Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Surgeon just changed me from VSG to RNY - a little - Hi all! I am completely new to the RNY forum as up until two day ago, I had been planning for a sleeve, but things have changed... I had posted about a week ago in the VSG forum ...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Manometry before VSG now surgery type has to chang - So, I had posted about a week ago that my Dr was requiring I have a manometry test. It's an up-your-nose-down-your-throat-with-a-rubber hose-test (kidding..it's a probe not a hose....

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Did anyone else have manometry before VSG? Is this - I only ask because now - after months of insurance battles and tests they want me to have a manometry test. Someone thought I had a band in currently and was doing a revision. This...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Got my date - go in September 3rd. :) - I was wondering if anyone could help me out with what is necessary to have on hand after the fact? We will be staying in St Augustine for a few days afterward and want to make sure...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
WOO-HOO!!!! Approval Today!! :) - Just have to post that I FINALLY, FINALLY after two denials and appeals was approved for VSG. :) YAY!!   Now, I just have to come up with the $4000 for the Doctor and Hospital......

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Has anyone traveled to have surgery with Dr. Marem -   Hi everyone!   I am curious if anyone has traveled a long distance to see Dr. Marema in St. Augustine for surgery. And - if so - how was it having to stay an extra few days? I...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Would like to hear to "good, bad and ugly&quo - Hi all!!   I am getting ready to have a VSG sometime in late June/early July dependent on insurance speed. ( I also have my psych eval tomorrow with personality testing so barrin...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Looking for a surgeon in the Orlando area - Hi all. Relocated about 2 years ago and am looking to have the sleeve done after a botched and removed lap band. When I look on this site there are no bariatric surgeons nearby. Do...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Looking for a bariatric surgeon in the Lake Mary/L - Hi all!  I had the Lap Band in 2010.  I had a HORRENDOUS surgeon in NJ who did a real butcher job, which resulted in a revision and then removal due to infection which left ...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Newest "issue" - anyone ever have this a - Okay, so my band is out - Thank God  - but I am wondering if anyone else had these issues when their bands were removed. Food still gets "stuck"! It's very weird and it feels diffe...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
It's out - and after 3 days in the hospital, I'm h - Hi All I wanted to make sure people who had asked for my update saw that I posted it so I am doing this as a new topic as well. I had my band 5/4/2010. Had nothing but issues wi...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Keeps getting worse and worse..port sticking out!? - I had the Band on 5/4/2010 and had to have a revision 12/14/2010 b/c there was hole in the tubing. Since the revision I have been in constant pain but it was mainly a throbbing ...

Christine S. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Last and Final meeting w/surgeon ended in a SCREAM - Hello everyone - I am so annoyed/angry/shocked at what happened today I cannot even express it. I had the Realize band put in on 5/4/2010. Had my first fill in July. Right ...

Christine S. had a Lap Band on May 04, 2010. 14 years, 7 months ago
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