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Huskergirl, I had Aetna Pos ll ,and I used my Weight Watcher memeber weigh cards and my Curves weight and measure card also . I did not have insurance for about two years . I also used pictures that I sent in . I did the 3 month jump start program with my surgeon started everything 9-27-2008 I ws approved Dec.24th 2008 ,and had my surgery January 14th of 2009. I have losted to date 56pounds of unhappiness. I feel great !! Yesterday I went to buy a pair of pants from size 22 to petite 14-16, then I decided to pick up a new shirt from 3x to large in the regular size section of clothing . I went to the dressing room to try them on and stepped outside the door to show my husband .I said I looked wonderful . I went back in to look again ,then I started my happy dance just looking at myself and how far I have come since my surgery.I wish everyone the same joy I feel with was worth it .Best wishes to all!!! I don't know how to change my scale so sorry .I'll figure it out sooner or later

Just trying to get a broad view of popular, effective insurance plans... 1.) Who's you're insurance company? Atena Pos 2.) What state do you live in? New York 3.) Was your plan provided by your employer or do you pay for it out of your own pocket? Employer 4.) Are you banded yet, waiting for approval, denied...etc? Banded Jan.14Th 2009, within 3 days of submitting

Tbanks, Good Morning ,I had my surgery done on Feb.14Th,and must say I am happy I did . I really can't help you with what is required for state aid .I did want to welcome you here ,and hope that you can find the help you need for your questions.I can tell you my experience has been a good one for me ,and the weight is coming off . I don't get on the scale ,but I feel the difference in my body . I wait till I see my LB doctor so ,I can get the "WOW " effect,then I get such a rush knowing I made the right choice for me .I will get my first fill on Feb.24TH . That is making me a little nervous ,but I know I will be one happy camper after wards . Summer is just around the corner and I can't wait to hit the pavement with walking outdoors ,the treadmill gets kinda of boring . Please keep me posted on if everything is going smoothly for you ,Best Wishes to a brighter and Happy Healthy Future.

Jamie, My heart is breaking for you ,and your loved ones .I don't know if there are words that can comfort you at this time . I just felt the need to write and try to help you . I pray God gives you strength ,and the courage in your darkest days. Surround yourself, and the family in the comfort of your loved ones to help you along the way . Again my deepest heart felt wishes and blessings to you ,and the family in your time of need. I will pray for you all God Bless you and everyone around you .

Congrats to you and welcome aboard the Lap Band Wagon . I remember the day I had my surgery and how scared and nervous I was .You will be fine I'm sure of it ,but I will say a pray for you to help you along . Best Wishes again to you .

Hi, I hope your discomfort passes quickly. I had my surgery on 1-14-09 and felt terrible also .Sleeping was a pain in the !@# for me as well .I did speak to my LB doctor he told me that if I felt any kinds of pains don't sleep in that directions could tear away ,and move position . I have lots of pillows and have arranged them to make myself as comfortable as possible during my healing process . I have not tried to sleep on my stomach yet only for fear of flipping my port . I am a left sided sleeper ,and have been resting well lately (Thank God) ,cause I get very mean when I don't get my rest (LOL). The pains will go away in time ,but that doesn't help when you feel tired now .Try getting extra pillows I hope this helps and you feel better soon .

Well at first I started getting hungry ,and I followed through with the liquid phase of this change . It really was hard ,but I did it ,and now that I was told to move on to mushies I can honestly say I 'm no longer hungry . Yesterday I had to force myself to eat .Never thought I would have to force myself to eat in a million years (I Love FOOD!) I also have noticed when I cook for my family I have no desire to taste it no longer . I have always been a picker a little here and a little there (just samples) .but they add up big time . I feel like if this is a restriction I'm in a great spot and might not need a fill ,but then again I'm only 2 and a half weeks out (swelling I'm thinking ) either way I'll take what I can get (LOL).I went to my primary doctor two days after seing my LB Doctor,and when he told me my blood pressure already came down I was so shocked and thrilled at the same time .I was setting myself up for a heart attack or stroke, I 'm only 42 years old a wife ,mother and grandmother ,and I have so much to live for .I'm raising my grandson he is only 4 years old ,and I want to be around to enjoy what God has given me . I already planning on getting a tummy tuck a year from now theses are things I have always wanted to do ,but never took the leap ,now that I took the biggest step in my life I will continue to be a healthier person . I can't wait for summer to get here maybe this year I can go to the beach without a shirt covering me and lay on the beach feeling comfortable in my own skin . These are goals I want to reach .I hope you can do the same soon , do you have any idea when you might have your lap band in place ? I'm sure your getting excited and nervous at the same time ,just think about how much you have to look forward too. Let me know how your psych appointment went ,and I'll keep you in my prayers.

