Anyone going to Great Falls??

I was just wondering if anyone from Billings or Bozeman is going to Great Falls? I have an appt. on March 2nd. I am driving and would love company if some one else has to go see Dr. Rohrer that day.

I don't go back up till April. But wanted to wish you a safe journey!! *huggles* Felicia =0)

HOW ARE YOU DING SINCE SURGERY? Can you give me any insight as to what to expect. I have a hiedal hernia and was told that the doctor would fix that while he was in there. Did you have to spend the night? Did you have Dr. Rohrer? Lapband?

THANKS, THE ROAD WERE GREAT AND OUR JOURNEY WENT WELL. I HAVE A SURGERY DATE OF MAY 7TH. IT FEELS LIKE AN ETERNITY AWAY. BUT THAT WAS THE SOONEST HE HAD OPEN. THANK YOU AGAIN. http://images.obesityhelp.com/mbgraphics/emoticons/cool.gif

Hello, I have an appointment on the 2nd of March too. In the morning. I'm getting my 3rd fill. I'm coming in from Kalispell the night before. There is suppose to be a support group the night of the 1st at 6:30 pm that I am going to go to. If you interested let me know. Sharon

Hey there, It was nice to put meet you and your husband yesterday. How do you fill since your fill? I have a surgery date of May 7th. He is really booked. There are going to be 2 other surgeons that are going to start doing the band with him soon. I can not wait for my surgery. 2 months and counting. Did you guys stay in a motel? We have to plan on spending the night and I wondered if you had any recommendations. well better go for now. Let me know how your doing. siena

Siena, It was very nice to meet you a well. I hope everything goes well for your surgery. It seems like a long time away but it comes up so fast. There are a couple of really good books available on lapbands. If your interested let me know. There is also another web site with alot of other Montana people on it as well. I met them at the support group the night before my fill. My fill went ok. At first I asked for another cc for a total of 3 cc but then I couln't swallow water with out some of it coming back up so he took out 1/2 cc for a total of 2 1/2 cc's and that seems to be the spot. I'm on liquids for 2 days and then muchies for 2 days and then we'll see how it goes. Is your insurance covering your surgery? I went to Monterray, MX for mine. My husband and I stayed at the Townhouse Inn's. It was nice. They have a larger pool and huge hot tub and serve breakfast in the am. It's centerally located. I'd stay there again. Well I better go. Sharon

Hi Sharon, I am glad things are gong well since your fill. Did you ever purchase any of the unjury protein drink? They are recommending that after surgery. Any tip on things that helped you right afterwards. I am paying for surgery out of my pocket but my work schedule will not permit me to take off and go to Mexico. I am pretty set on staying with Dr. Rorher. He shared a few nightmare stories about Mexico with me and it did scare. The cost is a lot higher here but I am willing to do it . i would be interested in other websites that you have found Montana bandsters. It is always nice to talk with someone going through the same thing. I do plan on leaving the hospital asap so I can cut cost. We wil look into the Townhouse Inn. We need to see if we need reservations. I would hate to have surgery and then for some reason find out all the motels are booked because of some event that I did not know about. We have heard that happening to friends of ours. The books on lapband, Did you read any of them> Did you find them helpful?? Better go for now. See ya. Siena'

Siena', I purchased a protein powder from a health store. It was a whey type. It's the first time I've purchased protien powder before so I wasn't sure what to buy. I've heard of bad stories from Mx too. You really have to research your surgeons. I couldn't afford being banded in the US. There is another chat with Montana people on www.lapbandtalk.com under search type in "other montanan's out there". These are the people I met at the support group. I'm on Spring break for the next support group so I'm going to try and come up from Kalispell for the meeting. I purchased from Amazon.com a book called Lap Band For Life by Dr. Ortiz. It's really helpful. I still refer to it. Well I better go. Write when you can. ps. my email is [email protected]. Sharon

Sharon, Just an FYI. I found out that Great FAlls Inn gives you a discount if you are there for something medical for Benefis. We have decided that is where we are going to stay. It like $55, regular $79. Anyway we will let you know how it is. 6 weeks and counting down. I am scheduled at 6:30 am so we might stay in the hotel the night before since they give such a discount. How are things going since you fill. Have you lost any more weight? how much? You looked great when we saw you. I am trying to do a liquid meal once a day to get use to the fact that I am going to have to do it for a whole week. Let me know how you are doing. Siena