LJB

Just wanted to find out the pro's and con's of each band if any. My doctor is giving me a choice of which one I want.

Thanks, Julie

You might what to check out the new Forum called Realize Band Surgery. they are having quite a heated discussion about which band is better Lap or Realize.

Oh that is so cool! I have always wanted to do Water Aerobics. Where do you go to do the Deep Water Aerobics? I really want to do it.

The only problem is getting me into a swimsuit:blush:

I hear some patients get a stuffed bear in the recovery room after the surgery from a nurse. Is that True?

If so that's very sweet. :confused:

Yes - It was the same with my insurance. I was right on the border line to qualify so I was nerves about losing to much weight. I called my insurance group to find out how it works. They told me your qualifying BMI number is the weight you start with. But you should double check with your insurance case manager just to make sure. Best of luck to you!

Hello - I have Blue Cross of California - It was my Med Office who had all the rules. You can find this info on your insurance card. And yes my Med office required that I go thru the 6 month process. I would get this going asap so you don't waste any time just in case you need it.

good luck - hope you don't have to wait long.

Thanks for doing the taste test for Protein Shakes - I was wondering what was the best. I will now try the Syntrax Nectar.< /p>

Thanks again for your research.

Hi - I'm going in for my Psych Eval. soon.

I'm a little/a lot nervous :tt2:

Can you share your Evaluation stories with me.

Thanks for all your help everybody!

hello everyone,

I am brand new to the lap band world.........due to my insurance I have to see a nutritionist for 6 months prior to my insurance approving the surgery...........today I completed my 3rd visit half way there..........my last visit with the nutritionist is scheduled for 12/1/08...........this is very frustrating counting down the months...........anyone else out there going through this.................:closedeyes:jodi

Yes! I have to do the 6 month nutritoinist thing also. I'm going on month 3 and will be finished in Jan09. I really hate the wait but it gives me time to learn everything I need to know before surgery. everybody tells me it goes by really fast and before you know it - Its surgery Day! :thumbup:

Here it is. It is a subscribed thread of mine since I posted my story.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/surgery-day-stories-64287/

Thanks you made my day! - It's so helpful to know what to expect. The good and the bad. Thanks again

I was having a great time early this week reading all the stories about (peoples Surgery day at the hospital and Every thing that happened to them) Now I cant find it and am really bummed out. Does anybody know where that thread is located?

Thanks for your help

Jean

thanks for the info - I'm on my 2nd month and had the attitude (I have all the time in the world to lose some weight during this six months) after reading your reply I think I'm going to get serious and start doing what I need to do. Thanks so much!

Jean

I'm in Oakland - just doing my 6 month dietitian meetings now. my Surgery will be around Jan/Feb09 I think. I'm really learning a lot during this time however I hope it goes by fast.:biggrin:

Jean

Hello -

I had to look that one up myself.

PB - Productive Burp - this is what happens when something eaten comes back up when your burp. Im still trying to find out what Slimed is.

Laurie

Im just starting out and a little unsure of what I need to do during this six month wait. I'm on my 2nd month of weigh ins with my dietitian due to my insurance coverage with the lap band procedure. Im fine with this but was wondering what should I be doing during this time. I already went to the seminar. should I be doing other things this early on now to get ready for surgery? thanks for all your guidance.