Welcome to the board this is a wonderful site with a group of very well informed people who care and share their common goal . I have been banded a little over two weeks and know this was the right decision for me . I hope and wish you all the best . I have already lost 13 pounds ,and have started walking (on Treadmill) for an hour a day and feel my body changing . Again welcome and keep reading all the blogs they do help with question you might have .

Wow ,sounds like your pcp is a real nut job . Sleep Apnea is nothing to laugh about ,very serious medical condition . I would think that she all of people would know that ,but then again there are a lot of quack doctors who have no clue about anything . Sounds like she has lack of oxygen to her brain,to sit and laugh at a patient is beyond not having bedside manner ,more like class-less.The next time you go for a visit you might want to rethink who is in charge of your health care. I have never heard of anyone faking a sleep test . I for one would bring her sleep apnea bookets and leave them on her desk( better yet hand them to her) as to clue her in on something she soo apparently has no wisdom in . I'm sorry that you have to deal with such a moron ,not all doctors conduct themselves in this manner. You are attempting to get healthy and that's all that really matters,continue doing for you . I wish you all the best ,and hope you have great success with your up and coming surgery .

Hi baylee9866, I have the same thing ,but mine is when I lie down ,it feels uncomfortable . I get the feeling like I ran a race with side pain ,when I'm doing absolutely nothing . I'm hoping it goes away as time goes on . I will be going to mushies on Tuesday as well ,and I can't wait . It's so hard when I have to cook for the family ,the smells are like calling me .I'm being strong ,and have followed all the doctors orders .I find my main craving is vegetables weird huh ? Well know your not alone in feeling the strange object very alien. How are you feeling other wise ? I hope to get more energy next week starting to get very weak myself .

This happened with me with the tape ,my hands ,and neck were red and started to peel on the third day after the sleep test ,you might want to mention it when you go for the cpap test . I had to take my machine with me to the hospital ,but did not need it . I was told to use it that evening of the surgery ,and had no problems .I have been on my cpap for 2 weeks and I feel great after a good nights sleep ,it is so refreshing waking up and having energy . Best of luck ,and hope you have much success

I too have the cpap machine and just had my surgery on 01/14/2009 ,everything went fine . I was told to bring it with me to the hospital (just in case) ,but did not use it till I came home and went to bed that night . You are going to be in good hands ,so please try not to stress too much .I know it's hard . I send you Best Wishes for a great recovery .

Wow ,do I remember that feeling .I was banded last week 01/14/2009 .I was so scared I thought that my heart was going to jump out of my chest .I also knew this was my last chance at finding the really me . I have been overweight a greater part of my life and have heard so many rude comments ." Oh your so pretty ,Why don't you lose the weight ",or I had one lady ask me when I was "due ",well that hurts . Being the big girl I just laugh it off when deep down my self esteem was so low I did not know how else to handle it . I came to the conclusion I needed to take control of my life .This so far has been the best thing I could of done for myself .The surgery went fine ,and as the days go by I feel better ,and better. Today I will go for my first walk outdoors ,and I 'm looking forward to it . I wish you much success and know you will be fine just breathe deep and remember why your doing this .

