Kathy S. wrote 8 years, 5 months ago
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!? Here are some links to information you may find helpful: http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/ http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/ http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/ We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

lwilli59 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I'm scheduled to have Sleeve Surgery on October 6.  I have several tests ,1 class with the Nutritionist and a class on how to prepare myself for surgery before and after.  


lwilli59 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

I HAD MY BAND REMOVED LAST THURSDAY JUNE25, 2015.  I GO TOMORROW TO HAVE THE STAPLES REMOVED AND HOPEFULLY WILL GET MY DATE FOR SLEEVE SURGERY.  HOWEVER, I'VE NOTICED THAT I'M GETTING FULL QUICK. I NOTICED THIS WHEN THE FLUID WAS REMOVED FROM MY BAND 3


lwilli59 wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
APPROVED - Called UHC this morning to get status of sleeve surgery request  I was told it was pending.  Decided to call when I got in from work and was told sleeve was APPROVED!

lwilli59 posted a comment 8 years, 11 months ago
I have fatty tissue around band. This was shown on Barium...

lwilli59 wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
Getting Closer - On Friday, I received a letter from United Healthcare approving me to have my band removed due to complications.  My doctors office called me this morning to inform me that she has...

lwilli59 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

March 7, 2015 was 7 years with my lap band. On March 25, 2015 I'll met with Dr Strickland to discuss having my band remove and getting a sleeve. I started at 279 got to 209 and currently I weigh 239. I'm now on 5 BP pills and sleep with a c pap machine


lwilli59 wrote a blog post 9 years ago
Revision Surgery - March 7, 2015 was 7 years with my lap band.  On March 25, 2015 I'll met with Dr Strickland to discuss having my band remove and getting a sleeve.  I  started at 279 got to 209 and ...

lwilli59 uploaded a photo 14 years, 2 months ago
About Me
Cayce, SC
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10/06/2015
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Jul 18, 2007
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APPROVED APPROVED BUT CHANGED MY MIND AGAIN
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