HealthyHeart

Can anyone tell me how to add the tickerfactory weight tracker to my signature. I have a TF weight tracker. I have been unable to add it to my signature. Please help! vps

:thumbup:It's awesome that you've lost 10 lbs since being banded less than 1 week ago. I was banded last Friday as well. I haven't been that lucky yet. I have only lost 4.5 lbs since having the band. Best of luck with the new you! :wink2:

You CAN'T give up....be encouraged and hang in there. Remember that nothing tastes as good and thin feels. You are talking about your health. This is a wonderful opportunity for you be in control of your weight, rather than your weight controlling you. I believe that once you have a fill and are able to have a real portion-controlled meal you will feel much better. I don't know if you have children, but if you do..keep the band for them, but most of all keep the band for YOU!!! Remember the band is just a tool...it will only work if you want it to work. Think about the reasons you sought out to have the surgery in the first place...you were sick of being overweight. Give it a chance...at least 6 months before throwing in the towel. YOU CAN DO IT! NEVER GIVE UP!!! YOU WILL BE VICTORIOUS! vshuford

I was recently approved by Cigna. My surgery is 3/14/08. I have a BMI of 43 with no co-morbidities. I suggest obtaining a copy of your insurance companies bariatric surgery statement which lists the criteria and follow those specifically. Cigna required a 6-month physican-supervised weight management plan, diet history sheet for 5 years (with weight estimates), a letter from my physician, and a letter from me. The surgeon's office submitted paperwork on a Wednesday afternoon and I was approved the following Tuesday. I would be happy to share the forms I used with you. Let me know and I will send them to you via email. vshuford