Hello

Just wanted to say Hello. I am new to the Idaho forum. I live in Salmon, Idaho and have been told that there is a support group here. Does anyone have information that would help me get into contact with this group?  Thank you for your time.

Hi! I can't help you with a Salmon support group (there isn't even one in Poky), but I am banded too, and also by Dr. O'Byrne.  I went in for a fill yesterday and Carolyn and Paula said that there was a guy from New U on this board...I didn't know who it was. 

I'd love to keep in contact...I found out yesterday that my band slipped up off of my stomach and is now just around my esophagas.  I find out today when I will have surgery again.   Cheers, Krista

Oh my gosh, that is so scary.  I am anticipating having the lap band, but when I hea something like that, it totally freaks me out.  is your insurance going to pay for the slippage?

Don't be afraid...I would still have gotten the band if I knew my band were going to slip.  Because my insurance covered the first surgery, they are going to cover the 'complication'.  Fortunatly, my band slipped up, over my pouch onto my esophagus; I don't have any pain/vomiting/nausea, anything.  Sometimes, when people's bands slip down, they have to go in and have surgery immediately.  We are taking it slow...hopefully letting my stomach rest for a few days will allow the band to slip back into place.  I feel like I have some sort of restriction today (no saline in my band)...I get imaging later this week.  I hear Dr. Korn is a really good surgeron!  My mother-in-law is a family practice nurse in Boise and has referred a couple of patients to him.  If you want to talk with someone about Dr. Korn, I'm sure that she would speak with you. Cheers, Krista.

Thanks Krista, I needed to hear all of your encouraging words.  Yes, I would love to talk to your mom-in-law.  Does she have email or if she wants,  I can be reached at 454-0985. McKenna    

I like your weight-loss ticker . . .so appropriate for a man!

If you PM me your email address I'll forward it on to her.  Also, feel free to call me...241-5621. Krista

Hi Krista, I would love to hear from her.  My e-mail address is [email protected]