gina bean

Suzanne, I'm new to the board and not banded yet. Just wanted to say how great your doing and you look marvolous!! Gina B

Bev, Many of us sound just like you, with the same questions and fears. Nothing you can write about would suprise us or sound stupid. I'm not yet banded but believe it I have been researching and trying for over two years now for insurance coverage. I feel confident and informed on the lap band. Don't us my insurance experience as an example because I have yet to hear of anyone waiting as long as me. But I in no way can be a self pay and its a good chance my 4th insurance company is the charm. Speaking for myself and friends with the band its not easy and it is scary for lots of reasons but mostly the idea of lossing our best friend, the food. Right? The one thing that has stuck with me from the very begining is what the DR said at my first seminar. "I'm not saying you will never eat a piece of your kids birthday cake again, just a smaller one." That has stuck with me and I live by it for strength. I squirm everyday thinking am I doing the right thing. My advise is research it. Lap band helps most aillments, you feel better, look better and become more active again. But you have to remember its only a tool. A major life style change in the food department has to happen for it to work. Its not a get fit quick thing. Its a way to help you control and learn portion size. You can eat a treat it just has to be a bit or two. Remember since you only have room for so little food it needs to be high Protein good for you stuff. Listen to your Dr, follow their instructions and you will be home free. Just remember, like I have to tell myself, you still have to figure out why your over eating. The minds part of this is major and you have to keep it busy with other things. Crafts, planting flowers, board games, talking on the computer, whatever you like to do. I hope I helped, I can relate 100% and have used the board and my friends so much in this journey. Write me anytime, Gina B Sunny Florida:shades_smile:

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say hi. I'm new to this forum but not to lapband. I am not banded... yet but it looks I might be here soon. Finally!! I have been trying for insurance coverage for over 2 years now. This is my 4th insurance company and for the first time heard the words" lap band is a covered procedure." today. I go to see my Dr on July 3rd for a new updated letter since the others are more then 6 months old, 5 years medical history and we turn that in from there. I have my fingers crossed and wish me luck, Gina B:thumbup: