Lap-Band in Upstate NY

[mmich1 0]

Yes so does my insurance. I have BC/BS. I have already done all the reading and seeing what they need so I have it all done before my semiar next week. I am so ready and working to have this done as soon as I can. I am getting married sept of 09 and have been trying to lose weight and I have had no luck also this has been the story of my life. I have so ready to have this done and cannot wait until after it. I am hoping that things will go quickly and smoothly and I am very happy that I found a support group that I can go to and ask questions! So do you think that it's possible to do it quicker than 8 months as long as I have all my ducks in a row as they say.

Thanks so much for welcoming me!

[gilta 0]

Well - Congratulations!

You must be very excited about the wedding.

I know you said you got in real quick to the information meeting, but which group are you going to?

Once you decide which practice you want to use, I would talk with someone about your upcomming wedding and explain the situation. If they can, they will be as receptive as possible.

I think March is fairly doable, you just need to get the practice on board with you. You just have to work your butt off (Literally) to get that 5% off within the 6 weeks. That is what I did. The only reason I had to wait a bit was the MD I originally was going with went out on disability and I had to wait for an opening with one of the other docs.

We all have different experiences so feel free to ask all of your questions.

Gilta

[mmich1 0]

I am going with the highland hospital group with Dr. O'malley and the rest of his group. I cannot remember my dr that I am going to semiar with. Dr. Thad maybe? I dunno LoL. I am going to stick with that group my mom had surgery by Dr. O'malley a few years ago and refuses to let me go anywhere else. I don't really mind who my doctor is there because I hear such great things about all of them that it won't bother me. Thanks so much Yes I cannot wait until I get married we have been together for 7 years and we have been engaged for 2 years. We just bought a house and things are going pretty well.

I just would like to be thinner the wedding and also for when I have children and just to be healthy. I have been trying for what seems like forever to lose weight and it will just not come off. I am hoping that this will help me get it off and keep it off forever. I have tryed so many weight loss things and some of the weight comes off but as soon as I do one thing different I gain it all back. It's been a hard struggle because I was thin in highschool and then got thyroid disease so that doesn't help at all.. at least we have it all under control now. I bet you all have similar stories about trying to lose weight so you all understand what Im going through which is nice because there are many people out there that don't..

Thanks!

Melissa

[terilynn112 1]

I'm down in cooperstown NY and I got in I made my first phone call April 08, first related dr appt june 5, and met my 5% weight loss August 10, surgery September 16th. I was so ready... and I started real food today. Gosh I'm afraid of taking bites of food. So I haven't eaten much yet. I had some chicken from chicken and dumplings. left overs ya know. That was ok. I want something with flavor :wub: Won't happen the next few days. I hate going out of town.

teri

[Mellelou 0]

Welcome & Congrats on the wedding!

I was in a rush as well as I needed to get banded in the summer due to being a college professor....BUT although things went quickly - things also "happen". I started in March, and due to the one doc being out - my surgery was delayed since my doc (OMalley) had to take on other cases as well as his own. However - it still was a 6 mo process - which I guess is pretty good time!

I made arrangements - and made the new timeframe work for me. Today is 14 days after surgery, and I'm down 14 lbs - for a total of 34 for the process - I'm THRILLED!!

Best wishes to you!

Gilta - nectar is a Protein supplement that is supposed to be very fruity like crystal light with 23 g of protein per 8 oz. However - I learned GNC does NOT carry it - so I have to order it online. In the meantime, I am using something like Nectar that GNC does carry - but they only have one flavor and I'm already sick of it!!

Who woulda thought pureed food could taste so good?!?! This isn't bad at all! Can't wait for a fill so the weight starts dropping like it did that 1st week again!

Melody

[mmich1 0]

I am a college student too. So I am trying to do it durning my breaks also like in Dec. Jan. Or March or I can do it in the middle of May but I may be starting a new job so I kinda would like it out of the way ya know? And I am also on my parents insurance until I graduate which is May. But I can start taking gradute courses to stay on my parents insurance if need be. I don't want to have to switch my insurance around during the middle or end of the process cuz that I know can take forever.

Now did you explain to them that you needed to have it done in the summer and they worked with you? Cuz Im working if I tell them that I am getting married they may work with me. I have not heard one bad thing about them at all..I heard they are all very nice and supportive so Im not too worried. Also I was wondering if anyone had Dr. Thad Boss? I guess he is new to the hospital so I wondering if I would have a problem with my insurance because he is new.

