Jenmomto3

I started putting weight at age 8. when i was around 12 i was thin, but told i was heavy. so i started putting on weight. now i am 300+ lbs & 42 yrs old. i lose weight than goes right back on. i fail at maitance. also it seems like when it's that time i can't stop eating. so i have starting looking into lapband. have that physical reminder about eating. also has anyone has a personal trainer w/ nutrition? there are 2 gyms here doing that now, was thinking of doing that.

My primary Dr referred to one of only 2 bariatric surgeries that she trusts in our area. There office got him approved at a bariatric surgereon. I got approved for a referreal. Well then i got letters stating that I am approved for surgery BUT they will not cover the surgeon that they approved me for a consult. they now want me to go to a Dr out of state & follow there 12-week diet program for 12-mtonhs...?? thank my concerns are: financail burden of the diet & travel. do not know this Dr. they are about the pyschy & figuring out things and not so much surgery why can't i go w/ the Dr i was referred to that is in our network. the diet will make me sick & i will not learn anything

i see my primary on Wed & was wondering if i could talk to her about that!

Group Health!!!

thanks!!

SUCH a positive attitude!! thank you!!

So the bariatric Dr my primary referred me to was approved. so i drive 2 hrs away from my home attend there seminar & drive 2 hrs back. just to find letters from my inurance saying i meet the criteria for surgery BUT i don't need to see Dr. Bright we'll approve for you to seeing Dr. Pennings in another state!!! that's insane!! and they want me to there 12 week diet for 12 months first!! WHAT?? i don't understand. HOW DO I FIGHT THIS!!!?? jen

THANK YOU!!! very true about more people post that are looking for help!!!

THANK YOU!!

I am so happy for this forum!! there's been so much negative its WONDERFUL to see success!!

I have been looking at the Sleeve & the Band. it seems more people are happy w/ the sleeve than the band! I fell like the band could help you be more in control!! PLEASE HELP!!

YAH!! so glad to find this!! i am thinking of banding!! seems like the best option. is there someone that it's been great! no problems? is it worth??

so while weighing all muy options. i was wondering has anyone had the problem of stomach stretching back out?? then you're back at square 1. thanks

i to live in richland. will have surgery in Spokane? is there a support group that meets in Richland??

Thanks!!!

wow!! very good point!!

so i started thinking about the 2. and really questioning my decision to band. this is what i started thinking. yes there is an object in there. you will have to do fills. but if you do the "sleeve" they cut away your stomach. what happens if it stretches again?? just like w/ bypass wls, if you start gaining you just have to do the diet. w/ the band they can adjust it!!! just my 2 cents & what's going thru my head!

same here! on the fence!! what are some problems you've had with the sleeve?

google it also.. i've had 5 surgeries in my 41 yrs of life. 2 of them after i had high blood pressure.. i was more worried about those surgeries than this one. maybe w/ bipass surgery. but not lap-band. not very invasive!!

so it is different w/ each insurance?? will my insurance reguire a psych eval?? i just finishing doing WW - did great, but everytime i lose 60-70lbs it comes back on . everytime!! so i hope i don't have to. is the information seminar helpful??

how hard/restrictive is the diet??

I have group health insurance & i know they can be picky. what has been your experience? my primary only gave me a referral for a consult. Dr. Bright has been approved as a bariatric surgery.