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Topic: RE: Lap Band with Dr. Roye
After all my testing was done, I had to wait about 2 1/2 weeks to see Dr. R. At that appointment (the first week of April), we set my surgery date. I have no idea what it would have been as she was leaving for maternity leave. My surgery date is her first day/week back from leave.
Debbie 
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Topic: RE: Lap Band with Dr. Roye
Debbie...Thank you for the information. How long did you have to wait after all the testing was done to get your surgery date?
Topic: RE: Abdominal hernia?
Me thinks the answer to both #1 questions is yes. Make sure you ask when you see him on Thursday.
Debbie
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Topic: RE: Lap Band with Dr. Roye
The start to finish time really depends upon how long it takes to get all the appointments scheduled. As soon as you get the package, make the appointments. I was told the sleep study takes the longest to finish -- you have to see the NP in the office first, then you have to schedule the study at one of the centers, then, if you need CPAP, you have to schedule a second sleep study. My tests took about 6 weeks to get done -- but, I had to have a manometry after the upper GI, and a second sleep study.
Dr. Ryder does not require a pre-op diet. Since she trained under Dr. Roye, it makes me think he might not. But, call the office Monday and ask -- you have absolutely nothing to lose!
Good luck to you.
Dr. Ryder does not require a pre-op diet. Since she trained under Dr. Roye, it makes me think he might not. But, call the office Monday and ask -- you have absolutely nothing to lose!
Good luck to you.
Debbie
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Topic: Lap Band with Dr. Roye
I had my first visit with the nurse this past Wednesday. Can someone give me a rough idea how long the process took from start to finish? My insurance claim was opened prior ot this visit. I was told I should receive my packet within 3 weeks with all my testing dates. Does Dr. Roye require a pre-op diet? If you have any other helpful information, i would mlove to hear it!!
Topic: Abdominal hernia?
I have my second pre-op appointment (yay!) with Dr. Pohl on July 2. Since I first saw him, I have developed a bad pain in my lower left abdomen. My PCP did a "palpation" exam (not fun) and told me I had a hernia and needed to consult with a general surgeon. He also gave me Vicodin, which I have been taking only at night. My questions are:
1) isn't Dr. Pohl a general surgeon? Theoretically, could he do this surgery at the same time as my LapBand?
2) If not, is this going to set me back?
3) Has anyone else ever had this type of hernia and how did they diagnose it? Isn't there some sort of scan or imaging that should be done?
Thanks!
1) isn't Dr. Pohl a general surgeon? Theoretically, could he do this surgery at the same time as my LapBand?
2) If not, is this going to set me back?
3) Has anyone else ever had this type of hernia and how did they diagnose it? Isn't there some sort of scan or imaging that should be done?
Thanks!
Topic: RE: First fill ?'s
I was surprised too that it was so painless. I guess you can think of the water trying to go down a drain that is a little slow? I didn't feel much restriction until I had had about four fills so it is great that you feel this already!
The only advice I can give you is that fills are very fickle. I have had fills that gave me no restriction but then two weeks after the fill some restriction. I have some days when the restriction seems to disappear and then come back days later. If I get stressed the band gets very tight. It also helps to drink all the water that his recommended. It definately makes a difference wtih the restriction for me. Also there are times when I feel that I have no restriction and it is becuase of the foods that I am eating. I have learned what foods will give me an accurate gauge of how my restriction is and when I'm feeling lose I try to eat something that will definately fill me up. Sometimes it is so easy to eat foods that go down really easy and then I wonder why I'm not full?
It is a wonderful learning experience!
Jen
The only advice I can give you is that fills are very fickle. I have had fills that gave me no restriction but then two weeks after the fill some restriction. I have some days when the restriction seems to disappear and then come back days later. If I get stressed the band gets very tight. It also helps to drink all the water that his recommended. It definately makes a difference wtih the restriction for me. Also there are times when I feel that I have no restriction and it is becuase of the foods that I am eating. I have learned what foods will give me an accurate gauge of how my restriction is and when I'm feeling lose I try to eat something that will definately fill me up. Sometimes it is so easy to eat foods that go down really easy and then I wonder why I'm not full?
It is a wonderful learning experience!
Jen
Topic: RE: Lap Band with Dr. V
Hi there Andrew!
I, too, am a bander to be. My surgery is 6 weeks from Monday. I've actually been ready to go since the first of April, but had to wait through my surgeon's maternity leave.
I'm happy for you that you're going down the route you originally considered. Is it really this easy? From all I've read on the OH lapband board (you should head on over there, too!), I think we here in RI have it a bit easier. It seems like our surgeons are a bit more aggressive, we don't have to travel hours to get to pre op appointments, and we have three great facilities right in Providence.
Good luck to you!
I, too, am a bander to be. My surgery is 6 weeks from Monday. I've actually been ready to go since the first of April, but had to wait through my surgeon's maternity leave.
I'm happy for you that you're going down the route you originally considered. Is it really this easy? From all I've read on the OH lapband board (you should head on over there, too!), I think we here in RI have it a bit easier. It seems like our surgeons are a bit more aggressive, we don't have to travel hours to get to pre op appointments, and we have three great facilities right in Providence.
Good luck to you!
Debbie
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Topic: RE: One Year Ago!! **LONG but well worth it!!****
Congratulations, Jaime! It was refreshing to read about all the struggles and how you are overcoming them.
Continue with the good work.
Good Luck.
~kelly jo
Continue with the good work.
Good Luck.
~kelly jo
Topic: RE: I'm home so MOVE ON OVER!
YIPPEE!!! 
As I told you on FB, I was wondering about you!
Take it easy, keep walking and I'll continue to pray that everything goes well for you!
~kelly jo
As I told you on FB, I was wondering about you!
Take it easy, keep walking and I'll continue to pray that everything goes well for you!
~kelly jo
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