Chellz423

a really good one is skymoon1982, but I will subscribe to yours today :-)

Chellz,

I am so sorry for your road block. My Surgery was canceled the day before it was to happen.. I had been on a two week liquid diet. I was self pay.BUT>>>>>

When my lap band Dr had done the pre op testing, they found a problem with my Calcium levels... VERY LONG story short. I had hyperparathyroidism, and they had to take a parathyroid out before I could SAFELY have the lap band surgery. So I had to wait from the end of Aug... Parathyroid surgery in November, and the Lap band surgery in Jan.

I know it is a bummer with the insurance company doing this.. I was self pay and still had a cancel. BUT.... If they had have done the surgery in Aug.. who knows what would have happened... A Blessing in Desquise?

I will say a prayer to calm your nerves... I have been there girl...

Lois

Thanks Lois, it's officially no surgery today, I'm now waiting for a new surgery date, but at least I was doing well on the preop diet lol.

I completed all required tests, went to every appointment, information was sent to ins company and approved....I got a date for Monday and may have to cancel it.....I got a insurance policy that does not require referrals, so I rarely see my pcp....I got a letter from my surgeon's office stating the hospital needs medical clearance from pcp, I knew that was going to be a problem....I went to see them yesterday and said they won't clear me without labwork and if they send me for it, it takes a week to come back......way beyond pissed.....I already got the time off from work.....I'm calling the surgeon this morning and seeing if its really necessary, they got everything else including insurance approaval.....pray for me

I definately understand your frustration.....I saw the psy on 8/20 and she didn't send my doc 9/1....I had to called like 6 times. Just know things go extremely fast there after

No gas pains yet, but hunger headaches. I'm scared about the clear liquid diet

Thanks Fightergirl :-)

Check out skymoon1982 on youtube

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Rachelle and I'm getting banded on Monday by Dr. Giess at Syosset Hospital. Preop diet is hard, but I love Muscle Milk Light as a Protein Shake. Good luck everyone

Hey everyone, I get banded in 4 days nervous, but ready.....also youtube to share with everyone skymoon1982, she's inspirational

Thanks a bunch and she is amazing, I started watching her since yesterday

Hey everyone, I'm 4 days away from surgery and currently on my liquid diet. Not easy at all, but making it through. I'm loving Muscle Milk Light and the sugar free pudding oddly enough. I do get hunger headaches and I tried to workout and sleep to try not to think about food.

My surgeon makes his patients go to a required seminar for the lapband and I met a girl who shared an amazing youtube channel with me and her results are insipiring she lost over 100 pounds and her surgery was in jan 09, so I wanted to share her youtube with everyone Skymoon1982. Also, I got my insurance approval the same day it was submitted. I still can't believe this is really happening, it's starting to feel like everything is going so fast. I'm ready to begin this journey. Good luck everyone and stay focus.

so my surgery is exactly 7 days from today.....nervous and excited all at the same time. Everything is happening really fast, but I'm mentally prepared lol. The preop diet is a lot more difficult then expected, but I do like my Protein Shake choice Muscle Milk Light actually really good. Nervous but ready, any addtional advice or words of encouragement would definately be appreciated......Thanks everyone

Congratulations......I wish you all the best on your journey. I begin my preop diet today as well.

Good luck on your journey

Awwwww thank you that was sweet......good luck on your journey as well

I got the phone call today that my surgery is 9/21/2009. I'm excited because I officially start my preop diet and begin my future, but I'm I honestly wasn't expecting it to be so soon......EXCITED!!!!!! :mad:

Remember the band is a tool and you have to do your part, which includes watching what you eat and excerising. You can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats on the decision :-)

Lmao@nkara

Hey....Dr. Giess in Syosset

Be confident in yourself....you can do it....I can't wait to get a date and approval

wow that was intensive....mine was 45 minutes of talking to the psy.....I do hope you passed as well.

wow....congrats and thanks for the motivation :-)

I would contact my insurance and make sure it is covered and what the requirements are. Definitely research and find a surgeon because he may have different requirements as well. The surgeon usually knows what the insurance requirements....congrats on your decision and good luck on your journey :-)

Congrats and good luck on your journey