JerseyGirl2u

Hey Jersey Boy... I didn't have to do 6 mo. of supervised Diets.... The only thing they requested in addition to the norm, is 4 mo. of dietitian vistis... and thats it!! Got my approval on the 28th!!! Scheduled for April 16th. Maybe it all depends on what mood the person is that is processing your paper work!!!! LoL Lots of luck.. and keep positive!!!=)

Thanks for your support!! I'm so am scared of dyeing... who would cook for my family... lol My husband, 2 boys 14 &15... and give doggy snacks to my 2 lil yorkies!! Clean up after everyone...LMAO I can't go now. lol I know the procedure is relatively safe.. but everyone has fears. Your right, you need to have faith in God!! So you recently had your lap band..Congrats!!! how are you feeling??

Went to see the surgeon today, she went over the whole procedure. I did get a bit freaked out when she said when they put me to sleep they have to put a breathing tube down my throat. That the Anesthesia paralyzes my breathing.. and that the machine will breathing for me... OH LORD... what am I getting myself into??? I took a copy of my lab work from my pre-op testing that was taken on the 25th. it was a copy of my blood work . When I got home, I reviewed my blood work, I noticed my LDH levels were elavated. Not sure what the means, but bring the test results to my primary Doctor to review. Freaking out now... Always make sure to ask for a copy of your blood work, and look at it. When in doubt, ASK QUESTIIONS!!! We are all human, and there is always room for error, and things to be over looked.

Went to see the surgeon today, she went over the whole procedure. I did get a bit freaked out when she said when they put me to sleep they have to put a breathing tube down my throat. That the Anesthesia paralyzes my breathing.. and that the machine will breathing for me... OH LORD... what am I getting myself into??? I took a copy of my lab work from my pre-op testing that was taken on the 25th. it was a copy of my blood work . When I got home, I reviewed my blood work, I noticed my LDH levels were elavated. Not sure what the means, but bring the test results to my primary Doctor to review. Freaking out now... Always make sure to ask for a copy of your blood work, and look at it. When in doubt, ASK QUESTIIONS!!! We are all human, and there is always room for error, and things to be over looked.

Hey Bel, Thanks for responding!! How old were you when you had your band? 15 yrs old???? (Thats my son's age) What was your weight at that time? That is a very young age! I would love to hear your story!!

Thanks everyone for the feed back!!! I truly appreciate it. I guess it really the un-known is that I'm afraid of. I'm glad I'm not the only one that has doubts... It makes you 2nd guess yourself, if this the right thing to do... Tami.. I gotta say, you had me crackin up.... cuz I can see myself doing the same thing as you!!!!!!! Thanks again everyone... xoxo

Ok.. you all are gonna think I'm nuts, but I just Got the APPROVAL from my insurance company for Surgery on April 16th, after waited 4 mo.. and It finally came. Now I'm in a frakin out!!! All of a sudden, I'm scared!!! I'm a very strong individual and I don't know where all this is coming from... I"m Excited and Scared a the same time... The Dr.'s Office left me a message on my cell phone, and I'm afraid to call them back!!!!! Why am all of a sudden having all these mixed emotions????? I feel like I need to take a xanax now... LOL Did anyone go though these different emotions at the same time, once they got their approval??? Or do I need mental help???? lol Please let me know how you all felt, once your approval came though!!!! :lol::waytogo::smile::tongue:

When you start hearing negative things like that.. .you start to worry.. and 2nd guess if this is actually a good thing to do. I know I've heard of people that have had the gastric bypass... then then after several years, their stomach stretches. and they gain all their weight back. I don't believe that happens to everyone.... You gotta want a life time change... and I do... Just freaks me out.. cuz i really don't know anyone that has had the band for many years, and know their outcome.... Thanks for responding. I truly appreciate any and all feedback!!

I'm really getting nervous now. I have people telling me that the lap band, is a fad... You will never keep the weight off permenantly.... You'll eventually start eating like you always have.... and gain everything you have lost, plus!!!! Are there any Veteran Bansters here..... more then 5 yrs???? I need to know how those people are doing!!!! Please tell me if you were able to maintain!!! Tell me your complications if any... tell me... tell me everything!!! :tongue_smilie:

You gotta stay positive! I wouldn't harrase the insurance company. I tried that, and my Dr. told me not to and that his office was working with them directly. You dont want to ruffle any feathers w/ the Insurance Doctors, that actual approve you. If you were denied, then that is a different story. I would harass the Dr.'s office... and ask them if there is anything you can do to expedite your insurance approval. Keep me posted, I'd like to hear about your progress.... good luck and hang in there.

Yes!!!! This is happened to me also. I have BCBS, My original surgery date was scheduled for 2/7 and did my pre-surgery testing and was called 2 days before surgery, and they told me that the insurance company is asking for 3 full months of Nutrition evaluations, and I only had had 1... so now I'm scheduled for 4/16 surgery. Wont have my approval until 4/2. (4/2,l will have completed 3 full months of nutrition visits!) I still don't know if the insurance will come back and ask for something else!! Soooo frustrating!:thumbup:

Lucky is when you have an approval w/ a surgery date in hand!!! Not just a surgery date... LOL Hopefully by 4/2, i'll have my approval from the insurance company, and they wont want anything else. Time truly does fly... My original surgery date was 2/6... thats when I found out I need more visits w/ the nutritionist.... I will keep everyone posted! Hang in there Brandy... time flys!! You'll be banded before u know it! =)

BandedinNY, check w/ your insurance honey.... I have BCBS also, and I'm in NJ. BCBS requires certain things, and you wont know what exactly they want until the paper work is sent in. My Dr. thought he had all the testing and reports he needed.. and when he sent it in, BCBS came back and told him I needed 3 mo. of Nutritional sessions... which brought me to 4/2. I have my last session on 4/2 and from there I'm told that BCBS will give the Dr. the authorization.... I also have a scheduled date w/ out an approval!!!!!

Thank you everyone for all your support and suggestions!! I'm hoping once my band is in place, that it will curb my appetite!!! I know quiting smoking is one of the best things I ever did!! I just wish there was something else that I can take, or have that will replace that relaxed feeling that I had w/ smoking! I'm very tensed & have alot of anxiety!! (it comes in waves) I guess if you are an ex-smoker, you'll know what I'm talkin about!! LOL I'm not going back, thats for sure!! I just gotta find something to replace my bad habit!!! (and it cant be another bad habit!!) Thanks again everyone.

I quit smoking 1/1/08 and gaining at a rapid pace!! My surgery date is 4/16 and i can't seem to get my cravings under control and stick to some kind of pre-op diet!! Anyone go though this?? If I can't control myself now, what will happen once surgery date comes? Seems like everyone on here has lost weight pre-op... and I'm gaining... :cheers2: Any suggestions??

What is the difference??? Which is better when doing the liquid diet??

Nectar by Syntrax, cappuccino flavor is really good!!