Hi, I live in Springfield. My surgery was done on 2/13/06 by Dr Edwards. There have only been a few done in Springfield since then (I was the first), but I'd love to hear from some.

Hi, I live in Springfield and I have an appointment with Dr. Edwards tomorrow. I hope to have the lap band. Tough to do with the cost, but I am determined. Are you the lady who was on the TV news segment? I would love to hear your experiences prior to and after the surgery. I'm not sure I know what I am getting into. I love to eat and I love to eat lots. Always have. But, I am so sick of how I feel and look. I just can't take it anymore. The only thing that has ever worked for me is diet pills and you can't take those your whole life. Since I am paying myself I have thought about going out of town somewhere that has been doing this longer. But that seems like a big burden with all the appointments and fills. Plus I would have to take off work. So, I think here is the best option.

Linda

Yes, I was the one on TV. Make sure you tell him you saw the segment. I am sure he would like to see the feedback.

This has been an emotional journey. I have no regrets. I also see Dr. Edwards tomorrow. I am thinking about having another adjustment.

I also researched other doctors and other cities, however, I am glad to have my doctor being in town. There is so much more to it than the surgery. The aftercare is crucial.

Read as much as you can about this surgery. You will have to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery - yes, you can do it. You also will have to wait 6 weeks before your first fill. So, it may seem like slow going, but it's worth it. I have lost 23 pounds since Feb 1st. I am on the slow side, but it looks like I am dieting, not that I had surgery. I hope to see you if Dr Edwards gets a lap-band support group going!

Good luck!

Thanks for responding so quickly. I wish it didn't take so long to actually get to the surgery part. I am a nurse and I don't take surgery of any kind lightly. So, when I actually decide to put myself through surgery I need to get it done soon before I change my mind. I never would have even started on this process if I hadn't seen the segment on the news. I don't know if I can do liquids for two weeks. I hope it doesn't have to be slimfast or something like that. That stuff makes me physically ill.

How do you feel physically now? We are supposed to go on a two week cruise the first of Oct. I'm wondering if I should post pone the cruise for a few months. I don't see how I could be ready for surgery before the end of May and then 6 weeks for a fill. Don't want to go on another cruise as a FAT person and definitely want to feel good.

Thanks for any info. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow and won't even know who you are.

Linda

Oops. Sorry. I meant to say that sounds like a good weight loss. Way to go!!!

Linda

I hope your appointment went well today. What did you think? I can't get your email off this, but if you'd like to email me it's daynjeff@sbcglobal.net.

Hiiiiiiiii,

I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas..... is that close enough? :eekB: I'm getting banded on May 17, in Monterrey, Mexico.

Cathy

Hi, I live in Springfield. My surgery was done on 2/13/06 by Dr Edwards. There have only been a few done in Springfield since then (I was the first), but I'd love to hear from some.

Cathy,

Good luck to you! Who is your doctor in Mexico? I had considered Rumbaut, but decided to wait and do it closer to home. However, I am missing that $8000 that I would have saved. *laugh*

Day

Hi,

I am new to the forum and live on the edge of Springfield. Have made a decision to have the procedure done before the end of the year and going to try to get past the exclusion on UHC first but if that doesn't work then outside the states is my other option. Would love to chat with anyone in my area who is going through this part of life, that is just begining for me.

Look forward to hearing from anyone.

Kat:help:

:) Hi i live in Battlefield . Im Theresa Dr. Edwards is my dr. to my LB surgery is in june.i just can not wait.

Hi Nana

I lived in Battlefield when it was a handfull of houses and a whole lot of woods!! Have a friend that lives there now and I am not too far from you. How long has it taken you to get a surgery date? Are you self pay or insurance?

Name is Kat by the way!!

Hi Day,

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Just so busy lately.

I am going to Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey. My surgery is one week from today! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!! I am sooooooo excited. :clap2:

Cathy

Cathy,

Good luck to you! Who is your doctor in Mexico? I had considered Rumbaut, but decided to wait and do it closer to home. However, I am missing that $8000 that I would have saved. *laugh*

Day

Well im self pay so it only took one month i have two more appt. to do my last Psych. on the 18 & my Behavioral one on the 22. Then i have to drink that protein supplement for two weeks . Than it well be my surgery.

So how much is the self pay for Dr. Edwards? Are you required to lose a certain amount before the surgery? I am only going to mess with the insurance for a a couple of months and then will go ahead and do finance. I have been undecided about this surgery for over a year and in the meantime have gained another 20 pounds. Now that I have made a decision to have surgery I don't want to put it off any longer than I have to. I am willing to jump the hoops if it will save me several thousand dollars but if it isn't going to happen as far as the insurance then I just want to get the surgery behind me. Would like to think this is my last summer in the current body!! UGH!!:phanvan

Katazann,

I also have UHC and was wondering what sort of things does UHC require before they approve surgery? :confused: Thanks

I am just getting started on the insurance thing but one thing the bariatric nurse told me is ALMOST a clincher for them to pay is if you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. SOOO..... I went to my primary physician on Monday and she called and had me scheduled for a consult to have a sleep study done, which is on the 26th I believe, and then it will be June 21st before they can actually do the study itself, which I was hoping they could get me in before then but she said not to submit to insurance until I have that info back. My doc seems to think that I do have sleep apnea. Which doc are you using? Are you just getting started as well?