Hello--my name is LaDonna. I am 29 and will be having my lap band on July 8th with Dr Schuster here in Louisville. I had my pro-op testing done today and met someone who told me about this site...thought I would check it out.

Although Iwork there, it is gonna be hard for me to join their program. I work 12 hr shifts, so by the time I gotta go get my son from the sitter and I live in Bardstown...so its not gonna happen...I am gonna join the y

Dr. Oldham with Bluegrass Bariatrics. They also work at Georgetown Hosp.

Cheryl: My doc is Dr. Oldham with Bluegrass Bariatric they are in Lexington and Georgetown KY

I am so glad you all are doing so well. I had my surgery on July 10th @ Norton's and their practice is to spend the night and I'm glad I did. You all must be superwoman to come home so early. I had a good first night and half a day then the burning sensation in my stomach hit. I have been trying smaller amounts of thin liquids but the sensation is still there. I am not in any pain from the incision just this constant burning type sensation. I have to be off work for 4 weeks due to lifting restrictions and I am going to go out of my mind watching HGTV. I've tried to do stuff around the house but I really just don't feel like it. Good luck to all and keep in touch with how you are doing.

Sounds like the Norton's guys have lots stricter restrictions than over at SME Bariatrics...interesting...

I had my surgery on the 9th and everything went great. Dr. Lusco and STM&E were great! The only issue I have is dealing with my mind and the food I want.

ldonna - What Y will you be going to? I currently go to the Northeast and Southeast for their Zumba classes that are awesome!

Tell me about the zuma classes...what are they? I am exercise illiterate...lol

oh and congrats on everything goin well on the 9th!!!

Zumba is based on Latin dance moves. You get a workout while having fun. Everyone that's in the class has a blast. You come out dripping....just from dancing.

ohhh...well that sounds like a lot of fun....will look into it and get back in touch with you after i join... i can start exercising next week....

Hi! Congrats on your surgery and success!

I am just beginning this process. My first appointment with Dr. Lusco is August 18th and I am so excited!!!

Keep us updated!

~~anne

Anne - You will love Dr. Lusco! He is such a nice (young!) guy. I went for my 2 week post-op follow up and am so glad he's my doctor. He was very patient with me as I asked my loads of questions. When you get to your 1 week post-op and can attend the exercise physiologist at STM&E, Kirk is the same way! He let me sit down and ask away. I made the best decision by going with that group to get it done.

Dr. Oldham in Lex.