Divamom

Used to be a nurse, but have been a stay at home mom for the last 10 years to my wonderful 9yo daughter, Savannah.

Matthew and Brad, what a dream. Matthew, you know them good ol' Texas Boys And Brad, what's to say it's all in the picture, Angelina is a lucky woman.:girl_hug: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :D :D :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess :guess

I too signed up, there are some very interesting facts. Thanks:biggrin1:

Hi all. I have Pre-op on June 7th and surgery a week later. I have gotten most of the items ya'll have posted for post-op. Just getting alittle nervous:phanvan not a whole lot because I know this is the right thing to do. Do ya'll out there in lap band world have any tips for making this next week and a half go by faster?:help: And also how long till you were up and kickin' again? About 3 weeks post-op I have a trip to take and I'm hoping I can make it. Thanks in advance. LEAH

One of my docs first questions in his initial survey was, Do you take steroids? From my knowledge and experience doctors will not do the lap band surgery if you are on steroid therapy. You need to research this further, is this long term therapy? short term therapy? You'll have to find a doctor and see what happens. Although, when on steroids weight gain is a huge side effect. Good Luck in your searching. Leah

Haven't been banded yet(JUNE14th) but my pre-op diet is how I'll be eating after the liquid, puree and mushie stages. My doc and nutritionist started me on it immediately after my 1st appt. The diet is eat 6 times a day. 3 meals and 3 snacks. High protein, low fat and lowered carb. I lost 3 lbs the first 5 days and nornamally I don't lose anything. So I try not to eat after 8PM since we have so much eating to do which is funny since we are trying to lose weight but they told me the same thing about the wholde metabolism thing. You know most of us ruined our metabolism from dieting our whole lives and I think this is the closest way to try to get it back. Good Luck

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I am soooooo excited to see how well ya'll have done for yourselves. And I hope to join you someday. I am scheduled to be banded the middle of June. I will get my exact date at Pre-op appt. on June 7th. Please continue on the Onederful path you have created for yourselves and Be Healthy. A future bandster supports and is proud of everyone of you and I cna't wait to join you. LEAH

Kat, Would love to join ya'll but between having the lap band surgery in June and then recovering and then moving to California. I have alot going on. But I would love to join ya'll next time. Where do I go to join the SSS Club??? Have fun with your gift exchange. Leah

I actually have 2 Tricare plans but I just found this out. I am Tricare Prime because my husband is active duty and since I am disabled and have Medicare Part A I am also Tricare for Life. Don't ask me how opr why, my caseworker found this out while working with Tricare for my approval.

My maiden name is DiBattista and my husband nicknamed me DIVA for DIBA and I am a mom of a wonderful 9yo daughter.

Thanks for the reply, we keep that in mind and keep in touch with you and LBT. Thanks again, LEah

I will be banded in the middle of June in San Antonio, TX and moving to Dixon, CA close to Sacramento. Anyone close?? I don't know all the towns in my area yet. Also, for future reference any good fill docs in the area?? Would love to talk. Leah

SW General Hospital in San Antonio and my doc is Dr. Rajajoshiwala

I am a military dependent of an active duty AF husband. Tricare will pay for the lapband. I t took awhile and some work but I will be having Pro-op on June 7th and surgery about a week later. My doc worked really hard and used some top people to get this approved, but it finally worked out. I think some of what helped also is that medicare has approved the lap band and Tricare has now jumped on the bandwagon too. I am TRICARE PRIME and am disabled so I also have Medicare part A, when you have part A you also automaticaaly have Tricare for Life also. But it was approved under Tricare Prime. I am a 35yo woman who weighs 300lbs and I have Diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, joint issues, mild depression, I think I could go on forever sometimes with all my issues. All I can say is get a good PCM that will work hard for you and if you haven't yet show ways of trying to lose weight. I went to Clinical Health Psychology for help in losing weight, Obesity clinic with endocronology, diabetes clinic for help with my diet SHOW ways you are trying to lose weight and that they are not working ie medically supervised and that will help tremendously. Good Luck and keep working for your goal. LEah Almost forgot, I live 20 min from Wilford Hall and I am having surgery off base at SW Medical.

I am a military dep. of an active duty husband. I have Tricare Prime and also since I am considered disabled I also have medicare part A, when you have part A you automatically also have Tricare for Life. It took some doing by my Doc but as soon as Medicare jumped on the bandwagon to approve Lapband, my area (TX) also did and I was immediately approved. I've been to my first appointment, seen the psychologist and have Pre-op on June 7th and surgery will be a week later. Let's not mention I have a super case worker at Wilford Hall, her name is Michelle and she is unbeliveable. GOOD LUCK with Tricare it can be frustrating. Oh, I forgot to mention, I am 35yo, 300lbs and have sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, joint issues and mild depression.

I know it's been awhile since you posted this thread. But I am new. I will be getting the band in about 5 weeks. ALL has been approved by Tricare. Pre-op,nutritionist, excercise doc, psychologist, surgery etc. Get a good PCM and go for it. My air force doc worked her butt off to get me this surgery. I am 300lbs and have several co-morbidities, ie sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension GOOD LUCK----Leah

Hi to all you bandsters. I will be getting banded in about 5 weeks. Not sure of the exact date yet. Pre-op is June 7 and surgery about a week after. My doctor is Dr. Paresh Rajajoshiwala here at The Wish Center in San Antonio. I have heard great things about this center so I am extremely excited. I started a 6 meal diet high protein/low fat this past Thursday and have started changing my eating habits now to be prepared after surgery. Not looking forward to a liquid diet but I'll do what I have to do. I have read so much on this web site and feel very much reassured about the choice I have made. I want to say Thank you to all of you for sharing, you have kept me informed and I'm sure that will continue. Hope to hear from ya'll--I'm excited to start this adventure in my life with a great web site like this one. :nanahump: Leah