Lighterload

Hey Mamajuke,

WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOU ARE!!!!!!!

Lighterload

Hey yzplnxg,

Your determination is remarkable, you will succeed, just be patient with the insurance company, they can be tough-:rolleyes2:

Welcome to the journey- Lighterload

Hey DB,

I am surprised to hear you were stapled post banding. Not too many surgeon use staples for this surgery today, from what I understand, they are using the "Dermabond" a glue that glues the skin in place without staples or sutures. Removing the staples is nothing, you will be fine. I sure hope you are feeling better, I miss chatting with you- Lighterload

Hey Suziq53,

Call your surgeon and let him know, you should not have to go through this- Lighterload

Sounds like you've got it together. Congratulations on your loss. I look forward to seeing my surgeon Tuesday to see what my total loss is since I was banded on 3/25/09- Lighterload

I am confused to hear that any insurance company who approved the banding asks for a reapplication to get fills. What kind of nonsense is this? The fills are part of the whole procedure, what good is the band without fills? I would call your insurance company and ask to speak to a Case Manager regarding Bariatric intervention, good luck in this battle, my thoughts are with you- Lighterload

Tig, I am happy for you. I know you are ready.

I will be banded on Wednesdy, March 25th, here in Mesa, AZ. I too, am making preparations for my absence from the office. I am absolutely sure no one will keep up with things while I am out for 2 weeks, so I won't be disappointed when I get back thinking things would be up tp date.........LOL I am so ready, this is day 18 of the "just liquids" diet, three more to go. Its been tough but I won the battle being as committed as I am. You keep in touch and good luck with your banding. Lighterload

Be patient, the insurance company took the longest for me, and I have Blue Cross too. I had everything done that they required and I was still denied twice, for silly things like the doctor signed the progress note but there was no name of his practice on the paper...good grief!

I kept on pushing, feeling that Blue Cross was hoping I would throw the towel in. That made me even more persistent. You are absolutely right when you say that waiting is the hardest part, its so frustrating. Know that once every requirement gets to your insurance company, they have a month to decide. I worked on my approval for alomst 6 months before they approved and it was right after my deductible had to be met again for the next year. Rather than let it bother me, I decided it was better to have to pay the deductible than to have to pay for the whole surgery.

The worst part of the pre-op diet is the headache! Mine lasted for 3 days. So make sure u have plenty of tylenol!

Best of luck to u!

yoco28

You hit the nail on the head, it was three long miserable days but it is gone now and I can focus on the liquid diet for another 17 days. I am confident the results will be rewarding.:cursing:

Hey, Lighterload, I went for my consult at the Dr. today and I have got to start my pre- op diet tomorrow. My surgery date is April 6, and like you I AM determined to do good on it. I can't eat no more than 800 or 900 cal. a day and I have to get 20 gm. of protein in a day. Lets keep in touch so we can keep each other encouraged. [/color']

Well thank you for responding.:cursing: Very supportive to know there is someone else going through the same as I am right now. The first two days were tough with the headache from carb withdrawal, OUCH! It was like the worst sinus headache I have ever experienced. After the third day it was tolerable. I am on day 4 now and can feel the difference for sure. I have my pre Op appointment this Tuesday, which is when my surgeon will put me on the 2 weeks liquid diet, but he doesn't know I will have a week under my belt already. It will be encouraging to step on the scale and see what reward this first week brings. Please do keep in touch so we can chat as we walk this path together.:cursing:

I have a surgery date of March 25th. :cursing: At last weeks support group I was absolutely shocked when everyone announced their weight losses since beginning their pre Op diet. Of course I will not be left out and thought I would do 3 weeks of the pre Op diet rather than the 2 weeks that my surgeon requires, so I could get a jump start. I have been on it three full days now and I must admit, its not easy but I am bound and determined to continue. Any one else do the 3 weeks of protein bullets and clear sugar free liquids? Get a headache from withdrawal?

I am inspired by your journey. Sounds like you are well on your way to a better life. I cannot wait until I am 7 months out and can look back and feel the same way. Thanks so much for sharing!

Ben, you survived! It was a pleasure to read your blog and your view of the procedure. I will be experiencing the surgery in 24 days, here in Arizona, and I am looking forward to my new beginning. I have a really high pain tolerance so I have no reservations about it. I wish you the very best in your journey.