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bandedgirl08    1

bandedgirl08
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Hi there, I am not using Clark co. but I live in Jeff. Due to insurance I had to use a center of excellence and Clark co. was still to young of a bariactric center for me to use. I am going through Norton's in downtown Louisville. I go in on April 3rd to have my surgery. I'm feeling happy and a little scared all at the same time. I'd love to talk with someone local, so drop me a message back sometime. :thumbup:

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globally yours    0

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WOW!!! April 3rd. Let's try to keep up with one another.

My insurance would have paid more if I went to St Mary's, but I thought about all the follow up visits, and fills, so chose to pay more and have it closer to home. Hope I made the right decision!

So are you on your liquid diet now?

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bandedgirl08    1

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Hi, there

I would love to keep in touch with you, it helps to have someone local to talk with. I think you made the right choice to go with CMH. I have talked with a lady named Kristy who works there and was one of the first to be baneded through the new bariatric unit and she is very happy with everything. Caroline, who heads the support group there seems to be very nice also. Have you gone to any of the supprt group meetings there yet? I go to a group at Norton's every 2nd Tuesday of the month and it has helped to be able to sit in for the past 6 months. I feel more confident and have a more realistic view of what is going to happen after the surgery. I only have to go on a liquid diet the day before surgery. It really depends on the doctor and guess mine says one day, so that is what I'm going with. Well, have a great day and I'll check in later.:)

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globally yours    0

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I did go to my first meeting. At Clark it's the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Helpful tips. There were two newer banders in the group who had lost 50 pounds since December!

Good to hear from you, and have a nice weekend. Your day is soon!:smile:

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dbowers    0

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Hi, I'm having my surgery on april 30th. I'm excited but also very nervous about it. Mine will be at St. Francis in Indianapolis by Dr. Samuel Clark. Let's keep this going.

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bandedgirl08    1

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Hello agian,

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Things all went crazy at the time of my surgery. I got really sick with congestion and my Mom caught it and my little one came down with a sinus infection, so I decided to put off my original surgery date. Things are looking up and now I am re-scheduled to have it on May 5th. Did you have yours yet?

Hope all is well with you. I will keep an eye out for your reply and get back to you asap. Have a great week.:rolleyes:

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bandedgirl08    1

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Hi, I'm having my surgery on april 30th. I'm excited but also very nervous about it. Mine will be at St. Francis in Indianapolis by Dr. Samuel Clark. Let's keep this going.

Hope everything went great with your surgery. oops meant to say hope all goes well with you surgery...

Edited by bandedgirl08
misread date

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globally yours    0

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Hello agian,

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Things all went crazy at the time of my surgery. I got really sick with congestion and my Mom caught it and my little one came down with a sinus infection, so I decided to put off my original surgery date. Things are looking up and now I am re-scheduled to have it on May 5th. Did you have yours yet?

Hope all is well with you. I will keep an eye out for your reply and get back to you asap. Have a great week.:biggrin:

O dear.Sorry you got sick! Glad you're better. They have sent off everything to insurance. Hoping to hear this week!;)

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pinkposey    0

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Hello - I was banded at Clark Memorial on August 5th. The surgery went great and I am doing as well as can be expected. The pain gets a little better each day. I am looking forward to getting my life back, one pound at a time! Good luck to everyone!

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globally yours    0

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Hello - I was banded at Clark Memorial on August 5th. The surgery went great and I am doing as well as can be expected. The pain gets a little better each day. I am looking forward to getting my life back, one pound at a time! Good luck to everyone!

Glad you are feeling better Pinkposey! Which Dr did your surgery? Macmillian did mine. We just love him and Carolyn. I had my second fill Thursday. My surgery was May 27th and I´ve lost 30 pounds since surgery, 60 in total. Each day will get easier!

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bandedgirl08    1

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Welcome to the world of bandsters, Pinkposey

It does get better everyday. I had my band put in on May 5th and all has been very easy with no problems. Good luck to you during you recovery.

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Firedad53073    4

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I had my band done at Clark memorial it's been a few years I haven't had a lot of success but I'm starting over with my journey I could use some banded friends that are in my area

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khelm32    52

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I had mine done last year at Clark. They are great there and have a great after care program for the bariatric surgeries.

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