Ok Banded pro's this is my first time posting , I would like to know if n e 1 has been banded in columbus, ohio at the Mt. Carmel hospital and if so how was your experience? I have just sent in my first set of paper work to be approve by their Dr. Also they are charging $300.00 for administrator fee (paper pushing to the Ins.), not to mention I will have to spend another $200.00 for their nutritionist and this $500.00 is not covered by my insurance:faint: . Are fee's normal? I was just wondering because I feel as much as the surgery cost, these things should be included! N E help would be nice

PS just a note...the heprin shot was the most pain. You get that in preop and it burns...so after the shot, think about it only being better form there on out!

PSS the are no joke with rings! I tried to get mine off, but there was no way...they were ready to cut them off--yikes!!! I begged the anisthesia doc to atleast start with them on, but if he needed to cut them from swelling--I would understand! The first thing I did was look under the tape...and Yah, my rings were still on. whew! Sooo, work at taking them off in the am, when you have the least amount of sweeling!

Okay, I've got my surgeon appt done now today and we took a Before picture together in the office! He said he'd see me Monday! Wow... its really here.

I had my last appt with Dr. Choban on Thursday....she said see you Monday. I agree with you SpecialK....WOW!

Niki..you are a big help with my last minute jitters! I hope we all do as well as you have!

Greg.....Dr. Choban said no green IVs :thumbup:

lady Roz:

I saw that on the news last night!!! I can't believe they didn't take that dog away from those people. sounds like to me they should take the kids too!!!!

Evening everyone!

Niki~ I'm so happy to hear you're doing so well. I've had you in my prayers. Its good to know you bounce back that quick. My mom is planning to be with me too when my DH can't.... Isn't it a blessing to have a good momma? I thank God every day for mine.

Sue, Kathy and Greg~ you guys have been in my prayers the last couple days. I can only imagine the jitters you are having right now.

I went to the siminar at Mt. Carmel on Wed. Dr. Choban was the surgeon speaking that night.... she was very nice. I spoke with David after the meeting and told him my situation. He said I should write a little note at the bottom of each page of the application explaining whats happened with Barix. I did that and went one further...... I wrote a letter and attached it as well. David said he has heard my problem so many time with Barix. He said so many people agree to do the "payment plan" because they are so tired of the process and they are desperate to have the surgery by that point. I can understand....

Well, anywho, back to the waiting game.

Hi Debbie.... Haven't heard alot from you lately. Hows it going?

Lady..... Oh My Golly!!!!! I can not believe they allowed her to keep that dog. I thought they automatically took an animal if it bit someone. Sadly you hear things like this all the time. People not taking care of their children or their pets is such a problem. I agree with Sarah..... take the dog AND the kids away. That poor little boy. I will keep him in my prayers.

You never said how the boys BB team did. DH and I are huge high school football fans.... LICKING VALLEY PANTHERS!!!

Down to 24 hours to go now until I get ready and leave the house to go to the hospital. Wow! I'll be praying for all us bandsters at church today. I've only told my closest friends at my church for now but let me tell you, those ladies in my Weds Bible Study are a great group and I know they will be praying for us!

Redbone Lisa -- we haven't forgotten you're just a couple weeks behind the folks being banded this week. Hang in there! March 31 will be here before you know it!

One last thing, I tried to call and get scheduled into the April 2 post op nutrition class and they said they are officially not scheduling anything now for that day. They told me to check at the hospital before I leave or call back after I'm home. Maybe Michelle couldn't fit in doing the last nutrition classes on her last day.

I am thinking of all of you getting banded tomorrow! You're all in my prayers and I'm sure everything will go swimmingly! I even bet you'll be more motivated to walk the halls knowing you have each other there to walk with!

K, I wanted to come visit you tomorrow but unfortunately my Aunt was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last week and I am going to be picking up extra shifts at work to cover for her so I won't be able to make it. I'll be with you in spirit though!

I am so happy for the 3 of you getting banded tomorrow!! I will have you in my prayers.

Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers ladies, keep them coming please.

TM....I wish you were going with us!

Thanks Sue... Me too, but my day will come.... I'm just so happy for you that yours FINALLY did.

Okay friends, I'm up and ready to get the day started. I guess I should say I was up before the alarm and also woke up several times during the night, I guess a few pre-surgery jitters. I feel confident this is the right decision so I'll post tomorrow when I am home from the hospital since our docs and hospital require an overnight stay.

Edited March 17, 200818 yr by SpecialK

All of you St. Patrick day Banded babies are in my prayers!!! Just think your new life begins today!!!! Look forward to hearing how all three of your surgery goes!!!