Time to love me

Hey You, GRR I just wrote a huge post and some way, lost it all! Anyway, I'm very happy for you too! Now that you have the Dr's approval.. You just have to wait for the golden stamp of approval from the insurance comp.. and we'll be both on our way through this process. I'm happy to have a "buddy" to get through this with. About the pre-op.. I'm lucky, I don't require to have one! I did, however, have to lose ten pounds before I could get a surgery date or even meet with the surgeon. From what the nutrititionist says, I am the first patient in that program that had such a low weight loss requirement. She said that usually the Dr's Assistant sets weightloss goals of 20 - 50 pounds.. depending on each persons situation and weight. I think that is crazy! I wouldn't need the band if I could drop 50 pounds on my own and keep it off. They give people HMR product to help them out.. It's like a liquid diet drink. OHH the other thing.. I only had to drop ten pounds.. BUT.. I have to keep it off or it's a deal breaker with the Dr..... NO EXCUSES! I was like they'll let ya slide.. and nope they don't. I went to my support group and there were 2 people scheduled the same week, so we expected them to not be at the meeting.. and they were because they didnt' keep the weight off. One person gained 3 pounds.. the other gained quite a bit. So i'm keeping it off and trying to still lose more. I'm so excited but I'm scared at the same time. I have only told my husband about this surgery. I had a bonfire at my house.. inviting close family and friends.. I planned on telling them that I was to be banded.. WELL thank God I didn't. While chatting, one person brought up that a girl at work had WLS and how she took the easy way out and so on.. ALL NEG. COMMENTS. I was taking back a little because these people were so kind and loving and caring about others. I then decided that It was best for me to zip it and not say anything. It hurt me in a way because I really thought I'd have a strong support group through them. I know if I told them now, they'd try to support me.. But I just can't get passed the fact that I know EXACTLY how they REALLY feel and I'm all set with false support, I want people to be truly happy for me.. not because they feel they need to, because we are childhood friends. They will never understand because NONE of them have EVER been overweight in their entire live, including pregnancy. They all range from sizes 0 - 8. I'm the fatty of the bunch! Must be my personality. LOL Jk.. I know they do love me. Anyway.. I'm also scared because every time I go under, for surgery, I have a problem with urine retention and iratic blood pressure. The urine retention stinks because I can't go pee.. So I need to get a straight cath. every so often through out the day.. so my bladder doesn't burst.. AND the BP issue is scary and weird. It get's really low, along with my heart rate. My BP last time I was under was 114/53 and my pulse was 34. Then while recovering my BP shot up to 200/110 and went up and down and all around for a few days.. along with the pulse being low too. So I was kept in the hospital for 5 days all together. I'll hope it's different this time, but it has been this way always. The Dr. tell me that had he not known my history.. he'd be freaking out in the ER. I dont' know ihow true all this is, because I'm not sure how the anestisia (SP) reacts with BP and pulse. I do know the BP is low and so is the heart rate.. but.. Okay.. I've been ranting like a lunitic, writing all this.... Sorry.. this is just my thoughts of today. We'll both be okay and I want to keep in touch. We'll get through this all.. just fine! We'll be melting this weight off in no time! GO Sista GO :scared:

Pugchick, I'm glad to hear you had a safe surgery and that you are home, feeling pretty good. Congrats to you for making it to bandland! Thanks for the update on how you're feeling and what to expect. (that goes for all of you who reported since being banded) It makes it so much easier and less stressful, for me anyhow. Well, best of luck. Pretty soon you'll be melting away.

Time to love PLEEESSSSWEEEE add my name to the list (I kindof feel left out) lol Sorry Jen, I didn't see you on this thread, so I didnt' add you.. LOL Best of luck to you!!

