariatric Coordinator this morning. So hope to hear from the surgeons within two weeks.

Here's a link that might be useful Mary. Melinda

Hi ChaCa I'm from Southern Indiana as well. What kind of dog is in your photo? We have 2 maltepoos, Squeakers and Harry. I went to a seminar at Clark beginning of January, have received my letter from PCP, and tomorrow will drop off my packet to the bariatric coordinator.

Precious, precious, precious

Hi Everyone I'm Melinda, 43, married 7 year to a wonderful man from England. We have 2 maltepoos, thus the picture. I received the letter from my family Dr saying he approves me having the lapband. I'll take my packet Monday to the hospital, and should hear from the surgeon's office within a couple of weeks to meet with him. I'm nnnnervous and excited. Maybe you felt the same way about your procedure

I did read that study. Very interesting.

Hello Everyone I'm Melinda, and today I received the letter from my PCP to submit along with my package to the Bariatric Coordinator. Since I was about 6 I've struggled with my weight, but over the last several years it's been out of control. I've lost and gained who knows how many times. Now that I have my letter from my PCP, I'm beginning to get nnnervous. :rolleyes2: I was diganosed with Type 2 diabetes late November, had a calf tear in December, one of many injuries that is probably weight related. I so want to feel better, and am hoping this surgery will be the tool for doing so. I'm one who has to talk about how I'm feeling, and you all are so very thoughtful, and supportive, that I'm wanting to feel that support from those of you who have or who are walking in my shoes. I'm married to a precious man, he's British, very loving. We have two dogs, maltepoos, Squeakers, and Harry, and they are so much fun, and oh so loyal. I'll be tuning in and keeping you up to date! Looking forward with you to Good Health!

I am pre-op, and decided to quit my pop habit now. Every morning started with a stop to get a Polar Pop of Diet Pepsi, then switched to Diet Dr Pepper, interlaced with Water...Well, I'm happy to report, I've not had a pop since Wednesday! I've had my moments, especially in the morning. For now I am drinking unsweetened ice tea. Which makes my very British hubby shudder, he doesn't understand why anyone would want ice tea! But he is being VERY supportive of my decision. So for me, it's a HUGE deal to give up carbonated drinks, but I try to think, this is one step I can do NOW to get ready for the surgery.