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Looking To Start The Gastric Bypass Buddy Threads
Started by LosingItForMe2011, Oct 17, 2011 8:11 PM
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Posted October 17, 2011 - 8:11 PM
I thought I'd post the first thread to get the Buddy Threads going. I'm from Massachusetts and would love a buddy through this process if you're game
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My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
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Posted November 27, 2011 - 10:19 PM
Works for me. I am in Colorado. Surgery will be on Dec 20,
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Surgery date Dec 20, 2011
Dr Chae through Kaiser Permanente
Surgery date Dec 20, 2011
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Posted December 5, 2011 - 2:35 AM
I will be having my surgery on Dec. 28th I'm in!
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Posted December 5, 2011 - 2:47 AM
I just went to my orientation meeting on 12/1/11. started the pre op diet the next day....down 5 lbs. doing a ton of research and would love to have a buddy along this path.
I meet with the surgeon on 12/20/11..I have Kaiser here in California.
I meet with the surgeon on 12/20/11..I have Kaiser here in California.
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Posted December 5, 2011 - 3:49 AM
Kellee Matlock, on December 5, 2011 - 2:35 AM, said:
I will be having my surgery on Dec. 28th I'm in!
Yayyyyy. Glad to have someone around the same date as me. Are you all set to go??
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Surgery date Dec 20, 2011
Dr Chae through Kaiser Permanente
Surgery date Dec 20, 2011
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Posted December 5, 2011 - 3:55 AM
Bbyfood, on December 5, 2011 - 2:47 AM, said:
I just went to my orientation meeting on 12/1/11. started the pre op diet the next day....down 5 lbs. doing a ton of research and would love to have a buddy along this path.
I meet with the surgeon on 12/20/11..I have Kaiser here in California.
I meet with the surgeon on 12/20/11..I have Kaiser here in California.
WOW. That is fast. I had my band removal in Febuary. Had to gain about 10 pounds
, so I got approved and on "the list" in March. Taken me this long to get to the top and have the surgery.Welcome, though. Hoping you will be having your surgery really soon. Would love to have some buddies along the way also.
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Surgery date Dec 20, 2011
Dr Chae through Kaiser Permanente
Surgery date Dec 20, 2011
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Posted December 5, 2011 - 5:52 AM
I have been ready for awhile! I start the pre-op diet on Wednesday and then it's the count down from there! I'm just way to excited, I had to go thru a lot to get to this point!
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Posted March 12, 2012 - 8:36 PM
I'm back in the process again with a new bariatric group that my PCP wants me to go to. I'm excited and ready to go!
LosingItForMe2011
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
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Posted March 19, 2012 - 7:45 PM
I am interested in joining this group. Surgery is coming up.
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Posted March 20, 2012 - 6:13 AM
I'm from Virginia and I had my surgery on 01/11/12
Heaviest/Current
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Starting Weight- 247 lbs.
Post Op Weight- 233 lbs.
RNY on 01/11/12
01/17/12- 230 lbs., 01/19/12- 228 lbs., 01/25/12- 221 lbs., 02/08/12- 218 lbs., 02/22/12- 210 lbs.
04/02/12- 196 lbs.
1st Goal Weight 199- reached on 02/29/12
2nd Goal Weight 150- TBA
3rd Goal Weight 120- TBA
250 185
Starting Weight- 247 lbs.
Post Op Weight- 233 lbs.
RNY on 01/11/12
01/17/12- 230 lbs., 01/19/12- 228 lbs., 01/25/12- 221 lbs., 02/08/12- 218 lbs., 02/22/12- 210 lbs.
04/02/12- 196 lbs.
1st Goal Weight 199- reached on 02/29/12
2nd Goal Weight 150- TBA
3rd Goal Weight 120- TBA
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Posted March 21, 2012 - 6:45 AM
I'm from MA and have complete all my testing! I meet with my surgeon tomorrow and will hopefully have a surgery date soon! Would love to stay in touch! What hospital did you have your surgery at?
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Posted March 22, 2012 - 7:33 PM
Hello KB I haven't had my surgery.....I had to restart the process. I had my lapband removed 2/2010 and went back to that surgeon in Oct 2011 for gastric bypass but, after talking with my PCP she wants me to see the bariatric group involved with her practice. So started the process back up. Attended my seminar on 3/12 and now seeing the surgeon and psych therapist on 3/29 to get the ball rolling. I was told this is still considered revision surgery so will go quicker than someone who hasn't had the lapband or gastic prior. That got me excited and I can't wait to get started. Did you get the date of your surgery today?
LosingItForMe2011
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
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Posted 4 weeks ago
I'm waiting and praying for an approval!! I'm in Hou. TX and I'd like to have and be a BUDDY 
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I have had quite a journey with my Lapland and now hoping to get revision in June or July. I was banded May 2009 and lost 77 pounds in a year. In May 2011 my port got infected and then two weeks later the band eroded. I have been approved by my insurance to have revision . Just completed all test just two more things b4 my meeting w the dr next Friday! I'm very nervous! Need all the buddies I can get
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I'm waiting and praying for an approval!! I'm in Hou. TX and I'd like to have and be a BUDDY
Hi raquelrdgz
I am in San Antonio, I know its a couple hours away, but kinda close! :-) I had my surgery 4/4/12. I am 2 weeks postop today! Feeling great!
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Hi raquelrdgz
I am in San Antonio, I know its a couple hours away, but kinda close! :-) I had my surgery 4/4/12. I am 2 weeks postop today! Feeling great!
Congratulations!!! I got a letter from my insurance requesting to know if my band was paid out of pocket or insurance so that they can determine a decision and I am freaking out!! I was covered by my previous insurance and I don't know why or how that could make a difference!! Needless to say, until I get a call from my dr I am still on the waiting game and I'm soooo ready!!!
Enough about me-- how do u feel?? How much have u lost? What was it start weight??
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I had RNY on Sept 12, 2011 and I have lost 95 pounds. The weight loss has slowed downed quite a bit and I feel hungry more than I have before. I am so scared I am going to be one of the ones who starts gaining back. I am determined to keep it off!
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