Melody2006

If it paid for it, it would be cheaper in the long run vs. all the meds they might be on instead. Diabetic supply's are expensive!

If it paid for it, it would be cheaper in the long run vs. all the meds they might be on instead. Diabetic supply's are expensive!

I've been surfing here for weeks, so I guess it's time I post! I work at Centegra hospital in Woodstock, IL. and they are also a weight loss center. After taking care of lots of lap banders post surgery and a nurse telling me that our company insurance pays for lap band all but $500 it clicked. I guess I thought it was only for people who were EXTREMELY obese. I went to the info session and decided right then and there it was for me. I met with both nutritionists, had my 3 psych evaluation appointments, This week is the last of my 4 pre-op classes, and Wednesday is my pre surgical testing appointment. I'm hoping at that appointment they can sort of tell me a date for surgery. I really hope to be banded this July. I already pressed the lady who works for the doctor to see if I was being overly hopeful for this July to be banded, but she said it was a good possibility because I have all my stuff done, insurance approved, and they still have openings. I gave up soda pop, straws, and gum over a month ago. I've started changing some of my eating habits slowly. Hence, I've only lost 2 pounds!

I'm a 33 year old female who lives in Rockford, IL. I work in Woodstock, IL. I moved here from Oswego, IL. Small world, huh?