Hey hipmom, Keep your chin up!!! You can do this, repeat after me.. "I CAN DO THIS". Try taking some tylenol PM for the next few nights to help you sleep and keep yourself busy in the day.. hopefully that will help. I'll be cheering you on, from the sideline...:cheer2:

July 08 - time 2 live July 08 - almost ready76 July 10 - fishy July 10 - mysherrijo July 10 - funnyduddies July 10 - rubyband I know some of you will be banded in the States and some will leave for Mexico, so no matter where you'll be, I just wanted to wish you all a carefree surgery and a speedy recovery. Lost of prayers are being sent your way!!!! Best of luck, let us know when you get back and how you're feeling!!! YEAHHHHH for you all :confused:

Hi Everyone, Okay.. here's my lowdown. I love Jr, Smoke and Waltrip (pissed that he isn't with Jr. anymore), and many more.. I just named my fav. I absolutely pray every Sunday that Jeff Gordon... bumps the wall or cries so hard that he falls off the track, but never for him to get hurt in anyway.. Just enough for him to be out of th race. I will be going to New Hampshire speedway in two weeks and again in on Sept. 17. We go to Daytona when we have a chance. My parents live there and my Mom is a nurse at the Halifax Medical and she covers the race on medical camp (we get free tickets). So we get to go down in the tents and such. She was one of the nurses who was involved with Dale Sr at the hospital. It's cool going to Daytona.. I've got to meet many people. Anyway.. Happy Racing! Let's pray no one gets hurt this year!

Hi Irish!!! nice to meet you. congrats on your weightloss.. great job.

best of luck, hope all went well and was a carefree surgery. please let us know when you get back.. YEAHH you're now in bandland..

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Great job, Pink Mary. You must be proud of yourself!!! You look great, keep up the good work.

Yeahhhhhhhhhh good for you!! What a wonderful feeling you must have. You cracked me up by taking the picture of you on the scale, what a great idea. I hope you continue to melt the pounds away.

We do this all the time, and they are yummy!!! My kids love them and they have no idea that they are sugar free. My daughter loves the rootbeer, I love the Raspberry.

July 03 - giggle3474 July 03 - dsh0917 July 03 - pugchick July 05 - canada sunshine July 05 - eric's mom July 05 - leona06 July 05 - july5forme July 05 - Donna Marie Eric's Mom and July 5.. Congrats, thanks for the update and I'm very happy to hear the you both are doing good. You make it seem like it was a piece of cake, which makes me feel better already!! Hope all continues to go well, keep us posted. Here's to you both melting those pounds away. :confused: Has anyone heard from Giggle3474, dsh0917, pugchick,Canada Sunshine or Donna Marie? I saw that Leona's Mom had posted that she was doing great!! I hope all the others are too.

Thanks so much Leila, Liz and Biggirlpantiez (love that name)! I am so excited, I won't sleep to good until I get banded. I've always been that way.. when I get excited about an up coming event... I NEVER SLEEP. Big Girl, I have BCBS of Mass. I was approved within 2 and a half weeks, formally. My PA got a verbal that I was approved... a week ago. It just had to get signed off by the case manager. OHH and thanks for the cheering section!! LOL I loved it! Wow your surgery is next week!!!:omg: Yeahhhhhhh Liz, your time is coming, we're not too far apart in surgery dates. Once again, thanks for the well wishes! I hope everything goes just as good for you all.:confused:

I'm so glad things went well for you today!!! I'm sure with all the co morbid issues, you should fly through the process in no time! I actually got my approval today!!!! I was so excited. The waiting sucked, the first night I found out that the approval was pending, I didn't sleep at all. It took 5 more days before I got an anwer. Isn't it the way???? We worry ourselves sick over these things when we really don't need to. Best wishes to you!! I hope it all works out the way you plan it too. I'll be here for you.. waiting to hear any news you have to share.

Here's a couple of threads about who people told and reactions. Tgere are so many good stories and posts. http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=10035 and http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=19294&highlight=polls

:bump2: :bump2: BUMPING for Wantalapband! How was your appt. today???? I hope it all went well.

