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I haven't heard anything about any of my appointments for testing since the consult. I called the surgeons office today and I guess we are waiting on Tricare to approve them all. BLAH! Hurry up Tricare!

I will keep updating this. 12/27/10 Surgeon submitted to insurance 12/16/10 Labs, Upper GI, & Nutritionist 11/30/10 Home sleep study 11/17/10 Psych Eval 10/29/10 Consult with Surgeon

I honestly think he wants what's best for me. He's a very good surgeon. He said it was my decision of course. =)

Thanks for your input! I am going to stick with the band.

I guess he thinks it would be better for me because I like sweets and need to lose a lot (BMI is 44.) But I'm sure the money is a factor too.

I need my body to catch up with my brain. lol

This has to be a joke...

What percentage of your excess weight have you lost?

My surgeon thinks I would do better with Gastric Bypass, but I really don't want to go that route. He is supportive about the band too, but his recommendation for me was GB.

My Mom was the ONLY one I was worried about telling. I think it's because they care about us so much that they are going to automatically be worried that something bad is going to happen. But once I told her about it and gave her a little education on it, she was totally fine. :huh2:

Hi guys! I don't have a date yet but I'm thinking it will be December. The reception said it's usually about a month after the consult, which is Oct. 29th.

What if they can't be crushed and don't come in liquid form?

A size 14 is about 170 pounds for me. I'm 5' 7"

How will I take my regular meds?

Orange Juice. Yummy.

Great work! I also have Triwest. I got my referral from the doctor on base without a problem. :cursing:

I have my consult with him next week, but haven't seen him mentioned here at all.

Great job Amy!

Thank you!

You guys have made me feel so much better about my decision. Thank you!

Can the post-ops share with us pre-ops what we should buy to have on hand after surgery?

Very helpful you guys! Thank you!

Oooo that's a good point. Look at it more as a tool for maintaining! I lost 65 pounds a few years ago, then quit smoking and gained it all back. UGH

Just looking for some insight. I am so skeptical about getting banded. I HATE being indecisive about something!

Thank you Betsy! That's a great explanation!