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My BMI was 36.5 and I have high bp, anxiety, pocs,

Oops pocs, sleep apnea,

I just got denied yesterday too for the same thing! I have bc/bs of Illinois too. I was livid.

Hi girls, my name is Tammy and I'm part of Tahnee and Teri's group. It is so exciting to meet new people in our area that have been banded or is getting banded. It is awesome to have a support group. Does anyone go to the Tuesday night meetings at Dr Smiths office? I think I'm gonna start going.

My dr has turned mine papers in to bc/bs of Illinois over a week ago. I called Friday and they said it would take approx. 30 days. Hummmm..... Not a happy camper.

I have BC/bs of I'll and all my paperwork was submitted Friday. I had to do the nutrition and psych appt but the doctors office didn't ask me about prior weight loss programs. Hope I don't get denied. .... Ugh!

Ok girls I'm really having 2nd thought with going through with the I-band. Can you give me some pros and cons? Went to my nutrition appt today and don't know if I can give up bread and diet pop forever. Any and all comments appreciated.

Terri will you add me as a friend? I'm new and don't know how to use this site yet. Lol

I have my nutrition appt and psych appt this week. Then waiting for insurance approval. I have no idea how long I will have to wait for my surgery. I am totally floored that you all live close. How cool is that?

OMG! Wow! I would LOVE that! That is totally awesome!

Does anybody have problems with bread? That seems to be the one thing I keep hearing about.....I will never be able to eat bread or drink pop again. It's ok as long as I can still eat Mexican food. Lol

In Fort Worth...Dr Smith.

Terri what part of Texas did you have your surgery done in? I live in Tx (dallas/ft w) and had my first consult last week. I have had so many people try to talk me out of this. Im on Weight Watchers too and lost 13 lbs in a month. Ive got about 80 lbs to go. I really enjoy reading your posts. I was following the lady a few pages back that was so nervous. She was 8 hrs from surgery and then never reposted...ugh. One thing I am really worried about is my skin sagging after I loose the weight. Today a fitness instructor tried to talk me out of it for that very reason. Hope I don't chicken out!

Has anyone had the I-band done in Texas? I'm pretty nervous. Had my initial consult.