:update: :whoo: :girl_hug: I JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY, I AM 100% APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!!! I DIDN'T BELIEVE THEM, SO I HAD THE REP. FAX ME THE APPROVAL LETTER (STILL WAITING FOR IT). YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

:update: :whoo: :girl_hug: I JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY, I AM 100% APPROVED FOR SURGERY!!!! I DIDN'T BELIEVE THEM, SO I HAD THE REP. FAX ME THE APPROVAL LETTER (STILL WAITING FOR IT). YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Yeah July5forme!! Congrats!:clap2: I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling pretty good. I'm also happy to hear that your not hungry, I'm sure that will be the worse feeling in the world. keep us posted. We're thinking of you Olive and Loriely, hope all went well. Let us know when you get in. :biggrin1:

Moon, Melody, Julie and Housecat, Welcome to LBT and/or to the 30 something thread. Everyone is great here, you'll love it. Best of luck to you all! :welcome:

Sherri and Amy... :clap2:YEAH!!! It's your turn, Good luck with your surgery. I'll be praying for you!! Let us know when you get back!!! Hope all goes without incident.

Now that most of us have shared how much we love . Where are the places you enjoy doing this BESIDES THE BEDROOM? What was your favorite experience? Mine was.. on top of the snow cap White Mountains, in NH. My husband was so turned on by this.. and he was very surprised. I just attacked him.. pulled his pants down and the.... . It was such a romantic site. LOL Okay.. I'm not trying to make this a porno site.. It's just interesting to know how many people actually do this in public places, whether they are alone or not. PLEASE NOTE, IF I HAVE CROSSED THE LINE.. PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I'LL DELETE THIS POST. IT'S NOT MEANT TO DISRESPECT ANYONE. IT'S MEANT TO ADD SOME MORE FUN TO THIS THREAD. Once again, First I flash my and then my fat Then I get my and my toy . I then start and then SPLATT.... After all this.. he best help me out and do me a favor

YIKES!!! I'm glad all the BCBS are not the same. I have BcBs of Mass. and it's really a good plan. They cover lap. bypass and lapband. the requirements are bmi 40 and over or bmi of 35 and over with 2 co morbid diseases (which they list on the website). I had to show I had a weight issue for five years or more. There is no six months of supervised diets. For, me it was a pretty quick process, even though I was complaining that it took forever. My total start date to surgery date is around 3 months. The insurance company has 30 days to approve or deny my request of surgery. I was giving a date before hand, so the ins. comp. said it would take 15 days. I'm not saying this is a piece of cake. I know the insurance company is a hard ball player in reguards to the co-morbid diseases and it's only going to get worse. I hear they are changing the rules come April of next year. Just for those who may ask.. My BMI is 38.8. I've had several back surgeries, I have a intrathecal pump implanted for pain, very high BP, joint pain in the back and knees. I have not been giving a letter of approval just yet.. BUT my Dr. has been told I was approved through the case manager. When I called BCBS, I'm told .. still pending. BUT the customer rep. stated that the case managers work with the hospitals cooridinaters and most likely know a heck of lot more info. than she has on her screen. The rep then went ahead and told me that my pre op testing and surgeon meeting would not have been approved for next week, if I wasn't approved for the surgery. Sorry for the long post, just wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything out. Anyhow, I'm sorry to hear that so many people are having issues with insurance. It's amazing that they will pay for meds, testing and everything else that relates to being overweight.. but they won't give us a chance to use a tool to help prevent or even stop these problems. WLS isn't new.. you would think this would be pretty much standard by now. I do think that there are some people sandbagging the system.. but there are far more who truly need this and to be denied.. doesn't make sense. One last thing, I was able to submit WW payment slip, Diet workshop, South beach diet online payment info., gym receipts and many more. I'd shove it all in their face. Also.. a huge plus is to write a letter stating why you are a good candidate for surgery. I went as far back as my teen years. I called my Mom and she gave me info. that I didnt' know about. I also got my pediatrician notes. My Mom has a copy of my file.. neurotic or not.. LOL :update: AS OF TODAY, JULY 6TH, AT 3PM. I HAVE BEEN 100% APPROVED.