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I know visits are $135 for fills and $100 for a visit and no fill without insurance. I'm gonna see if I can get some type of coverage through EDD?

They offer Cobra here but it's in the neighborhood of $500/Mo!!!!

Let us know how it goes!!! Mine is next Tuesday!

I'm on the 17th but in CA

Lay offs because my company is shady and they finally got caught... Anyway, my surgery is still a go for 9/17 but I lose my insurance on 9/30. I will be talking to my surgeon to see what the cost for follow up visits and fills is since that's obviously a key factor in success. Can anyone recommend a cheap insurance in CA that will cover visits/band fills?

The first time I went to a consult for Lapband I had done tons of research and I get to the orientation and he completely talked down on the band and praised the sleeve. It made me so uncomfortable. I went to another doctor 7 months later and she not only things ill do great with the band but she SUPPORTS me. You want a doctor who will support you

I'm so scared. What if I wake up and regret this? I know it's going to be hard work and that its a tool for life, but I'm depressed because I feel like a loser that can't control my weight without surgery. I'm only 24 I have my whole life ahead of me so I need to get healthy. I think now that I have a date I'm doing the last minute "what ifs" ???ž

Is that good protein supplement? My town just opened a smoothie bar that uses all herbalife products.

I just started a blog and I'm hoping to update as my journey begins and continues. If anyone is interested my link is www.laurennicolegray.tumblr.com

I'm so nervous/anxious/excited for the good the bad and ugly!!!

Yay!!! I can't wait til I can shop in the cute clothes. It's depressing being 24 in Lane Bryant.

I'm wondering that as well.. It really hasn't been discussed either way. Soooo in not gonna mention it lol. My doctor is open and honest about everything and I know a few other patients who have had her with no pre- op.... So maybe it like that for all?? The 40lbs is the remainder of the 65 total I lost 3 years ago... So it's slowly finding its way back... I CAN'T WAIT for Lapband.

I feel like I'm the only one on the site without a pre-op diet. I have to eat soft foods 12-24 hours prior to surgery and nothing after midnight the night before.

AHHH OK. I knew it would make sense once someone told me. Thank you! Lol.

What does that mean? I've been seeing it everywhere... Thought I'd figure it out, but nope. Lol, help!

I think I've told less than 10 people. 10 people that are all supportive and on "team Lauren" to anyone else it's none of their business

Thank you everyone for the replies and support! I going through a WHIRLWIND of emotions right now. As far as pre-op diet..... I don't have one. My surgeon never mentioned it. I have an appt on Thursday for a Tuesday surgery so maybe I will have one for a couple of days but nothing like some of you guys with the 2-4 week ones.

This is by far the best post and best replies I've read since joining LBT. Thank you guys!!! This has confirmed my choice to get Lapband 100%

I'm not sure what the reason was.. It was never even mentioned. I think i just have to not eat 12 hours prior to surgery. I'm thinking cuz I'm young and BMI under 50?

My surgery is in 10 days and I don't know what's gotten into me.... Maybe it's all mental knowing that I wont be eating these things again in the near future but the last few days I've found myself making not so good choices. Normally I'm sensible and have been for the last year or two..minus portion sizes(biggest problem) Anyway, my boyfriend and I are in Reno,NV this weekend and I had an avocado burger for lunch. I am in absolute agony.. Been laying in bed with stomach cramps and feeling like I want to puke. My weekend feels wasted... Why did I do that!?