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It went well. They actually told me wrong and I just had my psych appt today and everything else tomorrow. The spot went well. The social worker just asked me a bunch of random questions. Who is my support system? Why am I doing this? Etc. so easy. She said that unoffically I'm approved but I will have to wait a few weeks for offical approval.

I have it too and they didn't look twice at it

On my way to my dietitian and psych appt. kind nervous. Not really sure what to expect

I work in a hospital and trust me the intern will be doing the procedure. I know it might seem scary but interns can be better than a seaoned doc sometimes. They are so scared of screwing up, they are so careful and take their time. Don't be scared if anything happens the attending will r there

See I'm a grazer with healthy foods. I get chips and dip like once every 6 months. I never eat fast food I don't eat fried food. I graze on cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, fruit, pickles, 100 calorie cookies. I only eat fat free or super low fat ice cream but rarely. I loveeee to cook and bake but dont really eat what I bake. But still I can't lose weight.

Yah I paid $300 for a program fee today. Worth it though

I think I'm a grazer. I don't eat out of emotion I eat bc I think I'm hungry. I eat bc I get cravings and I HAVE to get it.

Saw the surgeon today. He was nice but kind of pushin the sleeve on me instead of the Lapband. I don't want the sleeve and he said that's fine but it was a little strange. I have my psych eval and dietitian eval in 2 weeks. Super excited

It's for a call and I have my doc consult today!! Ahhhhhhh what questions should I expect him asking.

No bcbs but I did all the leg work before and I know they cover it. I don't know how people can self pay I'm so broke. More power to you though

Ok everyone I'm not getting my hopes up jut yet but I have my evaluations in 2 weeks and I wan to be prepared. I need a list of thing that I need before and after surgery. Think of it as if you were to give a friend a Lapband gift basket what would they need; I.e. heating pad, gas x, etc. Help me out please bc I I don't have the stuff around my husban will be helpless

Wow that is so quick. I was guessing I would be another 2-3 months before I get surgery. Good luck tomorrow

I have bcbs il and I have to pay up to my deductible which will be about 2000 out of 20,000 so I'm not complaining. My dic says the support groups are not mandatory but yours might be different. You have to remember you will have to have labs done and some people are made to do X-rays, swallow evaluation, echo, etc. and it doesn't cover the Pre psych eval and dietitian. You will have to take vitamins the rest of your life and those can be $60 a month with your protein supplements. You will pay for fills which that varies. It all adds up but do worth it when you are healthy.

Got my Pre op appt with psychologist, dietitian and physical therapy 2 weeks from today!!! Them the sugeron will either be the next day or a week from that. Super excited to be making progress!!!

Are you allergic to shellfish? If you are it might be the iodine used to clean you before surgery

Wondering if I can take my favorite chunky soups or campells and just blending them up and still follow the rules?

My t4 was out of whack as well but I don't remember the number but my TSH is 4.98. My doc put me on 50mg levothyroxine. Today was my first day on it so I'll he interested to see what happens. Im tired alllllll the time but I also had a sleep study that said i have insomnia and out of 6 hr of sleep I only 38 mins of deep sleep. No wonder I'm so exhausted and with hypothyroidism I can't believe I can make it through the day.

For the people who have hypo what were your numbers before meds if you don't mind. Just want to know where I fall. I'm like right I'm te edge but since there is such a huge "normal" range I'm curious. I hope this all make me feel better bc right now I feel like crap. Taking my first rx sleep pill even though I've had insomnia all my life. Taking my first thyroid med tomorrow and I got an X-ray of my back and might have to start pain injections. It's nice to start gettin answers about my health and start doing something about it

Thanks I'm a nurse and after a long day I can't explain the thyroid Hahahha I start my meds tomorrow so I'll let you all know

I have hypo. If its under .3 then it's hyper. 4.9 is hypo. I havnt said anything to surgery yet bc I just found out today and I havnt even had my consultations yet but I know someone told me that they wanted your thyroid under control before surgery

So I am in the prelim of the Lapband and went to the doc today and he told me I had hypothyroidism. I talked to a surgeon and they said they don't like doing lap band on people with thyroid problems. I am at the tip top of the normal range ( I'm 4.96 normal is .3-5.0) but the doc said it bein that high means I have it. Has anyone ever had hypothyroidism and still had the Lapband?

Really dreading the idea of sagging boobs and extra skin but the extra fat doesn't look any better than extra skin and at least I would be health. Going to have to sit done with my hubby and warn him. Havnt even had kids yet so that won't help

What is the best protein shake out there? One that has great taste, packed with protein, reasonable price etc. have not been banded yet but I want to try a few before i do. Thanks

Great job!