mommy2kaylea

Alexra, Thanks for the info.

Thank you...but what chart do the doctors use to find the ideal body weight?

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question or if it has already been covered...but any help would be great! I know that I am close to the 100lb mark, but which chart/ guideline do most doctors use? I find one chart that makes me at the 100 mark and another chart that puts me 10-15 lbs away. How is it determined by the doctors/insurance company as to what is the “ideal” body weight?

Matt-- Did they give you a reason as to way not get it????

Pam and Darla, Thank you so much for your insite to this hugh decision. So, so helpful. Knowing the good and bad is the only way I will be able to decide weather or not to go through with this. Thanks again!

Once again you all, THANKS for you honesty. However, I do have a question...the band does not suppress the hunger? Why would some lose a pound and others 50lbs in the same amount of time?

Great-West PPO and Texas Choice...hoping one of them will cover it; I'm just shy of the 100lb mark!!!! I will keep you updated and you do the same!

Thank you all for your honesty. I will keep researching until my eyes fall out!

I have been really searching for all stories. I find that 99% of all the bandsters are really happy with their decision. However, who is not at all satisfied with their choice? I want to know all and be prepared for the consequences before hand. Thank you in advance for your help.

Thanks you guys for your help and support! I will be meeting with Dr. St.Laurent in October. I'm from Houston, but do not live there currently...just want to be close to family when/if I have the surgery. Tell me, Tell me...step by step what to expect at the first appointment????

Hi all..I'm just now starting the process of the lap-band. I am researching doctors and would like to know if anyone has anything good or bad to say about the lapbandsolutions and Dr. Matthew St.Laurent? He is with the Meth Willowbrook hospital. Thank you all!!!!