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Longhorn, I thank you so much for this letter! I had decided not to tell my family until I had a surgery date(hopefully). I just didnt want to explain it or try and justify why i was doing this, but this letter (with some tweeking to fit my life) is just what I needed. I have a habit of having a strong tone in my statements and tend to make people upset. I dont mean to but I get frustrated when they dont get what im trying to say. Thank you again for letting us use parts of your letter to our own families.

I dont really know what to say besides i am so excited that i started this journey. Im still in the beginning but thats fine. i hope to be banded by May 2008:bounce:

I dont really know what to say besides i am so excited that i started this journey. Im still in the beginning but thats fine. i hope to be banded by May 2008:bounce:

Mich, We are on the same schedule! I will hopefully be banded late April early May 2008, i've just started the 6 month diet.

:clap2: CONGRATULATIONS :clap2:

Hi all, I tried to get HEALTHNET to give me some info but I was told that I would have to see my surgeon and PCP. Now the first person gave me very vague information and this last person told me to go to the dr's first and they will tell me what i need to know. Thank goodness, I went to my seminar, met the nutritionist(healthnet didnt pay for that), picked a surgeon, and tomorrow my PCP visit. Im hoping I dont have to wait the six months considering my PCP has been telling me for years to lose weight and i've tried, but the weight keeps finding me, lol. Jen93003, can you tell me what steps you had to take??? I have Healthnet Northeast..thanks

:clap2: Welcome :clap2:

Hello and welcome!!!!!! Tell your husband THANK YOU for all he does!! I dont agree with this war but I support my armed forces. I have just started this journey myself after about a year of research and changing my mind back and forth. I saw the nutrionist, did my seminars already, and my appt with the surgeon is Dec 7, appt with my PCP is next week, my psych eval is coming up soon( i know im doing this out of order, lol). Unfortunately, I have to wait the 6 months for my insurance(HEALTHNET) as well. Im actually hoping that I wont have to wait the complete 6 months because my doctor has been telling me to lose weight for years now. Hopefully he has made some good notes about all the programs I have tried and failed at miserably.

Where is everyone getting Stevia from? Can I get it online? if so, whats a good brand name to look for? Thanks

Thanks Brenda G. I will call my ins tomorrow and ask someone there to call these offices and see what they say. BTW, CONGRATS on the weight loss!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:

lovekatz1975, thanks a lot for answering me, I just wanted to be sure that was a resonable rate. After all, these doctors apart of my health insurance through my job.

Hi everyone, I am feeling very discouraged at the moment! I have called 2 therapist so far (they are in network) and they both want to charge $300 for the report to my surgeon!? Is that typical? My dr did refer me to a lady but she out of network and I was trying to save some money but this $300 for the report thing is making me mad! If anyone else is in the NYC area, can you please tell me what your experience was? I need to find someone before my official consult with the surgeon. Thanks a lot Tamika :ranger::help:

Thank you for your replies! I was just excited because it took me so long to make the calls. After I decided this the best thing for me, i just couldnt make the calls?? Oh well i've started the ball rolling and i'm glad

I finally went to the seminar yesterday with Dr Brian Jacob in New York. This is after months and months of research and then scaring myself half to death with making this big decision. I absolutely loved him! He was straight forward and every question I had made a mental note to ask throughtout the seminar, he answered before i had a chance. I knew alot about Lapband the procedure( i watched a live operation online) and he basically explained everything I saw. He works with the AP band and had one for us to touch and look at. Dr Jacob's office was small but clean and orderly. I cant wait to call and make my official appointment with him. Now that I have officially started I am so much more EXCITED! Just thought I would share this Tamika :whoo:

BUMP!!!!!!! Thanks Wasa, from a newbie

Lauraj23, I own that movie, THE KID its pretty good. I have to admit i watched it years ago and only the one time but i do remember liking it. Maybe i will dig that VHS TAPE(lmao) up and watch it. Thanks everyone, im still feeling kinda weirded out by the whole idea. But at least I have any a notion of whats going to happen Tamika

Hi all, I just want to know what happens at the eval? What exactly is the shrink ask? Sorry if this is a silly question but im just trying to get prepared for every stage. Tamika :help::cry

i know that im doing this, i have no idea why im scared now? its weird. my mother had a gastric bypass and i went through some if it with her at the end(she didnt tell anyone until she had a surgery date) Im going to call and make my appt tomorrow with Dr Herron. There is a seminar next Friday at 8am not far from me. I can goto that and be late for work

CONGRATS!

you know what? all this research that ive done and i narrowed it to 2 doctors, now im scared to make the appt

perez, i have HEALTHNET northeast, i looked at the website you suggested i dont think that our coverage is the same. But I would love to keep intouch, it seems that we are at the same stage of the Lapband search. Tamika

Im from the Bronx New York(part of NYC) I am in the beginning of process. Still need to find a doctor and get this ball rolling Tamika

Pereza211, I spoke to HEALTHNET and i was told that the lapband surgery is covered but you there are several things that have to be done before they pay. The lady i spoke to sounded unsure and put me on hold several times and i really didnt have time(i was at work)to keep getting put on hold again. I told them that i am going to call back later

Hi, Im 5'1 220 and wear a size 16 at my largest i was 255 size 22/24 Im not banded yet but i cant wait. :clap2::whoo:

Hi all. I have done some research and am planning on contacting his office. I just want to know if he has any satisfied or dissatisfied patients on this board and why. Dr Herron is from NYC he is the Chief of Barriatric Surgery at Mt Sinai Hospital. Thanks for the input Tamika :eek: