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Topic: RE: Would like to meet new people.
I had lap band surgery on May 19th. I had the first band fill on July 2 and the second one last Wednesday. I am now really feeling the band restrictions and food choices are definitely necessary now!
I would love to stay in contact with others with similar experiences. I did not realize how important food had become to me, and as weird as this sounds, I am lonely without it! I don't regreat having the surgery at all, and I am excited for the ultimate results, but I realize now how much I enjoyed eating and that is gone. Three or four bites now, and I am done.
So I am hopeful that we can all share our questions, concerns and successes along the way! The hardest thing for me on this website is finding my posts again after I sign off...is that sad, or what?!
Good luck to all....I am in the KC area, so if others are too, it might be fun to have a support group meeting once in awhile...over coffee at Starbucks, or some place fun...not a stuffy, "My name is Cindy and I had lap band surgery..." atmosphere....UGH!
I would love to stay in contact with others with similar experiences. I did not realize how important food had become to me, and as weird as this sounds, I am lonely without it! I don't regreat having the surgery at all, and I am excited for the ultimate results, but I realize now how much I enjoyed eating and that is gone. Three or four bites now, and I am done.
So I am hopeful that we can all share our questions, concerns and successes along the way! The hardest thing for me on this website is finding my posts again after I sign off...is that sad, or what?!
Good luck to all....I am in the KC area, so if others are too, it might be fun to have a support group meeting once in awhile...over coffee at Starbucks, or some place fun...not a stuffy, "My name is Cindy and I had lap band surgery..." atmosphere....UGH!
Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery
Well... I have already completed the 3 month multi-diciplinary requirement... I hope I don't have to start over!! I am calling this morning 
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Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery
Kim,
My husband and I had my sleeve done in edmond on Mon. by Dr. Walton. I live in your neck of woods. I would love to be involved in the same support group as you so we can get to know eachother. You will do fine. My husband and i have had very different recoverys but im sure in the end we will say it has been worth it all. so far just since monday i have lost 12 lbs.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Amy
My husband and I had my sleeve done in edmond on Mon. by Dr. Walton. I live in your neck of woods. I would love to be involved in the same support group as you so we can get to know eachother. You will do fine. My husband and i have had very different recoverys but im sure in the end we will say it has been worth it all. so far just since monday i have lost 12 lbs.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Amy
Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery
SFL sent my records to TallGrass. Tall Grass accepted it, thought I have not turned in the paperwork to insurance. It is my insurance that will have the final say. So, I am in limbo on that part. Your insurance may not even need the 3-6 month supervised diet, never know till you ask.
Dusty
Dusty
Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery
Dusty,
Thanks for your reply! I figured I would have to go outside Wichita.... Were you able to take your paperwork from SFL and get approval at Tallgrass? Did you have to start the process over or did they honnor your classes from SFL?
I can't believe a city the size of Wichita has no "preferred providers"... Unbelieveble!!!
Thanks!!
Thanks for your reply! I figured I would have to go outside Wichita.... Were you able to take your paperwork from SFL and get approval at Tallgrass? Did you have to start the process over or did they honnor your classes from SFL?
I can't believe a city the size of Wichita has no "preferred providers"... Unbelieveble!!!
Thanks!!
Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery
I was stuck in a similar situation like you. I did my supervised diet at SFL, but could not have the surgery due to thier restrictions and my insurance coverage for Wesley only. I started to look for in policy providers and found both the hospital and the surgons with TallGrass in Topeka are in-coverage. I have been working through them. So far I have no complaints with the group.
See if they are in-coverage with your insurance.
Dusty.
See if they are in-coverage with your insurance.
Dusty.
Topic: RE: Wichita Support Group
Count me in. Evenings work so well for me.
Need to work on the where.
I will give it some thought and let you know what I think of.
This is a great idea. Let's make it a reality.
Dusty
Need to work on the where.
I will give it some thought and let you know what I think of.
This is a great idea. Let's make it a reality.
Dusty
Topic: RE: My Surgery is Thursday
Sending prayers that you have a quick and very little pain recovery.
GL. Post how you are doing.
Dusty
GL. Post how you are doing.
Dusty
Topic: RE: Would like to meet new people.
Hello,
I am Dusty. I am in my middle thirties with a hubby and 2 kiddos. I am working through Tall Grass in Topeka. Hoping to have a surgery date assigned to me in mid August. I have one more month of supervised doctor diet and one more nutrition visit.
Glad to meet you
I am Dusty. I am in my middle thirties with a hubby and 2 kiddos. I am working through Tall Grass in Topeka. Hoping to have a surgery date assigned to me in mid August. I have one more month of supervised doctor diet and one more nutrition visit.
Glad to meet you
Topic: RE: Would like to meet new people.
Hi kari I am theresa and i am in the beginning stages as well i just turned my packet to tall grass a few weeks ago......so we can get to know eachother....i have four children and just got married on 6/28/08......i work from home for a company based out of salina.....so tell me about yourself.
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