January Bandsters???

angyl2314 · 2006-11-17T21:00:32+00:00

Here's a list of January Bandsters. Let us know if we've missed anybody! Txpeaches - 1/02/07 1721Summ - 1/02/07 Jenslapband - 1/02/07 Irishamerican - 1/02/07 Angyl2314 (Jen) - 1/03/07 Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - 1/03/07 Skmsu (Susan) - 1/03/07 Cricket - 1/04/07 Babygotback (Audree) 1/05/07 Fiyagirl (Sherry) - 1/05/07 Tinabartlett - 1/05/07 Maillady2 - 1/05/07 Susantunanoodle (Susan) - 1/08/07 Eldonh - 1/08/07 Honeylin - 1/08/07 Tulip - 1/8/07 Girlinnyc - 1/08/07 SeattleEbeth - 1/09/07 Moog24 (Michelle - 1/09/07 PinkyBandito - 1/09/07 Bhamguy31 - 1/09/07 Cdgmom (Amy) - 1/09/07 Travelbug - 1/09/07 Zevesther - 1/09/07 Klo (Kathy) - 1/10/07 Wph74 (Whitney) - 1/10/07 Angelburch - 1/10/07 Mindful (Paige) - 1/10/07 Mikeomando -1/10/07 Roses733 (Rose) - 1/11/07 Loridee (Lori) - 1/11/07 Sheilamj1fan (Sheila) - 1/11/07 Justine717 - 1/11/07 Patp98465 - 1/11/07 Mommi-hammi - 1/12/07 Rms78645 - 1/12/07 Inner_me (Chris) - 1/12/07 Cjkerr (Carole) - 1/12/07 InTheBreeze13 - 1/12/07 Saraincincy (Sara) - 1/13/07 Lala - 1/15/07 Happylady - 1/15/07 Patsygrn - 1/15/07 Andrea1973 - 1/15/07 Sula - 1/15/07 Smilliegal - 1/15/07 Peacej - 1/15/07 Slate2633 1/15/07 Pinky12202 (Linda) - 1/16/07 Marjon9 - 1/16/07 Sula (Shawn) - 1/16/07 Reesh - 1/16/07 Soon2bthin.com - 1/16/07 Bandqueen - 1/16/07 Chunky Monkey - 1/16/07 Muttman - 1/16/07 Enterprise01 - 1/17/07 Revolution - 1/17/07 Prissever - 1/17/07 Sunshine2 (Tonya) - 1/18/07 5jacks - 1/18/07 Imsusie0929 - 1/18/07 Stephanee - 1/18/07 Shellyfromohio (shelly) - 1/18/07 Ddcokk85 (Lisa) - 1/18/07 Phlyinphebee (Rene') - 1/19/07 Nicknack34461 - 1/19/07 Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07 Lap - 1/19/07 Deb-Texas - 1/19/07 Mammaw - 1/19/07 Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06*** Jun0610 (Maria) - 1/22/07 Rsbell - 1/22/07 Purposedriven4 - 1/22/07 Ds5001ds - 1/22/07 Nursiepooh - 1/22/07 Kilopitre - 1/23/07 RidinmyHDdream (Carol) - 1/23/07 Zuzu - 1/23/07 Nella337 - 1/23/07 Redstart - 1/24/07 Nomophat - 1/24/07 Lauriann - 1/24/07 Shesha - 1/25/07 Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07 Huberslave - 1/25/07 Rockergirl - 1/25/07 A.Isabella - 1/25/07 Donnalynncrain - 1/25/06*** Shues138 (Andrea) - 1/26/07 Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07 Bandida - 1/26/07 Susanjuneau - 1/26/07 Stacyrh - 1/29/07 Charlottesweb91 - 1/29/07 Trishd - 1/29/07 Mom of 3 - 1/29/07 Monsoleil98 - 1/29/07 Nurseratchett (Joanne) - 1/29/07 Sherilynn - 1/30/07 Texasbighair - 1/30/07 Gig8 (gigi) - 1/30/07 Cchristys - 1/30/07 Ladyleo868 (Christine) - 1/30/07 Kima - 1/30/07 Rsbg1 (Ted) - 1/31/07 TracyV - 1/31/07 Callieanna - 1/31/07 Sportsscribe - 1/31/07 Your247realtor - 1/31/07 1bunni4me - 1/31/07 Thatgirl - 1/31/07 Mfw1941 - 1/31/07 Brew2000 - 1/31/07 Lapbandhopeful - 2/02/07

