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Okay, that's what I was hoping you meant... I was thinking perhaps you meant a blood bank or something... and i was kinda freaking out about that! heh. The seminar this Thursday should be very educational for me!

Hey - how much is the procedure if you self pay Dr. Fusco?

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Hi Tom and MLS,

Sorry it's been a few days.

I have my first appt. with Dr. Fusco on Thursday May 10. The day before, I have my appt with Melbourne Same Day Surgery.

I am self-pay, but I received the money as a gift from my grandmother, so I didn't have to finance.

The total I was given is $16,750. This doesn't include the nutritionist ($60) or the psychologist ($160). If you have insurance, $3700 of it is not billable to insurance. Keep in mind that the surgery is tax deductible.

This amount includes fills and follow-ups for the first year.

You both will enjoy the seminar. It is very educational.

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The seminar was good, but I'm still wondering if they will even allow me to get banded. My BMI is 32 - 33, so it's a stretch. But some people tell me if your self-pay they'll do it if your over 30. I guess I need to call them and see where I take it from here.

Is there someone in the office that you have had good communication with?

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I'm glad you liked the lapband seminar. The only person I have talked with is Kathy Blair. She's listed in the packet as the first person to call. She is very informative. Maybe she can help.

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Yes I spoke to her today, and she feels very comfortable that I would be able to get banded. I still need to call her back to get the ball rolling.

So I see you have 13 days to go, did you start your pre-op diet yet?

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The pre-op diet is only 3 days. Very surprising when I read other posts that people are on liquids for 2 weeks.

Next Friday I start with liquids for 2 meals and then a solid, that goes for Saturday, too. Then Sunday is all liquids and nothing after midnight. I feel lucky.

If you are self-pay, the ball rolls really fast!

Did you get to meet mls67 at the meeting?

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Now I didn't get to meet anyone really, that place was packed. I was so exhausted that I left a little early.

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Hi youtalk,

I am from Melbourne and scheduled for surgery on 5/21 with Dr. Fusco

You getting ready...? I got my date scheduled for July 23rd.... woo hoo...

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I am getting ready!! I can't believe it's less than a week.

That's great about you date. Time will go fast!

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I am getting ready!! I can't believe it's less than a week.

That's great about you date. Time will go fast!

Thats so awesome, you'll do fine. I want a detailed report when you get home...ha-ha

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Hi I'm in Palm City, (further south of you). I was banded on May 8th and still on liquids at the moment. Not as sore as I was and each day gets a little easier. Am still having problems with pains between the shoulder blades though - feels like indigestion!! Don't really know how to avoid it. Continously sipping Water and diluted juices!

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Hi all - I did not get to attend the May seminar due to a work conflict that came up on that day... but am attending the June seminar. I am so mad that everything got pushed back a month! But am excited to hear about how you are all doing!

How is the weight loss coming MPatrizzi? I hope it's coming along... how about the pain? Is it just awful? Have you started eating mushy foods yet, or are you still on liquids?

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Bump! Hiyas! ANyone from or around Melbourne FL? Would be great to meet a friend who is going through the same thing I am. if so.. private message me. :)

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I'm in Melbourne new banded if anyone wants to talk or need someone to give some support.

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