littlebugsmom

Hello everyone, I have blue cross ppo right plan 40, I'm on California. I had my surgery on 9-19-07, I was approved with a letter for the lap band, my cost was to be 40% all good. Now, today 11-02-07, I received a letter from blue cross, saying that they are not going to cover my surgery. HELP!! what do I need to do?? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi, I was banded on 9-19-07, I found laying on left side for awhile then on the right side, helped, even laying on my stomach, really helped, just put pillows under you. Hope this helps. Down 15lbs. so far.

Just got the news today, I am all set for banding on Sept. 19th. YAHOO!! Tootles, littlebugsmom :clap2:

Hi Hollandsmom, Sounds like you are on the right track. I was able to get all my tests and appointments done in a week , a very busy week, but i managed. I am in Southern California, so i don't know much ( anything) about Mass. sorry! Good luck to you. Tootles, littlebugsmom

Hi Wendell Edwards, Thank you for the congrats!!! Keep up the good work!!! Tootles, littlebugsmom

Hi Make 33, Thank you for your wishes, and I will keep my fingers crossed for you, for a speedy surgery date. I started this journey on the first of September, so it was all very fast, the way i would much prefer it. I have no major health problems, just want to prevent any from hitting me in the up coming years. Keep me posted on your journey. Tootles, littlebugsmom

Hi briley1960, Good luck to you on friday, hope to hear from you next week, and compare notes. My very best to you, littlebugsmom

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share my great news I got today, my insurance approved me. So I am set for Sept. 19th. Oh yeah!!!!!:whoo: I think my scaredness has left and I am just so excited, like I won the Lottery!!!! This is my last weekend of food, gee, what to eat, first! haha :hungry:Monday, I start my liquid diet for two days, then surgery Wednesday morning. Just wanted to share my good news. Tootles, littlebugsmom

AWWWW!! is the pain really that bad after surgery?? What about these people that say they went to work the next day??? Being banded on the 19th. and know getting really scared.

Hello everyone, I have been reading for awhile and finally decided to jump on in, because I am set for banding Sept. 19, and figured out that one major factor in determine my success is the support, of my fellow bander's. Big hugs go out to everyone and the success they are achieving :clap2: I have been reading, and picking bits and piece from everyone, and their success, I only hope to have the same. Also hoping my nerves calm down. I have noticed some bander's have and a lot of weight loss in a period of 4-5 months, is this to be expected, or do I really really have to work at it? I am all about changing my eating habits, because I have been watching my 3 year old, and I am not liking what I see ( I see me and my bad habits) I believe this would benefit her and I, the most. Is the a certain amount of calories i should stay under, besides the 800-1200, my doc suggested? and for exercise what seems to be the best, or how often, (should I live in the gym). I think I am starting to ramble. Any help, suggestions, ideas, would be loved very much. Oh, and what is the best protein powder. Thank you all. Littlebugsmom