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Go to the surgeons icon and then click on your state, See who the surgeon's are close to you and then call and see how to be referred. I dd not go through my PCP. I went to a information seminar and went from there.

I am being banded the same day in North Carolina.. Good luck and best wishes!!

Hey, I thought the purpose of this whole site was to support each other. She is down and dont need us kicking her down farther!!! Others are stronger than others. Hang in there and remain positive. I get banded 7/31, and I pray that I remain strong afterwards!! :tongue2:

Do you know how much weight you lost?

Hang in there, the date will come sooner than you think. :bored:

:thumbup:Congrats!! I would start trying to cut back now. Not sure about your nutritionist, but I had to see my twice, b/c she told my surgeon, she did not think I was serious about changing my eating habits. So, try not gain anymore weight.

Congrats!! I have my surgery on the same date..:thumbdown:

The new year started over July 1st, therefore, if you haven't met your deductible you must do so. If iI would have had the surgery prior to July 1st, I wouldn't have to had pay anything, b/c I had met my deductible.

Thanks for all the advice, I will take them in consideration. My pre-op diet is for two weeks (beginning 7/17), and I have to see my surgeon on 7/24, for pre-op instruction and to pay my deductible. The nurtristionist said that it would really look good if I could lose weight between now and then

Okay, today is 7/9/09, and I will be going to Florida from the 11th until the 19th, with my daughters travel basketball team. At the same time I am trying to prepare myself for surgery on 7/31. I have read many postings and still do not know what I should drink, in regards to protein shakes. My doctor does not offer any, but he does want me to do the low carb diet for pre-op. Any suggestions? Remember, I will be on the go.. :thumbup:

What kind of protein shakes did you drink?

Yes, I have to pay $600.00 for my deductible and $60.00 for my regular visit on the 24th.

I have surgery 7/31 and I start my pre-op diet on the 17th. I wanted to get a head start but my doctor did not suggest a protein drink, only for me to cut my carbs and a list of food to have and some in moderation. Should I try the protein drinks instead to help me shrink my liver?

Good Luck and glad to heat that all went well with your surgery. When you say you are having trouble with liquids, Do you mean you have trouble swallowing, or Are you hungry and crave food?

Congrads on your approval... I am scheduled for 07/31 and I am excited as well.

Hello, I have BCBS of NC and I am having my surgery done in Lumberton (Southeastern Regional Medical Center). I guess it all depends on the person and the situation, regarding how long it takes for approval. I was approved the same day my doctor sent in the paperwork. My BMI is like 46.6, and I don't have any co-morbidities. I use to get the B12 shot back in 2007 for about 6 months and lost 45 lbs. I had to stop b/c I became pregnant. I had my son Aug. 08 and gained the weight back plus 20 lbs. I breastfed so I could not continue B12, I went to a seminar at SRMC in May and decided to see if I qualified. After doing my pre-testing I was approved on July 1, and have a date for July 31st. Our plans changed as of July 1, 2009; $600.00 deductibles $60.00 co-pay for specialist $25.00 co-pay for primary Good Luck to all and pass the word there is an surgeon in Lumberton!!! (Dr. Barry Williamson)

July 31st

My surgery is scheduled for July 31st and I am so excited...

Is that true that you can't get pregnant after gastric? I know someone who had gastric bypass and since then has had a baby. I just got approved for Lap band 7/31 surgery date. I was considering which to have. I have a co-worker who had gastric about years ago, she stayed sick, and now she look old have bags even though she is only like 37 or 8 years old.

Thanks, I am scheduled for 7/31 and I need all the advice I can get, to help me prepare.

Thanks....

Hello, I am new to the site and have just got approved. My surgery date is scheduled for 7/31/09. I am a little scared, not of the surgery, but that it will be too hard for me to maintain the requirements. My goal is to lose about 145 lbs. If anyone have any suggestion about post op diet or anything else, please feel free to share them with me.