Congrats to getting approved for the lap band. I have had mine only a week and must say I am so happy I did this for me . This is a whole new beginning and I can't be more excited . I go back to the LB Doctor on the 27TH ,and I have not weighed myself yet I 'm waiting for the shocker affect I know most of it will be water weight ,but the less pounds the better .I will take anything I can get for now .Again Best Wishes and welcome to the forum

Hi Lena, I was banded on January 14Th ,and I'm doing soo much better the first 4 days were the worst for me . I'm still on my clear liquid diet ,and go to see my LB Doctor on the 27TH. I have one more week of liquids then I move on to mushie foods (I can't wait ).I am surprised at how well my incisions have healed up I've been putting Vitamin E on them . I hope everyone else is doing as well ,and hope to hear of all your good news .Blessings

I am doing Great now finally the pain is gone ,but still a little discomfort.I really don't know how much weigh I have lost yet ,since I threw my scale out months ago .I guess it's time to buy another one . I think I will wait till I go to the LB doctor first I want that BIG moment (you know what I mean ) . That shows me I did a WONDERFUL job and a perfect decision for me .I can see my belly going down ,and not just from the surgery gases,but really going down . I can move so much better and did sleep a little bit on my left side last night (prefer side to sleep ). CONGRATS to all the New Year Hotties for a job well done so far. In a month I will be posting pictures of my progress is there a special page just for us ? Or do we just post .

Rhonda53, You will do good ,and you should be just fine with going back to work .I hope all the information I gave you helps, I feel so good today I went out and hit the stores for grocery's for the family ,then took my grandson sleigh riding .Well I watched him from the hill ,but it was nice to get out ,and get fresh air and move around a lot more:thumbup: .The pain is going away I figure by next Friday I will be a 100% better .I have noticed my belly has gone down a great deal can't wait for it to go even further . Please let me know how you are doing ,and take care .

Hi Ladies, I was prescribed Oxycod/apap 5/325 every 4 hours for pain :tongue:and I also purchased liquid Tylenol (EXTRA STRENGH) ADULT RAPID BLAST ,as pre gas pain meds I did buy Gas X Strips ,but they did not work well enough for me ,so my hubby went back to the pharmacy and asked 'What was the Best over the counter "? He then brought home PhaZyme(softgel caspules) and that worked wonders for me . The meds they give are in pill form ,but don't worry the dissolve very fast and do not cause pain .I might add you would want to request pain pills before you leave the hospital for the ride home.That way some one can go to the pharmacy for you while you wait at home relaxing:sleep:. I really don't know if it is possible to go to work two days out ,but then again it depends on your job and how you deal with pain. Personally I'm still home and will be for another weekI hope this helps everyone ,and Best Wishes to you all as the days go bythe pain does ease up I won't lie and say it doesn't hurt some ,but you will get better soon .:wink2:

I know what you mean it does hurt ,but it will be worth every ounce of pain .I'm 3 days out and I'm feeling better everyday that passes ,so will you .Congrats and Best Wishes

I went to Wal-Mart and bought the Wal-mart brand $.50 a can absolutely the best tasting broth I have ever had, as for the protein drinks Special K2o Protein Waters already mixed (different favors) . I also bought the powered mix drinks you add to water Crystal Light makes them too. Do get a case of water ,and keep some cold you will need them ,and plenty of ice. I used an ice pack for my belly to keep swelling down ,and a heating pad for my back to help with the gas pains.I walked over to the pharmacy and was looking for the powered Whey Protein it contains 66 grams of protein (2 scoops)another great tasting drink I grabbed the vanilla favor(skim milk ). I figured I'll be drinking this stuff for some time so to which it up I grabbed Slim Fast chocolate (I put them in the freezer and the get like frosty texture (like a milk shake ) pretty good . I hope this helps OOh one more thing do get GASX STRIPS YOU WILL NEED THEM .I think I covered all ,but if I didn't I will write you again. I 'm not back at work I'm only 3 days out ,and need the relaxation ,the pain does subsides as the days go by.I hope you don't rush yourself.I also hope you have help at home ,my husband has been a God sent for me ,helping me up ,and fixing my pillows have one always near me because of coughing to press against my stomach ease the pain .I find it hard to get down my liquids but I try, not really hungry for anything except ice chips. I am so happy I had this surgery and I keep saying it will be worth it in the end .I will be much more healthy ,happy ,and that helps with ever aspect of my life . Let me know if you need to know anything else I'm here to help .Best Wishes

