patsyo61

Hi Joan, I don't know a thing about medicare requiring a special preop diet, I think its up to your physican, and mine requires one. She wanted me to loose as much weight as possible to help my liver. I have found thru the blogs that alot of pre diets vary, from none, to low fat, etc etc!! Thats all I know--So good luck to you--Patsy:thumbup:

Hi, Love the idea of having a mentor to help me along and have questions answered. I am excited, a little nervous, wondering how much weight I will loose, if its very painful, just things like that. Doctor appt tomorrow to meet the surgeon. I am on the preop diet now, it consists of skim milk--very hard to stick to, but I sure am trying. Thanks! Patsy p.s. How do you transfer the weight tape from ticker tape.com? I have tried and just cannot get it to come here. Thanks again

Sorry I didn't get into the vote sooner, but I like the name that was picked!! My surgery is June 23rd, and I am working on the skim milk diet that I started on June 2nd. I screwed it up today at a memorial service dinner for a friend of ours -and then I wonder why I am so overweight--really ticked myself off, but back on the milk! Food sure has controlled my life and emotions. I have lost almost 15 pounds since May when I got the date set, so I am trying. Take care friends, Patsy

Hi, Medicare insurance is not avaiable until you are 65 or if you are on social security for disability. From what I have been told, alot of private insurance companies are covering lap band and bypass if you have a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high BMI--if you have insurance where you work, ask for a list of what they cover. I know when I worked, we had a wonderful booklet of all the things that were covered. Good luck!! Patsy:thumbup:

Hi, I am going to have my lapband done in Vancouver, WA at SWMedical center. It is approved with medicare and my insurance provider as well. I have had the preliminary meetings with the doctor, the dietician, the psychologist and the physical therapist, so now all I have to do is have the sleep apnea test and then meet the surgeon. I have been very impressed with the people I have met. So maybe vancouver is not to far for you! Best wishes to you! patsyo