Hi All-

I live in Lenore Idaho and was hoping there might be some Banders that I can talk with locally. I don't know of anybody who has been banded or even any that have had gastric bybass so I'm feeling all alone here. I would love to meet someone who lives close by between hear and my Dr. in Spokane. So if there is anyone who lives between Lewiston, ID and Spokane, WA please give me a shout and lets share our banding exerience.

I get banded August 27th, three weeks from today! Yea! Looking forward to hearing from you:-) :bounce:

Hi All-

I live in Lenore Idaho and was hoping there might be some Banders that I can talk with locally. I don't know of anybody who has been banded or even any that have had gastric bybass so I'm feeling all alone here. I would love to meet someone who lives close by between hear and my Dr. in Spokane. So if there is anyone who lives between Lewiston, ID and Spokane, WA please give me a shout and lets share our banding exerience.

I get banded August 27th, three weeks from today! Yea! Looking forward to hearing from you:-) :bounce:

Kim,

I live in Spokane. Who is your Doctor here? My Doctor is in Post Falls, ID.

Kim,

I live in Spokane. Who is your Doctor here? My Doctor is in Post Falls, ID.

He wouldn't be Dr. John Pennings in Post Falls would he? He's mine too. When did you/will you get banded?

He wouldn't be Dr. John Pennings in Post Falls would he? He's mine too. When did you/will you get banded?

Dah! I didn't bother to read your signature or I would have answered all my questions. I have my pre-op appointment next Tuesday, the 14th. Any chance we could meet? I will be in town at 10 am for my metabolisim test, and 3:30 for my appt. Maybe we could have lunch. I would love to hear about your experience so far and any advice you could give me. Your 135 lb weight loss is most empressive! Congratulations!

HI I AM WAITING TO BE BANDED IN POSTFALLS BY DR PENNINGS AND AFTER A 7 MONTH WAIT I FINALLY HAD MY FIRST VISIT. I AM SCHEDULED TO GO BACK UP THERE TO SEE A DIET SPECIALIST ON TUESDAY THE 16TH OF OCT. I LIVE IN KAMIAH IDAHO SO ITS A LONG DRIVE FOR ME. I HAVE BEN TO A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IN LEWISTON AT THE CLEARWATER MEDICIAL CLINIC HOSTED BY DR. JOAN RICHARDSON WHO IS ALSO GOING TO BE MY FILL DR. SHE HAS A BAND HERSELF SO SHE IS A HUGE SUPPORT FOR ME AS LEWISTON IS ONLY 70 MILES COMPARED TO 200 TO POSTFALLS. I WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE CAN TELL ME HOW LONG THE BEFORE SURGERY LIQUID DIET IS? I KNOW THAT ALL THE DRS. ARE DIFFERENT THAT WAY SO AM LOOKING FOR SOME ONE WHO WAS BANDED BY DR PENNINGS AT THE NORTHWEST BIARITRIC CENTER. ALSO WONDERING ABOUT WHAT ALL THE PRE OPT. TESTS THEY DO? I HAD THE HARDEST TIME WAITING THESE LAST 7 MONTHS FOR A CALL FROM THEM. WAS SO EXCITED WHEN IT FINALLY CAME AND NOW IT SOUNDS LIKE A BUNCH MORE WAITING YIKEEEESSSSS. I JUST WANT TO STAT ON MY WAY TO BETTER HEALTH AND FEELING MORE ENERGY AND SELF CONFIDENCE. I HAVENT HAD A LIFE FOR SO LONG ANY INFO. YOU ALL CAN GIVE ME WILL BE MOST WELCOME. THANKS FOR YOUR EAR LOL sandy_pants:omg::whoo:

Welcome to both of you. Hope your surgery goes great. You will find lots of info and support here. Let us know how you are doing. Donna

HI I AM WAITING TO BE BANDED IN POSTFALLS BY DR PENNINGS AND AFTER A 7 MONTH WAIT I FINALLY HAD MY FIRST VISIT. I AM SCHEDULED TO GO BACK UP THERE TO SEE A DIET SPECIALIST ON TUESDAY THE 16TH OF OCT. I LIVE IN KAMIAH IDAHO SO ITS A LONG DRIVE FOR ME. I HAVE BEN TO A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IN LEWISTON AT THE CLEARWATER MEDICIAL CLINIC HOSTED BY DR. JOAN RICHARDSON WHO IS ALSO GOING TO BE MY FILL DR. SHE HAS A BAND HERSELF SO SHE IS A HUGE SUPPORT FOR ME AS LEWISTON IS ONLY 70 MILES COMPARED TO 200 TO POSTFALLS. I WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE CAN TELL ME HOW LONG THE BEFORE SURGERY LIQUID DIET IS? I KNOW THAT ALL THE DRS. ARE DIFFERENT THAT WAY SO AM LOOKING FOR SOME ONE WHO WAS BANDED BY DR PENNINGS AT THE NORTHWEST BIARITRIC CENTER. ALSO WONDERING ABOUT WHAT ALL THE PRE OPT. TESTS THEY DO? I HAD THE HARDEST TIME WAITING THESE LAST 7 MONTHS FOR A CALL FROM THEM. WAS SO EXCITED WHEN IT FINALLY CAME AND NOW IT SOUNDS LIKE A BUNCH MORE WAITING YIKEEEESSSSS. I JUST WANT TO STAT ON MY WAY TO BETTER HEALTH AND FEELING MORE ENERGY AND SELF CONFIDENCE. I HAVENT HAD A LIFE FOR SO LONG ANY INFO. YOU ALL CAN GIVE ME WILL BE MOST WELCOME. THANKS FOR YOUR EAR LOL sandy_pants:omg::whoo:

sandy pants-

As you can see by my signature, I had Dr. Pennings place my lapband almost 2 years ago. I was on the liquid diet for 5 weeks but I believe you have to be on it a minimum of 4 weeks Pre-Op. As for the tests, some of that depends on your medical history. I had a history of GERD, so he did an EGD (esophagealgastroduodenoscopy) basically put a scope down my esophagus to check for ulcers, varicies, etc. I think he does an abdominal ultrasound on everyone and of course there is the blood work. Heather Miller the Program Director or Coordinator should be able to tell you what you need or Sue or Terry, Dr. Penning's nurses will let you know. Ask questions! Good Luck to you. Do you have a surgery date yet? You can PM me if you have any more questions.

... HAVE BEN TO A SUPPORT GROUP MEETING IN LEWISTON AT THE CLEARWATER MEDICIAL CLINIC HOSTED BY DR. JOAN RICHARDSON WHO IS ALSO GOING TO BE MY FILL DR. SHE HAS A BAND HERSELF SO SHE IS A HUGE SUPPORT FOR ME AS LEWISTON IS ONLY 70 MILES COMPARED TO 200 TO POSTFALLS. ...LOL sandy_pants:omg::whoo:

Sandy Pants-

I live in Lenore (Orofino) Idaho and also have Dr. Pennings in Post Falls. I have been driving all the way to Post Falls for all my appointments and one fill so far. How did you manage to find a fill Dr. in Lewiston. Does she/he work with Dr. Pennings? I know Dr. Pennings includes a year's worth of fills with the procedure. But I would love to not have to drive three hours to and from for each fill. Because you are so close to me perhaps we could meet or something.

Hi, can you tell me what your cost from start to end for your surgery with Dr. Pennings????