margie2u

Phyl, You are doing great! I am so proud of you and walking that far. Way to go. I just got back from that disk a gram. I have about 8 needle punctures in my back but thanks to some drug they gave me I dont remember much. Hopefully will get results tomorrow. Are you at your goal weight now?

Forgot to tell you I"m from Lyons Ks. I was banded at Overland Park.

Im a hairdresser 36 years. I have been a yo yo for a long time. I lost 100 lbs twice , even taught weight watchers for awhile. Last year I was getting ready to teach Sunday School class and I came around the corner and lost the use of my left leg. It just hung there. I was in a wheelchair for about 6 wks till the doc decided it was all in my knee and scoped it. Well it wasnt the knee but now I have pain constantly in that knee. I went to another doc and he wants my back checked out. He also said my hip is bone on bone and if I want to continue to work it has to be replaced. My primary doc said the weight loss surgery would be a good idea so I went for it. My daughter had the band 10/1/08 and has lost 73 lbs. I go tomorrow for a test that will tell if I have to have back surgery. If I do then that will have to be done also. I havent been able to work since July 3rd. It hasnt been the best year but I know its only up after this.I cling to the verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Boy , do I know that.

Hi, I just found this board. May I join you? I was banded 7/10/09. I could really use the encouragement.

Tricare- didnt need referral but did need authorization. Got it in a week.

I was banded 7/10. I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. Just liquids the day before surgery. I've lost 27 lbs and just had my second fill. I don't feel any restriction yet and can pretty much tolerate anything. I do notice I don't get that hungry like I used to.

Hi, you wont have any problem. I have arthritis and they said having less weight would be better.Tricare was great. My daughter had the surgery 10/1/08 and I had mine 4/10/09. We didn't have to do a psyche test or classes. Shes lost 74 and Ive lost 27. Hang in there. Too bad you couldn't get it in by Oct 1st. I ended up paying hardly anything since our deductible had been met. Good Luck

Hi Im Margie, I was banded 7/10 and have had 2 fills. Im now at 5ccs. I still dont feel restriction that much. I've lost 27 at my last dr appointment. The appointment was last Tues. I try not to weigh myself and let them do it when I go in. Gives me something to look forward too. I only lost 5 lbs the last time but I went in at 3 wks. The doc only put 1cc in last time because I have to have a hip replacement this month.I didnt have to do a pre-op diet, just liquids the day before. Sounds to me likle you are doing great!

Hi, I was banded 7/10/09. Dr Scott Ellison was my Doc at Overland Park Ks. I have lost 27 lbs and have had 2 fills. I'm still fighting hunger though. I know it just takes time but Im ready for some restriction. Good to find this board.