Got banded in Springfield MO??

[Princess21 0]

Hello Everyone,

I have enjoyed reading all of your post. I also live in Springfield, MO. I went to a seminar tonight that was given by Dr. Edwards. I have turned in all my paper work to Mary. I am hoping to hear something this week. My insurance will not cover the surgery so I will be self pay for the surgery. I am very excited about having the lap-band surgery.

Kimberly - I hope your mom is doing okay. My name is actually Kimberly, too.

Thanks for letting me join your thread.

Kimberly

[maziemommy 8]

Granny- how are you doing?

Princess21-welcome.

Everyone.... thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, for mom. I think she will be OK. ............... AND................ I just might make it to my goal of 100 pounds lost by Christmas. woooo hoooo! maziemommy

[Princess21 0]

This is a question to the individuals that had Dr. Edwards for their surgery. Did you like Dr. Edwards? Is it hard to get an appointment for a fill? I have my first appointment with Dr. Edwards on Jan.3. He seemed really nice at the seminar. I am getting really excited.

I called to make sure that my Gynecologist was okay with the lap-band sugery since I want to have kids in the future. His nurse called and it sounded like my Gynecologist does not know very much about the lap-band procedure. I do not know if this should be a concern. Does anyone have any thoughts on pregnancy and the lap-band. Thanks!

[maziemommy 8]

I Love Dr. Edwards.. and Mary T.

I like him so much, I signed up my Mother for her band, but she is having trouble with her heart, and is not yet able to get banded. Today(the19th) was her scheduled date for the band surgery, before complications pre-op. We will have to see what happens for her.

It was about a 3-4 week wait on fills, but they have made some recent changes, and I heard it's maybe a week right now. They were only able to do fills on Thursdays..now they do Fridays too.

My opinion, would be band and pregnancy will be fine. I have only one child now, and she was pre-band, I may want another later... and that was part of my decision. They can "empty" your band, if you needed for more ability to "eat for two" (just ask Dr. Edwards about it). My call back was...that my Gynecologist was all for it. (Safer than being pregnant and obese.) Who is your Gynecologist, if you don't mind to share? Good luck and ask tons of questions to doc. and to those already banded! Everyone has a different experience.

[grannyk 0]

Hello everyone!!

I got my band on Monday the 17th. Everything went really smooth. The surgery was scheduled at 9:00 but they didn't actually take me in until 10:00. My daughters said it took exactly 45 minutes! I was wide awake before I even left the recovery room, was back in my room for about 15 minutes and the nurse said that as soon as I could pee, I was ready to go home! Had no problem with that either! So I was on my way home by 1:30. First day wasn't bad, I slept quite a bit. 2nd day I was in quite a bit of pain and the pain meds they gave me made me feel really weak and sick to my stomach. Got up yesterday morning and decided to stay off the pain meds, just took extra strength tylenol. This morning I have very little pain, no nausea. Haven't had any appetite yet, trying to eat a little just to keep up my strength. Thanks for all your prayers - I'll be doing the same for all of you!

God Bless

[TabithaH 0]

Hi all! Welcome Princess and Granny! :clap2:

Kimberly (mazie) - I'm glad to hear your mom is doing well! I hope everything still works out for the band when she is up and running again.

Granny - congrats on the surgery! I'm glad to hear everything went well. Keep us posted with your progress.

Princess - I was banded on 8/29 by Dr. E and I absolutely LOVE him! I also like most of his staff. As a matter of fact, I am visiting with him in just a few hours. Good luck with everything and keep us posted.

I'm glad to see we are becoming a little more active in here. I know I'm partly to blame for the quietness. Before surgery I was on here 24/7...since surgery I might check in once in a while. I will try to do better.

[TabithaH 0]

Oh, Kimberly (mazie), I've been meaning to tell you that the pic you have on here is beautiful!

Keep me posted on the 100 by Christmas! I'm rootin' (is that a word LOL) for you! :clap2:

[maziemommy 8]

Tabitha, I hope your visit w/Dr.E. is a pleasant one. Any newer info on fills? Is he doing them? I hope everything is alright.

Congratulations Grannyk.

Good luck and great health to all.

[hollygurl 0]

Hello my name is Holly. I went to the seminar monday with dr. edwards. I am trying to get the lap band asap. My insurance in United Health Care... there are quite a few people who have got the surgery from my work. I mailed in my packet and now I am waiting. I am using student loans for the 10% i will probably have to cover... i think my insurance will cover 90%. better than nothing... Just thought Id drop in and say "Hi"!!

[Princess21 0]

Hi Holly,

I probably saw you Monday night at the seminar. I was also there. My insurance will not pay for the procedure so I am going to have to pay for it myself. I want to get the procedure done ASAP, too. Mary said the first day long behavorial class is Jan 28, so I do not think I can have the surgery before Jan. 28. My appointment with Dr. Edwards is Jan. 3.

Maziemommy- My Gynecologist is Dr. McCorcle with Primrose OBGYN. I agree with you that pregnancy with the band would be a lot better than being obese and pregnant. I just wish he knew more about the band. It would make me feel better, but it has not stopped me from wanting the procedure.

[maziemommy 8]

Hi Holly, Welcome! This is the first time I have heard of several people with this surgery, at one place. I did not know anyone with a lap-band, before I got mine. Is everyone there doing good with their bands. Does your insurance require a long wait or extra stuff? Good luck.

[maziemommy 8]

Princess21... I think we were posting at the same time.....

You say, you wish you knew more about the band, any questions I could answer for you, from my personal experience?

I would be happy to answer anything I can / keep in mind everyone's journey is a bit different.

[hollygurl 0]

I need to make my appointment with Dr. Edwards... I think I'm going to do that very soon. i keep seeing everyone's weight loss tracker on here and OH God is it encouraging. Some of you have lost at least $100 in a year! Thats amazing. I can't wait to be one of those people. I want this sooo bad!!! Good night everyone ...

[maziemommy 8]

Holly..... I am down 99 pounds today, and was banded in April. I am counting weight loss from seminar/high weight.. 367# in Feb 2007. Good luck to you and everyone!

[hollygurl 0]

WOW... that is amazing. I bet you feel different after loosing almost 100 pounds. Do u ever still eat sweets?... chocolate? I have a hard time with chocolate. Did u have to completely change what type of food u eat. (healthy vs. non-healthy)

I just had some questions. So if u try to overeat when u have the band, will u be able to or will u throw up?

Sorry for asking all these questions.

~Holly~