Allison0927

I am having a sleep test next week as well - i am under the impression from my surgeon that he will not cut on any patient that has NOT had a sleep test - even when there's really no indication of apnea. When later I questioned the barriatric office further about this (when they called to refer me for the sleep consultation) I was given an alternative explanation - that I needed to do it "in case" my insurance - which does not require a co-morbidity in order to cover the surgery since my BMI is so high - tries to deny me. My paperwork for approval is being sent to my insurance company tomorrow. I know they will approve me - but the approval will likely come after I have done my overnight test which I am dreading. I know for a fact I do not have apnea - my husband has raging bad apnea and I know what the symptoms are very well. Even the sleep doctor said he very much doubted I have it after my consultation with him last week. Oh, and my insurance company won't pay for the overnight test if I end up testing negative (the most counter-intuitive thing ever). Yet, because I have come this far, I will keep doing everything I'm told - jumping through every last hoop - to get to the end game - the surgery. The joke is - if I do have apnea - isn't the weight loss from the surgery supposed to cure it? I think it's a racket - again, though, I'll do anything and everything I'm told for that surgery.

my nutrition couselor told me about a male patient (she didn't specify whether he was planning a band or gastric bypass) who gained 30 POUNDS between the first surgeon consult and surgery. He claimed he went on a "goodbye tour" of all his favorite eating stomping grounds - Golden Corrale (huge buffet) being his favorite and a frequent goodbye spot during this period. I have caught myself eating much more liberally than usual although I wouldn't call it an out and out binge. That is scary about the surgeon not doing the surgery if the patient gained more than 5 lbs between consult and surgery - but it's a GREAT deterrant to keep on track before surgery. My packet is being submitted for insuranc approval tomorrow - WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!! =)

good luck tomorrow and be sure to tell us all about your surgery!!!!!!!

WOW that is awesome - Dr. Siddiqui is doing mine this summer - I see this post is a few months old how are you doing on success these days???? and how much exercising have you been doing (number of days/time) just wondered - thanks!

great job - you look fabulous! Question - I think on your last pic you mention 'no makeup and hung over' - can you tell me more about alcohol after banding? (Please everyone no lectures about wrongs of alcohol, calories, lowering inhibitions - exchanging one addiction for another etc.) - truth is alcohol is the only liquid with calories that I ever drink - and I know if I'm being realistic I will eventually want my weekend drink(s) here and there after banding. You mention sorority and drinking - are about my age and build (pre-op) - so we have some things in common and I just wanted to know how alcohol and the band have mixed for you. Thanks!