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I am glad to hear all went well and am looking forward to your full recovery so that we may hear your point of view. You seem so passionate and I am sure you will be back to your old/new self soon! Good luck to the future Band New You! ~Dawn (preband)

I am so happy for your Alexandra! I love your posts and am praying that all goes well....which I am sure will! Keep us updated. I cant wait to hear from you point of view how the process is going! Respectively! ~Dawn (preband)

I would be proud too! ~Dawn (preband)

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/6393607.htm The Miami Herald put this article out which really upset me. The way they portray the band makes me understand why insurance companies dont want to cover the procedure and whay some people believe it does not work....I mean, if the paper says this, it must be the truth....right? They should really do some real research before they make such a negative portrayl of something that could be so valuable. Anyway, just wanted to vent. Thanks! ~Dawn (preband, still researching) ....if I were at the beginning of research, an article like this would have steered me in the bypass lane.

I still believe that you should wait till you have lost a substancial amount of weight. No matter what your doctor recommends...there is NO denying that it is MUCH healthier for you and the baby to wait till you are a healthier weight. Good luck and overall it is your decision. Healthy vs Now? ~Dawn (preband)

Hi everyone! Congrats to everyone on there band new life and to those who will be on the journey soon! I live in Grand Prairie, in between Dallas and Ft. Worth. i am at the beginning of my journey--still researching a lot of things. Hope everything goes well for everyone! ~Dawn:)

I agree with Band Midwife...you should wait for a healthier you so that you can have a healthier pregnancy and baby. i have heard that losing weight also increases fertility...so maybe it will be easier to concieve then. Just be open and honest with you husband that it is better in many ways to wait, you and your furture baby! Good luck! ~Dawn

Congrats!!!!! I am so glad to hear that everything went well!! Keep us updated on what your feeling after your first fill. ~Dawn (preband)

What region/state do you live in? And do you think the standard made a difference verses Prime? When did you get banded? Thanks!! ~Dawn (preband, Tricare Prime Region 6, Texas)

Military Tricare?

Thanks! I will probably go to one of the next seminars since he is on my insurance. Congrats on your first fill! That sounds so exciting (I am easy amused)! I cant hope that I will be in that position soon. Thanks again! ~Dawn

To anyone who has used these doctors-----any info, advice, suggestions, tidbits...anything would be greatly appreciated! I know that you have to pay upfront at the OMC. I have requested info. Just looking for experienced info =)! Thanks ~Dawn

Did your insurance not cover those expenses? I was hoping that they have a psych doc on my plan so that it woudl be covered also. Did you have to use someone that they choose for both things? Thanks! ~Dawn:D

Babs...I agree with Alexandra, that was a GREAT letter! Thank you for taking the time to write such an excellent letter. ~Dawn

Maybe you caould add an area that list what state each member is from so that people could meet others from their own state! Thanks-Dawn:D

Alexandra---you make me laugh almost every time I read your posts.....keep'em coming, they are good reading! And you are absolutely right about the "keep'em coming" thing....but you never know what someone might do for the LAST FILL. Sounds scary when you put it like that. They make it sound as if youll never eat again. Anyway, thanks for the reply! ~Dawn (pre-band)

I got a little excited and did not notice Region 1----thanks for responding though----hopefully it will go as well as yours did. Although my BMI is 40. Thanks again! ~Dawn

I am looking for someone who lives in the Tricare Region 6 area and have had the Lap-Band. Please email me with any suggestions, comments, information, tidbits...... Thanks-Dawn (really pre-band)

Joann, What doc did you use? Are you in the DFW area? Any info would be tremendously appreciated! Thanks! ~Dawn (pre-band, still researching)

Sassy: I agree. This article was some what similar to the one I posted the link for (Those Darn Newspapers: Miami Herald). I am displeased with the fact that these articles continue to state that the outcome is "less effective" than bypass. Studies have shown that the end weight loss is the same as bypass, the loss is just done at a much healthier rate with no vitamin & nutrient (malabsorption) issues. I just wish these reporters would actually do some good research and find out the current facts before they say incorrect info about a "tool" that could be so useful & valuable to sooooo many. With articles like these, no wonder insurance companies wont cover the procedure...if it does not work, why put in the money? But the good thing is that so many have the opportunity to find out what the band can really offer....I hope to be there some day! Thanks~Dawn (preband, still researching)

Larry, Thanks for all the info, I am going to try to research this doc further. Congrats on starting a new life & have fun! ~Dawn

newyouwmc.com, Dr. Snow (Decatur)......but these are just names I have heard from other support groups and have no experiences with either. ~Dawn (preband, still researching)

Imtorb......What insurance do you have? I am not sure what to expect with my insurance (tricare) which I wont actually have until Sept (currently uninsured). I have heard the good & the bad! Anyway, thanks again....I want to check into this doctor a little more. I went to a seminar with Dr. Snow from Decatur last night...which was interesting. But I believe I would have to pay his portion upfront. And I spoke with the insurance processor and she said that they have only had one incounter with Tricare, in which it was not positive. Oh well, all I can do is try! ~Dawn

I heard that you have to pay upfront if you go to the hospital there? Was this your experience? Thanks!

Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma:D