I haven't seen any mention of anyone who has been banded at Riverside in Columbus by Dr. Myers. I know he does several surgeries there per week, but I think the majority are still gastric bypass.

Has anyone on here been to Riverside for their surgery ? Or planning to go there like I am?

Just curious...

Or are there any 'bandsters' in Central Ohio ??

Judy:cool:

Hi guys! I'm going for my first fill this morning, so I'll find out the cost. Even if there is a cost, I'm sure it will be turned in to insurance. I am very lucky though - I have great insurance. So far all I have had to pay is the $2000 - and they even approved me for the Care Card program - which was a loan to pay for the rest of the costs - no interest for 18 months. Can't beat that !

Good luck to you other Dr. Myers patients. I scheduled my fitness appointment this morning before my fill, so I'll kill two birds with one stone. I was wondering too how aggressive he'll be with the fills. I'd prefer to have more fills and not be so tight that I have that post surgery discomfort again. I guess I'll find out soon!

I'll post when I get home and let you know how it goes. Let's keep in touch! Maybe we Riverside-ers can meet sometime!

Judy

Sunrise,

Investigate deaths due to Obesity related causes... that might help you find your way again. Also, if you are considering the band, the deaths from that surgery are considerably lower than the RNY or other bypass surgery deaths. Most complications arise from anesthesia rather than the surgery itself.

Any kind of surgery scares me too and I worry about the complications but I try not to focus on that and to focus on the longer life I should have once I shed these extra pounds.

We're here for you to talk to whenever you need us!

At the support group meeting one of the girls told us that he only does small fills. He's not aggressive at all to assure that you don't have any complications. I want to say she said it was like .5 cc each time? You'll definitely have to give us the scoop today Judy.

Hi Heather! Actually Dr. Myers gave me 1 cc for now and after this he said he'll do them in increments of .5 cc each time, if needed. The procedure was painless and I'm happy with the amount of restriction I have now. It's sort of like 2 weeks after surgery was for me.

I forgot to ask about charges though.. sorry ... :phanvan

When is your fill?

Judy

HeatherA,,,I took your advise and looked at the number of deaths associated with obesity. And I have found my way again. I decided to personal take more test to ensure I'm ok for surgery since all most of test are a year old or more. since I was so stressed out I ask the Cardiologist to check again for heart related issues, that PET test is scheduled for Dec 15th. I took another sleep study last night to make sure the my pressure was right since Dr Myers states the Cpap must be used every night before surgery and after. I'm only on pressure 4 which is the lowest pressure available.

Anyone else using a Cpap?

Hi Heather! Actually Dr. Myers gave me 1 cc for now and after this he said he'll do them in increments of .5 cc each time, if needed. The procedure was painless and I'm happy with the amount of restriction I have now. It's sort of like 2 weeks after surgery was for me.

I forgot to ask about charges though.. sorry ... :phanvan

When is your fill?

Judy

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Hi Judy,

Congrats on the good first fill! I am not even banded yet so no fills on my horizon :-) I hope to be banded in the next few weeks... should know tomorrow.

Good luck Sunrise!

HeatherA,,,I took your advise and looked at the number of deaths associated with obesity. And I have found my way again. I decided to personal take more test to ensure I'm ok for surgery since all most of test are a year old or more. since I was so stressed out I ask the Cardiologist to check again for heart related issues, that PET test is scheduled for Dec 15th. I took another sleep study last night to make sure the my pressure was right since Dr Myers states the Cpap must be used every night before surgery and after. I'm only on pressure 4 which is the lowest pressure available.

Anyone else using a Cpap?

HeatherA,,,I took your advise and looked at the number of deaths associated with obesity. And I have found my way again. I decided to personal take more test to ensure I'm ok for surgery since all most of test are a year old or more. since I was so stressed out I ask the Cardiologist to check again for heart related issues, that PET test is scheduled for Dec 15th. I took another sleep study last night to make sure the my pressure was right since Dr Myers states the Cpap must be used every night before surgery and after. I'm only on pressure 4 which is the lowest pressure available.

Anyone else using a Cpap?

I'm not but will be I had my second sleep study Saturday and was on a cpap. What sleep lab were you at? I was at Ohio health in Dublin on Saturday night. Not a fun way to spend a weekend night! I'm glad it's over..

Hi Hunter, I had mine at Marion Area Health here in Marion about 45mins from Columbus. I go back for my 2nd dietary visit next Tuesday, not sure how this will go....I lost 1 lb the first week after my initial visit and gained it back. Not sure why because my stomach has been upset for two wks now.

Hunter did you lose any weight between your first and second dietary visit?

Hi Hunter, I had mine at Marion Area Health here in Marion about 45mins from Columbus. I go back for my 2nd dietary visit next Tuesday, not sure how this will go....I lost 1 lb the first week after my initial visit and gained it back. Not sure why because my stomach has been upset for two wks now.

Hunter did you lose any weight between your first and second dietary visit?

I lost 5 pounds before my 2nd nut visit. But I have not lost anything this time and go back in a week! Not sure how that will go..

Hi Heather! Actually Dr. Myers gave me 1 cc for now and after this he said he'll do them in increments of .5 cc each time, if needed. The procedure was painless and I'm happy with the amount of restriction I have now. It's sort of like 2 weeks after surgery was for me.

I forgot to ask about charges though.. sorry ... :phanvan

When is your fill?

Judy

Judy,

I know it's late in the day and I may not catch you, but I was wondering if you'd be willing to give me a rundown of what to expect tomorrow at my pre-op visit. I'd appreciate it :-)

Thansk!

HeatherA,

I'm praying for you now that all is well tomorrow. Please keep us posted every step of the way. Under the other lap band forum I'm listing as Tequila P.

Hi Sunrise,

Thank you for your prayers. My pre-op went well this morning. We had a class with the nutritionist, then met with the nurse and the surgical assistant. After that we were taken one by one to be weighed and then to have our chests and lungs checked. Then we met with the Dr. to go over any questions we might have. Finally out to the desk to pay any remaining monies that are owed prior to surgery and then off for more blood work. It was a long morning and then I had to go to work. I came home with a splitting headache and here I sit. :-)

Hi Heather - I'm so sorry I didn't read your posting until just now. I'm glad all went well on your pre-op visit. Sorry about the headache though :eek:

So..when is your surgery ? I want to keep you in my thoughts. I'll tell you, right now I'm so glad I did this.. but the first couple weeks I thought I had made a terrible mistake. I'm not even 2 months out yet from surgery but there are some days I almost completely forget that I even have this band. I get full quickly and don't want to eat again for hours.

I'm sure yours will go just fine too! Keep in touch!

Hi Judy,

No problem, I figured I was posting too late last night for a response. :-)

I am having my surgery on the 18th. Can you help walk me through that day? Did you have to pay anything at the hospital? What did you wear? What did you pack? How long were you there? What was it like? How were the nurses?

Now I'm really starting to get into the mode. I came home with my shopping bag of "food" for my pre-op diet and the ProtiDiet for afterwards... but I didn't think to ask most of these questions.

I'm glad to hear that things are going well for you. I'm really ready to get to the other side of this and move forward. I dread the pain and the actual surgery more than the changes to my diet.

Thanks for your help and letting me pick your brain! It's a real comfort!