54Shirley

I Have both, and it covers 3 different types of WLS. go on Medicare.com and choose the government site. You can scroll down, and find their Bariatric surgery, and read what it covers in their coverage. Or give them a call, and they will tell you. But yes it is covered. I would hope you have something to pick up the 20% when it comes to Dr. visits.

As far as I know yeah. So was other things like shrink, Physical therapist, Internal Medicine. If that's all you got, then that's pretty good.

Make sure you do your Protein shakes,,, they will help kill the hunger beast. Even some help helps. Keep focused.:juggle: Shirley.

Thanks allot...

They call it your LAST SUPPER. But trust me,, you will get use to it. :success1:

I walk , but I can't walk far. Both knees are artificial. So my Orth Doc. told me no exercise at all... Just walk. That didn't go over well with my WLSurgeon. Like I told him, If he says walk that;s what I'm doing. He checked with a Ortho guy that he knew, and was told "that was very good advice. So that's my story, and I'm sticking to it ! The good part is IT WORKS!

They called me today, and said they were sorry ( A GAS CARD WOULD HELP! YA NO !) Anyway I go back next Thursday to meet him, and get a little fill. After that it will be up to the N P to see me when I feel I need a fill.

Times are bad, and if they are o.k., then give them away.

Thanks to you all...

Never got the chance to meet him..... He had emergency surgery. So that was a waisted trip. 108 miles one way then another back, but no Doc... At least I filled out a chart and got weighed. Now I need to learn how to move that TURTLE... Any body know how?

I brought down my summer cloths to swap out my winter cloths here in Michigan. I found some Capri's that I wore last summer that were to big. Now yes they tie, so I could have looked like I was wearing a potato sack this summer , but,,,,, I don't think so. So I dug a little deeper in my box, and found summer cloths from when I lost weight the first time. I'm glad I kept all of them. I went from a size 32 to a 22/24. Now some people are starting at where I ended up. But what a difference in looks, and nice colors instead of Black, Grey, and Navy. I found Yellows, Mint, Khaki, and well you get the idea. They look nice. Just thought I would share the good news instead of vent.

Look for a Center of Excellence in Bariatrics, in your area. Just a good tip.

It sure does feel good ! Up North in Michigan where we live, you have a lot of women who are retired, and they have gotten heavy. You can go to Kmarts and buy up to a 4x. So these cloths in a second hand store, will go like wild fire, and will be put to good use. When I lost the weight before I donated everything I had. So I had to re-buy for myself. I'm glad to see it go.

Thanks ! I got my fingers crossed on this one.

Thanks ! I appreciate that.

I brought down my summer cloths to swap out my winter cloths here in Michigan. I found some Capri's that I wore last summer that were to big. Now yes they tie, so I could have looked like I was wearing a potato sack this summer , but,,,,, I don't think so. So I dug a little deeper in my box, and found summer cloths from when I lost weight the first time. I'm glad I kept all of them. I went from a size 32 to a 22/24. Now some people are starting at where I ended up. But what a difference in looks, and nice colors instead of Black, Grey, and Navy. I found Yellows, Mint, Khaki, and well you get the idea. They look nice. Just thought I would share the good news instead of vent. Shirley.

Since I moved, it was hard to find a New Surgeon. But I did find one, and I meet him today. I hope he accepts me as a patient, because I need to have a surgeon, but they only like success stories. So they will take pictures, and weigh me. I hope we hit it off good, and he is impressed with the weight loss, as time goes on. Also I am due for a fill. Hope I get one.

GA_googleFillSlot("LBT-TextAd05"); Dr. Kuri & AssociatesChoose Latin American Lap-Band® Pioneer, Dr. Kuri. Twice the experience, half the price of most US surgeons. LapBandSurgery.com Since I moved, it was hard to find a New Surgeon. But I did find one, and I meet him today. I hope he accepts me as a patient, because I need to have a surgeon, but they only like success stories. So they will take pictures, and weigh me. I hope we hit it off good, and he is impressed with the weight loss, as time goes on. Also I am due for a fill. Hope I get one. Shirley.

I will see tomorrow if he wants to change this 4cc band in to a newer model. Also if he will continue to see me as a patient. I hope so ! I been busting my butt trying to do all the right stuff. So far for me today,,, "IT PAYED OFF BIG TIME" I got my summer cloths out, and shorts were a 32 Now that's big. I went into different cloths that I kept, as I was losing weight the first time. I sure am glad I kept them. I am in a 22/24 and some gorgeous colors for the summer. Not to mention,,, I don't look to bad neither. Should be a nice summer, If this Dr. takes me on. I'm almost tempted to take a pair of Capri pants down with me, just in case he don't believe it. Shirley.

You bet ya ! But wait until you get over the old you, and CELEBRATE :party: the new you. Trust me,,,, that will happen to.

We are suppose to wear light clothing, like summertime clothing. If you can't cause it's winter here in Michigan. We are given a gown to were, and all the heavy cloths come off. Otherwise light cloths, shoes come off, and pockets are emptied before we get weighed. Once weighed you get dressed to see the Dr....

mine is set up for 4oz. at a shot, but if I do 4oz, I feel uncomfortable. So I measure 3 and deal with it. Otherwise I was always told that I was just to sensitive. So if I eat 4 oz. I have to chase that down with water.

About the super dry mouth (FOR SURE !) They can't give you water, so if they can't,,,,, ask for a wet washcloth for your mouth. They should be able to give you that.

Good Luck ! Shirley.

It;s not bad ! The Kidney stone removal might have been more painful. (depending on how it was done,) Remember it's like a small belt with a balloon that fits on like a zip tie. I have had Dental work that was far more painful.... That is the truth too! You will be fine. Just remember as you are going in to the surgery room that now you are ready for your new life ! When you wake up, it begins ! So good health to you, and looking forward to hearing from you. Just asking,,,,, Have you seen it on youtube? If not you might want to see it. It is interesting. I made sure I watched a tape given to me from Lap Band threw my Dr... I wanted to see what I was getting in to. Glad I did. Shirley