Congrats Rhonda, I have Aetna and just had my surgery on January 14TH. My paper work was sent in on Dec 22nd 2008 and was approves Dec.24Th . I had to wait two weeks for surgery ,and you will need that time to get yourself together ,so go buy everything you will need cause you really won't feel like going out right away . I went an bought protein waters ,protein drinks , sugar free ice pops ,chicken and beef broth fat free (Wal-mart sells the best tasting broth I've ever had in cans ) you get two serving out of them . I also bought fat free jello . I suggest bring chap stick to the hospital cause your going to need it ,and big pj's you really don't want anything around your surgery area. Best of wishes to you ,and Congrats again .

That is so Great that you are there for your wife ,it does make a difference in the long run .I will never forget all my husband has done for me in my time of need .The love I feel for him can not compare to words .He has been my rock and strengh when I could not do for myself . Once this weight comes off our lives will change only for the better . It's so nice to hear that there are still men who cherish their wives and puts her interest first . I hope you both have a wonderful ,and fun filled life together Best Wishes

tashaniciloe1271, Congrats to you on your banding . I am up and trying to move around getting some of this gas to ex-spell:blushing:. My left shoulder feels like some punched me ,and ran . I have some swelling in the belly ,I am keeping ice bags on me . So far the pain is reasonable ,I will keep taking my pain killers . What hurts the most is trying to cough:eek: . How are you doing ? I hope your pain is bearable .Now I guess we are on the band wagon ,and it's time to heal ,and then start to work with our tools .Best of Wishes to you and please keep everyone posted .:thumbup:

I have Aenta POS as my insurance ,and I was approved as a matter of fact tomorrow I will be having the lap-band in place . I gathered all my weights for 5yrs. mostly Weight Watchers cards ,and gym membership (Curves) .I did all my testing and happy I did ,since I never knew I had sleep apena ,and now I am on the CPAP machine level 10. I was always tired out and never rested for about 3 years ,I have had it only 3 days I sleep all night and awake with no headaches I feel GREAT! I was missing 1yr of weights 2007,that's where my Curves came in to play ,I gave that (copies) to my insurance for submission ,and that worked just fine. Everything was sent in on Dec. 22 ,2008 and approved Dec.24TH. My weights were all over the place since 2005 up then down that shows I was attempting to lose the weight,also that I was and am a serious about weightLloss ,this could benefit you . Keep your head up and keep records on names of the people you have spoken to with dates,give copies of all your weights and medical records to the person who is doing your paperwork .I wish you much success and know you will be just fine .Everything has away of working it self out ,again Best Wishes!!!

Hasmik, Well I'm happy you have come to decision ,you know if you think about it what you spend in food and doctors ,and clothing will far exceed what you will spend in a fill. You might not need that many (fills)of them til you hit your sweet spot . I wish your husband was more responsive to your needs not so much the wants ,but the medical decision to get healthy . It is a shame that he does not understand what this could mean for the both of you .Less medical bills ,lower food bills ,and LONGER LIFE SPAN . .I can not imagation having to ask my husband for his suport in a life altaring decison ,and him asking about monies "WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY'.That's our motto,we take it as it comes .We are far from being rich and struggle daily to make our bills pay check to pay check .I find my life to be blessed and I was given this chance to gain back my life and live it to the fullest. You need to really sit down and have a heart to heart He either stands by you or he doesn't either way it's your body and your responsible for who you are ,and what you wish to be . My heart does feel for you and I hope your husband comes around and will be supportive of you .Things always have a way of working themselves out and I'm sure they will for you as well. Best wishes I send you ,and I will keep you in my prayers .Two more days and I will be in the on my way to a better me .Hooray ,finally it's a new jourany and I'm ready !!!