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dgaynor

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  • Birthday 12/12/1954

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    KY
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    Reading, pets, gardening, needlework

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  1. Hello, First I should tell you that I had my surgery less than a year ago...matter of fact it was April 2, making it just 2 months ago. I'm very short, 4'8" and weighed 166.5 lbs. with a BMI of 37.5, I have lost 30lbs so far. I hope to lose another 20. I'm thrilled with my surgery. I've lost fast and steady. I should also tell you that I ended up with gall bladder surgery less than a month after the Plication surgery. I was having Gall Bladder problem before plication surgery and too stubborn to tell the doctors. I was afraid they would not do my surgery. So my advice to all those considering plication surgery. If you are having gall bladder problem or tummy problems tell the dr. I am so glad I had the surgery. I have lost at least 2 clothing sizes. I look so much better but more importantly I feel better. My ankles no longer swell. I'm not as clumsy. I have more energy. I'm happier about me. Thank you to Dr. Ortiz and the whole staff. You are terriffic. Debra
  2. What time are you arriving? My husband and I will be glad to let you hang around us so that you are not alone. I'm Debra and my husband is Steve
  3. Today is Friday, I fly out Sunday morning for Tijuana. Surgery on Monday. We will arrive fairly early with time to do something in Tijuana. Anyone have suggestions.
  4. Hi all, I won't have to have any follow ups I don't think accept I'll need an endoscope 6 months after surger. My family doctor is very very supportive. I hope a particular surgeon will do it. I've seen him beforre and he's always been great. I'll keep you posted. Darn insurance companies. They sure don't mind taking our money.
  5. One week and one day

  6. I'm very excited. My surgery date is quickly approaching. April 2 is just 8 days away. I just realized...duh...that I will need a bariatric dr. here at home for follow up. Did any of you have trouble finding a bariatric dr. in the US willing to take you on as a patient AFTER the surgery? Also my insurance turned me down for the surgery. have any of you had experience with the follow ups.Did your insurance cover the cost of follow ups, such as check ups, and tests after the surgery? debra
  7. I've tried HMR and I liked the chocolate. I add ice cubes in the blender an make it a shake. I love orange and chocolate so I add a touch of sugar free orange powdered drink mix with it sometimes.
  8. Hello, I'm scheduled for surgery for April 2. I just realized I need a follow up dr. here at home. Is it hard to get a US dr. to do follow up after surgery in MX. Also I wonder if my ins. will pay for follow ups ... they turned me down for surgery. I didn't have enough co morbidities.
  9. Hello, I'm scheduled for Plication surgery on April 2 I've been reading bout patients having both lapband and plication at the same time. I'd love to hear from both the doctors and patients concerning the topic. I can see where it would be a more efficient weight loss tool. I'm very excited as my date approaches and yet a wee but anxious. I'm wondering if I booked my return flight too early. I live in KY and that's a long flight. I'm 4'8" short and weigh 166 pounds. I own ReadersFavorite a book review and award company. I'm 57 and happily married for 38.5 years. We have 12 grandchildren. I look forward to hearing from other members. Debra
  10. Hi, I'm scheduled for April 2. I am planning to fly home on April 4. After reading your comments I'm wondering if I made a mistake to plan to come home so soon. My hubby will be with me. I'm 4'8" and my wieght is 166. I was turned down by my insurance company for Lapband surgery. Phoeeee on them. I'd love to hear more about your experiences. I plan to take it easy for about a week but then need to drive 3 hours for a meeting. I hope I don't have to cancel the meeting. It is very important but my health is more important to me. So I would like to hear all of your experiences. My weight loss goal is 110. Still overweight for my height but I'll be content.
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