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samsu88

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  1. I sit here reading all of the blogs on here and all of the crazy medical crap people have to go through for their insurance to even consider them for bariatric surgery and I can only think that it is a complete waste of time! Save yourself time and money and just to go Tijuana and get banded by Dr. Pompa. I paid $5000 for a total package. I didn't have to screw with insurance crap, thousands of dollars worth of tests or all of the maybies that come with the insurance hassle. They were awesome over there. They treat you like royalty and the package includes everything including all of your fills. I hate reading the blogs of people who want and need the surgery so badly but their insurance treats them like someone trying to cheat the system. Do insurance companies not realize how much this surgery can save them in the long run?!?! This kind of crap is exactly what's wrong with our country right now. Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox now but I wish I could find a way to help the people who are struggling so hard to get approved.

  2. Revisions

    · samsu88 · 01/20/10 03:55 AM

    After trying numerous times to fill my band the second time my dr decided it was twisted so I had to go in and have port revision surgery. It went pretty well except that they gave me some pain meds on an empty stomach so I threw up ALOT!! That sucked but after a few days of being extremely sore I was fine. Things are going much better now. I've lost another 10 pounds and am on my way! Thank goodness. The doctor said that the band was empty when he filled it during surgery. I have really noticed a difference in eating now! I can't eat very much at all now and I've learned what sliming is too...YUCK!! Oh well, I've started working out again and things are on the right track so I guess we'll see how it goes from now on...to be continued!

  3. Next fill

    · samsu88 · 12/20/09 02:09 AM

    Well, I go in for my 2nd fill on Monday. I'm a little nervous since the 1st one was kinda hard. My port is crooked so the Dr had to go in at an angle to get it. It was quite painful. I hope this one is easier! I also hope I feel more restriction with this one. I've hit a plateau, darn it! Had a rough couple of weeks. The dog died, had a big fight with a family member and work sucked. Time to get back on track. Stress is still a kicker!

  4. No More Meds!!!

    · samsu88 · 11/01/09 06:55 PM

    Just a note of good news!!!! After going to the doctor and having labs done this last week I have been taken off of all diabetic medications and my cholesterol medication!!! YAY!!! I am sooooo excited! This was part of the reason I wanted to have the surgery done. Not only was I very over weight but I just hated being on meds and thinking I was going to be on them for the rest of my life. My doctor is thrilled with my weight loss (a little over 30 pounds) and with my lab results. Now I begin preparing for my first fill on Nov 9th! I can't wait since my appitite has been rather healthy. Thank goodness I am working out every other day. Maybe I should be working out more but time is a problem. I am a little nervous about the fill. Does it hurt?? My port site gets sore sometimes, especially when I wear jeans and they rub there. i have noticed that all my jeans are loose which helps but I'm hoping that place gets less sore over time. Does it?? Should I be on liquids only before the fill? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

  5. Stitches and questions!

    · samsu88 · 10/12/09 09:23 PM

    I still have one stitch that hasn't dissolved completely. It's been 4 weeks and I was wondering if I should just try and pull it out?? It is very pokey. Also, my appitite has returned and I was wondering if any of you have taken an appitite suppresor to help with that? My first fill isn't until November and I want to make sure I am still losing weight. I have started exercising everyday and I know that will help. Any advise out there??

  6. I'm done!!

    · samsu88 · 09/19/09 03:58 AM

    I just wanted to let you all know I got banded on Sept. 11th. Everything went very well. I was amazed about how nice everything was in Tijuana. Dr. Pompa was great! The whole staff there was very nice and professional. When I was released, we went shopping at Revolutionary Blvd and then the next day we went to the beach at Rosalito. It was soooo beautiful there! It really was a good experience!:tongue_smilie:

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