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tiggrpt
on 2/17/11 7:18 am - Sabattus, ME

Topic: RE: First appointment and a little scared

I am assuming you are going to see Dr Loggins or Dr Bang? They are BOTH awesome. They probably will look at your stomach just to see prior scars and stuff. They'll probably listen to your heart/lungs/etc. It's easier than a physical. BUT.....very important so they can insure that you are as healthy as you can be prior to surgery! Good luck....don't worry! You'll be fine!

Ruth "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

tiggrpt
on 2/17/11 7:16 am - Sabattus, ME

RNY on 04/14/08

Topic: RE: Met with the Surgeon, Surgery Scheduled!

Congrats on your date and on losing weight! It'll only make the surgery easier for you! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

Ruth "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

Bkritty
on 2/17/11 5:30 am, edited 2/17/11 5:31 am

RNY on 06/27/11

Topic: RE: im apppproved

Good for you Kim! You must be so excited! That is soon! I was wondering when they told you that you needed to have the stress test done and pyloric blood test done. I also had to do the 6 months of dr. supervised diet and the thyroid test. I do not have co morbidities but they said that was okay. Im just kind of wondering when I will know that i have to do these other tests. I am assuming since I have mainecare too they would be required but I suppose it has to do with your whole health status too? I just don't want anything to slow me down! Thanks for the info!- Kristie

kimkel
on 2/17/11 4:07 am - Ellsworth, ME

RNY on 03/14/11

Topic: RE: im apppproved

Bkritty, I was required to have a pulmonary test, sleep study, nutrician class, physical therapy, dietician class atleast 1 support group meeting, 3 year history showing I had a BMI over 35, 6 month dr suppervised diet, I had to have a stress done not sure if it is because I have high blood pressure with a high pulse rate or if it is just a requirement ,period. You can have a choice between having a endoscopy or a pyloric blood test done. I choose the blood test. LOL I did not have to have a ultrasound. I also had to a thyroid test and a A1C test. I also had to have co-morbs. They submitted to ins yesterday so I am hoping that I will be lucky enough to get my approval fast like some of the others. I have a tentative date for surgery for March 17th. Good luck feel free to ask me any questions.
Kim

Bkritty
on 2/17/11 2:06 am

RNY on 06/27/11

Topic: RE: im apppproved

Hi There! I am also going through Dr. Toder in Bangor. I have done my physical therapy appointment, and nutrition class and i have my dietition one on one and and sleep study next week. Psych appointment is March 16th...what happens from there? I also have Maine care and am doing the six months of appointments with my PCP but no one has said anything about a pyloric test, endoscopy, ultrasounds, stress test...is this stuff I should be asking about or is it specific to each patient and not specific to maine care? I am trying to get everything done in hopes I can have surgery early summer. Any help or advice would be appreciated!

NatSnap
on 2/16/11 8:42 pm

Lap Band on 06/16/10

Topic: RE: First appointment and a little scared

There were only two times during the process I had to show anything. My meeting with the surgeon he just looked at my stomach, but just had to lift up the bottom of my shirt for that. And on the surgery date when you are obviously put in a gown. You should be good to go.

Paula Baker
on 2/16/11 9:33 am - Portland, ME

Topic: First appointment and a little scared

I'm getting ready to go to my first appointment at Central Maine Med and am wondering what to expect, will they make me undress or do a physical exam?
I'm a little scared

Kelly S.
on 2/15/11 11:14 pm

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: Met with the Surgeon, Surgery Scheduled!

Great news! And great job losing the weight. It will be here before you know it.

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

mome23kjnc
on 2/15/11 9:16 pm

RNY on 05/20/10

Topic: RE: abdominal pain

is the pain on the right side, just beneath your ribcage? If so, it could well be gallbladder. Nothing to mess with. Call Dr T and ask, she was awesome with identifying my pain and fixing it. BAD bad pain. Best wishes.

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