Welcome all Newbies to the TT Family! - Page 8 - ThinnerTimes

nittinnana · 06-08-2008, 06:27 AM

I just want to thank you for all the information you have posted for all the newbies--I have my consultation scheduled for June 25th and expect to have my surgery sometime late August. I have had so many questions and could not find the answers I needed but your input was invaluable!

Mackie · 06-09-2008, 11:39 AM

My name is Mackie, I live in Florence Al. My Surg is in Huntsville Al
Dr Foreman is my doc.I go to the Dr the 25 of June my surg is the 2th of July.
I'm a little scared I'm not much on pain. But if I don't have this surg i want be
here to feel the pain.I' doing alot of reading these threads it has already help.
I'm 58 years old I'm not ready to be put out to paster yet. Good Luck to All
Best Wishes Mackie

Claire-in-Texas · 06-09-2008, 02:10 PM

Mackie, welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your decision!

None of us likes pain - the truth is I was in a wheelchair in horrible back pain pre-op. Now I'm the DANCIN' QUEEN!

A suggestion -- Get yourself the book, "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" - the best investment I have ever made (a big $12 including shipping on Amazon.com).

Best of luck to you!

Mackie · 06-09-2008, 03:14 PM

Congratulations Claire, Thanks this help so much.
Mackie

Claire-in-Texas · 06-09-2008, 04:02 PM

Thank you so much, Mackie! Just think -- next year this time you will BE THERE!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!

Remember - it's a journey, not a destination. And finding the road to that journey is the best feeling in the world!

A food addict in recovery,

sherry7 · 06-11-2008, 12:15 AM

Wow, I don't know how I missed this post before. Excellent info!

Pirouette · 06-12-2008, 05:01 PM

Hi everyone,
I've been thinking about surgery for about a year and finally took the first step. My consult is in about 10 days and I'm really excited about starting this journey. There is so much to consider (and learn!). Thanks to all who have posted so much valuable information here. I live in Canada, but I'm hoping to have my surgery done at Barix clinic in Michigan. I'd love to hear from anyone about their experience with Barix, and also if there is anyone from Ontario who went through the approval process with OHIP. Thanks to anyone who can provide info- hopefully I'll be able to "give back" in the not-too-distant future.

Vikkator · 06-12-2008, 06:25 PM

Thanks for reposting this info. I've bookmarked it in my favs.

BiGMerf · 06-12-2008, 08:00 PM

wow good stuff, i will be sure to look at these links..

hisgirl_2455 · 06-16-2008, 11:59 AM

Hello everyone! I am new, but have been reading up for a couple of weeks. I have my consult with Dr. Jabro tomorrow and have found much good insight and advice here. So glad this board is here, it makes me feel more confident that I can get my ins. to cover the lapband procedure. I have Anthem Bluecross Power Select HMO and I am in CA. I will be back Wed to let you know what the doc said, but I do know from all of you not to take "no" for an answer. Crurrently 224lbs. Goal 135lbs.