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hittpants11
LAP-BAND Patients
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Yeah I have been noticing that most people complete the process anywhere from 1&1/2 to 4 months. Hopefully that will be what happens in my case. My husband and I are scheduled to go on leave on November 3rd back to Texas to see our families for a month. I really wanted to have it done before I go. Is it crazy to do that?
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I was just wondering how long it takes to get everything done...from first doctors appointment until the actual surgery. I have my first appointment on Sept 1st and have Tricare Prime. Is it possible it get all of it completed in 2 months?
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From what I understand, drinking wine every now and again is okay. It the carbonated drinks (beer, mixers, ect) they want you to stay away from.
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Do you HAVE to quit smoking once you get a LapBand?
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When I called Tricare customer service I talked to a really nice lady named Alisha. She laid it all out for me. Tricare Standard does not cover nutrition/psych counseling and you will be responsible for 15 to 20 percent of the surgery. That is not what I wanted to hear. She went on to tell me that if I enrolled in Tricare Prime, everything is paid for. The surgery and the fills after surgery. It does not cost anything to upgrade. All you have to do is go down to the on base clinic and get a Prime application and a PCM change form. Fill it out and turn it back in. I just turned mine in yesterday to upgrade to Prime. It will take effect on September 1st. Im calling tomorrow to make my first doctors appointment in almost 4 years. YIKES!
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Wow! Thanks for this info. I really appreciate it! Way to go on the weight loss!
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I really want this surgery. I have not been to a doctor in almost 4 years because I USED TO have a phobia about it. Pretty sure I have got over that. So I am about 105 lbs overweight. It makes everything harder. I don't know if I have any pre-existing conditions (high blood pressure/high cholesterol). I have not called to make an appointment yet - I just upgraded from TriCare standard to Prime. I am very nervous about getting approved. From what I have read on these forums - some sort of "medical paper trail" is necessary. I don't have that. Does anyone out there have a experience with this?
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My name is Tina and today is the day I put plans into motion to get Lap Band surgery. I am super STOKED!!!
