I was banded by Dr. Adam Glasgow. He is great! He's experienced, kind, gentle, and caring. His Partner, Dr. Arthur Glasgow, is great too. Together they have put together a great LapBand program. They genuinely care for their patients and their success with their LapBands. They provide a great support system for their band patients, both pre and post surgery. Their website is www.massweightloss.com. Check it out for more details. On a scale of 1 to 10, both of the Glasgows are 12's.

I love my band!

Sue

WOW Katie...that's great! They were fine with scheduling all your appts before you even had your consult? Who did you talk to in the office? Jayne? I'd love to get the scheduling done in advance....very good idea to save time. I would like to do mine all back to back if I can since I'm traveling from NH, e.g. some appts day of sleep study, and some the day after...that way I'm just making one trip. Have you ever had a sleep study? I've had 2 and I found it so hard to actually sleep with all the wires attached to my head! I bet they'll get approval for your surgery rather quickly after they submit. I think they have a good relationship with the insurance companies they deal with, especially since they only do Lap-Bands, no other surgeries. Please let me know how all your appts go!

Priscilla

Thanks, Priscilla! I am so ready to have this surgery and wanted to get the ball rolling. With any luck, everything will go well (I can't see why it wouldn't) and will be able to schedule my surgery sooner rather than later. My insurance deductible goes up to $1000 in August so you can see my push to get this done. Jayne completely understood and was fine with my scheduling all the appointments.

I am having the sleep study done in my home town to make it easier on myself. When was your last sleep study? If it was recent enough, maybe they would accept that one versus you having to go for another. I talked to Jayne in the office and she was very supportive and was willing to try and schedule things on the same day if she could. Given your commute, I am sure she will try to make such accommodations.

I'll keep in touch!

:thumbdown: Katie

Hi Katie...had my last sleep study done in Aug '07, no sleep apnea (only 1 incident) but zero REM sleep! I didn't call Jayne today but I probably will tomorrow because I start working for the 2010 Census Bureau on Apr 27th. Temp job is supposed to last about 8 weeks, but I worked for them last spring and they said the same thing...ended up only being 5 weeks. I want to be ready to go when the job ends. Hey tomorrow night you go night night in the sleep lab! Good luck. Priscilla

Hey Katie...Priscilla here again. I'm dying (LOL) to know how your sleep study and consult went...so please post! I have my appt w/nutritionist Jane on 4/20 at SWLS and I mailed back my Psych stuff today to Dr Neuman. Joanne at Dr Neuman's office told me to call her back tomorrow afternoon after she speaks w/Dr Neuman to see if he'll possibly see me on 4/23 since he actually is booked. I start another temporary job (worked for them last spring) with the 2010 Census Bureau on 4/27. Job will last 5-8 weeks so I wanted to get all my appts done before I start the job because they frown on people taking time off. Jayne told me I won't have to repeat my sleep study, but it takes about 2 weeks to get the report from Dr Neuman and she needs that before she can submit the paperwork to the insurance co. My insurance co said it could take up 30 days (but probably sooner) to get approval. That could take me out possibly to June 4th for approval IF I get to see Dr Neuman on 4/23. Priscilla

Hi Priscilla,

So I had my sleep study last Thursday. It was fine but, of course, I hardly got any sleep. I had too many wires all over me to get comfortable. They told me that it would take 3-4 weeks for the doctor to complete the data analysis and get a report to my PCP. I saw Arthur Glasgow yesterday and he interviewed me, did a brief physical (like 5 minutes), and tole me that I could probably book my surgery after I saw Dr. Newman. I see the nutritionist today and then Dr. Newman next Thursday. If all goes well (and smoothly with insurance), I could book it for the end of May! I am very excited and, appropriately, nervous. This is a huge commitment. Dr. Glasgow told me, which I already knew, that the Lapband is only a tool and there are no miracles. It will be a lot of work but with continuous follow up and support, I can succeed!

let me know how your appointments go! Good Luck!

:cool: Katie

Hi Katie et al,

Long update so please go to my Bandster Profile and see update in "My Story" section.

Priscilla

Hi Katie et al,

Another update...go to my bandster and to "Golferette's Story" and see update 4/22.

I got my surgery date!!!!!

Priscilla

Katie:

Maybe I'll catch you at support group some time. You might want to check out support group even before you get banded because that's when you'll have alot of experienced bandsters in one place.

Take care.

Sue

Hi Sue,

I was at the support group meeting on Tues night. Were you there too because there was a woman there that seemed to fit your profile? I was the only one there that had not been banded and I was sitting on the couch near the door. I thought the group was great!

Priscilla

Yes, Priscilla. I was sitting on the far end of the room from the door. Welcome and best wishes to you with your upcoming surgery.

So I met w/ the psychologist today and got my surgery date! It will be on May 18th! I am very excited, and nervous, but am very optimistic. I can't believe it is FINALLY happening! Yay!

Congratulations Katie!

Can you believe it...we have our dates already! And just 2 days apart! Now we just have to keep our fingers crossed that we get our approvals from the ins co.(I have Anthem BC/BS). Start thinking pre-op diet! Were you able to find my update ok on my bandster? Tomorrow is my day for the psychologist...hope he doesn't make me cry.

Priscilla

Hi Sue,

Yup, then I know who you are. Do you remember me? I'm not sure how many group meetings I'll make because I live in NH but I wish I could go every week!

Priscilla

I am really excited, Priscilla. It is so comforting to know that i have someone else going through all this at pretty much the exact same time....Don't worry about Dr. Newman. He is really nice. Let me know how it goes!

I know I'm so excited too and thankful to "know" you so it doesn't feel like I'm going it alone. Check my update on my bandster for my visit w/Dr Newman.

Priscilla

Hello there ladies,

I am set be banded on 6/29/10. Just wondering how the support group is? I've never been to one, but I would love to go and see what its all about. Is it just an open forum or is it more structured? Any info would be awesome!

~Kelly