julieplunk

Hi Kim ,

I am in Alvarado, Texas which is South of Fort Worth. I am about an hour from Medical City Dallas. I would love to get together at least once a month for a group meeting. I think that would be great. I don't mind traveling.. Here is my personal email .. DAngelbaby2395@aol.com .. Email me with your info and I will give you mine as well.. Look forward to talking to you real soon ..

have a great day !

Hello Everyone !

Thank you soo much for all your imput and support.. Today has been a rough day for me. I think I over did it yesterday and I am having quite a it of pain and discomfort today. I am taking my gas X as often as directed and it has been my saving grace as far as gas pain is concerned. You are right about the port location. I think that is where I feel the most discomfort at this point. I am still on liquids and I have started on solid liquids very slowly. I am having a hard time keeping my calories up also because I am scared to over do it because the last thing I want to do it vomit .. I hear that is very painful.. How do you know when you are full ??? I think I will start my protien shakes tomorrow when I wake up and see how that goes tomorrow. I will be four days post op.. I think I am still in shock.. I feel like I am living a dream still. This has been the best experience of my entire life other then when my daughter was born and I would highly recomend it to anyone who is looking for a better way of life and is tired of being sick and tired.. Although I am still feeling kinda crummy I feel that my life has taken a new turn and I am soo excited to see what the future holds.. I am in Alvarado , Texas btw and I am willing to travel to a support group and would love to share my story in hopes that others will know that you are never alone out there and there is always someone that is where you are or has been where you have been as well. I am soo thankful for lapband.com because this website gives me the support that I need to stay on this positive road to recovery.. Thank you all Very much !!

I love you all !!

How do I set up my tickler .. for my weight loss ??

Hello Everyone !

Just wanted tp check in and let everyone know that my surgery was a great success. Dr. Jay and his wonderful staff have been soo supportive and helpful. I am very sore and still adjusting to the band and eating very little but I think I am doing as well as to be expected. I have already lost 9 pounds and I am excited.. I am looking forward to a wonderful road to recovery and would highly recomend this surgery for anyone who is looking for a new way of life..

Hello Everyone!

It has been a while since I have posted and I wanted to update and all the exciting things going on..

I have been approved for the lapband. I am having surgery on Tuesday, January 17th . I want to thank you Spyr for referring me to Dr. Jay. He is awesome and his staff is wonderful. Everything has gone very smoothly. I can't believe I got in and got approved that quick.. I started my liquids on Tuesday and I am hanging in there but it sucks. I know it is all for the best though and I am very determined and I have lots of will power. I have lost 50 lbs to date and I am on my way to a new life.. I will keep everyone posted on my progress..

Good Day to all !

Hey Everyone !

I got an appt. with Dr. Jay. It is on Dec 8th at 12:30 .. I am soo excited . I will let you know how it goes ..

thank you Stephanie .. I have applied and I will let you know what happens .. My credit is really bad so keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for me ..

Spydr- I just got home from the seminar. I am soo excited ! I am very impressed with Dr. Jay and his staff. They were really helpful and answered all my questions. I am going to call tomorrow and schedule my first appointment . I will keep you posted and let you know how it goes .. I do know right now that I have to have my gall bladder removed first and then I will be banded after that .. I can't wait ... How are you doing ? When did were you banded and how are things going?

Keep in touch .. Talk to you soon !

Here are names and numbers that I thought might be helpful to those of us that can't seem to get anywhere with insurance companies or those of us who don't have any insurance at all .. I hope this information can help someone who is struggling to get banded so that they can have there life back such as I am ..

Good Day to all !

these are the financial resources that Dr. Jay's coordinater .. Jennifer sent to me yesterday and I have already gotten pre approvals back .. I just need a co signer and I am approved ... I hope this helps you ..

Hang in there and everything will work out for the best.. Keep the faith !

Have a Great day !

I have the names of several patient finance companies that I would be more then happy share with you ..

If you will email me directly I can forward the information to you ..

marknjulieplunk@netzero.net

Have a Great day !

Julie

If anyone needs info on patient financing I have some info for you ... email me and I will gladly share it with you ..

I am sooo excited !!! I just talked to Dr. Jay's office and they are having a seminar tonight ... I am going ! They also accept medicaid with a 2000.00 deposit which covers fills and everything forever .. I see the light now ... I think my prayers have been answered ..

Good Day to all !

I called Dr . Maese today and I am going to the seminar on Thursday .. they told me that medicaid doesn't cover the lap band surgery but I called medicaid and they said they do if it is medically necassary. .. I am still researching this issue and I will keep you up dated as I find out more info ..

does he accept medicaid ?

I am also new to band land and I am having a hard time finding a doctor that will accept medicaid .. I am getting frustrated more and more as I keep running into road blocks .. I am keeping the faith though as I know this surgery is the best thing that will ever happen to me .. I appreciate all the info that I have received and am always looking for more ..

I live in Texas btw ..lol

thank you very much ... I called them today and they said that medicaid doesn't cover the lap band surgery .. I called medicaid and they told me they do if it is deemed medically necessary .. I am getting soo frustrated !!! Grrrr ...

I am going to another seminar this thursday so we will see what happens..

I will keep you posted

Take care and have a good day !

Julie

thank you very much !!

I have called and checked with medicaid and they will pay as long as the doctor accepts medicaid , I just need to find a doctor now .. I am determined that I am going to have this surgery so that I can have my life back and I will not stop until I reach my goal..

Dr Maese's office in Dallas accepts Medicaid for Lap-Band. Just FYI. His full name is Dr. Fred Maese. I don't have the #, but he is on Sherry Lane in Dallas, TX. Hope this helps someone. Have a great Thanksgiving.

thank you sooo much ... I am going to call him first thing Monday Morning .. Do you know if he is accepting new patients at this time ??

Does Dr. Jay accept medicaid ?

I am currently on medicaid awaiting an answer as to whether or not I am going to get disability. I am 27 yrs old. I am married and I have a 10 yr old daughter. I currently weigh 379 lbs and I am 5"0" . I have been diagnosed with morbid obesity, CHF , sleep apnea , gall bladder disease, and I am on 3 liters of oxygen. I am currently under the care of the care of my primary care physician and he suggested the lap band precedure for long term weight loss... I feel that without this surgery I will be cheated out of a normal life .. I am desperate .. please help....

I am currently on Medicaid in Texas and it is to my understanding that if you have co morbidities associated with morbid obesity that medicaid will cover bariatric surgery because they consider it a medically necessary .. I am currently looking for a doctor that will accept medicaid will keep you posted..