phoenixgal

I have my surgery scheduled with Dr. Hamn and have my surgery scheduled for mid-March. I would like to join a local "banders" club. I work in Plano...........

I am Suzanne in Big D and have my lapband scheduled for March. They said I will not be on a liquid diet until the week before surgery. I am 275 lbs at 5'4" !!! What was your diet like prior to surgery? I am getting nervous about the surgery and my ability to stop snacking. Any suggestions? Also, my husband and I are used to eating out since our schedules get us home too late to cook. Any suggestions?

I am also using Dr. Hamn, but I would like to hear someone else's experience with him.

About a month ago I was denied the surgery thru United HC due to my BMI dropping below 40 (39.9) in one month out of a 5 year history !! :thumbup: I have diabetes, hypertension, thyroid problems, sleep apnea and many other health problems. Each policy is different (even within the same company - United, BCBS, Cigna, etc) so you really need to read the benefits carefully. My insurance strictly goes by BMI, not other risk factors. The good news is: I filed an appeal with a letter from my regular physician explaining I was at more risk by not having the surgery. Also, there was an error in the BMI reading in a previous year. I am finally going to have my surgery!!! YEAH!!!:thumbup: