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just want to know what kind of liquids did you guys do following the diet? i have heard of Protein Drinks and other protien shakes, which are the best? also, is it true that i won't lose any weight until i get a fill?

or is everyone different in that aspect? i am very happy about the surgery and i can't wait. feeling nervous of course but i know that this is something that will benefit my entire family.

thanks for your responses. will keep everyone updated on my progress. :ranger::whoo:

It is very nice to meet you. i am not banded yet. i have my date set for Nov 30 2007. i am 30 with a bmi of 48. i am all about making new friends on this site and i love reading all of these post. this site is so helpful and everyone is extremly nice on here. well, can't wait to join you guys and on the way to a healthier life.

can you tell me more about this game called second life? i went to the website but can't quite get the whole concept of it. does it cost to join? what exactly do you do to make money off of it? thanks. single mother of four and needs extra money.

Honey, i know somewhat about what you are going through. my co-workers and one of my freinds whose has had gastric bypass 4 years ago all turned on me and treated me like dirt when they heard i was approved for the surgery. i think it is alot to do with jealousy. there are alot of people out there that pretend they want others to be happy and will be supportive about choices they make until they make them. and the one friend that had the bypass of mine, the last time i talked to her she was joking on fat people and saying very rude things and warning me about the surgery and saying bad things about the lapband. that was 3 months ago, she has called about 10 times since i has left 10 messages on my machine because i am done with her. i hope this surgery does nto make me that Shallow.

I have Aetna PPO and was approved for the lapband surgery within 48 hours. my bmi is 48, 30 years old. i had 5 years history of obesity, psy eval, 6 month well documented diet( be sure the diet included a low calorie diet, diet pill tried even if you don't get them filled and ask your doctor to put in the diet that you have been advised about behavior modification and counseled on nutrition. i also have mild sleep apnea. good luck everyone. and yes, i have heard that Aetna sucks but they were very nice to me and very quick. not sure why except that i had everything that wanted.

one more thing, make sure your diet says that you have tried diet pills. Aetna ask for that documentation to be in the 6 month diet also. even if you don't get them filled, ask your doctor to put you on some and make sure he documents it!

I have Aetna PPO and it took them 2 days to approve me. i had the psy eval, 6 month diet with notes about nutrition and being on a low calorie diet and that i was advised by my PCP about behavior modification. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR 6 MONTH DIET WITH AETNA!.

i did have 5 years medical history of obesity and sleep apnea test. and a letter from my pcp saying that i needed the surgery and that he felt it would benefit me. Aetna was very nice and i had no issues. just remember to ask your doctor to include all that stuff in the diet because that is the main reason they will deny you. Good luck and God bless.

i have my surgery Nov 30th. 2007. my BMI is 48. 30 years old.

Welcome. so again, has anyone here had lapband done through Cahaba Valley Surgical Center? they are in Alabaster. my surgeon is Dr. Vincent Gardner. just want some feedback on him. like was he a good surgeon , did you seem to care about your well being, did he give pain meds after. stuff like that. i got the impression that he is a good Christian man and i liked him but just want others who have used him opinions. thanks.

my surgery date is November 30th. VERY EXCITED AND VERY, VERY SCARED!!!!!!!!!!

anyone ever used Dr. Vincent Gardner for lapband surgery at Cahaba Valley surgical center in Alabaster? he is doing my surgery Nov 30th. i have Aetna PPO.

so, i was approved by Aetna to have the lapband surgery. spent alot of money out of pocket, drove 100 miles to surgeon, did everything on the list. so, i get a call from the surgery coordinator . i am thinking she is going to give me my Pre Op appt. WRONG. she told me that the surgeon may refuse to do my surgery because AETNA is not paying him enough. can you believe that? He is actually thinking of backing out on me for 1200.00. that is what the difference is in his standard pay for the surgery and what Aetna will pay him. i will know something tomorrow. has anyone ever heard of such a thing? please reply....... thanks.....:help:

Has anyone out there EVER been approved by Aetna or Amerihealth?? Did everyone have to do the diet process?? PLEASE GET BACK ASAP U GUYS!!! It's time for annual enrollment!! :help:

Yes.i just got approved for lapband through AETNA PPO. they took 2 days to approve me and were very, very nice. no problems at all. if i can help you anymore, just let me know.

so, i think i have learned a lesson trial by error. i found a surgeon, i knew that lap band was covered by my insurance carrier, AETNA ppo. but what i didn't know is that the surgeon was not in my network. so, now i am waiting for the insurance company to approve a referell i had to submit asking that they treat him like he is a network provider and allow me to choose him to do the surgery. anyone had this happen? any help would be appreciated. just stressed. :whoo::help:

just curious, i am in the waiting process and i wanted some idea's on how long it can take before you are approved for the surgery. i know most insurance companies take their time. i have AETNA PPO. anyone else out there covered with AENTA? thanks

hello everyone,

I have been reading your forum for a few months now and thought it was time to join. i love reading your comments and information, it is so helpful. i have just had my paperwork submitted to my insurance company (AETNA PPO). for the lapband. now just playing the waiting game. i look forward to posting my progress . I am 29, female and i live in Alabama. :ranger: