niecyrenee

Chris - Thanks! I have been working hard at it. Everytime I think I want to cheat, I think of all the dreams that I would be dashing just to have a bite to eat. It's great motivation! My goal is to lose 20 lbs. by the time of my surgery and I feel confident that I will reach that...and hopefully surpass it!

I started my pre-op diet yesterday. Going well. I have to do it for 10 days and I just keep thinking that's such a long time but it's really not. I'll make it as long as I can quit thinking about food! I have never consumed so many liquids in my life. I'm afraid my zipper will wear out! :heh: I did lose 2.2 lbs. yesterday though!! What does everyone's pre-op diet consist of? I can only have protein shakes, a little skim milk, broth, sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles...oh and water, of course. :spit: Denise

Hello fellow November bandsters! I am to be banded November 8th and I can't wait!! I have a long way to go but I know I will make it!!

I just received my approval letter in the mail!!! :clap2: I am so happy!! It's been a long wait and now things can start to move forward. I am calling my surgeon first thing Monday morning to get my surgery scheduled.

Wonderful news! My husband's insurance company has a lifetime max of $10,000 but the hospital and my surgeon are working with me and think I can get it done for real close to that (given that there are no complications). My husband and I decided that even if it cost us a few thousand dollars that it is WELL worth it. I am getting my appointments taken care of in the next few weeks and they anticipate that my surgery will be the end of September or first of October! I can't wait!!!

I'll check into it. Thanks!

I work for an agency of the state that is funded by tax money, however I am not a state employee. Since the state pays us, they set the guidelines and they no longer offer the option of group plans. There is one other employee and he didn't have a need for specific things so he just went and got some basic plan through BCBS. I am currently on my husband's insurance and they do cover weight loss surgery but they have a lifetime maximum that doesn't meet the costs. Covering the additional cost isn't a option for me right now. :grouphug: This may not be something you can do but do you know if there is a way to "increase" my current benefits by having my employer pay more?

Ok, this insurance thing is all new to me but from what I have read, in Missouri, they don't have to cover weight loss surgery. I am at a loss.

I'll check into those. I was really discouraged when UH told me they don't cover it especially since my surgeon's office told me they do. I'll have to check out the state's website. Thanks so much for your help!! I am determined to get this surgery one way or another! :grouphug:

Hello! :wave: I am new here and needing some help. My new employer will pay for health insurance but I have to find my own. I am having a difficult time at this. I want to find a company that will pay for Lap Band surgery but am not having much luck. I was told that United Healthcare covers it but when I called to check with them, they told me that they don't. Can anyone recommend a health insurance company to me to try. I live in Missouri. Any recommendations that I can get would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your help!! :grouphug: Niecy