Cynthia Price

Awesome. thank you for the reply and keep up the good work.

Just think how good it is going to feel when you get to your target weight and are looking sexy/hot and wearing super cute clothes... They are going to be green with envy. You will most likely see another one going to get banded.. No worries...

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. You all helped and I appreciate you. I hope I can do as well as all of you. Thank you again.

CONGRATULATIONS. THIS IS A REAL ACCOMPLISHMENT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...

Wow, Inspiring. I really enjoyed this post and it gave me renewed hope. I have been a yo yo dieter my hole life and I hope to get my band late December. I have read everything I can get my hands on and I pray I am one of the lucky ones who will not have any trouble with the band, but I will cross that bridge when I get there. Keep up the good work and thanks again for the words of encourgement and acceptance.

You are so right. I just guess I was having a case of the nerves. Believe me, God has his hand in it because I am barely getting it done in time for my insurance to cover it. Keep me in your prayers. [ I would say be careful about buying into everything you hear. Trust your doc and his nurses. Ask lots of questions and think positive!! God wants all of us to be happy, he gave us a brain and we need to use it as much as possible! It is easy to feel fear when someone else has had trouble. Trust those you know you can trust ( and pray for those who need the help).

Thank you so much for answering my post Mullee. I feel so much better about it now. I will be so glad when December gets here so I can proceed with the rest of my life. I have been banded just under ten months, and I have only felt hunger maybe half a dozen times in that ten months. With proper restriction you should not feel hungry all the time. For some people it takes awhile to get to that restriction and it can be difficult for them. I love my band and have had no issues or complications. Good luck to you with whatever you choose

Thank you so much for your help. I have decided on the band. I will just have to depend on people like you to help me along. It is a confort knowing others have been through it.

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I went to a support group today and sat next to someone who was a previous lap bander. It was removed due to some problems she was having. She is now considering the sleeve. She said she was hungry all the time with the band. Has anyone else had this problem. I am suppose to have band surgery in December and now I am worried about being hungry all the time. Tell me about your band experience.

I went to a support group today and sat next to someone who was a previous lap bander. It was removed due to some problems she was having. She is now considering the sleeve. She said she was hungry all the time with the band. Has anyone else had this problem. I am suppose to have band surgery in December and now I am worried about being hungry all the time.

Thank you for this post. I have some concerns and this has helped me. I am worried about being hungry all the time and was not sure if the band really helps that or not.

Try applying for carecredit.com. They would most likely be able to help you out.

Not according to them. I am so disappointed...

Just got a call from my Doctor stating that they United Healthcare has informed them that they are not picking up bariatric surgery as of 2012. If you do not have your surgery buy 12/31/11, they will not cover your surgery. They say that they are doing this to cut back cost. I can't belive they are doing this. I am soooo disappointed... I can't afford a 12000.00 surgery. Anyone else know anything yet?

Did you have United Healthcare Insurance?

I understand exactly how you feel. I went to the seminar class 3 weeks ago and finally called to find out when I could see the doctor for my consult. They said they were booked up until September 7th so I am again waiting. What is frustrating is I have already did all the leg work for the insurance (UHC), got my approval numbers, letters, letter from my primary physician, etc. I am way ahead of the game but waiting all the same. Even my primary doctor does not get the supervised diet stuff but is willing to go along with it if we have to. He said, I gave you a letter of refferal/recommendation (you also have to get), what else could they want... But I will do whatever they say do. I am looking at Feb. 2012 for my actual surgery because of all of the hoops you have to go thru. Oh yeah, I have already met my out of pocket for this year so it is very frustrating to be pushed to Feb. Hang in there, we will make it. Cindy

Thank you for this post. It has taken 2 months to get an appointment with my doctor and go to the class and all. I get so impatient. This site and people like you have kept me going. I apprectiate your post.

