nannag

Hey everybody, I'm home from the hospital, but I can't have a place on the losers bench. The Dr. could not do the RNY because of too much scar tissue from other surgery. He is going to send a letter to the insurance and get approval for the band. He said that would work well.

I don't think I have ever been so disappointed. I guess it was for the best and things work out the way they should. I am not giving up.

As soon as I get over this I will move on.

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Gail

RebeccaNV

Gosh darn it! I am sorry to hear your news. What was your previous surgery? I am begining to get concerned that I won't be able to have WLS.

I do hope that you will push forward and look into the band.

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Liver Transplant Survivor 23+ yrs
Persuing WLS via the Veterans Administration without a referral
Highest BMI: 39.1/Beginning BMI: 37.2/Current BMI: 36.2
Proud Disabled Army Vet and Army Mom - Go Bubba!
Either I will find a way or I will make one.

Andie

Hang in there...big hugs!

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Andrea.....mommy to twins
Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/213/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
207 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 31.5
Went from a 5X/6X -34/36 to a 0X-14/16
Open RNY

Corrine

I'm sorry sweetheart. But your doc did what he felt was safest for you.

But I like your attitude!

You can get excellent results with the lap band - I look forward to following your story. Hugs.

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- - 24 September 2007 - Lap RNY
Dr. Sebesta. Madigan Medical Army Center (MAMC)

259.5/224.7/123.5
highest/day of surgery/current (5'5")
135lb gone as of 11/16/2008 ~~~ BMI 20.5 ~~~

mommyto-3

I'm so sorry for you. It's really a good thing the doctor did what was best for you, but i totally understand your disappointment. Good luck! Keep us all posted.

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Consult with Surgeon: June 16,2008
Psych Eval: June 23, 2008
Inurance Approval: June 20, 2008
Bariatric team meeting #1: July 16, 2008
Behavior Modification: July 23, 2008
Behavior Modification #2: July 30, 2008
Behavior Modification #3: August 7, 2008
Support Group: July 15, 2008
Surgery: August 25, 2008!!!!!! (tomorrow)

veroniquetalk

Wow - that would be a big disappointment. Sorry to hear that happened. Thank goodness you can have the lapband!

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Veronica
Lap 7/6/05
215/155/123
start/goal/current At NORMAL weight!
BMI 39.32/21.8

Ann Bird

I hope that the lap band is right for you. I was really worried going into surgery that I would have too much scar tissue because I had a lap band and port (two ports actually), a hysterectomy, gallbladder removal and appendix removal and 2 c-sections. I was very worried but it worked out for me. I wish you the best and am glad your doctor is being careful with your health. Keep us posted.

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Lap Band 2/26/07
Revision to RNY 7/14/08
pre lap band/preRevision to RNY/current/goal
268/248/200/?

C_Garcia

One more hug can't hurt, right? *hug* Hang in there! I know encouraging words probably won't help a whole lot right now, but at least you aren't excluded from WLS completely. And this way will be much safer. Good luck.

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Lap RNY: 12/12/2007

Gym Rat #97

ONEderland: 07/13/08!
CENTURY CLUB: 07/14/08!
Overweight Club: 07/14/08!

Sue0609

Did they give you the option of doing it open?

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Surgery Date: 6/9/08

Highest Weight: 299 (yes, really)
Pre-op Weight: 280
Current (11/20): 214.6
Goal: ?

Pre-op Loss: 19
Month 1: 24
Month 2: 13
Month 3: 9
Month 4: 11
Month 5: 2.2

Godsblessedme

oh sweetie i'm SO sorry i know your spirit got crushed hang in there because your attitude will get you far my dear. hold on

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Deborah
Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Down 82 Pounds (11/17/08)