Just-Ice

Hey all, I just wanted to let everyone here post-band know how much you are helping us pre-banders. I don't go until January 13 for mine, but I have been around here since the summer. The information I have learned from you guys has been invaluable. I honestly don't know if I would be this far into changing my life without having your expereiences to comb through and learn from. So.. I would like to thank you for sharing your information and allowing me to learn from your mistakes and triumphs. AND.. Not that you need it, but I am SOOOO very proud of you guys for the dedication you have put forth and the weight you have lost. It gives me hope that I may do the same. :w00t:

sounds like it to me. :w00t:

Thanks for posting that! I've been looking everywhere for it and wasn't having any luck.

Me too please, my date is 1/13 :sad:

that thought scares the crap out of me! I have had three surgeries where I was to be in a "twilight" sleep.. I felt the beginning of each of them. There is NO way I would sign off on having this done without being totally and completely under. Also, it is my understanding that a person is entibated (sic?) and a balloon is fed down the throat into the stomach in order to help with pouch definition. I'm not sure it's possible to do that in a less than completely under state. I'm not a doctor.. but I do watch House. :smile:

Holy cow Whip! Looks like you've gotten out with your skin intact at least! (Sorry to jump on the thread out of nowhere!) Peace be yours :smile:

Within three 3 weeks for my approval from Anthem :smile:

Fantastic news!! Congrats to you!! Now.. what are you going to do to celebrate? I know of a pair of boots that will be calling my name when I am half way to goal weight!!

Ok, so I guess I'll be the voice of reason here. You are 4 days post op and you are eating like that? Why bother having the surgery to begin with? Surely you met with a nut. and I'm pretty certain that mac & cheese and baked potatoes are not the 4 days post op diet. I guess I just don't understand why someone would go through with the risks of this surgery if they aren't going to take things seriously now that you've been given a chance to change your eating habits. The way I see this is if you are eating that at 4 days post op, what is going to stop you from returning to what/how you ate beforehand in six months? I really don't mean to come across as rude.. just honest.

I cannot imagine them having you meet the anthe. and having final blood if you were NOT approved. Good luck and let us know!

I see what the original poster means. Yes, people tend to down play what other doctors have said. I understand what you meant was to NOT tear down the original doctors orders and say .. "well you don't have to do what your dr says, you can do what MY dr says.." our doctors DO have reasons for what they say - believe it or not. I see no problem with advice.. I really just think that reading the first post was takien at face value and not really read into to find what she truly meant. I also see where the rah-rah can be harmful. For instance, I'm following another thread where the original poster of that thread has totally screwed up their eating habits again. NO ONE has said "look, you screwed up.. get back on track", instead it's been all "it's ok..".. well, frankly, it's not ok. If someone is willing to go through surgery to have a healthier life, it is NOT ok to backslide into what got us here to begin with. Now.. I realize I have not been banded yet, however, that does not negate what I say. I do understand that I may backslide, and I would expect someone to grab me by the shoulders and give me an ear full.. I would deserve that. And if someone else were being totally honest with me.. they'd do just that. Just my opinion.. take 'em for what they are worth to you.

My paperwork was submitted AFTER I met with the surgeon, nut. and psych evaluator. Although I had documented information from my pcp, it wasn't requied - or needed. My surgeon's office took care of everything. They have a person on staff (each dr' office has one) that coordinates the information submitted to the insurance company. However in my case, I was appproved way back on August 6, but never heard anything from my insurance carrier (Anthem) as far as a definitive answer. My doctors office never received notification either. My husband had to call Anthem directly and was told my surgery was approved (apparently by the wrong department.) I FINALLY got a copy of the letter a couple weeks ago and forwarded it to my doctors office. Interesting note, when my husband called the insurance company, the lady he spoke to kept mumbling that they don't just accept the first round from the doctor, that I'd have to do this and that to get approved. When she read the letter allowed to my husband, she changed her tune. Her comment was "Wow, they must of read the script of exactly what we needed and followed it when they submitted her data." ... Exactly what I would expect from a doctors office.

Count me in. Surgery date is 1/13, so let's see what I can do pre-band and a little after.

My boss has had the same surgery. She is torn between giving up and returning to a doctor that has missed her port several times now. I feel sorry for her and have encouraged her to visit the other doctor in the practice (my doctor) but haven't had any luck as of yet. She has several medical problems and I know she'd feel better if she just got the weight off. Maybe she is just waiting to see what type of luck I have with them. My surgery date is 1/13. I don't say TOO much to her since I haven't been in her shoes.. hopefully I won't be at all.

HOLY CRAP!! 12,000 calories??? lol, yes, I know it was a typo, but it was funny!

I'm having my surgery at St. Elizabeth Florence (in Florence, KY) January 13, 2010. My surgery was approved through Anthem without having to jump through any hoops. Dr. Moon's office handled everything and I was approved on the first try. I'm not too sure about the office staff as I've had several little issues already. Nothing huge mind you.. but often the small things are what really ticks me off. I'm hoping to report they have turned things around as I get closer to my date.

The most doctor recommended gym shoes are from new balance. Keep in mind that the higher the number, the more support offered. With that in mind, I would suggest visiting a running speciality store to have them watch you walk on a treadmill. That little walk with confirm if you walk on the inside, outside, wobble side - whatever side of your foot and fit you into the best possible shoe for YOUR foot. :thumbup: Happy Walking!

My surgery is scheduled for January 13. My doctor requires me to be on a 10 day liquid diet, but it doesn't have to be CLEAR liquid - thank God!! I'm so very excited that it doesn't have to be clear!! I researched a lot of proteins and settled on one made by GNC. It's called "Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60".. evidently the proteins are easier for your stomach to digest and there is no lactose in it to upset your stomach. I'm gearing up gathering things I will need.

1.What is your current and goal weight? Current 246, Goal 160 2.What is your surgery date? January 13, 2010 8:00 am :thumbup: 3.What is your age? 38 and holding 4.Where do you live? Northern Kentucky 5.Where are you having surgery? St. Elizabeth Florence 6.Who is your Doctor?? Dr. Ryan Moon 7.Insurance or self-pay? Insurance 8.What was you "deciding factor" for having this surgery? Tired of not seeing my feet unless I'm sitting down.

Just checking in on you to see how you are doing!! Please let us know!

Might want to call and check with them again. I had my paperwork submitted in July. In November (early) I had my husband call to find out why they were obviously denying me (since I had received NO information from them.) Apparently they approved me August 6 - yet did not inform me?? I finally got my paperwork two weeks ago from them and sure enough, it has an approval date of 8/6! I'm very aggrivated about it.

Hello! Glad to meet you. I'm from Dry Ridge, KY and am scheduled to be banded on 1/13. Keep us updated on your progress!!

ROFL!! :biggrin::biggrin:

I don't have an answer for you, but I'll be watching this thread. My liquid days are fast approaching and honestly, I'm quite scared about it. Please keep us updated. :confused: Good luck!

The asked me the following: :describe my childhood. :What my eating habits were as a child. :About how my family would react, if there was ever any abuse in my family. :how I felt about food :how I planned on changing the way I felt about food :did I have a support system now :why did I think this would work for me when everything else hasn't those type of things. Hope it helps! Honestly, there is nothing to worry about. I too have had depression, we discussed that and there were no problems. :confused: