Hi! I just had my surgery last week at AMC! It all depends on how long the insurance companies take. I had a lapband that failed and had to have it removed and the RNY done. It took a little longer and the insurance company turned it down initially. But Dr. Hixson went to their throat and got it approved.

I thought .. hey this surgery will be a piece of cake. Take my word from an "old retired" nurse.. it's not. Everything that they tell you at AMC is true... but remember it is major surgery. You can't just jump up and start doing what you used to. I have been home since Sunday and still feel woozy at times, great at times, emotional at times, all of the gamut.

Keep up with the nurses at AMC to tell them about your time frames too. That will keep your file on the "top of the pile".

If you need anything just email me.

Lin

My niece Katie had her head shaved on March 18th. She's only 12 but is the most beautiful person I know, shaved or not. I'm thinking about doing it next year. It's a wonderful cause. :)

~Barb~

Hi everyone! I am currently awaiting my surgery date. All of my tests and studies are done and my insurance has been approved for months.

Does anyone know how long it will take for the surgeons office to call? Or how long the average wait will be for surgery at AMC?

My employers have given me the go ahead to take the time off for surgery as long as it's done before our peak season starting at the end of April. The more time that goes by the more I worry about not being able to have the surgery because it's taking so long.

I've been in the program since the end of December and all of my visits, tests, studies have been done since February 24th and I have already attended the liquid diet pre-op seminar and bought my shakes. Starting in December I didn't think there would be any problem having the surgery by April. :/

Any experiences would be helpful. :)

Hi Jessie,
I had the band done by Geiss and dropped 60 pounds, the band slipped ...had a revision and gained 15 pounds :(.... it feel uncomfortable and am now having done what i wanted to have done in the first place, gastric bypass by Dr Garber, I am sooo excited and looking for the weight the weight fly off, the band was ok but it was sooo slow. I remember being in the hosp, after having the revision done and one doctor told me the eventually the band always comes out sooner or later....wish i had heard that b4 i had the revision done...well lets keep intouch I dont live far from you.

Jessica,
I had my band for 7 years and then it slipped and I had it taken out.  I gained 90 lbs back in one year.    I thought I could do it on my own, but sadly I could not.  I wish I had the band taken out and a revision at the same time.  3 weeks ago I had the sleeve done.  The first week is tough, but it has beeen smooth sailing since.  If you can have it done at the same time-- do it.  
Good Luck