hi, I'm connie in Georgia. I have a few basic questions for anyone that can help. I was wondering if Medicare would pay for this surgery? Also, was it hard to...
Hi! Connie...the last I knew Mdeicare did pay for this surgery. You would need to find a Dr in your area that has experience with this type of surgery and...
Connie, Thank you for your post! The Lap Band has changed many of our lives and you are embarking on a wonderful journey! My name is Patty Waldrop Smith and I...
This used to be such a wonderful posting board and I wish I knew what has happened. I miss hearing how everyone was doing and getting advice from those who...
Hi Sandy, It's Meghan :~) Thank you so much for posting. I am in the exact same boat. I lost 50 pounds and have done nothing but gain back the last 3-4...
Oh! Meghan...How good to hear from you! I'm sorry you're having the same issue. I sometimes wonder if having gotten to the 45-50 pound loss and then just...
Hi Sandy, I feel your pain. I had both surgeries, the gastric bypass performed by Dr. Lawernece Barzume, in 2000 and then the lap band in 2007. Dr. Marsden...
Sandy, let me know, and I will be there!!! Mom will probably go to. I guess making an appointment with Dr. Marsden would be a pretty good idea too. He did...
I remember Marsden saying something about diet pills, but you have a tendency to think after this surgery you ought to be "wonder woman". So I, too, am going...
Thanks for your input! I haven't seen Dr Marsden since my post-op amd it's my fault for not having gone back. I intend to make an appointment tomorrow and...
I would like to find a group to go too as well. Does anyone know of any around the plano richardson area Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: SANDY...
They used to have one at the sugical center in Richardson. It was hosted by the AIGB folks. So I don't know if it's still going on. Who did your surgery? I...
Thanks dr felps did my surgery ant the end of september. I was 600 lbs and I have lost 140 to date. Iam very happy for my loss but I'm doing it the wrong way....
It sounds like you have done great in spite of what you say. I know how you feel in regards to still eating the same things. I mistakenly thought that I...
Hi Sandy! Do you really have to pay $150 for a fill? I was a cash pay patient but when I changed jobs, my insurance will now pay for my fills. SANDY TALLY...
Ive held support groups for two other people besides myself and its ALWAYS worth it when we can come together and help one another. Last month, 6 people from...
The True Results Dallas meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Surgery Center of Richardson. For more info: www.lapbandsupportgroups.com...
Hey Sandy, I don't know if you remember me but I am another who got hooked on your pot roast. True Results quit sending me reminders of meetings but I have...
The diet pills are just something extra for the boost. I understand your point Megan, I am also a single mom and my daughter wants it right then and there...
WOW! We are still alive and kicking aren't we??? Let me just start off by saying, "we hear you!" There are still several of us at True Results that post in...
My insurance wouldn't even consider payment for the original surgery even though I have had a lot of health issues and orthopedic surgeries that developed in...
I will celebrate my 2 yr. anniversary next week with my band. I have lost 90 lbs and now fit into 34 jeans (something that I have not done since being a...
Melissa, I am so glad I decided to try this one more time. The response has been great and I have re-connected with two really great "friends" from previous...
Hi! Kay...Of course I remember you and how glad I am to hear from you! I would love to hear about Dr Snow's group. I may want to do the AIGB meeting as well...
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