Hello from WV

[Elizabethdb 0]

Wonderful for you that you are below 400 pounds!! Doesnt it feel great to be in another number range??? I still think my eyes are playing tricks on me when I see that 200 instead of 300. Who are you going to for your cardio appointment? I forget who it was I went to but he was nice they did the EKG that day and he looked at it. I then was hooked up to a 24 hour holter monitor which was a PAIN because you can shower with it on, and then they set me up for an echo. So all they said from those was Obesity Tachycardia and losing weight should help. I will say I have gone from a heart rate of running up to 160 down to 80s-100s I have even been able to come WAY down off my Toprol which was to bring the heart rate down. I was taking 200 mg a day which they told me was the highest dose they could give, I am now down to 50mg a day. Before my surgery we also found out I was on a medication that was causing my heart rate and blood pressure to go through the roof. So coming off that medication and getting the weight off is really helping my heart now. Do they know how long the delay is going to be on your surgery? Good Luck with everything, dont let this minor set back get you down.

[whitwolf81 0]

The nurse at Kaplans told me as soon as they get the all clear from the Cardio department they will get me in asap. I will have to go back on liquid diet again to lose ten pounds but that will not be a problem

[bs8387 2]

Hi, just thought I would post one here. I am from Clarksburg and I am hopefully being banded soon at WVU with Dr. Akkary.

I have a pre-op appt the 22nd along with a psych eval and a scope. I am also self pay because my insurance is ridiculous.

[Smiley55 1]

bstonestreet good luck. It will go by so quick before you know it you will on your way to a new you.

[Saundra 0]

bstonestreet thats great your not as far from a new life as you may think. Good luck and keep us posted

[Elizabethdb 0]

Hey did you all see where WTAP is going to give away a free Lapband... Wonder if I can sign up and get my bills from lapband surgery paid off lol

[whitwolf81 0]

Hey did you all see where WTAP is going to give away a free Lapband... Wonder if I can sign up and get my bills from lapband surgery paid off lol

I couldn't find it on the web page but that sounds interesting.

The Cardiac specialist cleared me for surgery now it is just a waiting game to get a new surgery date. I know Susan is on vacation this week and the office told me that they haven't gotten a letter from Avington yet.

My insurance clearence has expired should I get in contact with Jeanie about that or will the office handle an extension?

[Elizabethdb 0]

I dunno, I probably would call Jeannie if it were me. Congrats on the clearance, good luck with everything to come .

I can find anything on the website about the free lapband, I have seen the commercial a couple more times now though. Next time, if I think about it, I will see if they give out any contact info

[Elizabethdb 0]

Just a reminder for you all who have your band. Tonight is Support group at 6pm. See ya there

[WVU-FAN 0]

Whitwolf - Have you gotten your date yet?

[whitwolf81 0]

Whitwolf - Have you gotten your date yet?

Yes, my new surgery date is August 13th. I start the 2 week diet Thursday again.

[WVU-FAN 0]

Great!!! Good Luck with the diet again! That sucks you have to go through it again....but you will be banded in no time!!!

[Elizabethdb 0]

Poor whit, gotta go through that diet again. But it will ALL be worth it. Good luck with everything. You will be able to come to our next support group, that is if you feel like it. :smile2:

[bs8387 2]

thanks everyone. So all of my pre-op stuff went well and I got my date today. I'm pretty excited now. Aug 11 is my surgery date.

[Elizabethdb 0]

Not too much longer to go. The 11th will be here before you know it. Good luck