Ready4it

I saw something along those lines, albeit not exactly that in my list of exclusions. I had to call them and ask if weight loss surgery was covered in my benefits. They said yes with 35+ BMI and co morbidities, or 40+ BMI. Call them and find out. Don't say you are asking about the lap band surgery though.

I haven't been banded yet, but I am pretty sure the "steri" means sterile strips, nothing to do with steroids. I'll let the others answer the rest of the questions but wanted to clarify that!

I used to drink Sprite every day, maybe a few a day. I am proud of myself and can say I have not had Sprite (or any soda) since the day of my seminar which was well over a month ago. It was one of the best decisions I've made. Now, my surgeon says NO CARBONATION! And as of now, I have no desire to have any. I know if I have one, I will want more and more. I'm good without it. Water and Crystal Light are my thing now.

You can try to check myuhc.com but in the end, I had to call them and ask if it was covered in my plan. It is good to check if your doctor or what not is in/out of network.

My doctor said I am probably going to have a small band put in. Frankly, as long as it does its job, I'm not worried.

Yep, mine sure does. I'll be on a two week pre-op diet. I really don't see how doctors don't require one, but eh, thats just me. It is two weeks out of my life, no biggie.

I am very glad this thread was made. I really don't believe I have sleep apnea because I barely have any signs, if any, for it but my doctor wanted to check and make sure. I'm nervous for my sleep test, but hope it will go all well..

Can you send it off to me? I have UHC as well, my email is ready4band@gmail.com. Thanks! And congratulations to you and your wife. :bounce:

Joyce, if you want to go here, it should clear up some things for you. It is doing cycling on a stationary bike and the instructor changes it up, making you do different types of exercises. The link can explain it better than I can! I think it is great everyone is getting involved in this! I haven't gone yet as I am waiting until I lose a little more wait, but once I do, WATCH OUT! Are you others enjoying it? I really can't wait to start it. :biggrin1:

You are not supposed to have sodas because it can expand your pouch. Just because you aren't feeling any problems from it, doesn't mean there aren't any. I've given up sodas and I'm still in pre-band.

Yes, it does. I think that is what I've heard with many people. I also have UHC and that is what they told me.