kathystrick

So far, my list of people who think they have to be there when I have surgery includes my hubby and mom. Not sure if my son will go (probably depends on how early we ahve to be there). DH is planning to stay over night and take the following day off as well. His company has this way of making plans for him anytime he needs to be off for something and I have told him he'd better put in for vacation as soon as I have a date and tell them why he is taking the days so they don't get any crazy ideas!

I said I would wear one, but have say in the right place. I work in a high school, so for me to wear one to work would definitely be a NO. But DH plays in a band, and if I were going out to hear them play one night, I definitely would sport one once at goal. Not a micro mini by any means, but just short enough to make DH smile knowing that he gets to go home with me.

Nope, nothing yet! I am starting to think I will be one of those people who wait months!!:sad:

Welcome to LBT! Good luck to you!

I remember those things. My cousin bought one for her son. That thing gave me the creeps! Kinda like Chuckie. Couldn't sleep with thta thing in the room!

Mine was fast and easy. We talked about an hour about all sorts of things including my expectations for surgery, my history, any health issues, my family's mental health history, and my expectations after surgery. I told him I have taken medication for depression in the past and my father suffers from depression, and he still said he thought I was a good candidate for surgery. I had no written part to my evaluation either. Good luck to you!

Congratulations on you approval. Good luck!

Hi Christine and welcome to LBT! Good luck with getting your band. I am waiting on insurance approval and I will be joining Bandland myself! This is the most frustrating part I think. I had the same problem with my husband when I first began discussing WLS and it finally took him going to an appointment with me for him to understand that I will still be able to enjoy my favorite foods, just not in such large quantities. He feels much better about it now. Fortunately, he doesn't have the weight battle. In trying to convince your husband to consider it, have him look around on here. There are people here who are just getting the band who are older than he is. As long as you are breathing, is it ever too late to increase the quality and length of your life? I don't think so!!

Hi and good luck with your surgery!

Most doctors are too busy to see patients? That is what you are and it's not like she would have to be standing over you monitoring every bite of food you put into your mouth to supervise your diet. You are a paying patient, no different than if you were coming in for any ailment. Most insurance companies just want a record that you visited your PCP once a month to log your weight, BP, etc. and to show that you were actually given some sort of food plan. If she seems less than cooperative about the whole thing, contact the surgeon's office you are planning to use and ask if they can give you the name of a PCP in your area who is "band friendly". Good luck and let us know how it goes!

I can't offer any help, other than to suggest possibly contacting Fill Centers USA and see if they might handle it. I just wanted to wish you luck and welcome you to LBT!

It is a hard concept to wrap your mind around, but it is what works if portion control is an issue for you. Good luck to you and please keep us posted on your progress.

How are things going for you?

If that's where he wants to be, you should let him go. Mine would definitely be very hurt if I asked him not to go.

Only you can know what's right for you and your body. Is your wife or has she ever been overweight? If not, she has no way of understanding how for some people, diet and exercise really aren't enough. Doctors say it should be, so why isn't it for you? That is a very hard concept to grasp for people who have never fought it. If she is and is not ready to make the change herself, she may just be afraid that if you have the surgery and start changing you will expect the same from her. Fear of the unknown is very natural for both of you. That's what is so great about this site. It is full of information! Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress.

My doctor's office didn't call to schedule the appointment, we had to call them. They were ready for us the next day though. Good luck to you!

I had PCOS until I had a full hysterectomy 7/2006 and have struggled with weightloss too. Good lcuk to you and keep us posted on your progress!

Congratulations on your band and welcome to LBT!

Congratulations on your weightloss! Good luck on reaching your goal and welcome to LBT!

Welcome to LBT! This is a great place for information and support. Good luck to you, feel free to ask any questions, and keep us posted on your progress!

Hi and welcome to LBT! I am pre-op, so can't answer your question, but wanted to welcome you anyway. :thumbup:

My insurance has a specific exclusion against bariatric procedures as well, but DH's covers it. The policy is expensive, but not as expensive as being self pay. Now I just live in fear of him deciding to change jobs once I've had surgery and then all of my follow-up costs will fall on us. I will just have to cross that bridge should I come to it. I am not going to not have surgery because that might happen. I hope you are able to find a solution that fits your situation. I agree that the position of insurance companies (as well as our employers since they decide whether or not to have the exclusion) about bariatric procedures makes no sense when you look at the big picture, but also realize that we are their captives when it comes to what they choose to cover and not. You almost HAVE to have insurance in this country to even get an appointment with almost any doctor, but any procedure ordered may or may not be covered once ordered. Catch-22. Good luck!

Ok. I couldn't help myself - I Googled him. LOL He is like 55 now! Why did he not seem like he was that much older than me when I was a teenager??? Anyway, his website is basically dead. It said on there he is trying to get a Myspace page up. I haven't looked for it yet though. He was also i rehearsals for "Broadway Bound musical" called Mask that was supposed to open in Pasadena in March.

Of course! He had those sexy cool characters down so well he had to really be that way. I wonder where he is today?

SO glad you were able to get an earlier appointment! Thank goodness for persistent husbands. Please keep us posted and good luck.