Is there anyone on here from Nebraska? I live in Gretna and go to the UNMC (Omaha) support group meetings the first monday of the month. Would love "meet" someone here from anywhere in Nebraska?

Hi, I'm in Lincoln, and am considering lapband. I'm feeling very unsure about it, and don't know what it will take to make up my mind for sure. I'm just beginning to hear some negative things about it, so I'm more uncertain now then ever!

I live in Omaha, and had my band placed November 14th, (in Mexico). My UHC policy is excellent, but specifically excludes WLS. Being self-pay, I sought out the affordable opton for myself.

I was surprised to learn Omaha has a support group! All band patients? Or a mix?

Good to find a fellow Nebraskan.

Greg

Hi there,

I am in the Scottsbluff/Gering area on the western end of Nebraska. I have had my band since 06/06/06 and have lost about 65 pounds. I LOVE MY BAND!!

I live in Omaha, and had my band placed November 14th, (in Mexico). My UHC policy is excellent, but specifically excludes WLS. Being self-pay, I sought out the affordable opton for myself.

I was surprised to learn Omaha has a support group! All band patients? Or a mix?

Good to find a fellow Nebraskan.

Greg

Hi Greg,

Sorry, I haven't been checking this thread because it seemed that I was the only one who did (LOL)

The support group is at UNMC on 42 & Dewey on the first Monday of the month. They have changed it up in the last two months because not many people were coming and now it is for any type of WLS. It is from 6-7:30pm. The first part of the meeting there is a professional person who will come and discuss issues faceing all WLS patients and will answer questions. The last half is for general support. We also have a yahoo group. Look for UNMC Bariatric Surgery Support Group at yahoo group. We would love to have a new "face" to talk to.

Nebraska Skye,

Way to go girl!!! 65 pounds gone forever!!!

Do you have a support group in your area?

Lauraj,

With any surgery comes risks. I had my placed on March 20, 2007 at UNMC and was up and walking around that night. Granted I am only 2 weeks post op, I would still do it all over again. Recovery was nothing. I only took Tues to Fri off work. Now its like it never happened. Can't feel anything unless I gulp instead of sip or take too large of a spoonful of creamed Soup. Then it is just a twing in the middle of my chest area.

Keep reading and good luck.

I'm in northeast Nebraska and have been banded since 12/05/06. I've lost 54lbs now and doing great. I do know there is also support groups in Lincoln at St. Elizabeth's hospital every month also. Hope this helps.

Hey Cutie,

Where did you get banded? And when are the support groups held at?

It is nice to see that there are a few of us Neb people here.

Hey there to all you Huskers! I’m living in Virginia now, but spent 8 years (on & off) in the Offutt AFB/Bellevue area as a kid. My husband’s family still lives there. I get a kick out of seeing y’all post…like old home week even though I don’t know any of you! I just wanted to say HI and wish you all well! :wave: Good luck with your Bands.

Well, I am from Lincoln also. I was banded on Tuesday, April 3rd and so far, everything has been fine. I am looking forward to the support meetings at St. Elizabeth. My husband was banded on the same day as I was. We figured that it would be good to have it done at the same time. We are the first husband and wife team to have our bands done within hours of each other. It will be nice to meet others from Nebraska, too.

Lilthsu,

Congrats to you and your husband. How is everything going for you both? Did you get to share a recovery room? I think it is cool that you are both doing this together. I hope you husband isn't anything like my husband, just like a small child with an ochie. LOL

Oh, we are doing great. My husband is of the mind set that you need to get moving as soon as you can. He rarely complains about pain, although he really misses the food. I fixed my 19 year old son a barbeque pork sandwich and I could see my husband just salivating:hungry:. He is looking forward to having more choices. This first 2 weeks will be the hardest.

It is great to hear from someone in Nebraska. We plan to attend the post op meeting. I believe it is this Thursday at St. Elizabeth. I am looking SO forward to it. Thanks for replying.....I am very new at this.

Hi fellow Nebraskans!

I'm from Minden/Kearney/Hastings area. I am hoping to get banded this fall. I have to bring it up with my GP and such yet, but that is this month.

I have a question. I hope someone can answer for me!

I have medicaid coverage and from what I have found they will cover the band HOWEVER it has to be an "approved" doctor (they have chosen). At this point I only see the doctor in Scottsbluff being the one approved. Are any of the ones in Lincoln or Omaha approved? It is like double the distance for me to go to Scottsbluff instead of Lincoln/Omaha and with four kids still at home (though all teenagers) I don't want to have to spend LOTS of time on the road (though will if I don't have a choice, I want this BADLY!)

Thanks so much! Also I'd love to hear more about the doctors and the requirements they have and the procedure itself. Thanks so much!

Laurie

You can check with UNMC about Dr McBride. I am not sure if she is "approved". She even has the band. I think that medicaid also wants proof of 6mo to 1 year of medically supervised diet. Also, don't forget to right down any, and I do mean ANY medical problem that you have that might be from being overweight.

I will to be at the Kearney Expo on May 11 & 12 for work. Do you have any kids that might be coming to that?

Hi!

My kids are older (teenagers) and don't go to things like that any more.

I don't have a problem with listing everything that my weight causes me problems with. How about walking? I have severe arthritis in my feet (I can hardly stand to stand up in the mornings), knees and lower back. Brusitis in my hip, GERD, severe depression, inability to work. I would love to be able to get out and work again, but I'm in so much pain so much of the time that I just can't, thus am on disability.

I found info on the medicaid coverage and it says it has to be from a "center of excellence" and the only one of those I can find in NE is in Scottsbluff. Quite a distance for me, but even my hubby agrees if we have to drive that far we will. I'm so tired of being tired and in pain.

As to the documented 6 mo to a year of medically observed weight loss, 14 years of a fight, have had dr put me on a diabetic diet trying to lose. Lost, gained back, then did low cal, lost and gained back. Just a frustrating circle. Now doc is telling me to walk, he is a skinny little guy and I don't think he quite understands that just because logically I should be able to exercise and such that physically I can't. there are days I can hardly walk from the car into a store to get groceries, but he refuses to give me the paperwork for handicapped parking. Those days I have to take a daughter or hubby so that they can drop me off and park, then pick me up.

I'm still doing lots of research, I'm going in prepared and hopefully he will support me on this.

Hugs! laurie