New Orleans and Surrounding Area!!!!

[shangefan 193]

Great! How are things going for you so far?

[mommie2 0]

Pretty good so far. I'm having a little trouble trying to eat chicken since i had my first fill last wed. (2 cc) I lost 16 pounds the first two weeks post op. I've lost a total of 50 pounds since my first consultation on May 19th. Down two sizes in clothes =) How are you doing?

[shangefan 193]

OK, I suppose. I am extremely disappointed that my insurance won't pay for my surgery. Nonetheless, I am going to pay myself because this is the most important investment I could possibly make.

I am struggling to be encouraged right now. But I am holding on to the expectation ofwhat is to come.

[mommie2 0]

OK, I suppose. I am extremely disappointed that my insurance won't pay for my surgery. Nonetheless, I am going to pay myself because this is the most important investment I could possibly make.

I am struggling to be encouraged right now. But I am holding on to the expectation ofwhat is to come.

Just wondering how you were doing and if you had your surgery yet?

Happy New Year!

[shangefan 193]

Thank you so much for asking. I am looking at later this month because of my schedule. I am really anxious. I don't know if it is my imagination, but it seems like lately I am experiencing more of the difficulties that come with obesity. I am trying to determine if this is real or if it is just because I am eager to move forward with the surgery.

I would love to know how you are doing now.

[mommie2 0]

I'm doing pretty good. I've lost 40 pounds since surgery. So with preop loss i'm now at 70 pounds loss. My energy levels have increased and i'm down 2 sizes in pants and 3 sizes in shirts. I finally started excerising on Monday so hopefull it will start coming off a little faster. I'm going this Monday for another fill, I'm only a little over 2 cc's in my 10cc band. I'm really happy with my decision to get banded and Dr. Belott and Karen have been wonderful. Well i'm glad to hear you will be banded later this month. Good Luck and let me know how everything goes.

[shangefan 193]

That's really great. 70 pounds! Are you feeling good about it? Ik now it must be easy to see. Can you tell it otherwise? Are you feeling better?

I have gotten a date -- January 28. I'll let you know.

[mommie2 0]

Thanks. Yes you can tell and I was feeling great until I went to the doctor yesterday for a fill. I started going to the gym On Jan 6th ( 6 days straight) and when Karen weighed me I gained 4 pounds in a week. :ohmy: I was very upset and disappointed. I ate better in the last week than I did over the 3 weeks prior (only gained .5 during that time):laugh:. The only thing I've done differently is exercise. They told me not to get upset that I more than likely lost the fat but gained muscle. (muscle weighs more than fat). I'm going home tonight and take my measurements. He said as long as I'm losing inches i'm fine. So I guess I'm only going to do the weights 2 xs a week and mainly focus on cardio so i don't bulk up until I lose all my weight.

I got another .5 cc so maybe that will help. I'm now a little over 3 cc's in a 10 cc band.

Congrats on getting your date.

[shangefan 193]

I'll bet they are right. You are going to be all tight and muscle-bound!

You are doing great. You deserve some congrats. :laugh:

Keep up the good work.

[Jazlady 1]

When is the support group meeting at WJ fitness center?

[Jazlady 1]

Got it, thanks!

[Itsme504 0]

hi i just got banded 3 days ago by Dr Lavin. How is everyone doing? Are u glad that u got banded?

[lcdragna 0]

Hi I have been banded one month today! Would do it all over again!!!

[rubyslippers 0]

i am seriously considering the lap band surgery and know my insurance company is not going to pay. has anyone did a self pay and what are the costs involved?

[mommie2 0]

i am seriously considering the lap band surgery and know my insurance company is not going to pay. has anyone did a self pay and what are the costs involved?

I was a selfpay and mine ran me $10,000.00 I will be banded 3 years now this August. It was worth it.