Jammin & Losin

I have Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield.It is also PPO. I have not yet been banded, but my Ins. said they do cover the band. I live in Mississippi. I have gotten every thing reqiured by the Dr. and Ins.Co. Med records/ nutritional assessment/ weight loss records/ Letter of medical necesity/waiting to see Psychologist Jan 4. After that I will wait for approval from Ins. Co. You should call your Ins. Co. and ask if lapband is covered. They should tell you right away if it is and how much coverage you would have. Your Band Dr. should be able to send all codes and other health info to them.

Rachel You are a beautiful person. I hope to get banded Jan or Feb .Keep in touch we should get our bands pretty close to the same time. Wish you lots of luck!!

You are beautiful !!! You have done great. I sure hope to follow in your foot steps. Your such an inspiration!!!

You look great !!! Thanks for sharing these with us!!!

Delarla: I didn't mean to gross you out so bad about the cat thing. I just thought it would add to the weird family thread really well. You gotta admit this isn't something that happen's every day.... only in my family!!!!

staci: this is wonderful to ge doing so good . I wish you the best of luck. Keep us posted!!!

I did pretty good yesterday. I'm not gonna lie. I got in 60 oz. That better than before , because I had really gotten bad over the holidays. Doing better today I've gotten in 70 so far and the day isn't over. I think 10 more oz shouldn't be a problem!!! Thanks for helping get me back on my water.

You look so great!!! WOW!!! Its seeing people like you that makes me know when I get my band it will be the best decision I could ever make!!! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

Gunn4ya: I 'm right there with ya. Can't wait to be banded. Good look Sue !!! You are inspiration to the rest of us. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!

I like Honda's. they are great cars. They take a licken and keep on ticken!!!

grt139 : PUPPIES!!! I THINK YOUR A SICK PUPPY.... JUST KIDDING !!! Thanks you fellas . You and Jack have a way of making us feel better.It is what's on the inside that counts. I think each of us have something beautiful about us... Babsintx : Thanks you are right the most important thing to me right now is being healthy. 1 goal at a time is good advice. I just hope my puppies stay were they are. Ha Ha!!!

This is really awful to tell but... When my great great aunt died a cat got in the funeral home and ate her nose off!!! TRUE STORY

I'm not feeling hopeful after reading this. I have at least 125 pounds to loose and am trying to figure out how to find 500 dollars to pay at last Dr. visit to get banded which is alot of money to me. My Ins.. will cover the band and I know i will have to pay what they won't. I know I will need tucked/ lifted / lipo/.... the works is what I'll ask for. But how will I ever pay for an entirely new body? Does any Ins. cover these proceders?

I missed this one also because I am a new member. Hope your surgery went well . How are you doing now?

Congratulations!!! Hope you continue to do well. Keep us posted and welcome to the site!!

WILLPOWER.... thats just what you need is just a little more WILLPOWER to show those people that your not giving up so easy. Just keep trying and don't give up.

I've started my water this morning! I'll up date tommorrow!!! I think this was such a good idea.

Petuna Welcome! I am new here myself. I am hoping to be banded in Jan or Feb. I hope to get approved in next few weeks. I have also tried th Advant Edge Protein drinks when dieting. I ask my Dr. about them and they are a good source of protein.I think they taste better than some of the others. The Nutritionist told me to use Promod... It is is nasty, all though it is a very good source of protein. I hope to be able to get protein from eggs and cheese ect.. after surgery. That is if those things don't bother me. I've heard some people have problems eating eggs and some meats. As any one had troubles with certain foods? Which ones should I look out for? I really wish you and your boyfriend lots of luck. Hope he will get approved soon. Just be there for him no matter what. I don't think you should beat your self up about you getting approved. Maybe he will get approved later,and then you will already know what advice could help him get through his surgery easier. good luck to you both.

I haven't figured out how to put a picture of myself up either... Any tips to help us newcomers?

This is something that can definatly help this pre bandster get on the right track!When do we report? I'll do 80 oz too!

You look wonderful!!! Skinny minny!!!! way to go!!!

Happy New year To all . Hope everyone is happy, healthy, and reaching their goals.

Congratulations!!! wish you lots of good health and success!!!

I guess it won't be to big of a deal. I think I will feel better about it all after my surgery date is scheduled.

Jack I've been to the nutritionist already and I scheduled to see a pshycologist Jan 4. little worried about that visit,never been to one before. What kind of questions should I expect? Nutritionist gave me a list off foods to eat now. Is there another diet before surgery?