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Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 11-04-2003, 04:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By hodegard
Finally!!

I've finally got a surgery date! I'm so excited!

I actually ended up having to switch surgeons because the one I had was dragging his feet so badly. He's been a bariatric surgeon for a while, but...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-11-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,762
Posted By hodegard
Debbie, Yep, he rode the big yellow bus, and...

Debbie,

Yep, he rode the big yellow bus, and he couldn't have been more excited! In fact, he was so excited to get ON the bus that I didn't even get a "good-bye, Mom!" I suppose that's what...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-11-2003, 01:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,762
Posted By hodegard
I'm trying so hard to be a participant here and...

I'm trying so hard to be a participant here and not just a lurker, but life just keeps getting in the way!! LOL

My oldest child started kindergarten last week. Everyone expected me to cry, but I...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-08-2003, 02:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By hodegard
Does anyone know...

...what it costs to have a tummy tuck done? I know that the cost varies with the doctor and the area where you have it done, but I was just curious about a general price range. I know that I'm...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-05-2003, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,545
Posted By hodegard
Yes, the lap band is removable. It is also...

Yes, the lap band is removable. It is also restrictive, whereas the RNY is both restrictive and malabsorbative.

BTW, don't feel silly about asking questions here. I haven't been around long...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 09-01-2003, 02:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By hodegard
I have been telling anyone and everyone that I am...

I have been telling anyone and everyone that I am in the process of getting this done. I'm very open about it for a variety of reasons. For one, I'm not embarrassed about it. I'm more embarrassed...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-30-2003, 01:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By hodegard
That's great! Please keep us updated, if you can.

That's great! Please keep us updated, if you can.
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-30-2003, 01:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,545
Posted By hodegard
Wow! I didn't realize just how fortunate I am...

Wow! I didn't realize just how fortunate I am with my insurance. My insurance covers either the band or the bypass, either open or lap, as long as you have a BMI of 35 or higher.
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-26-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,544
Posted By hodegard
Ageoldie, I sell Stampin' Up. I didn't...

Ageoldie,

I sell Stampin' Up. I didn't specify before because I wasn't sure if that would be considered "advertising". KWIM? I'm like you, though; I want to know what "my friends" sell. I...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-26-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,545
Posted By hodegard
So who has the lap-band?

It seems like a lot of the women here have had the RNY, which is actually what I origally thought I was going to have done. But it looks like I'm going to go with the lap-band, and I'm curious to...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-26-2003, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By hodegard
I just want to say...

...how glad I am that I found this group!

I feel like I've done a good job of doing my research and learning what I need to know about WLS in regard to the technical side of things, but there's...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-26-2003, 12:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,544
Posted By hodegard
Well, I suppose if I'm going to be a part of the...

Well, I suppose if I'm going to be a part of the group, I need to just jump in and participate, huh? :lol:

My week is just crazy! I have a home business where I sell stuff by doing home parties. ...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-26-2003, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By hodegard
That's great, Grammy, that everything fell into...

That's great, Grammy, that everything fell into place so easily. My doctor is doing the same in regard to using tests that had already been performed recently.

Those are all really good...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-25-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By hodegard
Had my consultation with the surgeon...

...and I think I'm in love! LOL And what's more, my hubby was right there with me, and I think he might be in love too! LOL

Seriously, though... The appointment went great. I'm not a huge fan of...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-25-2003, 03:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By hodegard
Kind of a pop quiz!

Since I see so many newbies, like myself, who come on here and ask questions, I thought that I would put together this little pop quiz for those of you who have had WLS. Thanks in advance for those...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-25-2003, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By hodegard
Today's the day!

I'm going in this morning to meet with the surgeon for the first time. DH is taking some time off from work to go with me; he plans to go through it all with me. (I don't mean that he's having the...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-24-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By hodegard
A "fluffy" wife!! I love it!!

A "fluffy" wife!! I love it!!
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-20-2003, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By hodegard
I'm sorry to hear that you're so tired, but like...

I'm sorry to hear that you're so tired, but like the others said, I would imagine that it's pretty normal at this point. I thought that it was a good point to consider when was the last time that...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-19-2003, 02:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By hodegard
Peach!

Thank you for your responses to my thread about whether or not to call in the Grandmas. I've been following the threads about your post-surgery "adventures", too. Which procedure did you have? RNY...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-18-2003, 01:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By hodegard
I'm new around here, so you're probably...

I'm new around here, so you're probably wondering, "Who the heck is this responding to my thread?" LOL

Seriously, though, I wanted to thank you for such an informative post. I'm in the early...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-14-2003, 03:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By hodegard
Today I got my...

referral from my PCP so that I can go chat with the surgeon! I just switched doctors because mine left the office, so I had never met this one before, and I wasn't sure what to expect from her in...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-09-2003, 04:15 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 116,393
Posted By hodegard
Real Name: Heather Location: Mill Creek, WA...

Real Name: Heather

Location: Mill Creek, WA (in the Seattle area)

Age: 30

Marital Status: Married 9 years 9/10/03

Children/Ages: 5 1/2 yr old son (Alex), 4 yr old son (Jack), and 1 1/2 yr...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-08-2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By hodegard
I visited their website a couple of weeks ago and...

I visited their website a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed. It was very informative. From what they said in their online orientation (you still have to attend a live orientation too), it...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-07-2003, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By hodegard
Well, I guess I've gotten the ball rolling...

First, I called my doctor's office today to talk to her about weight loss surgery. I have the kind of insurance where you have to get referrals, so this is the first step of what I am assuming will...
Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 08-05-2003, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By hodegard
A couple of questions for those of you who have had it done...

I am seriously looking into having gastric bypass surgery, and I have a couple of questions about the recovery process.

First of all, I have been going to Curves fairly regularly for the last...
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