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Hello..has anyone used Dr Lomax out of Peoria, IL for plastic surgery?

Yes, seeing a doctor who does a couple different procedures is an excellent idea. I had the band because I was afraid of the bypass surgery. But I realize now there's very little to be afraid of with either of them. Either way there will be alot of changes in your life, and 99% of them will be to the good.

Surgery 07.15.08, down 42 pounds. Thank Goodness!

My doc says I can eat regularly before and after.

At my pre-op class & 3 month check up/seminar they talked about it. Said it usually starts around 3 months & ends about 9 months. Meeting the protein and water requirements is helpful. They suggested a few OTC vitamins (Biotin maybe) & some shampoos that can be bought at Walgreens or from a stylist. For me, I see extra shedding espcially when shampooing/conditioning. But I see it as short term & a small price to pay. Good Luck!

Your body is adjusting to it's new weight loss. Keep on track & pounds will start to drop off again. It will all be okay.

I was self pay also. It took 4 1/2 months from seminar to surgery. The doctor was hard to get into (5 weeks after seminar) and the pulmonologist (required testing) was another 5 weeks to get in to. After that, surgery was scheduled a month after I had the testing completed. It was a good time to think about things. Good Luck!

For me, during the meal isn't as bad as after the meal. My doc's rules are 90 minutes after a meal. I usually pop some sugar free lifesavers or gum to help cleanse my palette & add some saliva to my mouth.

Good Luck tomorrow! I was banded 07.15.08 and had to stay overnight also & I'm glad I did. I had a good recovery. I've been really pleased w/ my results (down 33 lbs) and I haven't had any troubles. LBT has helped me alot. It helped me fill in alot of the blanks. Here's to you. Congratulations.

My coworkers, at least to my face, have been pretty decent. Today, we were talking about things I have had to give up (like soda). She said it would be too hard for her to give things up. I said that sometimes it is hard, but reminded her that being fat is hard.

I also was excited & told all my close people (family & friends). Everyone in my family was very supportive. My thin friends were also supportive. I was suprised that my overweight friends were not supportive...at first. I think they got used to the idea & when they knew I was going to do it they got on the bandwagon. They also were afraid of change & taking a look at their own lifestyles. I'm down 25 lbs & they seem to be happy for me.

I'm another one struggling w/ the same scenario. My BMI was 41 pre-op. I lost 10 on the pre-op diet & another 12 since surgery, but that also was in the first 2 weeks. Now I just wait for the scale to move-and it doesn't. I'm trying hard to just maintain.

I was a self pay so I didn't have to do the 6 month weight loss program, but it still took me 4 1/2 months from seminar to surgery. It took about a month to get in to see the surgeon for the first time. After I was cleared for surgery w/ the preop testing I had to wait another month because my Dr was already booked a month out. It was a good opportunity to prepare myself.

I had surgery on Tuesday and went back to work (desk job) on Friday. On Saturday I was tired, but felt ok. On my 3rd day post-op (Friday) I started pureed protein. I was not hungry the first week, but by the 2nd week I was getting there. I did not have alot of pain. My gas pains were an aching across my back. I took the Vicadin for just a couple days. Good luck!

I hear ya, jbflorida. Mine was $15,400. My insurance did pick up alot of the pre-op appointments & testing, but there was probably another $400 out of my pocket for that, too. Are you able to turn your expenses in on your income taxes? I plan on doing that.