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Hey! Welcome to LBT. I haven't had mine done just waiting for my six months diet for the ins. Its really awesome here. Lots of great info. I'm lucky I have lots of time to research. Read as much as you can because I hear its tough afterwards. We have to do most of the work. Best of luck to you and keep us posted. Before you know it, you will be at your surgery date.

Thanks for asking. I was just about to ask the same question. What determines the size of the band?

Yay! Thanks for sharing. I need to be reading more of these positive experiences.

So sorry to hear. Don't think you should give up. I haven't had mine done, but I believe you are lucky that you have had yours. Give it a second chance, we all deserve one You have come this far and I believe with dedication and the right choices you will accomplish anything. Good luck and keep us posted.

Hahaha! These are all great. We will get there and when that day comes, what an amazing day it will be. How fun!

Thanks ladies. Very kind of you for your info. Rachel, I have healthnet. HMO Fessie, I've read about care credit but I didn't about the no intrest 12 months. That's awesome. Thanks again and good luck to both of you.

So awesome to hear. I am cheering as I read. Those jeans are waaaay nice. As for a bikini, that is great.

Had my appoint with my PCP on monday. She said that i would have to start a 6 month weigh in and classes. She said she would send in a referral to a dietician. So now I have to wait for that, then take classes. I feel like just starting the 6 months is gonna take forever. Just thought I would get an approval right away since I have a BMI of 45 and have battled with hypertension for 5 years. Just wanted to vent a little.

Thanks! njm, You are super lucky. Keep up the good work. I know that curves is hydraulic resistance. Which is strength training, The harder you push, the hard the pressure. I agree with age and how much weight. I will mix it up and see what I get. Hoping, with luck, my skin will bounce back. Good luck to you guys.

So happy your doing well! Can't wait to hear your progress. Take care.

I'm so excited now:) not bummed out anymore. I can't wait to start classes and to start all the testing. Thank you all for taking the time to lift my spirits. You guys did a great job.

Hey! Not banded yet. Hoping to be in about 6 to 8 months. I'm in Hesperia. We could always make our own group.

All of you are awesome! Thank you all so much. I feel really lucky to have this place as support. I am gonna take the time to do some soul searching and tons of research. I hear things about starving after the band, so I should prepare myself. Congrats and good luck to all!! XOXO

Thanks Kris and Heather! Now that i think about it, it is a good thing. It will help me when it is time to get to the actual surgery. I will have all the tools I need. I'm even starting yoga today. That way I can have my routine in place after the surgery. Good luck Kris!! I am so excited for all of you that are having your procedures real soon. Keep us posted Thanks again.

You guys gave me exactly what i needed. Just a little boost to get me through. Rachel, my med group and insurance want me to take some classes and check my weight for 6 months then send me to see a surgeon. I qualify, just insurance things that they have control of. Yay Kristen! Tomorrow is a big day for you. Keep us posted and good luck. Thanks again guys.

Hey everyone! Good luck to you. Keep us posted. I dont want people to know because i dont want people to judge. I have a friend who did the gastric bypass about 6 years ago. She just started gaining some weight and everybody it making mean remarks. People analyze more and criticize more when they know you have something done.

Hi everybody! First off, just a quick thanks for all of you who share your answers and thoughts:) Today, I called healthnet (HMO) and asked if they cover bariatric surgery. Turns out my plan does 80/20. I would have to pay 20% "if I qualify". A little history. I have been over weight my whole life. In the last 6 years its have been the worst ever. I had 2 kids in the last 5 years and it made things much worse. I have hypertension ( 5years now) and I think I may have sleep apnea. I am always sleepy. Both of my parents have diabetes, so I know I will if I dont change my life. Monday the 9th I have my first General DR apt. Where i will tell her that I would like to have the surgery. With my qualifications I believe that I will get an approval from her and the Insurance. Has anyone gone through Healthnet? If so, what types of evaluations or tests do they put you through. I read that some people have to take weight loss classes for 6 months. Thanks again

Thank you so so much for your imput and congrats on your journey. I wonder if it will be the same for me. They also told me that I would need to see a contracted dr. Where I live, I'm sure it will be far too. I live in Socal as well. I have the HMO silver network. You must have a better plan than I do. Good luck and thanks again.