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I was banded Oct 16.:clap2: Am doing great but I'm sick of the protein shakes and most protein drinks in general! Those fruity ones too. My Dr. says I should shoot for 70 grams of protein per day. Since I am still in the "mushy" stage I am having a hard time hitting the 70 gram mark without a protein drink. Any ideas? I am supposed to drink 3 whey shakes a day, yuck!:help:

It's really happening! Yesterday my surgery date for LapBand was set. Oct 16, 2007! I will check in at 6AM at the Nebraska Surgery Center in Lincoln. Surgery is scheduled for 7AM. Monday Oct 1 I will begin my 2 weeks of slim-fast and one sensible meal. Oct 15 I will start clear liquids in preparation for sugergy. I will see Dr. Taddeucci again on Thurs. Oct 4 at 1:45 in Lincoln. I need to have some questions for him.:confused:

It's really happening! Yesterday my surgery date for LapBand was set. Oct 16, 2007! I will check in at 6AM at the Nebraska Surgery Center in Lincoln. Surgery is scheduled for 7AM. Monday Oct 1 I will begin my 2 weeks of slim-fast and one sensible meal. Oct 15 I will start clear liquids in preparation for sugergy. I will see Dr. Taddeucci again on Thurs. Oct 4 at 1:45 in Lincoln. I need to have some questions for him.:confused:

Hello Everyone! I have recently started my quest for the LapBand and will have to pay out of pocket. Can you all tell me what is the worst thing that I can expect? :faint: What is the best thing that I can look forward to? :clap2: I have "yo-yo'd" my whole adult life. Do you know of anyone who has gained their weight back after having the LapBand? :cry

NM Sunshine - Much better name! Will see you at the over 50 site later!

Kacee, thanks for your reply! You give me hope! I see we are not too far apart in age. My BMI teeters between 34 & 35 I am only 5'1" but have several co-morbidities. I have been worried that the surgeon will tell me to go home and just start dieting. I am sure that the self pay thing will be an incentive for me also! Congrats on your success! Keep me posted.

:ranger: Hi, This is my first post. I have been lurking a little for the past couple of weeks. I live in rural Nebraska with my very supportive husband of 42 years along with my almost 12 year old grandaughter and 2 Bischons. I attended the information seminar 2 weeks ago and have my initial evaluation on Sept. 6th. I have a BMI of 35 but several of the comorbidities. Hypertension, sleep apnea, arthritis, reflux and now plantar fasciitis and I have the big "61" coming before the month is over. It looks as though I am going to have to pay from my own pocket. Is it really worth it to go to Mexico? The surgeons in Lincoln charge $16,000 for the whole package including several fills. Is this in line with the rest of the USA?

Hi! I will be 61 in 12 days and also am starting my LapBand journey too. I am just in the preliminary paperwork process. I have the support of my husband and kids. We have six grandkids and I would love to see them all grow up. My mom died at age 70 following a brain anyuerism. She struggled with her weight her whole life. I see that I am heading the same way. Every pill I take could probably be eliminated if I could just loose the weight and keep it off! Good Luck in your quest!

:help: Hi - I have BCBS of Nebraska through my husband's group policy at work. My BMI is 35 but I have sleep apnea, hypertension, arthritis, plantar fasciitis & high cholesterol. I am scheduled for my first evaluation. Sept 6th with Dr Taddeucci in Lincoln. First call to BCBS they said there were benefits for the surgery if I had the right codes. Second call I gave them the code for LapBand surgery and they said I was not covered. Third time (it wasn't the charm) they said there were no benefits in our policy for any kind of baratric surgery. Has anyone else had this problem with BCBS of Nebraska?

Hi MissDarlene, I have Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska and they told me today there are no benefits for this type of surgery in our plan. My husband called them last week and they told him they would cover it if we had the right codes. When he called back with the LapBand code they said they would not cover it. Go figure! But my husband wants me to have it and will pay out of pocket. I guess he wants me around to take care of him. Ha Ha! I am very happy for you and your quick approval. Best of Luck & stay in touch!

Hi, Thanks for the support! Does the self pay thing help speed up the whole process? I see some insurance requires months or even a year of preliminary work. Looks like you are doing great! Did you have many problems pre or post surgery?