JhonnieB

Hello all. I'm fairly new. I go from the vsg to the lapband forum all the time. I found out my employer doesn't cover the vsg so my only choice is the lapband. I have been researching so much that I'm terrified of the outcome. I just need a little help with losing weight but if help is going to hurt me I don't want it!! My surgery(lapband) is scheduled next month. Should I stop looking?? I'm scared out my mind!! And I surely don't want to waste $2500 to do this if its not going to work. My friend had it and she's fine. I just don't want to be one of those BAD patients where everything fails!!

Thank you for responding. I wasn't "As" nervous when I was preparing for the sleeve. My surgeon said it has a greater percent of success but its hella costly. I don't know what I'm going to do. I read the forum all day like I'm studying for a test. My preop class is the 7th I have to sign on the dotted line that day and pay my deductible so I'll make up my mind soon.

Thank you!!

Anyone on Instagram??

Thanks so much for response. My surgeon is in their network. Is that code for the actual procedure or just for the billing part?

On Nov 27th I completed all of my requirements for my insurance bcbs Anthem On Dec 5 my information was submitted. My concern is not whether it'll be approved but if my employer covers it. I checked all over Anthem's website and I couldn't find any detail on my employers coverage. The actual plan DOES cover the surgery. I called anthem back in September when I was thinking about getting the lapband, and asked if they covered the lapband. The rep said they covered the lapband only. I spoke with the insurance guy at my surgeon office about this and I guess he had the plans details, he said the sleeve was covered. I asked specifically about MY employer, he said yes. So on Monday I will be calling Anthem again. I'm so WORRIED, I've done everything and got my tentative surgery date. I really don't want to get my hopes up only for them to be torn down. If you all only had the choice of going with lapband, what would you do??

The final piece of my surgery requirements is almost here.... my psych eval. What should I expect? Do you all have any advice? I'm hoping for everything to go smooth and easy. I'm a nervous wreck... please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm hoping for a late January surgery date. I have anthem ohio bcbs- ppo

I'm on instagram @Brynjs

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Has anyone had any issues with weight history before??

Fairfield, Ohio... (Cincinnati)

Hey everyone!!! My journey starts Thursday!! Its my consultation!! It feels like I've been researching and waiting forever. I already received the letter of necessity from my doctor..so I have 1% done lol What should I expect? What should I ask? How long after the consulation (on average) does it take to have the surgery? Another question... I recently started a relationship with someone I care a lot about. How long in, a new relationship, do you mention the surgery?? Thanks in advance!! Love this site ;0)

Yes that was Sept 5th.

Love it!! Hahahaa

Soooo happy for you!! Congratulations ;0)

Heels!!! Heels!!! Stilettos!! I'd probably wear them to bed!! Lol. I'm so in love with sexy shoes. My knees and weight get in the way of me wearing them now :0(

You look great!!! Wow!! :0)

I know what you mean... I'm waiting too! Oct 11 my consultation

As I've said in other posts.. My mother is a RN and a professor at a local college. she has worked in hospitals and has seen the horror stories that come with weight loss surgery. So we argued this morning, she said I could get a staph infection, a hole that won't close, internal infection, or even die. I started crying telling her to live one week in my skin. My mom is 170 lbs and I'm 320. She said well try something else I told her I did. I've been trying for years. I'm not winning this battle My mother is normally very supportive on my decisions, but she kept talking, talking, and talking... ignoring the fact that I'm hurting.. She said well Bre you're just depressed!! I said yes I am depressed, depressed about being TIRED all the dam time. No I never felt like a failure. I'm depressed because I want to live, have energy, get the job I deserve, and have confidence... I wasn't going to tell her, but I felt she needed to know. Has anyone else had problems with family support?? How did you deal with it??

Welcome!!! I'm fairly new too. I was considering doing youtube videos too.

Thanks for the question/response... I had this question in the back of my mind. Wow!! I love this site!! Cup a food a meal with plenty of fluids (water) !! Got it!! ;0)

Good LUCK!! Can't wait till I'm at that point in my journey

Everything you said.....LOL PLUS... I want to be able to WALK without pain!!! be able to get up without struggle, to have ENERGY!! to stop hiding and starting being the person I really am. to look like the rest of my family (everyone is average or smaller)!! I want to enjoy LIFE!!! Find :wub: Love!! Have FUN!!