Kristin07

Hello everyong!!! Today is my surgery, I have to be @ the hospital by 9:30 and surgery is at 11:30. I cant wait... I just keep thinking today is the first day of the rest of my life!!! Thank you to everyone for the support and kind words!! I will let you all know how it goes! BYE!

My surgery is tomorrow and i think I am starting to freak out!!! LoL How did everyone feel when they came out of recovery? Or the first night?

Hey guys, I have my pre op with the surgeon tomorrow! I am so excited, does anyone have any sugestions for things i should ask tomorrow? I also have a preop apt on friday the 13th with the nurse at the hospital. What is that for ? Thanks guys!

Hello everyone!!! I was wondering my surgery date is July 19th and I was looking for suggestions on how to get ready? Any ideas, vitamins i should be taking, exercise, etc... please I need all the info I can get to keep me busy these next 10 days! Thank you everyone!!!

Hey everyone!!! I just got my surgery date this afternoon, its July 19th!!!! I am totaly freaking out I thought I had a month or two. Now I am really scared, only 13 days! Does anyone have any suggestions for the next 13 days to prep myself and my body for surgery? Thanks guys! I am so glad to be a lucky 7 in 07!!! 07 has ALWAYS been my number, hence the 07 after my name. haha Thank you all for the info!!!!

Does anyone know about how much Dr.Machado charges for the whole lapband surgery? My insurance pays 70% so im trying to figure out how much i am looking at. Thank you!!!

Looking good!! Keep the updates coming!

Its almost been 4 weeks since spydr has posted, whats going on? hmmm

I'm not sure her cost. I'm going here because it is where my insurance recomended. My consult is on May 29th So when i hear all the prices i will let you know!!!

Its so exciting to hear you are on your way! I hope to be soon! Good luck with everything!!

Good luck on everything!!! I cant wait to hear all about your journey!!

Hello everyone I also have PCOS and my Dr recomended the lapband surgery to me. She told me it would help with all the symptoms. I have my first consultation with the surgeon on Monday. I'm so excited. PCOS is such a vicous cycle I cant wait for all the symptoms to start going away. Does anyone have trouble taking the meds prescribed to PCOS patients once they have the lapband?

I have to tell you I heard the same thing from my mom. "Well if you ate like that or that little then you would lose weight without having to mess with your insides". I thought she would be more understand because she is also heavy. I was really upset because I felt like I needed her support. I decided that I was going to take her to the informational seminar so she can learn about it also. Hopefully all goes well!

How come u cant drink anything when you are at your "sweet spot" Just curious... trying to do all the research i can!

Hello! i was wondering if anyone has heard of or if maybe Dr. Machado is their surgeon. I am going to her informational seminar on May 7th and just wanted to know if anyone has gone through her. It's Sacramento Bariatrics in Sacramento Ca. Thanks!

Hello! I have Blue Shield ppo 750, and I looked up what they cover for Bariatric surgery and this is what it says. <LI type=square><LI type=square>Prior Authorization: Required These provider networks are available under your plan. Provider Network: Preferred Provider Copay: $250.00 plus 30.0000000000% Per Admission, after deductible is met. Copayment maximum applies. Applies to Deductible: Yes. Applies to Preferred Provider deductible I understnad the copay but what do they mean by 30% per admission after deductible is met? Does this mean i have to pay 30% of the surgery cost? Please let me know!!! Thanks you!!! :help:

Thanks so much for all the updates!! It really helps me know what to expect!!!

Thanks for all the info!

Can't wait to see the new pics!!!

Thanks guys for all the info!!! It helps a lot!

Ohh i also found this website! Thanks for all the info!

Thanks for all the info!! This site has been WONDERFULL!!!!

Hello! Good luck on the approval. I was wondering, I also have BCBS and did you get a referal from your PCP for the nutritionist and psych eval? I dont know where to go first... surgeon regular dr? How did u go about it?

Hello everyone!! FYI I have BS of California Shield Spectrum PPO plan 750, I called them today and they told me that they just started covering the Lap Band March 29th. I am so excited! They also said that a Dr needs to say its Medicaly necessary. (hello of course they will!) Then u need to meet with a nutritionist and have a psych eval. No 6 month supervised diet. Thank god! So just wanted to let everyone know! Wish me luck hopefully everything will go smooth from here on out!

Good Job!!!! Its very enjoyable to read your progress it gives me hope!! I'm not banded yet but trying to begin the whole process. Thanks!!!