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Hi Diana, I found out last week that I will have Dr. Pacuilli. I'm psyched! Are you going to the support group meeting on the 23rd? Moe

You go girl! Let me know how you make out:) Moe

I live in Milton Mills, just down the road:) I could probably hit your house with a rock from mine:) I'll be going through Sanbornville to Cindy's for Breakfast tomorrow AM:) Moe

I called and when I spoke to Nancy she said I could call Dr. Wagner and schedule my appointment with him. I called him and he called me twice the same day to make sure we were all set. As far as I know everyone has to see the PT people. I'm hoping they will let me see the group in Rochester to save some gas, but I'll find out on the 13th:biggrin2:

Thanks Diana, I agree that it should not be an easy process. When I spoke to Nancy and she said "we wouldn't be doing you any favors if we let you have it done any sooner than the two month mark". I know she has my success in mind and commend them for it, I just get very impatient now that I finally have made up my mind:biggrin: Are you going to the support meeting in June? Thanks, Moe

Hi Ladies! I am just north of Dover in Milton. There are a few of us comparing notes on Portsmouth. i also went to the May info night. I weighed in and turned my application the day after the seminar. I just got my appointment for the 13th of June, one day shy of a month...I think they got all the applications in and most of the people I have spoken to have a summer time-frame for surgery. Just keep on them and get that appointment. Just a heads-up, the five week Behavior Modification class starts with Dr. Wagner on June 18th, I would at least see if you can start that so you wont have to wait for the next one to start. This class is not due to end until July 23rd, because Dr. Wagner is on vacation the end of June. Hope this helps and keep in touch! Moe

You read my mind, I was just coming on to pose that same question! Any of you long time banned veterans have any advise or information for the newbees? Thanks!

Eeyore you are AWESOME! It takes a strong person to get through what you are going through. you are in my prayers. Take care and I will look at your journey as inspiration as I get closer to my surgery date. YOU GO GIRL!:wink2:

That's a great reference! Thanks, I'm going to go online and order it:) Moe

Hello! They mentioned at the seminar that each insurance policy has to have the rider for the surgery. I called my insurance and asked. You could call the office or send them an email, but I think they are going to say wait until the seminar. If I talk to them, I will ask them. With most of the insurances they said if your insurance covered it, you should be all set. They did say Medicare/medicaid were not covered, but they mentioned the out of pocket cost may be higher with some insurances, but I'm not sure which ones. I looked through my packet and it doesn't mention HP. Basically it's a long answer that says I don't know, but I will ask if I get a chance:wink2:

Sounds great Trish, I sent an email to you. Good luck! Moe

Congrats! I'm in NH also waiting for my day. I just started the process and I'm hoping to have it done in July, but we will see. I've heard a lot of stories of people having to wait longer. I'm ready for a change and hoping the process moves along. Keep in touch! What hospital did you go to? I'm going through Portsmouth.

Not too many NH people here, but I know of at least two locally that have had it done and both are very glad they did it. Portsmouth seems very nice. The doctor's were at the info night and I got really great impressions of the two that were there. I am anxious to get the process going, but they said the minimum amount of time is 2 months...I am hoping to be one of the quickest to move through. We'll see though...Keep in touch and we can be great support for each other through this process:thumbup:

Hey Deb! Welcome to the LPT! I am fairly new here too! I go through Barnstead on my way to work everyday:) It's good to have another local here:thumbup: Where are you having the surgery done? I'm going through the Portsmouth office. Take care and I look forward to your posts! Moe

I've emailed a couple of times with questions, hoping I would find out a little more, but just got short answers...I figured I would give them until Tuesday and then start calling. I don't want to bug them, but my schedule late summer is a nightmare, so I have to have it before the end of July or I will probably have to wait until October and I don't want to wait anymore. I am psyched to get this going.

It's taken me so long to make the decision and now that I have I feel like on terminal hold...We'll have to keep in touch and go down this road with company:biggrin2:

I'm a photo nut and even I think once a day is tough, but once a month would be great! Good idea:)

Well there is something I have not thought of...how does that work if you get the flu? Do you have to be prescribed something every time? What happens if you vomit out of the blue? How do you stop it so you don't damage the band or your stomach?

I feel your pain PB. I have been with the same PCP for about 15 years and I will probably have to find another one because of this same issue. She is about 5' and has lost a lot of weight. When I called she gave me the local surgeons name and number, but then started telling me that all of the people she sees that have been banded have gained their weight back. I was very surprised by her reaction. I really have come to know her and I love the fact that she is honest, but she seems to be really against this. I think it goes back to so many people thinking this is the easy way out...they have no idea... Anyway, keep the faith and if it means getting a new doc so be it. We are trying to make life long changes to improve our health and if the doc gets in the way of that it's a shame. It only gives us more reason to succeed. Prove to them that it does work and that we are serious about changing our lives.

Hey Donna, I am just starting the process too. It sounds like we are very similar I have an extra inch, but the same patterns. I also have lifted this up in prayer to see if it was meant to be, but I have a hard time not pushing my own agenda! I dropped my application off over a week ago and I have not heard anything yet. I want to have the surgery done before the end of July, but I'm not sure it is going to happen that way. We'll see! Take care. Moe

Congratulations on losing 100 lbs! Good for you! I hope to be able to say that some day too:)

OMG I am still laughing:) You go girl with your 5K, even if you finish last-you still did it! Good for you:) I have no advice for you as I have not been banded yet, but I sometimes get a little freaked out by some of the posts. I try to remind myself to read as many good ones as I do scary ones:biggrin:

I'm glas you are back TS! Thank you for sharing what you are going through. I have not been banded yet, but I can learn from what you are going through before I even get banded. I have HUGE respect for you coming back and fighting for your health. GOOD FOR YOU! Keep up the fight and I am praying for you and cheering for your success!

I completely agree PennyLane! I just wish the 1 hour in person and the 2 hours with a paper and pencil could be reversed. IMHO it's easier to lie on paper than it is in person. I know they've got to find the best way that will work with everyone, but it really seems like herding cattle this way. I don't envy the doctors that have to figure it out in one hour.

Thanks Sue! I had the Pats up there, but thought if I want to actually speak to anyone, but people from New England, I'd better go with the Red Sox:) People don't realize how long we have waited to see all of the New England teams in a hunt for championships:) Go Sox and let me know if you ever have trouble getting rid of any of your seats:biggrin: LOL The seminar was fantastic and the sergeons were really nice. I weighed in the next day and am waiting for the consult now. I'm psyched! Moe