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Just thinking of you and wondering if you were back and how your surgery went....Check in when you can.....

I am praying that your surgery went well, and your recoveryis quick and pain-free...

Blessings, Debbi

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Hey Debbi!

Yes, I am back. Actually, my husband and I got back from San Diego on Monday. Dr Ortiz, Martinez and their staff were amazing. My surgery has been a BREEZE! (I pray it stays this way.) I know I'll probably be hated by those going through agony right now. The gas pains in my chest went away after 4 days. I've lost a total of 9 lbs. My incisions are still a little sore. I went back to work yesterday. I had short cases yesterday and today so it was good not to have to work a full day. But I feel fantastic! Still dealing with the head hungries, but physically cannot eat much of anything. I forced myself to eat about a 1/4 Soup and a Jello cup. Couldn't eat anything else. Trying to make myself drink more Water. The Gatorade is working though. Thanks for checking in, Debbi. I feel GREAT!

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I am so glad that all is well, and that you are getting back to a "normal" life...(whatever that is :D)

I personally have decided that "normal" is highly over-rated...

Take things slow, get plenty of rest, and make sure you get in all your water....

You are an your way with your new journey...

Blessings, Debbi

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Just some FYI! I will be in Peachtree City from the 19th through the 24th. I am going to be staying at Wyndham Hotel on Hwy 54 in Peachtree City. I am attending a Holistic Health Conference there and wonder if anyone has time to hook up while I am in town?

Just a thought? If not then maybe next time I am coming through this way.

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I hope that some of the other gals will be able to meet with you...I would love to meet (in person) some of the wonderful folks I have met here on the board...But I live In Savannah Area (probably 4-5 hrs away) If your travels bring you over closer to the coast...let me know....I would love to meet You...

Blessings, Debbi

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Hello Joyce:welcome:

I also live in the Savannah Area...(Up near Port Wentworth and Garden City...but with a Savannah Zip Code :) )

I had my surgery done in Brunswick on May 31, 2005...so I am a little over 13 months post-op....I have lost 84.5 lbs and 97.25 inches...and I love my band...:clap2: ) When are you getting your band??? I had heard that they were starting them in Savannah finally...I am glad to see that...there are plenty of folks here in town that would love to look into this... Congratulations for all the weight you have lost so far...You are doing a wonderful job...]

Blessings, Debbi

311.6/227.2/160

53 yrs old...5'10"inches

surgeon...Dr Peter Henderson...

Brunswick GA

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I Live In Albany,ga. Was Banded May 19th In Mexico By Dr.garza. He Was Wonderful. Everything Went Well. I Have Lost 22lbs. No Problems, No Fills So Far.

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I am from Fayetteville and have my surgical consultation on Aug. 1 at Emory. Anybody with any experience with them? Also, any luck with Tricare on lp band surgery?

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I'm a newbie. From wayne co ga. A friend and I are going to memorial 1st wensday of august for the informational session. I hope to learn more there however I have read so much in the past 2 weeks I feel like a pro. Never thought I would consider any wls but I am getting desperate I have always stayed at 215-220 on a 5'10" frame I carried my weight very well. But this past year I have put on extra 40 lbs not to include those I've lost and gained back. I'm so fatigued and unmotivated to even move. Having 3 kids is a challenge for me and I want to be the mom that will go outside with them and play.

Has anyone dealt with bc/bs ga? I have called them and asked if they will cover the Lb. They said yes if I was at 40 bmi. I'm not I'm 37 but I have maligment high blood pressure and without lots of meds my blood pressure is around 180/120 to 220/140 easy. I read that if you have 35bmi or more with another life threating disease you could get the Lb. Dont know if the ins com. agrees. I'm not much of a pusher not sure how I would react if I get turned down.

Great site love the encouragement and true compassion for oneanother.

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Hello everyone!

I am in the CSRA area about 120 miles east of Atlanta. I am currently waiting on my surgery which is due to be done on August 28, 2006 by Dr. Kuri. I am excited, nervous, anxious, yet ready. Please keep me in your prayers.

God Bless all of you!

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Jeanie

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Hi Dee Dee, I'm Joyce And I Was Banded In Mexico On May19th. I Have Lost 29 Lbs. I Have Not Had A Fill Yet. My Dr Was Dr Del La Garza. He Was Wonderful And So Was His Whole Staff. I Live In Albany, Ga. Would Love To Talk With Someone Close To Me. If Anyone Knows Of A Good Fill Dr. That Doesn't Charge So Much I Would Like To Have His Name. Please.

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Hello this is Jason i am in south GA, valdosta-tifton area. I am interested in getting the lap band and are looking for some information on doctors. My original insurance is not going to cover it, so it looks like i will be going to mexico like many of you. Is it really safe over there? I am 6f t 340 pounds and need to get rid of this weight.
JASON ,I LIVE IN ALBANY GA. I WENT TO MEXICO ALONG WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHO LIVES IN VALDOSTER. DR. DEL LA GARZA DID OUR SURGERY. I WAS BANDED ON MAY19THAND I HAVE LOST 29 LBS. AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER HAS LOST ABOUT 20LBS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. GARZA. I WILL PROBALY BE GOING BACK TO MEXICO TO GET A FILL. EVERYONE HERE IS JUST TOO EXPENSIVE.BY THE WAY MY NAME IS JOYCE.:) :clap2:

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Hi Jason,

I went to Mexico last September to have the lap band surgery. My doctor was Dr. Aceves in Mexicalli, Mexico. A representative picks you up at the airport in San Diego and drives you to the hospital. As soon as you go across the border the hospital is within a few block (as a matter of fact I was still able to use my cell phone). I felt safe the entire time. The hospital is small but nice and more importantly very clean. Everyone goes out of their way to make us feel comfortable.

I would suggest you do your research on the doctors in Mexico; listen to what their patients have to say. Find out how many lapband surgeries they have preformed etc. That is the way I handled it; I researched for about one year before I made a decision and am very glad.

Good luck.

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Hi ya'll---i am from GA, lived there all my life til DH was transferred here to SC 2 1/2 yrs ago. we WILL return one day....we call s.c "hell"---they have the 2nd highest unemployment rate in the nation, the folks we have encountered have not been too friendly, the only good thing is we are in the best school district. we live near, but not in greenville. We do still consider ourselves georgians and visit when we can. I would love to get together with some of ya'll someday...JOYCE, you are doing such a great job on your own--keep it up---you are doing WONDERFUL on your weight loss. :biggrin1:

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