NurseTeresa

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Seems like things have been pretty quiet on here lately. Hope all is doing well. Penny....how are you recovering? Hope things are back on track for you and that the soreness is gone or at least almost gone.

Penny sorry that I just now saw the posting. I have not had computer access so I missed it all. Actually I was off of work and hope that you have good care and are healing wonderfully. If you would like I can email you my phone number in a private message that way you can feel free to call me with any questions or if you need any help or just someone to bounce things off of. Again accept my apology...my pc is down and I am actually at the library right now trying to catch up on things. Welcome to BANDLAND Gurl! Congratulations to you and your new life ahead!

Yes Penny that was me. I so wondered if that was you. I am still waiting for the office to get back with me to see if they can do an exp. lap on me at time of banding. I have lysis of adheasions to my belly from my hysterectomy and 17 lb tumor removal last nov. If they can get it approved that way my out of pocket expense will be dooable. Otherwise I will remain fat for several more years. I am saving and have been but our insurance sucks and it will cost me between 5-9 thousand for my portion. Keep me posted. Most all of Dr Siddiquis patients spend the night. There have only been a few who insisted on going home. Jess...is it priemer fitness that you go to? Maybe one day soon I will be able to make it back there. My schedule sucks right now.

Penny what did you think of the meeting yesterday? When is your appt set up for Dr Siddiqui? I was there also at the meeting with a fellow nurse that I work with. I am trying to get things worked out so that I can get my surgery a little cheaper then what my insurance charges by having lysis of adheasion surgery at the same time. So keep your fingers crossed for me please. Keep me posted on your date etc.

Dr Curry is in cincinnati. You can look him up on here even. Here he is known as DrC. He is a very pleasant person to talk to. Great surgeon as well.

I know several banded patients who were able to deliver natural without any complications.

Penny glad to hear that it is coming down finally! Its about time huh? Bet your feeling better with it not being as high too. Bet you'll be fine in time for your surgery. Keep us posted.

Missmonas I do know that Dr Trace Curry does fills for mexican banded patients. Also from what all that other dr from Syncrony was saying in this posting...their office does also. He however was unsure of the cost. I would call both and see what they charge etc. I do know of many patients banded by Dr Curry......all very happy. As for the other group mentioned....I do not know anyone who has been banded by them. Hope it helps. Jazzywoman.....I love downtown cincinnati when it snows....use to date a nurse that lived smack downtown in a highrise and loved the view. lol

Good I am glad that you are still planning on going. Good luck with the b/p meds. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in any way!

Penny I would still go to your informational meeting on feb 6th. By the time your in to see the dr and have everything else done your blood pressure should be down to where it wont be an issue to have him sign off. Besides the surgery itself and the weightloss will make your b/p drop quickly. Keep us posted as to how your blood pressure issues are going. Did he prescribe you an antihypertensive medication?

Thats fantastic! I would love to be there and be your nurse. Just keep me posted on how things are going. Janet the bariatric coordinator can also check and see if I am working that day and then they can make sure that I work and am assigned to take care of you. They have even had me come in on my days off to take care of banded patients.

Congratulations on your nsv! What a wonderful feeling it must be!

Jess...hope to see you thee sometime soon. However this past week has been total hell with my asthma.....just call me wheezzzzzzzzie lol Penny...did you know that they are having two info sessions in jan so that way you wont have to wait til feb 6th? The date is 1/16 at 5:30-7pm. Just got some information in the mail today.

RB99JABB It is so nice to meet you. I work at Good Sam and take care of the post banded patients. Dr Siddiqui is fantastic. I have attended his meeting and they also just started a support class for the banded patients. I am saving my money to be banded. He is the person that will band me. Unfortunately our insurance isnt the best at the hospital and it is very expensive for us to be banded or any gastric surgery for that point. Let me know if you have any questions. Our bariatric rooms are beautiful. I can try and attend the meeting with you if you would like. As long as I dont work that night. The nights I work and we have banded patients I am the one that does all the post op education to make sure any questions are answered before the patient goes home. Good luck and congratulations on your decision to be banded and start a new healthy life this year. Again, any questions please feel free to ask. I will do all I can to help. Jess...When do you go to Primere fitness to work out? I am a member there but havent been there in a while I hate to work out alone. Congratulations in your weightloss so far!

Congratulations! Yes you are right that is what meds are for. Along with the walking and drinking!