:pHey fellow Kentuckians, Who is your doctor and what insurance do you have etc.?

I have been to a seminar at St Mary's with Doctor Schuster. He seemed real nice. The nurses where very nice too. I have already sent in my paper work as well as all my medical records. What do I expect next? When will I be able to have a doctor appointment?

I have Humana Preferred and am unsure of how easy it is for them to approve.

I hope someone else om here has that insurance.

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Has anyone had Dr. Shina? That's who my PCP is refering me to, He's part of the Norton Team.

Hi Busy--

I was thinking about you and wondering how you were doing!! Hang in there. I got a little side tracked and made some bad choices when I was out of town on vacation for 2 weeks also, and even gained about 3 lbs., but I got back on track pretty quickly when I got back in town. I think I just needed an adjustment which I have had now. I've now lost the 3lbs. that I gained on vacation plus 4 more, so I've got my motivation back. You might need a fill to get you going again. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress!! Hang on to the new outfit--you'll be able to wear it soon enough!! New clothes do wonders for my outlook on life these days!! Take care!!

WOW, I have been away from the boards toooo long!! You folks are rockin with your weight loss! I have come to the conclusion I am a slow but steady looser. I am down to 217 and would be more if I was consistant with my exercise. I am just lazy, I come home from work and hit my recliner....I know, that is no excuse. As far as my new outfits for Florida, that trip is still a month away so I still have hope. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on the 19th so maybe I will get motivated again. The good thing is I am no longer wearing "woman's sizes". I have graduated down to the Misses sizes and I am thrilled with that. Keep up the good work, you folks inspire me to get off me a$$ and exercise!

I'm being banded on 9/17 by Dr Olsafka at St Mary and Elizabeth's in Louisville. :thumbup:

i have bc/bs with ppo acess seems people are ethier fully covered or not at all whats with all that?? Anyway trying to get in with Alex Argotte...heard good reports hope all goes well!

Edited November 29, 200817 yr by fr0sty

I was Banded on 11/24/2008 by Dr. Jeffrey Allen @ Nortons downtown. I have Humana PPO.

Banded by Dr. Sonnanstine, in Florence KY on 10/13/08. Not only is he wonderful he is the sexiest doctor I've ever seen...

i have bc/bs with ppo acess seems people are ethier fully covered or not at all whats with all that?? Anyway trying to get in with Alex Argotte...heard good reports hope all goes well!

I live in southern Il but I am having my surgery with Dr. Argotte. He is really nice. I am 3 months into my supervised diet with my dr. I have done all of my required tests that Dr. Argotte has asked for. Now it is a wait game. Have you went to his siminar yet?

Was banded in January 2009 at Murray Calloway County Hospital by Dr. Brian Swain. I have Bluegrass insurance. Copay of $1500 for sugery, and the other DOV are out of pocket. Doing great so far!! Go for first fill next week.

hello again everyone, I say it has been awhile since I have been on. I had my surgery in June of 2008 and I was 278 now I am 230. My weight seems to be fluctuating right now. I am not real good with a steady excercise program now either. with the ice storms and wind storms we have had, I just can not seem to get motivated to get out there and work it off. I hope everyone feels as good as I do since having the surgery though. I say it is the best thing I have done to get a handle on my weight problem. everyone keep up the good work. I didn't have any copay and I had to pay $100 for something but I got a refund check on that. I have bcbs fep.

Cindymom, I understand. I did so well in the beginning, then vacation, holidays, and the ice/winds. My favorite place is again my recliner! I have regained 10 lbs and cannot seem to start the loss again. I am scheduled for a fill on the 16th so, believe it or not, I am looking forward to it.

I live in Florence, KY but was banded by Dr. Brad Watkins of Cincy Weight Loss in West Chester, Ohio. www.cincyweightloss.com

I was banded yesterday by Dr. Oldham from Georgetown. Had my surgery in Mayfield. They fly in once a month to Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

I live close to Owensboro. Started my band process a year ago with Dr, Weiss at Georgetown. Im that proces Weiss and Okdhan started going to Jackson Purchase in Mayfield. I chose to switch my surgery to JPH because no time chage when I has an appointment and mu son lives in Murray KY which is 20 minutes away. I have a reason to visit in that area now. I had the band on Oct. 24th, The best thing I have ever done. Jenifer is GREAT. I have had 3 fills and things are well. My only complaint is that I never see the surgeon again after I left hospital which was about 3 hours after surgery. Kathy

good luck with everything, and I know I made the best decision of my life when I had the surgery. Already reaping the benefits of better health. Just dont' get discouraged.

I’m scheduled to be banded on 4/10 by Dr. Shina at Norton Suburban in Louisville. Thinking of these last weeks is stressing me out I have to change some of my meds 21 days before surgery and not sure what Dr. needs to do that. I’m also getting concerned about fat on my liver I was Ok with it till someone who works in my building said they know a person who didn’t get banded because of liver size.