January 5, 200719 yr

Well I am devastated:( :) I was not able to get the whole amount of financing needed:faint: I didnt expect this problem, here I have everything set to go (medical) and then this! I guess my name needs to be taken off the list for now. My Dr. charges a selfpay $17,700, maybe I need to look elsewhere for a better price and give up convinence. Does anyone know of better prices in WI,MI,MN,or IL ? My surgury would have taken place in Green Bay WI. by Dr. Kemmerling. Sunnysea:straight

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January 5, 200719 yr

Two weeks!! My date is January 18th !! The hospital called today and scheduled the pre-op testing for the 10th and it seems real now. A little info on me....overweight since about 12 years old, 38 year old mother of 3 boys, 11 years old and 7 year old twins. ALso have a very supportive husband who has said and done all the right things through this process! Went to the seminar on June 4th and finally got approved through insurance the end of December. Am scared, nervous, excited and ready to get it over! Love the January bandsters thread, I can so relate to most everything you all are thinking and feeling right now! Good luck to all, can't wait to "meet"you!

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January 5, 200719 yr

Oh, I forgot....my surgery is with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

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January 5, 200719 yr

Thank you so much Shesha! I was wondering , did you have to go out there before for pre-op or any other pre-visits? I have everything ready to go! I would just have to have all of my records sent. What will you do about the followups ond fills? Thanks again for all the info:) Sunnysea

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January 5, 200719 yr

I did everything over the phone. He has his consult with you on the phone and I guess then decides if you need further testing. I didn't. I meet with the nutritionist on 1/8 to go over the preop and post op diet. He asks to meet with you the day before surgery to talk to you, get to know you, and give you some prescriptions that you'll need for after the surgery. Then, you need to stay in Denver 24 hours after surgery, just to be close to him incase anything weird happens, I guess.

I am going back to him for my first fill (he only charges $15.00) and just to have him look at my tummy to make sure everything's peachy!

For follow up, I will be going to Dean Care in Madison. They charge $250.00 for the initial visit and $125.00 for fills. I was going to try Dr. Kemmerling, but Mary (?) and I played phone tag and I never found out if he would do my fills for me. I'll bet since you already did so much with him, he'd do your aftercare.

Ssince you are already so far along (mentally prepared), I'll bet you could get your band this month yet...or at least early Feb. I think I saw another posting where she just scheduled her phone consult today with Dr. K for 1/16.

Thank you so much Shesha! I was wondering , did you have to go out there before for pre-op or any other pre-visits? I have everything ready to go! I would just have to have all of my records sent. What will you do about the followups ond fills? Thanks again for all the info:) Sunnysea

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January 5, 200719 yr

Hi Shesha, I wonder about Dr. Kemmerling doing fills? I know that he does't want to do them on the Mex surgeries. I did ask if they would take payments on his portion of the bill and they said no way! The hospital takes $10,000, Dr. $6,000, and 1,700 goes to the anest...... This is something to look into:) :clap2: :clap2: Thank you SO MUCH Sunnysea:girl_hug:

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January 5, 200719 yr

I can tell you that the Midwest Bariatrics in Neenah www.mwbariatric.com

Also does fills for patients that were banded elsewhere (I think they, too shy away from people that were banded in mexico)

They offer a package deal... one year of fills, support meetings and dr's fees (for the fills)12 of each, I guess for $2,000.00.

I'd try Dr. Kemmerling. Please let me know what you find out.

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Hi Shesha, I wonder about Dr. Kemmerling doing fills? I know that he does't want to do them on the Mex surgeries. I did ask if they would take payments on his portion of the bill and they said no way! The hospital takes $10,000, Dr. $6,000, and 1,700 goes to the anest...... This is something to look into:) :clap2: :clap2: Thank you SO MUCH Sunnysea:girl_hug:

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January 5, 200719 yr

Wow Angy...you day sounds EXACTLY how I pray for mine to go...smooth sailing all the way. Not to mention the 'knocked out' parts! lol

Congrats! Now comes all the fun.... Keep us posted, please!

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January 5, 200719 yr

Good morning everyone! I will update the list later today.

Sheila - I know you will succeed - your a STRONG woman! I think it is quite normal for people to binge/eat fatty stuff before the band. Its what they call the "last supper syndrome" lol. Now, your question, should I tell the doctor. I am not familiar with your doc, however, I do know of a person that their surgery was cancelled because they did not follow the rules before the band, and the doc had the idea if your not going to follow them before, then your not going to follow them after, and he refused to do the surgery. I really don't know how important the pre-diet is. I know a lot of docs don't even require it, my doc does, but a lot don't. So, personally, I don't think in the grand scheme of things, it really matters. If your doc is a strict one, he might be upset. My doc said even though we are on the pre-op diet, he doesn't mind us having that one last special meal right before surgery - but 48 hours before surgery is a must pure clear liquids. I know you will succeed! I have NO DOUBT about it! I can't wait until 1/11/08 to see what you have accomplished in a year!

Marjon9/Cindy - I TOTALLY agree with you. I read so many times where people are questioning "The band is not working". My question to them is, What are you eating? Are you exercising? Some people continue to eat the same things as before the band, and think the band is going to be a magic solution, it is not. We HAVE to make changes in our everyday eating, period. the band is only a tool to help us not overeat, the healthy stuff. Seems the bad stuff goes thru the band quite nicely. I know that occassional slips ups, or splurges is expected. And if its occasional, I don't see a problem with it. Its the eating cake & ice cream EVERYDAY and wondering "why the band is not working" that I have a problem with.

Okay, off my soap box.

Sunnysea - I'm so sorry, I know you were looking so forward to your surgery! Have you tried capitalone.com? I hear they have a 5.9% interest for medical proceedures and I know some have financed thru them. I have heard their approval is within 24 hours. Just a suggestion, not sure if you want to go that route, but I thought I would tell you about it.

To all the new ones, I will update the list later this afternoon and add you all on their. I've been keeping track of everyone.

Pinky - OH MY, I'm so sorry for your pain. Please let us know what the doc says. I hope it doesn't interfere with your surgery date. But the most important thing is to get you better.

Oh my, I almost forgot - lets keep Audree in our thoughts today (babygotback), she is undergoing her surgery! Audree - I can't wait for you to tell us all about your trip and experience! This is going to be a GREAT MONTH, a GREAT YEAR for all of us. Just think, we are all starting the year off right! This year, our New Years resolutions will come true!

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January 5, 200719 yr

Well I am devastated:( :target: I was not able to get the whole amount of financing needed:faint: I didnt expect this problem, here I have everything set to go (medical) and then this! I guess my name needs to be taken off the list for now. My Dr. charges a selfpay $17,700, maybe I need to look elsewhere for a better price and give up convinence. Does anyone know of better prices in WI,MI,MN,or IL ? My surgury would have taken place in Green Bay WI. by Dr. Kemmerling. Sunnysea:straight

Sunnysea, I know you want something convenient, but please don't rule out Mexico. I went to Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey for $10,600. Flights (2, since my husband went) were less than $300 each and we spent less than $50 while we were there. So a total of less than $12,000. Yes, you have to find a fill doctor back home unless you fly back to MX (which many do), but that's usually not that difficult to do. Dr. R and his team were fabulous, the entire experience was terrific. I worked in a hospital for over 20 years, and I had a better experience there than I've ever had with doctors here.

Just something to consider.

Cindy

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January 5, 200719 yr

Good morning January bandsters! Just checking in :target:

I am 1 1/2 weeks into my 4 week pre-op. Down 6.5 more pounds. Not bad, eh? I'm hitting a rough spot today though. I think I may treat myself to some vegetables. I still have so much time to go -- can't give up now! One nice thing... DH and I are treating ourselves to a movie out tonight. We hardly ever do that because it's so expensive, but I figure we're saving a TON by not going out to eat. I think it's justified

Stay strong everyone! This month is just going to fly by and, before you know it, we'll all be official bandsters!

Maria

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January 5, 200719 yr

Updated list - Did I leave anyone out? Or is your date wrong? I hope I didn't leave anyone out, If I did, Please let me know and I will make a revision to the list. So sorry if I did.

TxPeaches (Kristi) – 1/02/07

1721summ - 1/02/07<O:p</O:p

jenslapband - 1/02/07

Angy12314 (Jen) - 1/03/07

Kellie Reachell (Kellie) - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com ><st1:date Month= <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">1/03/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">Skmsu (Susan) - 1/03/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="03" Month="1">ginatae55 - 1/03/07</st1:date>

Babygotback (Audree) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="05" Month="1">1/05/07</st1:date>

Susantunanoodle (Susan) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="08" Month="1">1/08/07</st1:date>

eldonh - 1/08/07

SeattleEbeth - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

Moog24 (Michelle) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

PinkyBandito - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

Bhamguy31 - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="09" Month="1">1/09/07</st1:date>

cdgmom (Amy) - 1/09/07

Klo (Kathy) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">1/10/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="10" Month="1">wph74 (Whitney) - 1/10/07</st1:date>

angelburch - 1/10/07

Mindful (Paige) - 1/10/07

Mikeomando - 1/10/07

Roses733 (Rose) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="11" Month="1">1/11/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="11" Month="1">Sheilamj1fan (Sheila) - 1/11/07</st1:date>

Mommi-hammi (Lynn) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="12" Month="1">1/12/07</st1:date>

rms78645 - 1/12/07

Inner_Me (Chris) - 1/12/07

Saraincincy (Sara) – <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="13" Month="1">1/13/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

lala - 1/15/07

happylady - 1/15/07

patsygrn - 1/15/07

PeaCej - 1/15/07

Pinky12202 (Linda) - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">1/16/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="16" Month="1">Marjon9 - 1/16/07</st1:date>

Sunshine2 (Tonya)- <st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">1/18/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">Sunnysea - 1/18/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">5Jacks - 1/18/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="18" Month="1">imsusie0929 - 1/18/07</st1:date>

Phlyinphebee (Rene') - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">1/19/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1"></st1:date>Shayne9927 (Shayne) - 1/19/07

Nicknack34461 - 1/19/07

<st1:date Year="2007" Day="19" Month="1">Cinward2001 (Cindy) - 1/19/06 ***</st1:date>

Jun0610 (Maria) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date>

rsbell - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">1/22/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="22" Month="1">Kilopitre - 1/23/06</st1:date>

Shesha - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">1/25/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="25" Month="1">Edieday (Edie) - 1/25/07</st1:date>

DONNALYNNCRAIN - 1/25/06 ***

shues138 (Andrea) - <st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">1/26/07</st1:date>

<st1:date ls="trans" Year="07" Day="26" Month="1">Jeanettej505 - 1/26/07</st1:date>

Lapbandhopeful - <st1:date Year="2007" Day="29" Month="1">1/29/07</st1:date><O:p</O:p

sherilynn – <st1:date Year="2007" Day="30" Month="1">1/30/07</st1:date>

rsbg1 (Ted) - 1/31/07

Tracyv - 1/31/07

Callieanna - 1/31/07

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January 5, 200719 yr

Sunshine, thank you for your concern. I like it that you always have something nice and encouraging to say to everybody. I think it makes everybody feel better. I just called my doctors office and he's out of town, but i left my phone number and the receptionist is going to let one of the other doctors know about my problem and they are going to call me back. I hope everything works out though.

Sunnysea, have you considered Mexico? I'm having my surgery in Monterrey and it's costing me 10,500 including 3 nights at a hotel and all the pre-op tests etc. I hope you find something that works for you.