YOU ARE AWESOME.... You guys (and gals) WE CAN DO THIS!!!! My surgery is 3 days away and for some reason I decided to get on Youtube tonight to look at before and after pictures. There were people that were 6-10 months post op that have lost 100 lbs!!! Say Whhhattt??!!! (think Minion voice..lol) I don't know about you all, but if you are nervous, afraid, skeptical, about to have a panic attack..hell whatever....STOP IT! Think about what you had to do to get to this point. If you have a surgery date, HORRAY! If not...keep kicking it sister or brother, YOU....WILL...GET...THERE! With that being said, In preparation for my surgery, I'm writing my body a farewell letter. Farewell to the things I despise, and Hello to the NEW and IMPROVED, heathier, more vivacious, "Divafied", Cant-tell-me-nothing-because-I-have-it-going on, downright SEXY CurlyDiva! Soooooo Dear flabby thighs , So longgggg sucka! Sorry, but cha gotta go! It's been real, especially in this 100 degree Louisiana weather, but I have news for you guys...YOU'RE OUTTA HERE!!! Oh, and don't fret dear flabby arms...I haven't forgotten about you all either. No longer will I be self concious about wearing halter tops and cute dresses because you stand in my way! It is HOT AS HELL in Louisiana, and I am ready to get into a gym and work you all OUT! Oh Sex drive....how I've missed thee, and I'm sure my husband has too, lol. Don't you worry, you'll be back soon and in full force sooooooooooo HUBBY GET READY! Signed, A new and Improved ME! Your turn! Who's your letter to?

Soooo Proud of you and for you... You give me hope and much encouragement. Please keep posting. I will let you know just as soon as I know what is going on with my progress. Keep your fingers crossed.. Hello cMagic and MzStace everything is going good. I get my first fill on the 21st. right now my band is empty and im just mesuring out everything. It took me 6 mouths to do everything cause I was very very nervous and i was taking my time and making my appts. I really like Dr. Whipple and his staff they r really really nice. So far so gud!!!! I think the hardest part of it all so far was being on that liquid diet for 4 weeks. But I knew it wasnt forever so I got through it. lol

Have you had your surgery?

Good. Nervous, Excited, Curious, Etc...LOL...I feel like a sponge. Absorbing information. How long is the process? Hi cMagic! How are you?

Thank you for this post. I am new to this site. I have just made the decision to have the surgery and I am trying to surround myself with people who can support my decision and help me with the questions that seem to come to me day and night. I go to the class that is mandatory on the 22 of this month and hope they set me up for my consultation soon. Thanks again for this post. It was very uplifting. Congratulations on making a great decision. I was banded last August 23 and it was the best thing I've done for myself. I've lost 65 lbs and want to loose more. I feel about 20 years younger and can do so many more things that I thought were lost to me. One of my very favorite things was going on an airplane and not having to ask the 115 lb. Air steward for a belt extension. It was really a wonderful feeling. You have a lot of great things to look forward to. The best prep I did pre surgery is to give myself my own cupboard in the kitchen. I have chosen not to tell many people about my surgery as I didn't everyone to ask a million questions and watch everything I ate. I wanted all of my weight loss "gear" ie.books, Vitamins etc to be in one place behind doors.I put any food that is just for me there to help me keep on target ( and so my 17 year old son didn't inadvertently eat it!) I was worried about remembering to do everything I was supposed to do and this has really helped to have it all in one place. Buy a really cute lunch box so that you can always have "safe" food with you. I also bought a really pretty journal to write in and keep track of Protein grams, what I eat, feel or anything else I want to put in. Treat yourself to nice things that wil be great to look at everyday. I decided to make this My Year and exercise ,loose weight and get healthy. It is knot easy to do this and it's difficult to not have food for comfort so you need to think of other things to fill the gap..do something fun every day even if it's a small thing. also follow all the directions that your doctor and staff give you and you will succeed. Get up and walk in the hospital as soon as you can and make yourself do it. You will feel much better faster and not have to worry about clotting. I didn't intend to go on and on...but it is a life changing event and I am still in progress and still have to work hard. Good luck and great success to you! You can do it.!