finally after all that running around I got a date. Im scheduled for January 20th, 2014 with Dr Koshy at St Lukes Hospital. Thats in NY. I was expecting a sooner date but he will be on vacation on December.

I am so glad to finally have my date. what about you guys? anyone else has a date for January?

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Surgery date January 15th - lapband was removed November 26th - a whole new journey and I"m very excited. liquids begin January 1st:-) Good luck to all!

How long did you have the lapband for? Why was it removed?

finally after all that running around I got a date. Im scheduled for January 20th, 2014 with Dr Koshy at St Lukes Hospital. Thats in NY. I was expecting a sooner date but he will be on vacation on December.

I am so glad to finally have my date. what about you guys? anyone else has a date for January?

Share it!

My date is 1/27/14 in Brooklyn at Methodist hospital.

I can't figure out how to use this app it's driving me crazy somebody help me please

I'm lost also. How do I upload my picture?

Anybody else planning on using an abdominal binder? Thoughts??

What is a abdominal binder?

New to the group. Surgery scheduled for January 20th in Chicago at Northwestern Hosp. Cigna approved, pre-op testing & last class set for 1/7 & endoscopy set for 1/6. Whew! A little nervous about the pre-op diet but excited for the outcome of all this. Anyone else out there with similar info at this stage? My surgeon will be Dr. E. Hungness. I'd like to hear from you.

Abd binder basically is a large belly wrap with Velcro. It keeps everything tight like a girdle and helps splint for pain and such. I'm going to get one from the hospital and use as needed. I think it's a good idea to have one.

I think that's a great idea about the abd binder. I have one from a previous surgery. I think I'll pull it out.

I have a one week diet of two shakes and a small meal for dinner then the last two clear liquids.

So so happy I just got my approval letter today. Supprised I got my approval in less than two weeks. Jan 30 2014. Here I come.

521 Diva As you read the other posts you will see that most surgeons have differing opinions on pre-op diets. My friend is having surgery in February at a different hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs and she doesn't have 2 week diet either. I'm going to follow my doctor's directions. He has an excellent success rate and I'm happy with the support I receive from his practice.

So so happy I just got my approval letter today. Supprised I got my approval in less than two weeks. Jan 30 2014. Here I come.

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I am getting VSG with Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta on 1/22/14. I have purchased a complication insurance, just in case. Question- for those traveling to Mexico whose insurance would not cover surgery in US- who do you contact if there is a complication or suspected leak? Should I get a consult to a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist? I doubt an internal medicine Dr. is able provide much follow up care. Ideally everything will go great, I just want to be prepared and only have an HMO:)

Thanks if anyone has feedback!

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Hi everyone! Just got my insurance approval, now just waiting on the call to schedule. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I will need to take to the hospital with me? Thanks.

I am getting VSG with Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta on 1/22/14. I have purchased a complication insurance, just in case. Question- for those traveling to Mexico whose insurance would not cover surgery in US- who do you contact if there is a complication or suspected leak? Should I get a consult to a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist? I doubt an internal medicine Dr. is able provide much follow up care. Ideally everything will go great, I just want to be prepared and only have an ***

That's great I'm going to see if my doctor offers that insurance. Better to be safe than sorry