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.

Congrats Springfieldmo!

I am doing great. :thumbdown:

Is it normal to stay at a same weight for 2 weeks? I haven't lost much since I started eating reg food. Also I seem to get hungry before next time to eat. Can anyone tell me anything? I go for a fill Aug 6th. I hope that takes care of the hunger.

Glad to here everyone doing good.

My home doctor said that my sugar is perfect without meds!! That is the whole reason for the surgery and the side affect of the weight lost too!! Welp catch you all later.

I was hungry til my third fill - if I remember correctly... diff for everyone- good luck and great health to everyone.

Hey everyone, :thumbup: I posted on the other board but thought i would post here too. I'm new to the whole lap band world. I am doing this as self-pay because my insurance unfortunately won't cover it, but i'm not letting that stop me. I have about 160 lbs to lose, so i figured i better do something now. I'm 31 and i'm ready to finally live my life without feeling held back. I am scheduled for the seminar towards the end of august and am ready to get this on the ball. :thumbup: They told me to expect about 3-5 months to get in all the classes and get scheduled, for those self-pay out there, is that about right? or can it go a bit faster. I'm really hoping to get it done before the holidays start. Hopefully by the end of october or early november. :thumbup: I would love to surprise my family at thanksgiving having lost some weight. :thumbup:

Anyway, I look forward to reading about everyone's success.

Amber :cool2:

Amber: Welcome to this forum. It doesn't seem to be very active. Where are you from? I live in Lebanon and I was a self-pay also. I wish I could have had this surgery in my 30s, but at least I have it now. I used Dr. Christopher Edwards and he was wonderful. I have an appt. with him today for my first post-op.

I attended my first seminar 5-12-08 and after all the other pre-op appts. I finally had my surgery on Monday, July 28. So with all the scheduling and a two week pre-op diet, it was almost 3 months before surgery. Does this help? Ask if you have any other questions as I am just 7 days post-op. This site is awesome and you will gain a ton of knowledge by researching here.

How did your 1st fill go? I have mine on the 14th and a bit nervous aobut it

Hi Diane, thanks for the welcome. :cry_smile: That is actually good news that it was not quite 3 months. I'm hoping to get through all the classes in 3 months. My goal is to get this done before the holidays. I would love to get it done in early november but not sure how realistic that wishful thinking is. :drool:

I can't wait to hear about the success stories. I'm so ready to get this done.

How did your 1st fill go? I have mine on the 14th and a bit nervous aobut it

Deedra, the fills really are no big deal at all, at least mine never are. You're in and out in no time. The process does seem daunting, but they have it down to a science and it's over very quickly. Seriously. :wink_smile:

Hi Diane, thanks for the welcome. :thumbup: That is actually good news that it was not quite 3 months. I'm hoping to get through all the classes in 3 months. My goal is to get this done before the holidays. I would love to get it done in early november but not sure how realistic that wishful thinking is. :tongue:

I can't wait to hear about the success stories. :cool2: I'm so ready to get this done.

Hi Amber! Welcome. I would think that they would have you all set up in 3 mos. or less, but it could be that they are booked up for some time in advance? Are you working with Mary? If so, you can rest assured that all is being taken care of as quickly as possible. She's a real gem. I think we all wait so long to actually feel err..desperate for lack of a better word...that once we've made the decision, each delay is agony. I know I felt that!

Best to you both!

I think Dr. Edwards and his team are fantastic! Dr. Edwards did tell me he is busier now since they are now classified as a Center of Excellence. Some insurances and Medicare will not pay for the surgery unless you go to a COE. Dr. Edwards said some of his patients had been waited for this. They knew they were becoming this, they just didn't know when.

Hi

I am in the process of getting banded. My Dr. is also Christopher Edwards. Still have to go to the Physical therapist and the Nutritionist. The final appt with Dr Edwards and then the journey to losing weight.

Sounds like everyone has nothing but possitive things to say about Dr Edwards. :thumbup: That is great news. I'm in springfield and he'll be my doctor as well. I'm just in the first phase though. I am scheduled for the seminar on the 26th. Hopefully I can manage to get things going shortly after that. :thumbup: I plan to fax the paperwork back to Mary on that same saturday so she'll have them first thing monday morning. :cool2: I am so ready for this.

I can't wait to watch and see how well you are all doing. :w00t: It's so exciting to see the amazing numbers people are dropping. I can't wait to be one of those people. :tt2:

Hi

My first class or should I say both are on 5 Sept and the behavorial class all day on the 8th of Sept. Then it is on to see Dr Edwards soon and scheduled for surgery. I too am looking for some good results.

Thanks

Richard

I am so excited, I was able to jump into the seminar on the 11th. They had a cancelation so i jumped on it and am in the 11th instead of the 23rd. I really am hoping to get this surgery before the holidays. Hopefully now I can. I plan on getting my paperwork filled out after the meeting and faxing it first thing in the morning.

I am so excited, I was able to jump into the seminar on the 11th. They had a cancelation so i jumped on it and am in the 11th instead of the 23rd. I really am hoping to get this surgery before the holidays. Hopefully now I can. I plan on getting my paperwork filled out after the meeting and faxing it first thing in the morning.

Congratulations! You'll enjoy the seminar. Be sure and write any questions you have down so as not to forget to ask.

I am so excited, I was able to jump into the seminar on the 11th. They had a cancelation so i jumped on it and am in the 11th instead of the 23rd. I really am hoping to get this surgery before the holidays. Hopefully now I can. I plan on getting my paperwork filled out after the meeting and faxing it first thing in the morning.

Great news, amber! Woohoo!