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4hmomwyo
on 5/7/09 3:05 am - Laramie, WY
Topic: RE: Information Seminar!
Mona,
I'll be there and bringing my mother too!  I sent you an email, but have not heard back yet.
Laura
monymony
on 5/6/09 3:16 am
Topic: Information Seminar!
Hi Everybody, Dr Holloway will be coming to the Garden Hilton Inn in Laramie tomorrow at 5:30pm. He will be talking about the lap band. He has done over 1100 bands. Come and meet him. This seminar is for anyone who is interested in lap banding or has had a band. Hope to see you there. Mona

Veteran Bandster 2002

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

4hmomwyo
on 4/28/09 4:13 am - Laramie, WY
Topic: Patients of Dr. Quaid/Dr. Holloway
Okay,  so I've done the paperwork with two surgeons near me.  Dr. Quaid from Northern Colorado Surgical Associates in Ft. Collins Colorado and Dr. Holloway from Western Surgical Group in Scottsbluff Nebraska.

I would like to hear from members who have had lapband surgery with one of these doctors so I can get a little more "hands on" experiences to help me chose who to have surgery with.  I've read through the reviews online, but I particularly want to talk to people about their experiences.

Thank you in advance!
Laura

P.S.  Don't worry, you won't be making up my mind for me, I just need more info!
Jennifer M.
on 4/28/09 2:17 am - Casper, WY
Topic: RE: 2 down and 4 to go
Just wanted to say welcome to the Wyoming board. I hope everything goes smooth with your insurance paperwork and getting surgery done. Ask any questions you may have.
codesmom
on 4/24/09 2:40 pm - WY
Topic: 2 down and 4 to go
Hi, I am in Casper, have turned in my paperwork and had my first two appointments with Rocky Mt. Weight loss (NP and diet).  I am having my psych eval Monday 4/27.  I am looking at having surgery at Mountain View in Casper (Lap Band).  Has any one had their surgery there? 
Successstory
on 4/20/09 8:46 am
Topic: RE: 1 week post-op!
Congrats to you. This is great news but remeber to not over do it because this a time for you relax and let your body heal.
  
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option  
tshabazz1967
on 4/20/09 7:16 am
Topic: RE: 1 week post-op!
Congrats! I'm so happy for u and can't wait untill I'm on the losing side.
WyoGirl
on 4/20/09 3:02 am - Casper, WY
Topic: 1 week post-op!

Today is my 1 week surgiversary! I am home....and feeling better every day!

I have to admit that this is the most painful thing I have ever endured, but well worth every bit of it. While you are in the hospital, no matter how much it hurts, you have to walk, walk, walk!!!! My first night out of surgery was the worst, I got a little cranky with the nurses every time I had to walk....lol of course I appologized later. I actually ended up with 5 small incisions, and then the drain. I still have my drain in but will have it removed tomorrow at my follow up appointment. The pain gets better every day.

THE STATS:

Highest Weight = 298 lbs.

Weight after 6 month medically supervised weight loss program = 294

Day of Surgery after 2 day liquid diet = 288 lbs.

1 Week Post-Op = 271 lbs.

The weight is just falling off every day....THIS WAS SOOOO WORTH IT!

Anyone with questions, feel free to ask.....I am eager to share my experience with anyone that will listen.


Jennifer M.
on 4/14/09 7:48 am - Casper, WY
Topic: RE: New to the site!
Hi Jeanne, welcome to the Wyoming Forum. Congrats on getting your 6 month supervised diet completed, now the hard part, waiting for the insurance to approve. Hang in there, I also had BCBS of Wyoming and they actually sent my approval pretty quick.

Feel free to ask any questions and best of luck to you on your journey!
4hmomwyo
on 4/14/09 2:40 am - Laramie, WY
Topic: RE: First appointment scheduled!
Appointment done!  MIL is scheduled with the surgeon next week and I'm calling to set up my appointment during my lunch break.  It was really good, but the best part was having my husband go with us and sit in on it.  We had a great discussion of what this would entail for our lives and how we can make it work and then I came home and talked to my dds about habits we all need to change.  I think just that step is huge--we have named the elephant in the room!
Laura
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