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Hi! I'm new here, but I had to stop and say congratulations!! I am really happy for you. As you know, people can be really stupid and judgemental, but don't let it get to you. Don't even let it get you the least bit angry. It's an opinion and ONLY an opinion that they have. Yes, it is absurd that they would try to make you feel bad or even imply that you should have your baby taken away over a fill. I have not gotten the band yet, but I hope to soon. I was lucky when I got pregnant with my son 6.5 years ago. Of course, I was a lot smaller than I am now and at the time I was going to the gym and had lost over 50 pounds, so getting pregnant was a snap back then. HOWEVER, during the pregnancy I gained over 50 pounds, lost 25, then regained the 25 pounds plus a lot more, and am now over 100 pounds heavier than I was then, which made me have polycystic ovaries I guess. Anyway, I would love to have another baby and hopefully it won't take too long until I can get the band and maybe be able to have another baby. I am 37 now, so I hope it will be soon. Sorry to make it so long, but I think it's great you are having a baby. Congrats and enjoy your pregnancy!! :biggrin: Paulette

I do wonder though, when one has the stomach flu the doctors will tell you that you can have flat 7-UP. So, what if you let the soda go flat for a little while. I know, I know, the fizz is the reason we drink it, but if you just like the "flavor" of Pepsi or Coke, then I just wonder.......:biggrin:

Hi again all :mad: I thought of a question I needed to ask. I am wondering what the actual proper steps are as far as from insurance to the initial surgery. I called the doctor's office to see if they accepted my insurance, which is Blue Shield of California. I live in Oklahoma, but I work from home for a company in California so I have their insurance. I was advised to call the insurance, which I have and was told it is covered, but there were some things they required. I have to have a BMI of a certain amount, which I know won't be a problem, because my BMI is greater than 45. The lady at the doctor's office told me they have a seminar scheduled for the 23rd, which I am going to. My question is, should I go to the seminar, then make an appointment with my PCP for a physical? I just had blood work done back in January or February with my GYN, which showed slightly elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism, but I don't know if I would qualify for any other comorbidities. My BP seems to be okay. I don't have diabetes, but I am insulin resistant. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 or 5 years ago. I do have lower back pain a lot. Anyway, what are the exact steps should I go through first. Is going to the Seminar first a good idea then getting appointment with primary care and so forth? Sorry if this is confusing and please let me know if you are confused, and I will try and clarify. Sometimes my mind works quicker than my fingers. :biggrin:

Yesss! Gooo Sooners!! Thank you for the Welcome! :cool: Looking forward to all of this. Nervous, but excited.

:eek:Hi All! Well, I have been thinking about the LAP Band for a while, but just now decided to get serious and really start researching it. I have decided that this is just too big for me to keep on like this any longer. I have been overweight most of my life; in fact, the last time I remember being at a normal weight was at about 5 years old. I just turned 37 twelve days ago. I am 100 pounds heavier than I was in 2001, after having my son. I have tried WW twice, lost 17 pounds the first time, then gained back 30 back, lost 13 pounds the last time and have gained back about 10 of that. I have tried Atkins, Southbeach and a few diets on my own. Phen-Phen back in 1997, and lost 40 pounds with that and gained that back plus some. So, I have finally realized I have TO DO SOMETHING!!! I did call my insurance and I know they do cover it, but of course you have to meet certain criteria. I will be going to a seminar on the 23rd. You all are great inspiration who have had this procedure. I admit since starting the research I have fought back and forth about the things I can't have if and when I get it to how much better I will feel after I get and finally start losing weight to keep it off for the rest of my life. I am looking forward to getting the ball rolling and getting to know the rest of you here. The funny thing I worry about most is getting the stomach flu with having the band and also losing weight and having the flabby skin. What happens if you do get the stomach flu with having the band? Well, as I learn more and progress, I will post from time to time. In the meantime, I will probably be a lurker and ask questions here and there from time to time. :cool: Take care Paulette