beversman

Welcome to the Indiana corner! I am having my surgery in Ohio (ssshhh) dont tell... ha -- but I am lving in the the middle of a corn field the rest of the time. That's Indiana for you. So, 119 pounds? How'd you do it Buffy?

I completely understand. My family keeps telling me "if" I do decide to have the surgery that they will be there for me, BUT they are giving me the guilt trip from hell until it happens... You know they mean the best. However, it would make this so much easier if they would just be a bit supportive. My husband recently left me... so my family feels I am not in a good spot to make this decision. When do they want us to make the decision?? If we are ready, what else is there to wait for? Do they want us to wait until we are already soooo obese or sick that we MUST to have the sugery?? I personally would like to be able to make the choice to do it. There is no "good" time. They will hate the idea as much later as they do right now. That I am sure. So, yes... there is at least one other person here (me) That knows how hard it is to deal with the family reaction. --Brandi

try Care Credit... www.carecredit.com They are a low rate credit card ONLY for medical expense. The doctor's office you go to (I recommend Trace Curry through Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, OH) should have a finance plan you can apply for. www.thebanddoctor.com (Dr. Curry's web site) I know Dr. Curry's office does. You can have secured or unsecured lines of credit. (subject to approval of course) I was fortunate enough that the Care Credit covered all of mine. You can apply online and over the phone. The cost for the Lap Band plus a year of follow ups at Dr Currys office is $16,500.00 -- so you need at least that, depending on the office you decide to use. So, good luck. --Brandi

Nice to meet you phenry...

I think you've hit the nail on the head. That is exactly how you have to look at it. :-) thanks

I must say, to the people that keep bringing up ANIMALS. The consitution is not written to include animals. We are dicussing people. Humans. My dog I suppose has the right to bear arms? Remind me to make him a key to the gun safe. My dog posseses the freedom of speach? So, if my neighbors complain about his barking... I guess I tell them its his constitutional right? I believe my dog is a Buddist. I caught him meditating last weekend. Thank goodness for HIS first amendment right. My dog also growls loudly when I try to reclaim my newspaper from his dog house. But... Oh YES, he is protected against unreasonable searches and seizures -- So, I supposed next time I will need to bring a warrent. OK, the point here is... constitutional law does not apply to animals. New Jersey's vote had nothing to do with animals. This US law is for human beings. No clause needed. Unless we all need clarification that "Rover" can't carry a concealed weapon. If you understand the 5th amendment doesn't apply to "Fluffy" the Pomeranian, then you are cpable of understanding this vote does not apply to you marrying "Fluffy" either. gasp :omg: (ha)

HELLOOO INDIANA! ha My name is Brandi. I am from SE Indiana... very small town (blink and you miss it) I am down on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, OH... I don't know if any of you are close to me, but thought I would say hello. Good luck to those of you getting ready for surgery, and congrats to all of you who already have the band. :-) I am scheduling my surgery this next week, and can't wait to get started.

This thread makes me question doing the procedure at all... wow.

I will confirm it for a third time for you. Dr. Trace Curry. Cincinnati, OH

I am so glad to see so many logical thinking people here. Hooray New Jersey! Everyone has the right to be happy and live their life with someone they love. Life is too short to spend it passing judgement.

I will be setting up my surgery with Dr. Curry soon too. So let me know how everything goes. You are going to love him! I was very impressed after my consultation.

I am really new to the site, and even I was already worried. It is so easy to get addicted to this place. You're right. It is nice, small, and friendly. Much easier to wade through than the other sites I've seen. I love reading everything. I feel like I am going to be super prepared when my surgery date comes around. You are all very informative. Glad you're all back! I can breathe a sigh of relief now.

I'm a new one too, but welcome! This is an incredible site, and invaluable resource. You will soon get addicted. :-)

Much applause... and congratulations!! :-) I am in your same exact spot. Only I will be self paying. I also am with Dr. Trace Curry (Deaconess hospital). He is by far the most experienced Dr. in Cincinnati and this region, and his office is connected to the hospital. Nothing is done in a "clinic." It is all done through the hospital. www.thebanddoctor.com He is a great doctor to talk to for a second opinion. He does not pressure you to do anything. He completely explains things and leaves the decisions up to you. He is very informative, and in fact, he is Dr. C on THIS forum (website). He actually comes here to give all of the people advice and help. I don't see many other doctors taking time from their busy schedules to do that. He really cares about the "person" not just the "patient." That makes a huge difference when undertaking a procedure like this where you will be making frequent trips to the doctor and will only have more questions as time passes. Again, Trace Curry. Check him out. Experience is key. Good luck to you!

Hi, my name is Brandi. I am brand new to this site, 26 years old, 5' 8" and weigh 257lbs. I am lookin to talk to people who've had the surgery. My family is firmly against me proceding with the operation. Mostly becuase of the cost. Also becuase they don't want their daughter having surgery. (something which I completely understand) They also keep saying, "well, if you can eat less and lose weight WITH surgery... why can't you eat less and lose weight WITHOUT surgery?" -They keep quoting cost becuase I have to self pay. -They keep pointing out how new the procedure is. -They also want me to talk to people who've had the procedure. That's why I came here. I need feed back for them. People who've had this done long term and short term. Problems you've encountered. The benefits. I've done a ton of reading and sent my family the web-site as well. I want them to read all of this to see how positive and benefical the procedure can be for someone who truly needs it. I know this is what I want to do. I have the money. I just need their support so I can set the date.

I am from SE Indiana. I too am in the preliminary stages. I've been approved for financing and am currently just trying to convince the rest of my family that this is a good decision. All I need to do now is set a date. I found a very good doctor in Cincinnati who has preform this operation many times. His name is Trace Curry. Here is the web-site. www.thebanddoctor.com I met with him a few weeks ago, and I was very impressed. The dietition on site was a patient. She had lost 80 pounds, and was there to answer questions as somone who had the surgery and was currently living the lifestyle. They may be able to help... if you on the Eastern side of the state. Good luck with whatever you decide.