MicheleK

Aetna PPO is my insurance, (my husband works for Dell Computers in Oklahoma City). They require a 3month nutrionist supervised diet plan. It's not too hard and they don't deny you if you don't lose weight on it. Aetna did not require a psych eval for me which was surprising since I am on anti-depressants. As far as Health Net, I don't know much about them.

My God Juli, you're an inspiration. You look fantastic!!! I'm so excited about getting my band...maybe these photos will help make this pre-op time a little easier :huh2:

My surgery was moved to 12/29 due to some travel conflictions. I'm scared to death of screwing up my pre-op diet on Christmas.

They were actually going to try that but I didn't find out that was an option until my doctor said yes...4 days after my pre-op diet should've started. (that's when the office person decided to contact me, heh) I'm basically stuck at this point, between work demands and family demands looks like two times for me! UGH :rolleyes2:

Boys can be hotties too!!!! :biggrin: What choices do we have so far?

I thought we were holiday hotties....I read that somewhere, lol. :thumbup:

I haven't been banded yet, but that sounds like gall bladder. I had some horrible attacks a few weeks ago and felt the same way. My surgeon ordered an ultrasound since I was scheduled for Lap Band surgery on Nov 13th. I'm now having my gall bladder out that day and my Lap Band on Dec 18th. You might want to have your doc do an ultrasound.

My doc requires that I quit at least 2 days pre-op, but he prefers 2 weeks. I've been "cutting down" for months but still haven't managed to give them up completely. I have went from a pack a day to a pack every 3-4 days.

My lapband was scheduled for Nov. 13th, but due to gall bladder issues I won't be having my lapband put in at that time. I will be having my gall bladder out! New surgery date: Dec 18th....I'm disappointed but, at least it's still happening! So, hi to all the Holiday Hotties!

WOOHOO Grats!!! I can't wait for that day!

Mine is 53, my doc hasn't said a word and I'm scheduled for Nov. 13th. He does want me to do an ultra-low carb diet for 10 days pre-op to shrink my liver.

I'm totally eating like a PIG as I start my pre-op on Oct 24th. I'm bummed that I'm behaving this way :biggrin:

Nov 13th here!! (at least it's not FRIDAY the 13th) LOL

Not to mention a tad pink around the edges.

On a side note, I'm not even banded yet and I hate cold water first thing in the morning. I imagine that won't change after banding, lol. :thumbup:

I knew I had it, mainly because I woke up with horrible headaches night after night. My DH did tell me he was worried because it "sounded" like I didn't breathe sometimes at night...however, he didn't have to tell me anything I KNEW I had a problem. I just got my CPAP and am having a horrible time getting used to it...but I know eventually I will. Hopefully after I lose weight with the band I won't need it anymore :thumbup:

Hi :thumbup: Nov 13th with Dr. Holsaeter, St. Anthony Hospital...Oklahoma City, OK. I'm excited!! (and nervous)

I just got the word, my surgery is Nov 13th....I'm SO EXCITED but nervous too :thumbup: So, what are we calling ourselves?

Becky, I hope you're able to get approval for plastic surgery. Insurance companies don't realize it doesn't just stop with weight loss. My best friend had to have pannicolectomy and it took her 2 years to get them to approve it, after many denials. She lost around 300lbs after having gastric bypass. Hang in there! Make em pay, you deserve it!

Hi Paulette I live in Moore, OK. I'm in the final stages of being approved for the Lap Band. Nothing worked for me either at least not long-term so I know what you're going through. I'm glad you found these boards, there's so much information available here that will help you. We can do this! :cool:

I ordered on a Friday morning and had my sample packs on Tuesday.

This is exactly how I feel....well put.

WOW amazing change in a very short period of time. Grats!!!:smile:

Grats on getting a date! Let us know when it is and WOW You've already lost some serious weight...WTG!! :thumbup::thumbup: I'm nervous too (waiting on insurance approval), but I know it'll be worth it for both of us!

If Aetna is your carrier, they no longer require 5 years weight history. Just throwing that out there in case - I hope I made your day! LOL