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cryst11 - I am seeing Dr Enochs in Cary also. My BCBS will accept BMI's 35-40 with no co-morbidities. Over 40 - 49 will be accept with no com – morbidities. My plan also does not require any diets prior to surgery. The best thing for you to do is call your insurance company and ask for them to send you a copy of your policy concerning the lap band. This way you at least have an idea of what the cover and what is required. Good Luck!

Hey Marie1234 I loved Dr Enochs and his staff they were all friendly and helpful. I had my first appt with the Dr and I have all my appts scheduled. I am hoping for surgery sometime in July. Keep me posted in your progress with Dr Enochs.

Where do you buy protein powder?

I am glad to here that I don't have to remove my nails before surgery. I have the gel - I used to get the pink cream buffed. I like them both.

I have my nails done in the pink and white gel nails. Do I have to have them taken off before Surgery?

I hear a little of people talking about protein powder and/or shakes. What kind do you use? What taste the best and where do you get it from?

I had my appt yesterday and I really liked Dr. Enochs. He took his time with me and answered a ton of questions. The insurance lady was very nice also. They quoted me a price of $18,000 - $20,000 and another $1000 for the first year of fills. I am hoping BCBS will cover me. If not - I will drain my savings and just make it up for all the food I won't be eating after banding

Did you have to have a certain BMI? Did the approval process go pretty fast with his office. It seems like once you make the choice to get banded - you can't wait.

Please keep me posted. I have not been banded yet and I would love some help on some great recipes. - Thanks

I went to my 1st appt with Dr. Enochs office in Cary and found out the lap band cost is about $18,000 - $20,000 plus $1,000 for a years worth of fills. I sure do hope my insurance covers this.

I would like a copy of the cookbook also. What do I need to do?

My journey has begun. I went to my initial consultation with Dr. Enochs today and he was very pleasant and easy to talk to. My BMI is 49 yeah because BCBS will not approve the lap band for a BMI 50 and over. He said that I will lose 100 over 2 years:lol:. Oh by the way, I lost 4 pounds since the dreaded day the scale entered the house:biggrin:. I have cut out the after dinner snacking and try to limit my carbs:angry:. I have bought a ton of sugar free Jello and do like that if I need to snack. I am drinking a minimum of 60 oz of water and going to Curves Mon – Thurs. I know I am on the right track to weight loss. I don’t want to get derailed again. I was sent home with a informational booklet and I was reading the nutritional and eating information aloud to my husband. He asked was that forever!!! I said this is a permanent lifestyle change and yes it is forever.:thumbs_up:

My journey has begun. I went to my initial consultation with Dr. Enochs today and he was very pleasant and easy to talk to. My BMI is 49 :thumbup: yeah because BCBS will not approve the lap band for a BMI 50 and over. He said that I will lose 100 over 2 years:lol:. Oh by the way, I lost 4 pounds since the dreaded day the scale entered the house:biggrin:. I have cut out the after dinner snacking and try to limit my carbs:angry:. I have bought a ton of sugar free Jello and do like that if I need to snack. I am drinking a minimum of 60 oz of water and going to Curves Mon – Thurs. I know I am on the right track to weight loss. I don’t want to get derailed again. I was sent home with a informational booklet and I was reading the nutritional and eating information aloud to my husband. He asked was that forever!!! I said this is a permanent lifestyle change and yes it is forever.:thumbdown:

I am going to have my first appt Tuesday with Dr. Enochs in Cary. I am planning on asking how much will it be if I self pay and if that includes any fills. I will keep you posted

I have started to watch what I am eating now and I was just wondering what is a typical food intake for a person banded. I am talking past the mushy stage. Thanks!!

I am a little nervous today. I just bought my first scale and my BMI is 49.6. BCBS of NC said they will cover lap band with a BMI of under 50. 50 and over will need a more drastic measure for losing weight - like the bypass. I so don't want a by-pass. My first appt is Tuesday and I hope their scales are no higher then mine and the round the BMI down to 49.

I bought a scale today – :ohmy:for the first time. I decided to really track my weight loss and gains. I was totally shocked that I weigh the exact same since 3 weeks ago. :smile2: I have been on Slim fast and eating Lean Cuisines at lunch and I cut the snacking out. No weight loss. :cursing:I am pretty disappointed with that. I am even more disappointed that my BMI is 49.6. If it goes to 50 or above BCBS will not cover the lap band and cover gastric by pass instead. According to them the lap band will not be enough to loss the excess weight. I am terrified of the bypass and don’t want to loss weight fast. Urgh… I can only hope the doctor’s scale on Tuesday (my initial consultation) is right on track with my new one and he rounds the BMI down.:thumbs_up: Or maybe I will lose a pound…yeah right. I am sure I will be stressing about it all weekend long. :cursing:

I bought a scale today – :ohmy:for the first time. I decided to really track my weight loss and gains. I was totally shocked that I weigh the exact same since 3 weeks ago. :smile2: I have been on Slim fast and eating Lean Cuisines at lunch and I cut the snacking out. No weight loss. :cursing:I am pretty disappointed with that. I am even more disappointed that my BMI is 49.6. If it goes to 50 or above BCBS will not cover the lap band and cover gastric by pass instead. According to them the lap band will not be enough to loss the excess weight. I am terrified of the bypass and don’t want to loss weight fast. Urgh…:thumbup: I can only hope the doctor’s scale on Tuesday (my initial consultation) is right on track with my new one and he rounds the BMI down.:thumbup: Or maybe I will lose a pound…yeah right. I am sure I will be stressing about it all weekend long. :cursing:

Finally, I got a call confirming the all my records were faxed over.:thumbs_up: It only took 2 weeks. I am so excited about my first visit next Tuesday. Hopefully things will start falling into place. Still working on upping my protein and not snacking between meals which is something I have to get used to. Hopefully I have made some good habits before I get the band that will stick. My husband and daughter and I took family pictures. I said to myself these are the last fat pictures of me. The next time I will be slimmer. :biggrin2:

Finally, I got a call confirming the all my records were faxed over.:thumbup: It only took 2 weeks. I am so excited about my first visit next Tuesday. Hopefully things will start falling into place. Still working on upping my protein and not snacking between meals which is something I have to get used to. Hopefully I have made some good habits before I get the band that will stick. My husband and daughter and I took family pictures. I said to myself these are the last fat pictures of me. The next time I will be slimmer. :biggrin2:

I am trying not to be that annoying patient that calls all the time….but I have my initial consult next Tuesday and the doctor’s office requires paperwork and most of all my 5 year weight history. My OB/GYB sent in the fax 2 weeks ago and I sent the rest the day after asking to confirm if they got all the paperwork. Nothing :thumbs_up:....no phone call. So, last Thursday I sent an e-mail asking to confirm if all paperwork received. And still nothing. Today I called and I had to leave a message. I don’t want to become annoying to the coordinator there and I do respect the fact that she very busy. I just want to know if they have all the paperwork. I will be patient again tomorrow, but Wednesday I have to become annoying again...

I am trying not to be that annoying patient that calls all the time….but I have my initial consult next Tuesday and the doctor’s office requires paperwork and most of all my 5 year weight history. My OB/GYB sent in the fax 2 weeks ago and I sent the rest the day after asking to confirm if they got all the paperwork. Nothing :thumbdown:....no phone call. So, last Thursday I sent an e-mail asking to confirm if all paperwork received. And still nothing. Today I called and I had to leave a message. I don’t want to become annoying to the coordinator there and I do respect the fact that she very busy. I just want to know if they have all the paperwork. I will be patient again tomorrow, but Wednesday I have to become annoying again... :bored:

10 more days until my initial consult with Dr. Enochs.:rolleyes2: I have faxed all the paperwork to the office and my 5 year weight history came from my OB/GYN. I really hope they have all the paperwork. I never have been so excited to get surgery. I have been trying to intake my water and protein in my diet.:blushing: I am trying to lose some weight before the consult because my insurance, BCBS will only accept the lap band if you have a BMI of under 50. I am right on the borderline. If you have a BMI over 50 my insurance wants you the have the gastric by-pass. I don’t really want to go that right. I am stepping up my Curves :w00t:workout and not eating many sweets:sneaky:. I don’t have a scale at home and I am thinking about getting one. I never had a scale in the house growing up. My mom is overweight, her mother is overweight and my great grandmother was overweight. See a pattern. For now, I am trying to patient and pray everyday that I get approved for surgery.

10 more days until my initial consult with Dr. Enochs.:thumbdown: I have faxed all the paperwork to the office and my 5 year weight history came from my OB/GYN. I really hope they have all the paperwork. I never have been so excited to get surgery. I have been trying to intake my water and protein in my diet.:bored: I am trying to lose some weight before the consult because my insurance, BCBS will only accept the lap band if you have a BMI of under 50. I am right on the borderline. If you have a BMI over 50 my insurance wants you the have the gastric by-pass. I don’t really want to go that right. I am stepping up my Curves :w00t:workout and not eating many sweets:sneaky:. I don’t have a scale at home and I am thinking about getting one. I never had a scale in the house growing up. My mom is overweight, her mother is overweight and my great grandmother was overweight. See a pattern. For now, I am trying to patient and pray everyday that I get approved for surgery.

Try Dr. Enochs in Raleigh/Cary area. I went to a seminar last Thursday and overheard a conversation between a self pay person and the person in the office and she said it was about $18000 to $20000. I know that is not that much cheaper. But it is a start.