Lap Band-Southern Maine

I live in Eastern Maine, but am going to the Doctor in Lewiston...Dr. Loggins and Dr. Bang. I oroginally went to them to see about the Lap Band, and have decided to go with gastric bypass instead...I am at the beginning of this journey, hve had lots of test done already, but still have a way to go. Good luck with whatever you decide, and if you'd like to message me, please do. I'd love to hear what you decide, and how you make out! Good luck!

 Hi Kennas,

Thank you for your reply.  I have decided to go with the lap band.  I am still waiting to get a letter from them stating that they received my referral but have been going to the meetings, gym, on my own..Trying to get it done so maybe it will move along more quickly for me.  

I would love to know how your doing and hear about your journey as well.  


Terry

Hi Terry...hope you are doing well!
I have been crazy busy this week, as I am taking a May Term class at UMM.  It will be worthi ti after tomorrow is over, I am sure!
I am working on getting all my ducks in a row, and accomplishing as much as I can.  I go to the dietician on the 28th...back in Lewiston, a long 3 1/2 hour ride for me...but like the crazy class this week, I know it will be worth it in the end!
My advice right now would be to call the doctor to see if they got your referral...I did this, and yup, they had it right there!  I got tired of waiting, so I took the initiative and called them first.  I also made my first appointment with them while on the phone that day!
Hope you get in touch with them soon, and will soon be on your journey as well!
Good luck!
Heather

Hi Heather,

I did called yesterday and they had my referral..I just received my letter to register online, did that last night, and hopeful to hear something soon to schedsule something with the dietician!  I am very excited!!!!

What will you do about fills etc seeing that you live so far away?  I also take classes and currently working on my masters in public adminstration I received my BA from UMA.


How did your dietician appointment work out for you?


Terry

Hi!  Glad you made the call and got the ball rolling!

I am going to go for the gastric bypass instead of the band...when I met with the Dr. we discussed all the pros and cons of both, and the bypass fits me and my life better than the band.  I will have to stay in the Lewiston area for 5-7 days after getting out of the hospital, but there is a place there that helps people out in that situation, so hopefully I can get in there...if not, I'll stay at a hotel for that time.

My dietician appt. is this coming Friday, the 28th, and though I dread the ride, I'm excited to get this going!!!!!

Good for you (education!) !  Working on your Masters is fantastic...I'm still working on getting a Bachelors!    Though I get tired of school, no one in my family has ever graduated from college, so here I am (I'll be 38 on Tuesday) still working on it.  Being layed off from my last job was a good thing for me...it allowed me to go back to school.

Ok, off for now!  Keep me updated...I'd love to keep in touch as we get moving on this journey!