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Thanks to everyone...I continue to take advice. I"ll look at Walgreens for theTylenol Sore Throat...I bought some children's, just thought I'd multiply the dose a little, but that's a big pain in the you know what. Thanks everyone!

I don't know as much about this as the others probably do, but basically, there are still quite a few insurance companies who do not pay for bariatric surgery...the company might, but the individual plan may have it as an exclusion. It seems to be changing, though. Which answers your other question, I think people go out of the country because it costs less...but I may be wrong on that. Please, if someone knows more, I will hold no offense if I'm corrected. Congrats on your band! I'm one of the lucky ones who had no problem with my insurance...surgery a week from tomorrow, 7/22. Cindy

Hi Bonnie! Nice to meet you! I've learned lots from reading everything on these boards! Now, I have to admit sometimes I forget what I've read, but these nice people are willing to repeat it, thank goodness! Good luck! Cindy

I know the thrill you feel, but it's been quite a while for me, too. I wear a 24, well most of the time, and I am way too close to 26. Aside from being able to walk without pain, going down to the "teens" in sizing is my most anticipated goal! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Cindy

Since my big day is a week away, I have some "wondering" questions. What do I need to get ready for when I return home from the surgery center? I want to be prepared, so my husband isn't out running around to meet my needs...he has already been doing almost everything while my mom was in the hospital for 5 months, and since her death, he has had even more to do. Any help with your advice so I can be ready is appreciated. I have seen a thread about this somewhere and got some good ideas from that...liquid Gaviscon, liquid Tylenol (is there only children's?), etc. Thanks a bunch, Cindy

I was far away in Texas on 9/11, but it was a life-changing and eye-opening experience for me. My sympathies to the dead and injured and their families. Please continue to support our troops AND their mission. America must be the the "go-to" country to help end terrorism, wherever it is being encouraged and supported. I submit my opinion respectfully, for I know there might be some disagreement on this subject.

Hey Jamie! Are you talking about July 22? We might be there the same morning!

Just wanted you to know that the seminar was great, and even fun! YOu look great, and I just can't imagine wearing a size 6, EVER! Bettyann, I wish I had known who you were...would have said hi! I have my date set...July 22!

Patty, I will be there this Wednesday evening. Even though my Mom did not make it, and pased away last week, my husband says we are going to follow through with this for MY health...so onward we go. I hope to see you then, Cindy

I was told my insurance has approved the surgery (yeah!), so I had good news in the midst of my mom's passing last week. My date, not absolute, is July 22! I meet with the surgeon on Tuesday, and do some of the preop tests Monday with my regular dr.!

Hi! I found this info on a Dallas area bariatric surgery website: http://www.bscdallas.com/insurance.html Perhaps it will help, but like Soonergirl says, it all depends on the policy... Good luck! Cindy

I hope to be...I will keep an eye on this thread and add a date if it gets set. goodluck to all of you! Cindy

Thanks everyone! I feel much better informed about this now...I guess I better call and get an appt., just in case mine is one of those bajillion page ones...maybe they can mail it to me before I go!

Hi, Patty! I guess I'll probably see you on the 13th. Vicky at Dr. Marsden's office said if your place wasn't "in network" for me, they would do something so I am not penalized. Do you know what that means? I've heard great things about your center...how many surgeries (lapband) are done each day? Thanks, Cindy

Is it common practice to get appetite suppressants after band surgery? No one's mentioned it before...remember, I'm really new, so if this is something everyone knows, I am ready to be informed! Congrats on how well you are doing! Cindy

That's where my dr., Dr. Marsden, does his lapbands, too! I have reservations for a seminar on the 13th of July. Tell me more! Cindy

Welcome! I'm new, too. I'm getting my letters to the surgeon, and waiting for a response from insurance, although it looks good. I think my insurance goes on how many lbs you have to lose, not BMI, but mine is 45. I"m 5'7", 285, and have a 7 year old daugher. Hopefully, we'll be there getting banded very soon! Cindy

By now, you might be on your way home, and I hope you are doing well. Take it easy, follow the dr.'s orders, and you'll soon be on the computer again. I wish you the best! Cindy

Thanks for all the info! So, did the insurance company pay for the initial visit? Or did you havea to fork out the $175 on the spot? I sure hope he/she asks me WHY I think I have a weight problem! LOL You would think it would be obvious! Thanks again! Cindy

Welcome, I am new here also, and love learning and researching everything here. Great support, too! Read, read, read! Good luck with everything, Cindy

Hi! My grandparents lived in Port Arthur, which is really close to Nederland...small world! Be sure to check out the Texas board, too. Congrats! Cindy

Hi Jim, I am in the process of getting approved by insurance (looks good!) and then completing all the tests. Wanted to have surgery in July, but I'm not sure about when. I've been warmly welcomed here and know you will be, too. Read all the sticky notes in each area...I've found lots of great info there! Cindy

Congratulations and hang in there! I'm sure it is just fluid from the IVs and some tissue swelling, too. I wish you the best, Cindy

I'm getting all my ducks in row to be approved for the band...surgeon's office said I could go ahead and set up the psych. eval. Just wondering what is involved in that? A questionairre? A discussion? I would imagine I'd have to put words to my problems with food...or rather, why food and I are such good friends! Would anyone like to tell me about their psych eval, and was everyone required to do one? Thanks as always, Cindy

You are a good friend! It's a great thing to make someone's day...when I'm in a bad mood or feeling down, I try to find something to do that will make someone else's day...and that gift to them, is also a gift to me. Thanks for telling that story. It is so uplifting to be reminded to do more things like that for our friends and family. Cindy