Great job on the weight loss I cannot wait until I have it done becasue i am so tired of being overweight and it is now getting to the point that I am unable to do things. I don't look that overweight, I weigh alot more than I look. Now my knees and hips are hurting and I am out of breath alot more than I used to be. It sucks :wink2:

Thanks again for everyone that has been answering my questions for me! I really apperiate it!

[barbie1978 22]

so i was down the 4 from last week!! WOOHOO! I have one more Beyond Diets meeting that is mandatory before I can send in paperwork to insurance...and I only need to be down 5 to complete the full 20 pounds!! I'm SOOOOO close! :smile2:

[gilta 0]

I went in for my first fill today. It was not bad at all! They just poked me and got in right away. They did the fluro and decided to only put in 1/2 of what they normally do. It was amazing when they took out the 2cc's I had in there, you really could tell the difference. I now have 3.5 cc's.

I am happy I did this now instead of waiting until I got back from the convention in November.

Melissa - Ah - now I know you are the bride! You will be very happy with the practice. They have been very understanding about different situations, so it will help you to explain to them what is going on.

Teri - sounds like you are doing pretty well

Melody - Thanks for the info on nectar. I am trying very hard not use Protein Drinks often. It is a great idea though.

Barbie - way to go! You will get those last 5 lbs off soon.

Gilta

[barbie1978 22]

i have to! Plus I have more motivation now....my bridesmaids dress that i have to wear on Nov 8th DOESNT ZIP! Yes I know I can have it let out...but still...FRUSTRATING!

IT WILL ZIP IN 2 WEEKS!!! Just putting that out there...

[gilta 0]

Barbie,

Oh boy - don't pressure yourself too much!

I know a few days before I went into get the final weigh in for approval, I did Protein Shakes 2 times a day and a light meal. I made sure it was under 1000 calories.

That got me in the right place!

All,

Oh yeah - I gave Carol all of my clothes that have gotten too large for me. I told her when she is done with them, to pass them onto the rest of the crew here. I love knowing they are going to a good home!

Gilta

[hnladue 7]

I got another fill yesterday. I've not got 7cc in a 14cc band. I was up a pound but I'm down in inches. Been running around a lot at work and doing yard work at home. Of course, Dr D's first words are You're up! Theresa was there, she said don't worry!! I've done fine, and this is how it's supposed to work.

No trouble with the fill this time!!

How is everyone else?

--Heather.

[barbie1978 22]

Glad this fill went better than the first!

Something was funky with the scale at Beyond Diets this week...i got on and it said i was down 10 POUNDS....as nice as that would have been I straight up told her "NO WAY am I down that much"...so I got back on and i stayed the same as last week...no loss but didn't gain so WOOHOO! That was my last mandatory beyond diets!!!!!!! I'm going again next week to get one more WI and then I'll have them write my letter for Dr D...i'm calling his office today to make the appointment with him! :rolleyes2: I can't even say how excited I am (but you all have been there so you DO know...lol)

Oh! And I say the dress WILL ZIP in 2 weeks because not only have I been crazy good with my eating, but I'm having it let out and shortened tomorrow (going for the alterations) :thumbdown: So i'm not going to go crazy trying to fit in it and make myself sick...but it WILL Fit....nicely if I might add..

How is everyonen else's week going? Hope everyone has a great weekend if I dont' get a chance to get back on...

[gilta 0]

Hi -

Melody - glad this fill went better

Barbie - you will fit in the dress!

I am so glad I went and had the fill last week. I am down 4 lbs this week and hit 50 lbs gone since starting and 39 since the surgery!

I am very happy that I did this and I feel so much better. I decided after the gala/charity my DH and I are involved in that I had to do something. Last year I had to order a dress online and get a 22w. I was so disgusted with myself so I decided to do this. I bougth a dress off the rack - a 16 that fits perfectly! I will take pictures and show you next week so you can see the difference.

Hope everyone is doing well.

[barbie1978 22]

Congrats on the dress! That's the best feeling...i can't wait to shop in Arden B. and Victoria's Secret! I love their clothes...

[gilta 0]

Hi All,

I put together an album so you can see the pictures of before and now. I did go to the gala saturday and you will not believe it. The dress was a bit too big! I put it on without undoing the zipper with no problem and then found that the top was too big so I had to find a strapless bra. Before it was tight enough that I did not need one. Everytime I took a step, the dress kept dropping down a bit. It drove me nuts but I was happy to be in a regular 16.

We won a few gift certificates for Bon Ton and Lord & Taylor. I think I will need them.

Gilta