Audree, i know you're not going to be checking this website for a while, but i wish you all the best. Keep us posted once you're up to it.

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January 5, 200719 yr

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Well I woke up today and I feel great. I am able to move around a lot better. A little hungry but I haven't eaten yet. I lost 2 pounds but I know I am still pretty swollen. I took my bandages off today and discovered I am stapled. Not too thrilled about that. Even less thrilled because my surgeon sat with me yesterday in the hospital and told me that the steri strips would come off on their own????? Hmmm...I don't necessarily mind the staples, I have had them before following an open surgery for a cyst removal years ago. I am just worried about how the scars will heal, and of course having the staples removed REALLY sucks. Ok, now I think I am gonna cry...lol. Oh well, nothing to do now. I am gonna go have some Jello...

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January 5, 200719 yr

I went to my Psych Eval last night. Turns out, I'm not crazy, lol. This Psych has me come to her 4 x per the first year. I have to go see her again on the 8th, then at 6 mos post op, and then at 1 yr post op.

I did like her, she worked in a hospital for 20 yrs with Non surgical weight loss people. She is very familiar with behavior motification when it comes to food. I was impressed. She also suggested the book "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies", She had it sitting on her desk. I think I might purchase the book. I also bought the book, Eating well after Weight loss surgery. I got it off Ebay.

I also paid my deposit to my surgery yesterday ($600) Ouch, that hurt. So, there is no backing out for the surgery.

I also wanted to share something the Psych told me. She asked how my spouse would handle my losing weght. She said many times the "other" person in our life, will become insecure with our new bodies and they don't know how to handle it. I told her he will love the new me and is encouraging, plus he has seen my skinny to fat, fat to skinny, then back to skinny to fat so many times, he is used to my changes. lol.

Also, she warned me that after surgery the Anethesia does some weird things to some people, depression could sit in, but we just have to work thru it. Personally, I don't see that happening to me, I've had 5 surgeries in the past 2 years and have been put under each time. I had no problems.

She also stated that at about 4 to 5 months, we will go thru a grieving stage. We start missing the food. Thats when we start thinking, "why did I do this". By this time, we have lost some weight, but we start missing the "old habits". This is a time we need to be prepared and think of the positive. Perhaps before the surgery, make a list of WHY your doing the surgery. When you start feeling down around 4 to 5 months out, take your list and remind yourself why you did it. She said not all experieince this but some do.

I have a feeling I might experience this. I remember when my cousin (who is also my best friend) got the gastric bypass, I started resenting her a bit. Mainly because we no longer could "enjoy" the food together. We always had lunches, dinners, together when we would get together to scrapbook. We would always have tons of junk food. I would go pick up the delicious "great wall of chocolate" cake from PF CHANGS. Its 7 layers of chocolate, with a rasberry sauce, delish. Her & I would eat the entire thing.

I think I will miss food. I have no doubt about it. However, I will not miss being fat! I will not miss my health problems that go along with being fat. I now realize that I was being selfish towards my cousin when she had the gastric bypass. I was very unsupportive of her and for that I am ashamed of myself. I look back at it and it was all because I resented the fact she would no longer be my "eating" friend. I have since apologized, and now we are looking for other things to enjoy together besides eating junk food. Over New Years Eve, we rented a bunch of movies and worked on belly dancing. lol.

Pinky - thanks so much for the compliment. I always do try to be positive. I always say that worrying and stressing will not change a thing, except it can cause you more wrinkles, High BP, so why worry about things you cannot change.

Jen - Staples? I have heard of some getting staples. I'm sure you will heal of up fine. I am going to ask my doc about it when I go see him on Monday. I want strips darn it, not staples. Mainly because I'm a baby and won't want to have them removed. So glad your feeling better, don't forget to drink your Water, stay hydrated.

Okay, its Friday, I have a ton of paperwork on my desk, I'm taking off work for 3 weeks, so I must get caught up.

Everyone have a wonderful weekend, I usually don't check in on the weekends, but I might be able to.

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