autumnleaf

I feel your pain. I am on day 4 I have 10 more days to go. I can have up to 4 shakes a day and 2 yogurts right now i have averaged 3 shakes and one yogurt. I buy the greek ones with more protein. my stomach hurt really bad last night i just went to sleep . when it gets bad i try and get my mind off of it. either I find something to do , go to work, or go to bed

we'll I am still waiting on the doctor to notify me if I qualify for him. how much does it normaly take? It has been 2 weeks since my seminar.

wow vcompton you are doing great.

My seminar went great. About 15 people were there. a lot of the information I felt like I already knew from surfing the web and my own research. He did bring up a new lap band I was not aware of . I loved I was able to meet the surgen that will be doing the procedure. He is really big on following up and being informed on all of your medical needs which I think is important. I filled out a form and sent it back in for him to determin if I am qualified. I know I am. I just hope the insurance dosent have me hoping through hoop's. They told me on the phone the doctor had to call the mangement group and tell them it was medical necessary. The doctor did say from seminar to surgery usually takes 3 months. I was like yup right before the holidays LOLI dont mind 3 months 6 months is a bit much but I would do it if I have to . Just what ever it takes.

Hi everyone I am totally new to everything I will be attending a seminar tommrrow. I would love to find a buddy that is starting out as well to kinda go through things together. I am nervous that there will not be many people at the seminar. I will feel akward if there is only a few of us. The doctor I am going to be seeing works at martha jefferson in charlottesvile.

I am in northern virginia near harrisonburg

I think a seminar is important. It is a great place to get information and have questions answered. I am going to mine this saturday. BUT I would look for a free one. Mine is free so I think having to pay for one is crazy.

Hello everyone. As my title says I am new to the forum and nervous. I have delt with overweight since I was a teenager. At this time I am out of control. I have decided that the lap band is the best option for me. And I feel like one thing has lead to another and now things seem to be moving fast. I am going to a seminar on saturday and the actual doctor who will be doing the procedure will be there. I already know the cost it is 18,000 that covers the surgery and 1 year of visits. Also a nutritional and therapy visit at the begining. I called my insurance to see if they cover the procedure I have blue cross blue shield illinois. They said the doctor has to call them and tell them it is medical necessary. Who would have this if it was not medical necessary????? Anyhow they said I had to pay my deductable and they would cover 90%. So that is a bit of relief I feel sure I will qualify. Even if my insurance does not pay I will get the money if I have to refinance the house and use the equity. I look forward to making new friends and getting lots of advice.