Hi I'm maziemommy-

Anyone else from around here?

Anyone else share the same doc?"Christopher Edwards "

If you are looking for a doc in MO.... I would highly recommend him and his staff!

I would love to hear from any one close to my area.

OMG, Just a week away. You have got to be too excited. I know I was at that stage.

I came down with a slight cold a few days before and didn't say anything to anyone. They couldn't figure out why I was running a little fever and all they did was give me more antibiotics. I was afraid they would cancel my surgery and I had waited to long for it. Just keep yourself doctored up and it should turn out ok.

I will be in Osage Beach in July. Can I look you up? I'm right out of K.C. in Blue Springs. I'll let you know the date when it gets closer.

Good Luck to you. Keep me posted.

Of course that would be cool!! I was almost to afraid to call and tell Dr, I started taking antibiotics yesterday, and just called him today....I was hoping he would say it was ok...good thing he did....and I have also been scared my surgery would be cancelled...mostly cause I'm selfpay and going all the way to Mexico!! What Dr do u use for ur fills? I have an appt. on June 2nd w/Dr Malley in Overlandpark(I think thats what city)I have a friend who use him and he really likes him....Just took Tylenol PM to get some sleep tonight...Later...Cindy

I finally got my date!! I'll be banded 4/16.

Dr. Malley is who did my band. You will really like him. He's super but let me warn you he is kinda on the quite side. You'll really like Nikki and Rachel. They are so kind and wonderful and sweet. My next appointment is in about 4 weeks.

Keep taking your antibiotics and the 16th. will be here before you know it.

Make sure you get your before pictures taken. You'll appreciate them later on.

Happy bandiversary Maziemommy!!!

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! woooohooooo!

CinnMae~ Just four more days. How is your pre-op diet going? I had already been dieting for 6 months prior to my surgery so I didn't have to do the liquids.

Hang in there. It will be here before you know it. Good Luck.

Thanks 3 days now, diet is going good, got better after the 1st week...I've lost 12 lbs n a week and a half...so I did something right...Just trying to get thing ready, cleaning house BIG time today, I hate coming home to dirty house....taking kids to moms, etc.....we are leaving tomorrow 4 KC to mess around a little b4 our flight Monday morning...I just want it to be over with the anticipation is killing me.....So I will not be home until late Thursday night, will let u guys know on Friday how things went.............thank you for all ur support and well wishes...Cindy

HI I am having to do the whole jump through the insurance hoops right now. I have my first appt with Dr. Edwards on the 22nd. I have to have 1 6month documented physician supervised weight loss program. What a joke if this would work as a permenant fix I would be thin now and not have to have surgery:cursing: The positive that comes from lap band far out weighs the cost to the insurance. If they don't have to pay a montly doctor visit. Monthly prescriptions and hospital treatments for illness due to obesity. I just don't get it. I am glad though that they approved my first visit. Dr. Edwards is out of my network so I really thought it would be a huge struggle. Anyways......taking meridia right now and have lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks. Slow start but a start. I joined a fitness club and will doing water areobics 2 times a week and I have been walking a mile and holf on the treadmill once to twice a week. I am so ready to have my life back. Anyways it really helps reading everything in here. Thanks everyone for being so honest about things. :tongue: I will keep ya posted.

LemonLime, I too had to go thru the 6 month diet. As luck wold have it I had already been seeing my doctor at least once a month anyway. Each time you go in and they weigha nd take your blood pressure counts as a visit. So I only had 4 months to go. I did the Weight Watchers and saw my doctor each month. It was a long road and a journey that at the time was very frustrating. I however am glad that I did it. It made me a stronger person and made me realize that this band is precious to me.

Take this time to learn about yourself. Learn about the band and learn how to eat right. It's all important.

Good Luck to you.

Thanks so much for the support I will keep you posted....

I will soon be more active on this again... sorry to have been so unavailable.

I have informed my husband that I am divorcing him. I have been ..... very busy. Good luck and health to all!

Hey... I am having my last appointment on the 22nd. I am excited!!

Mazzie... sorry to hear about the divorce. I have heard people talk alot about the band changing their relationships.... Do you hear about it alot from people that have lost alot of weight?? I was kindof nervous about that cause I don't want to have problems with me fiance just because I loose weight. I know a couple people that got divorces after loosing weight with the band. Just thought I'd ask.

Have a good weekend !!

~Holly~

I will soon be more active on this again... sorry to have been so unavailable.

I have informed my husband that I am divorcing him. I have been ..... very busy. Good luck and health to all!

Mazie, So sorry to hear about the D. I hope you are doing well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindao1

Quick reply to Hollygurl...

If you lose weight, and have a good relationship it can get better....

if you have an already poor relationship, it can get worse.

I think it has little or nothing to do with my weightloss, I feel better and healthier and more active, I'm not sure he has even noticed. I think feeling better, could have made me a better wife, but he would have to be sobber to notice.

Best of luck and health to all. Keep in touch... I'm offline alot right now but will check in.

I'm actually doing very well.:biggrin: