New from Columbus Ohio

MYSTERIO12 · April 17, 2007

This is my first post, and I'm really excited. I started Jan '06 researching and discussing the lap-band procedure with my family doctor. I decided to move forward with my insurance requirments and did everything needed. After 7 months, I received approval from my insurance for the procedure, but they did not approve the Doctor at the bariatric clinic that I had been consulting at. Unknown to me, he had dropped my insurance. So, here I was, so excited that my insurance had approved the procedure, but no one to perform it. I decided to look at another facility in my town and found 2 doctors at a very well known hospital that was on my insurance provider list. So, here I go again !

I started with the new hosiptal in January '07. It's the middle of April and I just received word that their "committee" has approved me for the program! YEA ! I now have to take a nutrition class once a week for the next 4 weeks, then it'll be time to meet the surgeon and schedule my procedure !!! I can't belive it may actually happen!

I've tried to read everything I can get my hands on to prepare myself for this. I don't want to fail : ( I want to be one of the success stories, but have to admit, I'm scared at the same time. I currently weigh 272. I have no energy, worry about fitting in the seat when we fly, worried about fitting on a ride at the amusement park, and most of all worry about not being here to see my boys grow up and become successful. By joining this support site, I'm hoping to get the encouragement I need to move forward into a new journey of my life. A new world of feeling healthy and having energy to enjoy my life.

juliegeraci · April 18, 2007

Hi, welcome to lapband talk forum. Congrats on progressing with the surgery. I have been banded 10 months and I'm down 52 lb 2 sizes on the bottom and 3 on the top. I am considered an average loser at 1 lb per week. The first 50 was easy to take off now the rest will be work. Good luck with your surgery. Julie

MYSTERIO12 · April 18, 2007

Thanks for your reply. I spoke to the surgeons nurse today and got my procedure date... YEA, I'm so excited. I will meet him on May 7th and my surgery will be on May 23rd.

Keep up the loosing, I can't wait to join you !

Angelsma · November 27, 2007

Hello, from one buckeye to another. I'm here in Columbus, Ohio as well and looking forward to my initial consult next week. Let me know how things are going for you and where you are in the process. Take care.

MYSTERIO12 · November 27, 2007

I had my band put in May 23rd. I've lost 61 pounds so far. I also had to have my gallbladder removed in October. You will never regret making this decision. I feel so much better and have so much more energy. I've started to level off for now but have decided to not go in for another fill until the holidays are over with the goal to just maintain during this crazy season! My husband and I just ordered a Total Gym for a Christmas present to each other and I'm looking forward to getting into a better exercise regime. The band is deinitely the best thing I've ever done, but it's still a struggle sometimes. Because you can still eat pretty much anything, you really have to change your eating habits and make better choices.

Where are you going for your band? I went to OSU, Dr. Mikami. He and his staff were awesome and I would recommend them to anyone. He also preformed my gallbladder surgery.

Good luck with your journey and don't hesitate to ask more questions !

Angelsma · November 27, 2007

I am looking at Riverside's program - my initial visit will be at the McConnell Heart Hospital. I am soooo looking forward to getting banded. It seems like that as I go through peri-menopause I want to eat everything in my path. It's like having constant pms munchies. Not good, not good at all. Stay in touch.