Just checking to see if there are many of us.

I'm in Overland Park. Where are you?

:confused:

Sort of good news. I have been approved since 04/29, but just received my letter after going back and forth with the insurance company. Anyway...I am approved for the procedure to be performed 06/29 with additional coverage to 07/03.

That leaves one week...how crazy is that.

I here in KC North.. I was banded on June 7th at KU Medical Center which is where I work... but I have had a great experience so far. Down 11 pounds since my surgery.

I here in KC North.. I was banded on June 7th at KU Medical Center which is where I work... but I have had a great experience so far. Down 11 pounds since my surgery.

Way to go leslie06, on the road to a better you. My choice was either KU or Malley, got in to see the surgeon with Malley faster than at KU, so went with Malley. I use to work at KU in fact eleven years quit when I got married in 2000 and moved down to the Springfield MO area. Went to work there for a Clinic associated with Cox South. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

Congrats leslie. Keep up the good work.

i have my date now....July 6th which is really cool cause my daughters 16th birthday is the 7th!!!!

Yeah!!!

Hi there!! i am new to these boards. :thumbup: I just got my surgery date today (July 13) with Dr. Malley. I am super excited but kinda nervous too. Would love to be involved in a support group!!!:biggrin:

tigermom, can I ask when you got approval from your insurance company? I too am going to Dr. Malley and just got insurance approval today....was wondering how far out they are booking surgeries at this point. I'm hoping I won't be that far behind you, but was thinking it might be closer to the end of July...hope I'm wrong.

Thanks,

KS_I actually cannot speak as a patient of Dr. Malley as I selected Dr. Hitchcock who is with Malley Surgical. That was because prior to his association with Malley Surgical he was an associate professor with KU Medical Center and I had worked there during his tenure. He was actually a bariatric surgeon with Shawnee Mission, prior to Malley Surgical, teaching KU Interns. So I knew his 25+ years in bariatric surgery would be helpful to me with my health conditions. But I will say I have heard nothing but praise regarding Dr. Malley. To me this is a great group. Now I had my surgery at New Hope Surgical Center as an out patient. Was scheduled for the surgery about two 1/2 weeks from the date the approval from the insurance was received. Once I received the pre-op diet in the mail I went on it, which was two weeks. As first I thought I couldn't do it. I was allowed two protein shakes (I use Unjury which is online) and a Healthy Choice or Lean Cuisine for dinner and of course water, water, and more water. In the end I didn't have a problem with the pre-op as I thought I might. I seen the surgeon a week before surgery. The day of the surgery, 3/17/10, all went well. I arrived at New Hope, 435 & Nall, at 6:30 AM. Was escorted to my room and the nurses (two of them) actually started preparing me for surgery scheduled at 9:00 AM. My surgeon stopped in three times before surgery to check on me and to see if I or my husband had any questions. The anesthetist checked in twice before surgery and asked if there were any questions. Then at 8:45 AM I was wheeled into the operating room. I remember looking at the clock at 9:45 AM when the anesthetist awoke me telling me that I had done just great. I was back in my room. He again checked on me a little later and the surgeon checked on me at least twice more. During this whole time still had the two nurses checking on me. About 11:00 AM or so had to have the fluroscope, which is nothing actually, to make sure the band is in place and not leaking. Shortly there after had to use the "girls room" and once that was complete was released to go home. Home and in my recliner at 2:00 PM. In fact I slept in the recliner (my choice) for the next week. Had some discomfort, and used the pain medication and gas-x for about 24 hours starting around 7:00 PM that evening and took the last dose of pain medication the next evening about the same time. Nor did I get sick to my stomach, as some patients do. I was off work for a total of 10 days, there again my choice.

Now in regards to the mental challenge. To me it was like my dieting for the last 40 years. Yo-Yo. Should I do it, should I not? What are my choices, die in about five years or prolong it. You see I had failed with dieting so many times that I had become comfortable with my size because of the failure attitude, scared I would fail at this also. (I totally hate getting on the scales because of the failure mentality I have, but I'm working on it). I know that the band is only a tool, but with a little work, I will keep the weight off, prolong my life and stay productive. More than I was able to do in 40 years of dieting. Would I make this choice again if I had too, you bet I would in a heart beat even if there were no health issues. With just the few pounds I have lost, definitely have more to go, I haven't felt this good in six years and I was feeling like I was 85 years of age prior to surgery. Just three months ago I was that woman in the go-cart in Wal-Mart and now I out distance my husband in walking. Oh, what a change this has made in my life. My decision for LAP-BAND® is also based on the fact, if necessary, the band can be removed.

Don't really know if this will help you, but I hope so. Again this is a great site to ask questions, to research, etc. You are doing right by asking so you can make the right choices for "you".

THANK you so much for your post, I am having my surgery at New Hope Bariatric on July 13th and hearing the play by play has made me feel much better.

Does anyone know what percentage of people who have the sugery have complications enough to where they have to have the band removed? I am scared that I go through all of this and then something freakish happens and it has to be removed and I am back at square one. :biggrin:

tigermom, can I ask when you got approval from your insurance company? I too am going to Dr. Malley and just got insurance approval today....was wondering how far out they are booking surgeries at this point. I'm hoping I won't be that far behind you, but was thinking it might be closer to the end of July...hope I'm wrong.

Thanks,

Sure!!! I just got my approval letter on Saturday and my husband faxed it to Lisa on Sunday and they called me Monday and I returned their call today. I hope we have close surgery dates so we can share the journey. :biggrin:

Kelking & tigermom & KS_sxy looks like you will share July surgery dates. It is nice to have ppl at the same place as you begin this journey.

We are all here to support you.

Congrats as the life change begins.

Joyce

Kelking & tigermom & KS_sxy looks like you will share July surgery dates. It is nice to have ppl at the same place as you begin this journey.

We are all here to support you.

Congrats as the life change begins.

Joyce

I am so excited :thumbup:.

I am new to navigating around this site is there a Kansas City "group" I just found the July 2010 group and wanted to join the Kansas City one if there was one available :biggrin:

Also I have a question for those who have already done the preop diet, I start mine next Tuesday. Did you find yourself super hungry? I was just curious. Thanks!

Also I have a question for those who have already done the preop diet, I start mine next Tuesday. Did you find yourself super hungry? I was just curious. Thanks!

This is my second day and I wasn't hungry. I had two protein shakes, tea, chicken broth and sugar free jello through the day. And for dinner I'm having a Smart One's (on sale at Hen House for $1.48) with some Jello for dessert.

But I was tired as all get out!!!!

I am excited today. I hit two milestones - 30 lbs gone and now under 100 left to lose.

Woohoo! :thumbup:

Windus - congrats, sweetie. You will make this happen. So proud of you.

Tiger & KS-sxy - You are on the Kansas City group board now. Takes some time to learn to navigate this board. Be patient.

As far as pre-diet, day three the hunger monster arrived. Tough it out. You CAN DO IT. This is a life style change and the pre-diet will help prepare your body and MIND. You are taking control of your health. Be proud and strong and come here to whine & complain.

Joyce