KatrinaD

It depends if you have BCBS PPO...nothing like weight watchers..its like doctor prescribed. First you want to find out if you have PPO or HMO. Do you know which you have?

hey jessica, welcome. I have BCBS and can tell you if you *do* have BCBS and you have PPO you have to do a 6 month supervised diet, if you have HMO its usually approved. Realize is the newer band. They recently made it a bit smaller I believe, and also took out the name "lap" from the lap band. Once you get the doctor approvals (cardio, respitory and psych), then its usually smooth sailing from there. However, Lately I've heard of ppl going to a nutritionist. That part is a bit new for me. Ive found out recently hanging out in the chat room here on the website also is very informative once you find "chatty" ppl lol..I wish you the best

oh wow, i so no what you mean. Many on your list is like mine. I just can't wait to not go shopping in the plus size section anymore. i too love the tall boots...I wish you the best..take care :frown:

gyros are awesome!!! I think you just asked all of my questions too

I can speak from experience, don't let anyone influence your decision. I was going to do it in January and changed my mind. I am going to do it this time (scheduled for sometime in september)...you do whats right for *you.* :frown:

don't be so hard on yourself :frown:.....I am going to guess the headaches are from stress/tension. Possibly also to the concreting (only you would know that) but, try taking hot baths and relaxing..there are ups and downs and its hard for us mentally and physically to stick with the rollercoaster ..I hope it all goes well for you..

I'm the type of person that would speak out and say "ENOUGH ALREADY!"........The calmer approach would be after the meeting speak with the leader and explain that the support group is important to you and it's hard to stay focused when there are so many interruptions. Try that or another support group maybe if available in your area.

wow..35 lbs? Great job..well even when we would diet we would have our set backs. I think with the band we really can't. Don't feel bad. I just hope you're alright...Take care.

wow, i can't imagine gigi how you must feel..i hope youre doing ok!

sounds like youre off to a good start....i wish you the best and hope it all works out :frown:

yay!! congrats!!!

Latrice, It's now 8/8. Hope you went through with it. We look forward to hearing from you soon and giving us the scoop. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Well, I had a day approved from my job to go to my mini-consultation on 8/22 but it got taken back (management didn't realize someone was already off that day). I had to reschedule for 8/27. This has been nothing but agony. I should never have changed my mind from January. I always look in the mirror and say one day, I wont have to lay down to put my jeans on. One day, I won't have to go shop in the plus size department...one day they wont look at me weird because i'm so fat and my boyfriend is so skinny. I want to cry so many times for feeling like a failure...why did i have to give up that time! I am determined this time to get it done. I hope I dont have to go through all those doctor stuff again.

Well, I had a day approved from my job to go to my mini-consultation on 8/22 but it got taken back (management didn't realize someone was already off that day). I had to reschedule for 8/27. This has been nothing but agony. I should never have changed my mind from January. I always look in the mirror and say one day, I wont have to lay down to put my jeans on. One day, I won't have to go shop in the plus size department...one day they wont look at me weird because i'm so fat and my boyfriend is so skinny. I want to cry so many times for feeling like a failure...why did i have to give up that time! I am determined this time to get it done. I hope I dont have to go through all those doctor stuff again.

hope it went well!!

I stopped 9/1/07. I have my roller coaster rides, thereve been times i wanted to smoke sooooooo bad. but it's all in your head. you control what goes in your mouth (food) and in your lungs (cigs). you can do it!! don't give up!!

CHANGE DOCTORS!! find one who is more positive!!! Find out where hes getting his statistics from...many of us have reserched..it is a positive thing!! Good luck!

I'm curious, how did you get out of no liquid diet? My doctor makes everyone go through it regardless..grrr...:frown:

he was in my area, and did the seminar. he seemed preetty cool. i dont know how much of a choice we have in our area around here...beats driving to chicago eh? :thumbup:

hey, i can tell you they do it real fast...my doctor listened to my lungs, poked my belly and told me i'm good. I suggest writing down your questions. But many of them will be covered in the education class that you go to. Im having my banding sometime in september.. I wish you luck..

that's whos gonna do mine..im do to get it done in sept..if all goes well

which tests?? with the psychologist etc? i have to do the liquid and then the lab i think

have you had a band yet?

i dont wanna lose the girls!! LOL...Maybe theres an exercise program or something ...i'm 5'4 and 240

good luck 2u2...how did the liquid diet go for you?