Idaho, here I come

[Guest IDAHOFATS]

I live in Boise...Hey Dukelard I too am getting banded Dec. 5 by Dr. Cahn...maybe we could get a two-for-one deal out of him. Ha

[jdemzi 9]

I am in Pocatello and getting banded in Washington on December 22nd. I also attend ISU but prefer to get banded in the Seattle area because that is where I am from and I have an experienced surgeon doing it! I will be traveling there every few months for fills and what not.

Got a great deal with St. Francis hospital in Federal Way. $12,800 includes everything except pre-op testing (endoscopy, x-ray, bloodwork, U/A, ultrasound, psych eval). You get free fills for 3 months post-op, and then pay around $90 a fill.

Self-pay but insurance is picking up the tab for all of the testing!

[vinesqueen 2]

Hey Jessicazi, give me a PM sometime if you want to meet, like in the SUB...

[1978tigger 0]

Hi everyone, I did it I had my surgery on the 2nd of dec so far I am feeling pretty good, I can not wait till I can eat soft foods YEA I will be getting some pictures here pretty soon.

[vinesqueen 2]

welcome to the banded gentry Tigger!

[1978tigger 0]

Thank you I will be getting some pictures posted soon

[1978tigger 0]

help I can not figure out how to put my ticker on

[PhotoNut 7]

Hey all. I'm getting banded on Jan 16, 2006 by Dr. Cahn. Several of the posts have been by people who were about to be banded but there's no follow up posts. I'd really love to hear from all of you who've had the surgery now. My sleep study is on Jan 3rd. Cant wait - bleh. *grins*

[1978tigger 0]

I am doing well I was banded on dec 1 2005 My scares are healing great, no problems, eating, I just got approval to start exercising so I started yesterday I could fell it in my abs allot quicker than I was hoping but I will get back into my old routine soon. Congrats on your surgery date. I will be rooting for you.

[PhotoNut 7]

Thanks Tigger Happy to hear youre doing well. How was the 3 weeks of liquids? I bet you were happy to move onto mushed foods yea?

[jdemzi 9]

Congrats tigger and photo. I get my band this coming thursday. I will start Clear Liquids this sunday and will have to be on it for at least 4 weeks post-op. I am in the Seattle area for Christmas and for the band, but I will be back in Idaho December 31st.

[PhotoNut 7]

Hi Jess I'll bet youre both nervous and excited to get started.

And by the way.. where do you all get those great tickers?

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Oh.. duh! *blush* I saw the link after I posted this. heh

[jdemzi 9]

Hi photo. I got my ticker from www.tickerfactory.com I think that is where most people get theirs. You just enter the info. and it creates something you copy and paste and you put it in your signature. I am a little nervous and pretty excited. I am especially nervous about 5+ weeks of liquid only! Oh well. Where are you at in Idaho?

[PhotoNut 7]

I'm in Boise. I know what you mean about being nervous about being on liquids. It's going to be a huge change, but I am so ready to get started on finally getting this weight off. Ive been looking at before and after pics of people online and I swear I start crying. To finally know it's really going to happen is awesome!

[Guest IDAHOFATS]

Hi Photo Nut, I had my surgery Dec 5...but Dr. Cahn was unable to complete it as he said I had to much scar tissue and adhesions from previous surgery's. He is going to discuss my case wit Dr. Emma Patterson in Portland to see if she would be willing to give me a try or knows of someone who will. Good Luck<