Hello Missouri

[miztrniceguy 1]

been a long time since i was on here. i just got approval notice for surgery at WLSC in KC. have a stress echo scheduled next week, then we are one step closer!

[Chris61 0]

Things are going as well as can be so far since surgery. I went in on Wednesday about 11:00 A.M. and did all the pre-op paper work and blood work. I was taken to the surgery holding area about 12:15 and had more reviews and I kept a real postivie attitude. One of the questions was why are you doing this and I said that Iam doing this to make my life better for myself and the family. At about 1:30 P.M. I was taken into surgery and slide over on the table and they gave me some drugs and the next thing I know I was in recovery. About 2:30 P.M. About an hour later I was taken up to my room and then I was allowed to get up and take care of business. Then I was able to walk around. I know everybody is differant in how they handle pain etc. but I must admitthe only pain that I had an nothing work was the gas pains. That hurt most of the night but I ddi keep up walking etc. On Thursday went for the barrium swallow and got to see the band work and was able to start on liquids by 10 A.M. and was home by 4:00 P.M. on Thursday. I went to see the doctor on Friday because my incision (I have 6) the one by the belly button/now port was very red. He put me on some liquid antibotics. While there he said that it only took him 41 minutes to get the band on me. He said that there was a little fat but not much. The week before my wife had the band done. Since we were not sure if she had a cold or allergies we both did the lquid diet. The biggest mistake for me was going off of it and then restarting back again since Iam allways feeling hungery even though iam eating enough. Just something I will have to get used to over the next few weeks.Thanks again to everyone for all there help and advice

[maziemommy 8]

Congrats-Chris... hope you are both doing fine.

[maziemommy 8]

been a long time since i was on here. i just got approval notice for surgery at WLSC in KC. have a stress echo scheduled next week, then we are one step closer!

Congrats-on approval... it may feel like along wait.... but you will be at goal in no time!

[Chris61 0]

Well the wife and I both had are first fills today. It took about 15 minutes for each of us. I got 1cc in my band and the wife got 2 1/2cc. I got to see most of the procedure on the screen The band looks good and is in the right place and the port is just above the belly button.

We sure can tell allready that the fill is working. We have both notice it takes longer to eat and drink etc. She was 6 and I was 5 weeks out from surgery. We went to the doctors office and I weighed in at 217. Day of surgery I was 231 and first doc visit I was 250. So maybe by the 1st of the year I might be at 200 or less. The wife is loosing a little slower but that was expected according to the doctor. One thing he did say that was a surprised and have not heard much talked about it is that men have/hold there fat in by the stomach area and that is why I did not get more than 1cc since I had great restriction. women hold there fat more on the outside.

So all in all we are both please with how were are doing with the WLS etc. My wife sister had her surgery last Thursday.

The biggest problem/challenge that we have both had, and more for me than my wife is learning to re-work the drinking and eating schedule. Iam a person who can work 2-3 hours and not take a break and then come in and drink or eat. Now you can not do that. I have learned the hard that is for sure. I wonder if anyone else has had that problem and how they cured the problem. The doctor did say that is one of the major problems that people talk/complain about.

Chris

[maziemommy 8]

miztrniceguy- got a date set yet? approval? anything?

Chris61- How are the two of you doing post-fill? You may have to give it a couple of weeks, to let your fill settle in. Not sure why but it takes about that long for mine to stabilize. If wife still ovulates , it may take hers at least that long too! Great health and luck to you both---- give another update soon! Kimberly

[miztrniceguy 1]

I was banded TODAY!!!!! :whoo:

i have a little gas pain, but otherwise doing well. oh, and i want a cheeseburge . :cry

[legster 2]

Congrats!!! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to have taken a step toward a NEW YOU? I am still astonished on a daily basis that I did this and that it's WORKING so well!

Take it easy for a few days....and forget about that cheeseburger! :-)

[Chris61 0]

We went to the doctor before thankgivings and I gained a couple of pounds but the doctors office did not record the last weigh in when I had the first fill since it was not done at the office. We both had a fill today. I got 1 cc so now Iam up to 2 cc. I hope that this will last a lot longer than the first one. She got 1 cc also. She is up to 3 cc. So will see what happens now. on liquids today, soft foods on Tuesday and regular on Wed. We go back on Jan 7th, 08 and might get a fill the following week. He wants to see us now every 6-8 weeks and then will look at getting a fill. Glad to see that everyone had a good Turkery Day. Now were ready for Christams.

Chris

[baby ruth 1]

just wanted to say hi. first time posting on this site, i hope i'm doing it right. i've been reading for about 8 months and in the process of getting thru the insurance hoops. hope to be, maybe february. i've had to do 6 months supervised and january is the last month for that.

i've been going to columbia, mo to the university. is there anyone that has had there band done there?

[StLouisGal 1]

Welcome Baby Ruth. I'm in the Insurance Hoop too. Waiting for the Dr's office to send in the paperwork.

Where in Missouri are you? What center are you using? It's good to know that there is someone else going through this at the same time I am.

[baby ruth 1]

<p><p>hi stlouisgal,</p> <p> </p> <p>I've been going to the missouri bariatric services at the university of missouri-columbia. my last appt for the 6 month supervised thing is jan.7th. and hopefully soon after i will get the go with the insurance co.</p> <p> </p> <p>this site is great. i've been checking it out since april and have learned so much. i'm so ready. it will be great to talk to others going thru the same things. i have support but family and friends don't really understand how much this means to me. if you've never been fat you can't truly understand...but they mean well. </p> <p> </p> <p&. are you in st. louis or in the area? i get to the casino in st charles once in a while and have been wanting to make a trip to first street to do some shopping.</p> <p> </p> <p>well i've rattled off enough. ttyl</p></p>

[Gianna 0]

I was so happy to find this site. I have been thinking about being banded for about 11 months now, and hve made my mind up to do it. I am going to go with Dr. Halpin and Dr. Eagon at Wash U. has anyone had any experience with them? I have so many questions about the surgery regarding everyones personal experiences. My biggest question is.......has anyone gotten sad not being able to eat as much? I come from a big Italian family and everything is centered around food, thus my problem. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on that.

Also, another question I have is, how long was everyones recovery? I have 2 toddlers so the sooner I am up and around the better. I had my gallbladder removed and 2 cesarians....what would ya'll compare it to?

Jefferson County

280/ 135 goal

[JDsmommy 0]

I am new and having my surgery in January. I'm in Missouri and very excited about finding others that are doing the same.

[StLouisGal 1]

I am new and having my surgery in January. I'm in Missouri and very excited about finding others that are doing the same.

Welcome, There are several of us looking at January/February surgery. It's good that we have our own little Missouri support system. Take care and let us know how you are doing.