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Thats so sweet to be so supportive. I know what helped me through the breakdown was that my hubby sat down and started thinking of things we could have together...like soup. We went to the store together and shopped for things to share, and it really took the stress away because he was sort of adapting to me. Its hard at first when you have people scarfing down foods that you love (in my case my kids). But remind him he can always chew and spit! Took a long time for that go get figured out, but just know that with the band, after the first week or so, you get use to what you can have and crave what you can have more than what you cant. And i know that he will have amazing support with a wife like you, who will undoubtedly compliment his weight loss and be by his side!

WAY TO GO!!!!!! =) Im proud of you!

I thought it was a little too easy as well. I pulled up BCBS requirements. Went down the list, did psych eval, nutritionist to make sure i understood the after-diet. Typed letters of emotional support from family, got mwdical records proving weight 2 years back, made a list of diets for the nutritionist. got pcp (who is actually internal medicine specializing in respiratory) to sign a letter of necessity. Sent bcbs a copy of blood panel showing no thyroid problems. Got approved same day it was sent in. Had surgery 2 weeks ago. down 15.5lbs!

I thought it was a little too easy as well. I pulled up BCBS requirements. Went down the list, did psych eval, nutritionist to make sure i understood the after-diet. Typed letters of emotional support from family, got mwdical records proving weight 2 years back, made a list of diets for the nutritionist. got pcp (who is actually internal medicine specializing in respiratory) to sign a letter of necessity. Sent bcbs a copy of blood panel showing no thyroid problems. Got approved same day it was sent in. Had surgery 2 weeks ago. down 15.5lbs!

So Here is a quick timeline of my banding thus far: First dr. Visit 1/10/12 Endoscopy 1/13/12 Psych Eval. 1/23/12 Nutrition eval. 1/26/12 Submitted 1/30/12 APPROVED 1/30/12. Pre-op labs 2/15/12 Last pre-op visit 2/21/12 SURGERY 2/22/12 To celebrate the beginning of my journery, I want a tattoo I drew up. I want the color filled in at different milestones. Have an appt the night before surgery. It will be on the back of my left shoulder. has anyone e Se had one so close to banding? Or asked their doctor about it? I figured if Im going to be on antibiotics after surgery that they could quicken the tattoo healing? Toughts?

My mom has hers through united, but she had to have a ton of stuff...all the things u said u didnt. Im on bcbs and the criteria are fairly simple for my insurance to cover it as well. Proof of wt for at least 2 yrs, no throid disorder, letter of necessity from pcp, psych eval. Surgeon requires scope to check beforehand for ulcers and psych eva. My oop is 1300. Im curious to see what experiences others have had as well...good luck!

Went to both hospitals today, as well as the clinic and got copies of all documentation related to my weight. Also got the results from the general health screen showing no endocrine dosorders. I have to attend the seminar/consultation tuesday, then all thats left is scope, ecg, and psych eval. I should be able to have surgery by April right? Sooner? Later? I just started my Journey monday..monday i contacted surgeon,today i did all that...i

Go to d. Ozs show there should be a link from a christmas episode where the drink master had super low cal alcoholic drinks

It would be a good idea to contact your doctor and tell the nurse...they would be able to tell you what to do. They say not so soon because the port is attached to your abdominal wall, and your muscles stretch with a pregnancy, as im sure you know. But its best to be safe and give them a heads up

Called bcbs...bariatric benefits are COVERED! My copay for surgery is 1300. IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!

Popsicles are good too

Band is limiting if done properly...restrictions on foods with skins at first (corn, grapes, tomatoes..). No meat, no bread, cant eat or drink at the same time...at least thats how my moms was and she lost 89lbs over a year

I was recently diagnosed ith bipolar/manic depression. I had thought about lapband before, but never this seriously. My mom had the procedure in 2005, and I have seen first hand the struggle and success. I want to be a healthier and hopefully happier me. I was wondering if anyone else w bipolar has had the procedure, and if so, how it has affected their depression? Im on an arsenal of medications to battle it, but am wondering if after lapband the meds could or would be reduced? Any help would be appreciated. Also windering if anyone was banded in Louisiana, or how much cash pay in the south would be? Im funding with my tax return