katwomantexas

I was 2 pounds from being at a BMI of 35. I also had HBP and high colestrol. So I had to gain 3 pounds and go back in 2 weeeks.Thats what I did to get my surgery. Yes its crazy we have to do these things but I did not have the money to pay out of pocket.Was it worth it? Yes and Yes. Good luck Kat

Dont eat anything solid for a couple of days and drinklots of warm drinks. When you do start eating again eat mushies and then move up to solids. Kat

I went through the same issues right before banding. I dont miss those foods because I know I can have them every once in a while. Being banded doesnt mean you wont ever be allowed to have any of it it. To me its about being satisfied on much less. I am in my green zone and know how lucky I am to have gotten there with 3 fills. Good Luck and just know what your feeling is normal. See you Kat

I also do protein shots or a protein drink in the morning. Its to hard to eat early. I get the shots and drinks at our local HEB or Wal-Mart. Kat

I read on here that it means productive burbing. PBing in my case also causes a lot of sliming. Hope that helps. Kat

I cant drink at all after I have eaten for about 20 to thirty minutes. Not sure why they say it pushes your food down when mine all comes up if i drink. Kathy

I eat popcorn with no issues. Its not an issue for me I can take it or leave it.Most of the time I leave it. Kathy

When I try to drink with my meals it normally ends badly. For some reason if I drink while trying to eat I get stuck bigger than you know what and it must either come up or go down but it normally does a little of both.. I have only been banded since May 17th and I am just learning my lesson. I must wait. You would think I would learn the first time. Kb

First you need to find out if the insurance you have allows for the WLS. Then you make an appoitment with the doctor of place that you want to use. They will then find out exactly what your insurance will require of you before they are willing to put out all the money to cover it. The doctors office will then set you up on what will be done before surgery. I had to have 6 months of office visits, my head examined and a sleep study test. Good Luck.

I use a chicken bought from the store then I add half regular mayo and half light. I then add apples,celery and pecans or walnuts and a little lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.

You look awesome Rachel. Kathy B.

Hello there, Yes I also have Cigna. I have had 2 fills so far and get my third next week. So far the have paid the bills and I just pay my copay. Bye KathyB.

I was told 2 weeks and I could swim all I wanted. Kathy

Thanks for the link Rachel. I am very new with my band and really love reading up on everything. Thanks Kathy

Hello, My BMI was 35. I had my surgery May17th. Everyone has said your not big enough. Well when is big enough?After I gain another 30 puonds?I am tired of living like this.I take 6 different medicines daily. I had tried every diet and have exercised with NO results. I go for my first fill next week. Good luck with your band. Katwomantexas

Hello, I was born in Wiesbaden many years ago. Like 1967!Good luck with whatever you and your doctor decide. I am a newbie. I was banded on May 17th and I have about 80 pounds to go. Welcome. Bye Kathy

I do not have Tri Care. I had Cigna. I did my 6 months of visits then the doctor sent in all my paperwork and I was approved in 2 days. Hope you get your approval. katwoman

I am like you. My BMI was 34.6. I had to gain 2 pounds to be able to start the process of the 6 month diet required by my insurance. I am also only 80 pound over weight with massive comorbidities. I needed help now. I didnt want to have to wait until I had 200 pounds to lose. It seems to me you should look for another doctor. They should have never told you are not big enough. Good luck on your journey. katwomantx

I was up and about the very next day and playing with my grand kids. Good Luck Katwomantx

I have Cigna also and just had my surgery. My BMI is a 35 with the high blood pressure and all. Any questions just ask. Katwomantx

I am going thru them as well. I am out of the Austin location. They have been awesome so far. My surgery was May 17th and I get my first fill in 3 weeks. Dr Esquivel was my surgeon and I have heard he also works out of SA. Good Luck Katwomantx

I also have Cigna. I was told I could not miss any appointments or I would have to start over. All my appointments were 28 to 31 days apart.

I also have Cigna. My approval went very smooth. After my 6 months of pre op visits my doctor sent in all the paperwork and I was approved in 2 days. I just had my surgery on the 17th. My BMI was 35 but I have high colestoral , high BP, thyroid. Good Luck Kathy

I am going to have my surgery on the 17th of May. The hospital called to day and gave me an estimate of 25,000.00 for the surgery cost. This is not with an overnite stay. My part is only 20 percent which is a lot of money to me but that seems to be a lot of money and higher than what most are being charged.I pay for my regular visits seperate so that cant be why. Any lite on this would really help. Thanks Kathy

This is through insurance where my protion is 20 percent. They told me this was for the day surgery doctors and all.No overnite stay for me. Maybe they are just over estimating the cost. Kathy