roeroe

that is great. nice way to start the new year. I was put on the surgeon's schedule for December 1st on our first visit. she said that day can change if i didn't get all of my doctor approvals. but it looks like that day should be a go as i am just waiting for one more. I can't wait. i am so excited. I hope i have success. i think that i watch a few too many you tube videos because i stumbled upon a few people talking about loose skin and now i am worried about that. i think i am going to stick to this forum that i just started to blog and stay away from any negative videos on you tube. i was told that since my bmi is higher i have to do a two week pre op liquid diet, there goes my thanksgiving. but i will give up thanksgiving for a skinny bod. did you have an upper endoscopy? was it easy?

that is wonderful. congratuations. i had to look up what 25 kilos is to pounds. be proud of every kilo that you lose. how long ago did you get banded. how is your journey so far.

for me, the next step is having my upper endoscopy next wednesday and then i have two more dietician appointments and as long as the gastro gives me clearance after the endoscopy then i hope i am all set with the insurance. wondering if i might be able to move my surgery up. did you receive clearance from any doctors yet? Roeroe, what's your next step in the process?

congratulations!!! does that mean that after all the precertifications with the cardio, pulmonery, gastro etc., doctors, someone can still be turned down? why don't they get the approval before all the tests? well, at least you are on your way. best of luck to you and wising you a successful outcome.

i had to do that as well, luckily my primary was able to supple the letter of support and weight chart for the past 7 years to my surgeon. when we sign up for lap band, we never thought about all the co-pays and all the doctors we will be visiting before the actual surgery. i am sure it will all be worth it in the end. good luck with your journey

i am not sure what your financial condition is but if you could, charge it to a credit card. This is a very important journey in your life. i am sorry for your troubles. i hope that it will all work out for you. don't give up. i will pray that your outcome is successfull. good luck.

Good luck with your results. i hope you slept like a baby last night and that you get the go ahead for the lap band. We are at the mercy of the doctors for them to give us the approval for surgery. i have my physicologist, cardia and primary doctor's approval so far. Good luck with your journey

Fran, thank you for the reply. I wish you luck and hope you find a resolution to your problem.

the new pulmonologist measured my neck and looked at my airway to see if it was narrow and the results were all normal so no sleep study is needed. i just wanted the first doctor to at least take into consideration that i did not have any of the warning signs and not incur an expensive test that was not necessary. good thing i went for a second opinion.

i had my appointment with the pulmonologist yesterday and without asking me any questions or looking at my chart, she said that she automatically sends her lap band patients for a sleep study. i told her that i do not feel that i need one, i do not snore, moan, have trouble breating at night, wake up tired, smoke or any other risk factors that i see on all the sleep apnea sites. my husband of 18 years said that he has never witnessed me waking up to catch my breathe. my question is, if i am healthy enough to undergo an upper endoscopy next week with anethesia why do i need a sleep study for an hour long lap band procedure? what if i did have apnea, my endoscopy is scheduled before any lung or sleep test is scheduled. my insurance said that depending how the doctor bills the sleep study, i can be responsible fr 25% of the cost. that is unreal. i have decided to go with another doctor that feels that i am not a risk factor for apnea, my neck measures 15 inches and he checked my airway and found i have a large airway so he is not sending me for a sleep study and will only have a chest xray. why do doctors put you through tests that are not necessary.